232: How to Avoid Project Creep and Price Your Services Like a Boss with Lindy Alexander

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lindy Alexander shares valuable insights on how to avoid project creep (or scope creep) and provides tips on pricing your services as a freelance writer. About the guest:Lindy Alexander is an Australian freelance food and travel writer who regularly contributes to major publications such as The Telegraph, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, The Sydney Morning Herald, and more. She also writes content for organizations, big businesses, non-profits, and universities.Lindy is the founder of The Freelancer’s Year – a popular blog (that started with her detailing how she made $100K in her first 11 months of full-time freelancing) and hub for online writing courses for aspiring and established freelance writers.Tips on Avoiding Project Creep and Pricing Your ServicesKey points:Defining project creep: Project creep, also known as scope creep, occurs when project boundaries become flexible, and clients make additional requests outside the original scope.The importance of setting clear boundariesTips for creating contracts and essential things to include to protect your business and set expectations.Negotiating fair pricing: She shares tips for pricing your services that reflect the value of your expertise and experience as a writer.Using tools for efficient freelancingResources to Check OutLindy offers various courses on her website, including feature writing for magazines, travel writing, and a comprehensive course called “Write Earn Thrive” to help freelance writers earn more money doing what they love.Free downloads that are available here.An income spreadsheetFinding high-paying clients on LinkedInA step-by-step guide to landing your first freelance medical clientWelcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a If you’re ready in exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!Support the showFOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTSI appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNESAnd if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit  + Writing Skills Course to help you get started today!