Contract Pushback
To push back or not to push back on contract negotiations? That is the question that vexes us all. None of us want to be seen as ‘difficult’ by our […] ...Keep Reading »
How much should I charge? Pricing tips for freelance jobs
The email and real life conversations between freelancers are littered with this question. The answer is rarely simple. It’s often a process. NASW’s Words Worth (members only) and ASJA’s Pay Check […] ...Keep Reading »
Substitutes for Substandard Contracts
We freelancers often grumble about less-than-ideal contracts: Work-made-for-hire. Indemnity clauses. Vague payment terms. Admittedly, we are in a bit of a bind. In our business, our clients set the terms. […] ...Keep Reading »
Talking Contracts: Virtual mentoring with Bryn Nelson and Mark Schrope
Our third virtual mentoring session featured Mark Schrope (bio), SciLance’s resident expert on contract literacy. Throughout the conversation, Mark and Bryn discussed techniques that can help a writer ask for the […] ...Keep Reading »
Our 100th post
At the beginning of the year, we launched this blog as a virtual water cooler for science writers. We have showed you our home offices and favorite coffee shops. We’ve […] ...Keep Reading »
Besting bad contracts
One of the biggest mistakes a freelancer can make has nothing to do with pitching or interviewing or how to structure a story. It has nothing at all to do […] ...Keep Reading »
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