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Contract Pushback

Contract Pushback

By Kendall Powell on October 24, 2014 | 3 Responses

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 »

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Posted in News You Can Use | Tagged contracts, freelance, Hillary Rosner, Kendall Powell, Mark Schrope, savvy, solvent | 3 Responses

How much should I charge? Pricing tips for freelance jobs

How much should I charge? Pricing tips for freelance jobs

By Sarah Webb on February 18, 2014 | 3 Responses

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 »

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Posted in Ask SciLance | Tagged contracts, freelance, Fresh Books, Laurie Lewis, Office Time, pricing, solvent, What to charge | 3 Responses

1890 Union Contract

Substitutes for Substandard Contracts

By Alison Fromme on September 16, 2013 | 5 Responses

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 »

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Posted in Ask SciLance | Tagged Contract Creator, contracts, Freelancers Union, Helen Fields, negotiation | 5 Responses

Before you sign a contract, read it. Then ask for the changes you need.

Talking Contracts: Virtual mentoring with Bryn Nelson and Mark Schrope

By Emily Gertz on August 19, 2013 | Leave a response

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 »

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Posted in SciLance Events | Tagged contracts, libel, Mark Schrope, negotiation, solvent, virtual mentoring | Leave a response

Our 100th post

Our 100th post

By Monya Baker on June 24, 2013 | Leave a response

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 »

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Posted in General | Tagged bryn nelson, contracts, editor, favorite, field reporting, Jill Adams, kids, mentoring, negotiation, pitch | Leave a response

Before you sign a contract, read it. Then ask for the changes you need.

Besting bad contracts

By Hillary Rosner on March 13, 2013 | 2 Responses

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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Posted in SciLance Hacks! | Tagged contracts, indemnity clause, negotiation, publication rights, solvent | 2 Responses

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