How to Decline a Low-Paying Writing Job
Many times, writers respond to writing job ads that did not specify how much the potential client was willing to pay. They respond, hoping that if the potential client replies, the job pay will be revealed. When a potential clients replies with a rather low rate, you can decline the job and possibly turn things around to where you might get the job at a more reasonable rate. Learn how to decline a low-paying writing job in a professional manner and see what else opens up to you.
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Instructions
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Reply to the email. In your response, apologize to the sender for taking up his time, but let him know you thought the advertised writing job paid more.
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Begin a new paragraph. In the new paragraph, let the respondent know you would still love the opportunity to work for them at your normal rates and state what your normal rate would be for the project.
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Repeat your writing experience in a third paragraph and let the potential client know that based on this experience, you believe your standard rates would be fair for the project. Also let him know that if he does not agree, or cannot pay you at the rate you quoted, you completely understand but invite him to contact you if he changes his mind in the future.
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Thank the respondent for his time and tell him to feel free to contact you if he wishes to hire you at the rate you specified.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the email friendly.
Never let yourself look bad by sending a potential client a nasty email. If you'd rather not bother trying to get the job by letting the client know your normal rates, then just delete the email.
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Michele L Tune
Nov 12, 2008
That is a sticky situation to be in, but if handled professionally like your article suggests, it could be turned around and you might actually get the rate you give them! At minimum, they'll know you're courteous and professional - that's a bonus in itself. Great article, Misti! *smiles* Michele -
Michele L Tune
Nov 12, 2008
That is a sticky situation to be in, but if handled professionally like your article suggests, it could be turned around and you might actually get the rate you give them! At minimum, they'll know you're courteous and professional - that's a bonus in itself. Great article, Misti! *smiles* Michele
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chava812
Oct 30, 2008
Good article, Misti!
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chava812
Oct 30, 2008
Good article, Misti!
