How to Handle a Freelance Writing Job Part 2: Bidding Too Low

We have all been there. We bid on a job, started the work, and found out it will take far more time than we thought. This causes quite a dilemma. The stress meter runs off the chart, and our first impulse is to lay awake at night stressing over the problem.

Work at Home and Getting Paid to Write

I applaud writers who get top dollar for working at home - although, month-to-month, I have yet to meet one who makes as much money as those who take a bit less. Working at home is a great job, there are no vehicle expenses, luncheons, and you get two free hours while others are commuting.

Getting paid to write is nice - and if you want to work at home and get paid to write, taking a little less is often a fact of life.

Not Getting Paid Enough to Write

However, when bidding, never bid for less than you can afford to work for. If, you accidentally bid $5 on a $10 job and you win the job, suck it up and do it. It is all right to pull out because there is no time to do the job. It is all right to pull out because you lack the skills needed to complete the job to the client's satisfaction. It is unethical to pull out because you want more money - and totally 'bad form' to ask for more money.

Accept it as a live and learn situation and move on.