December 24th, 2007

Medical Writing - How Much Should I Charge For My Freelance Projects?

New freelance writers often ask how much they should charge for a particular medical writing project. There is no definitive answer to that: some freelancers charge per hour, others charge per word, and still others charge per project.

I have met medical writers who never charge a flat fee, no matter the project–they think in terms of how much their time is worth. Other writers, however, prefer not to tally hours, but instead put a fixed price on a project–is their decision how many hours to invest in the project.

November 22nd, 2007

Style - How It Affects Your Career As Graphic Designer

Few years ago, I had an opportunity to discuss with one of Indonesian well-known ‘branding expert’ about “how we can survive as a graphic designer, specially a freelance graphic designer. Does style affect?” He said, “What is style?! Go to hell with it. Style is killing designer!”

His answer really shocked me, because I am a graphic designer who likes certain style of design, and without I realized people recognized my work by that style.

What he said might be true for graphic designers who work at advertising agency or some creative boutiques, because they have to be able to fulfill what clients need and obey their boss.


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