ASK US WEDNESDAY: “How can I get new client leads?” 
So, it's 2019 and I've decided to get out more, get new client leads and…
Rachel SmithFebruary 13, 2019
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “How to quote for a regular publication as a freelancer?”
I've been asked to tender a quote for a regular publication. The work will require…
Rachel SmithFebruary 6, 2019
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “Advice on freelancing as a new parent?”
I'll be returning to week when my maternity leave payment from Centrelink ends (after 18…
Rachel SmithJanuary 30, 2019
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “My editor wrote the interview questions. What the?”
So I just received a great commission, but my editor wrote the interview questions for…
Rachel SmithJanuary 23, 2019
Our best Ask Us Wednesday posts for 2018
Four years of great questions on freelancing, writing, running a business, dealing with editors, negotiating…
Rachel SmithDecember 19, 2018
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “My editor asked for a rewrite months after I filed! What the…?”
What is a reasonable timeframe for an editor to come back to the writer requesting…
Rachel SmithDecember 12, 2018
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “Copy rejected, content agency won’t pay me. Help!”
Hi Rachel. I have a conundrum and I'd love to know what you think. Recently,…
Rachel SmithDecember 5, 2018
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “Is it rude to ask a client to move their deadline?”
I'm reaching my limit on taking on work before Christmas but GREAT jobs just keep…
Rachel SmithNovember 28, 2018
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “Can any journo be a PR?”
Hi Rach and Leo. I notice you often have jobs up for PRs or journos…
Rachel SmithNovember 21, 2018
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “How can I save money as a freelancer?”
Hi Leo. I just started freelancing and my income is a far cry from what…
Rachel SmithNovember 7, 2018
