Episode 68: Stop working for free, and certainly don't pay for the privilege - a podcast by Philippa & Lorrie

Now more than ever, business owners and media outlets put pressure on writers to work for free. Is there any benefit to this, or is the fabled 'exposure' they promise not worth a thing? In this episode, Philippa and Lorrie deconstruct the facts and share some strong opinions on the topic!
Show Notes

Episode 4: Is writing for free ever ok?
The Center for Architecture and Urban Design Los Angeles (CALA) logo design competition
99 designs
Absolute Write: $5 for 500 word articles
Carol Tice on Freelance Writing Scams
Philip Hensher stirs debate among authors after refusing to write for free
Paying bills with a drawing of a spider
Episode 23: How to decide what to charge for your freelance writing services
Episode 24: The art of getting paid
Episode 25: Why and how to charge more for your freelance writing
Freelance writers: how to tame the client from hell
7 habits of highly ineffective people

Other relevant links

The Mumsnet racketeers by Nick Cohen
Harlan Ellison - Pay the Writer (Video)
Equal. Not.

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