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Get paid to write? Yes, please!
In a perfect world everyone would be paid for the work they did. Unfortunately however in many cases (mine being journalism for example) there are many arguments for working for free. There are also some stupid reasons, and the chart above might just help you filter out a few of them.
Jessica Hische has created a flow chart which might just guide you through the decision of whether you should accept the free work or expect payment for it. The chart seems to assume you are somewhat established so for all budding writers, you might find that it does not apply, but you can still use it as a simple guide or future advice.
If you’re already established and have jobs coming in from all directions, this chart is bound to help you in one way or another.
Saying no to people, particularly those in need and trying to hold promises that you just don’t have time for can be one of those bad habits that anyone can pick up, particularly when you’re used to saying yes to every job being offered,
This pretty flow chart will hopefully help those in need and for those that don’t find their solution in it, three questions you should ask yourself when asked to work for free.
1) Do you have the time?
2) Is it something you’re passionate about? e.g a band? a charity?
3) does it have the potential to help you get paid in the future?
You can see the flowchart in its entirety here
