232: How to Avoid Project Creep and Price Your Services Like a Boss with Lindy Alexander

<p>In this episode, Lindy Alexander shares valuable insights on how to avoid project creep (or scope creep) and provides tips on pricing your services as a freelance writer. <br/><br/><b>About the guest:<br/><br/></b>Lindy Alexander is an Australian freelance food and travel writer who regularly contributes to major publications such as The Telegraph, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, The Sydney Morning Herald, and more. She also writes content for organizations, big businesses, non-profits, and universities.<br/><br/>Lindy is the founder of <a href='https://thefreelancersyear.com/'><b>The Freelancer’s Year</b></a> – a popular blog (that started with her detailing how she made $100K in her first 11 months of full-time freelancing) and hub for online writing courses for aspiring and established freelance writers.<br/><br/><b>Tips on Avoiding Project Creep and Pricing Your Services<br/><br/>Key points:</b></p><ul><li>Defining project creep: Project creep, also known as scope creep, occurs when project boundaries become flexible, and clients make additional requests outside the original scope.</li><li>The importance of setting clear boundaries</li><li>Tips for creating contracts and essential things to include to protect your business and set expectations.</li><li>Negotiating fair pricing: She shares tips for pricing your services that reflect the value of your expertise and experience as a writer.</li><li>Using tools for efficient freelancing</li></ul><p><b><br/>Resources to Check Out<br/><br/></b>Lindy offers various courses on her website, including feature writing for magazines, travel writing, and a comprehensive course called “<a href='https://thefreelancersyear.com/write-earn-thrive/'><b>Write Earn Thrive</b></a>” to help freelance writers earn more money doing what they love.<br/><br/>Free downloads that are available <a href='https://thefreelancersyear.com/courses/'><b>here</b></a>.</p><ul><li>An income spreadsheet</li><li>Finding high-paying clients on LinkedIn</li><li>A step-by-step guide to