Pride goes before the fall. But pride can also infuse your work with new energy and a commitment to getting better.
Start refusing work. Explain that you're too busy or you need to be paid a higher rate. It just might be the answer to getting more work and making more money. This may sound counter-intuitive, but it's true.
For the first time in my freelance career, I've been turning down work on a regular basis. It's led to better opportunities and clients offering to bump up my per-word rate. You should only think about this strategy if you have other opportunities lined up or believe that your time would be better spent doing something else. In other words, don't threaten to walk unless you're ready to walk.
Sometimes the best way to get work is to create artificial demand. So, pretend you're the Nintendo Wii and keep your supply artifically low.
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