Freelance Forum - Recent Posts https://peeroscope.com/community/ A place to discuss rates, clients, and everything freelance. en-US Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:38:59 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: How much would you charge for YouTube Short scripts? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-would-you-charge-for-youtube-short-scripts/#post-54 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:26:52 +0000 I've written scripts before and charged $150 to $200 per script (this was a few years ago). It took me 2-3 hours of work and the scripts were around 100-200 words long. 

Have you tried to calculate how many hours it takes you to write a script from start to finish (including revisions) and then applied an hourly rate to get a ballpark of what you should charge? Sometimes, I find that's helpful for getting a starting point. $50 feels much too low, especially if each script you're helping produce is bringing in million of views. There's a lot of value in what you're doing!

]]> pinkflamingo https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-would-you-charge-for-youtube-short-scripts/#post-54 How much would you charge for YouTube Short scripts? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-would-you-charge-for-youtube-short-scripts/#post-53 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:28:06 +0000 Hello!

I've been writing YouTube Short scripts for a large channel, with subscribers and views both in the millions, for a few months now. I have 3 years of writing experience, but no experience with this form of writing prior to this gig. I charge $50 per script. The bulk of them are fictional, so they require some effort on my part aside from just writing (brainstorming, editing, etc). I am also often asked to do revisions. 

How much would you charge for these scripts, plus revisions? 

]]> nonniemous https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-would-you-charge-for-youtube-short-scripts/#post-53 RE: How much work are you willing to do for free just to apply for a freelance job? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-49 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:57:51 +0000 Historically, I've been very against working for free. I recently applied for a gig that required a writing test, which was basically a small sample of the overall scope of work. I agreed because I was really interested in the gig, but not sure if I had the time availability. The test helped me understand the time commitment, as well as price it accordingly. So while I think working for free is not ethical overall, there are times it can be beneficial. 

]]> Jessica Porter https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-49 RE: How much work are you willing to do for free just to apply for a freelance job? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-48 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:52:24 +0000 I’m against working for free, but if it’s a niche I want to break into, I would write a sample piece to add to my portfolio. 

Also, one thing I’ve noticed is that not many applicants write a free sample, so if you reallyyyy need a gig, it could be one (unfortunate) way to onboard the client.

]]> WriterKC https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-48 What's the biggest red flag that a client will be difficult to work with? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/whats-the-biggest-red-flag-that-a-client-will-be-difficult-to-work-with/#post-46 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:22:57 +0000 Share your experiences. Was this something you had to learn the hard way, or a boundary you set early on and stuck to?

]]> Peeroscope https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/whats-the-biggest-red-flag-that-a-client-will-be-difficult-to-work-with/#post-46 RE: How much work are you willing to do for free just to apply for a freelance job? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-45 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:52:12 +0000 None--I refuse to do any work for free. I'm willing to do a paid test, even if the rate is minimal, but time is money.

]]> GirlHowdy https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-45 RE: How much work are you willing to do for free just to apply for a freelance job? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-44 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:49:58 +0000 I suppose my first thoughts are why should anyone expect you to provide a service/work for free ? 

When I first set up my business, and was receiving many samples of manuscripts, if I was interested in the storyline I would request the full. After spending my time reading, I would then provide them with a publishing quote. I was surprised when their responses such as, isn’t this free? or do I have to pay ? 

I didn’t even charge for the reading time which was many hours. Maybe I should of 🤔

]]> JamJar https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-44 How much work are you willing to do for free just to apply for a freelance job? https://peeroscope.com/community/freelancers-freelancers/how-much-work-are-you-willing-to-do-for-free-just-to-apply-for-a-freelance-job/#post-42 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:05:53 +0000 I'm seeing so many jobs (specifically on LinkedIn, since that's where I check for work) lately that require freelancers to do some form of work just to apply, and I'm wondering where people draw the line. 

I personally believe that's what a portfolio is for. But why does it seem like companies are trending towards free labor now?

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