· 6 min read
How to ask for payment politely, with templates
Polite, clear ways to ask a client for payment by email or message, with templates for deposits, finished work, overdue invoices and clients who go quiet.
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Practical, no-fluff advice on getting paid on time, invoices and quotes, pricing your work and working with clients. For freelancers and creators, wherever you work.
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Getting paid
· 7 min read
How to follow up on an unpaid invoice
A calm step-by-step schedule for chasing late payments, with copy-and-paste email templates for before the due date, on the day, and when an invoice is overdue.
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Late fees on invoices: how much to charge
When a late fee makes sense for freelancers, how to pick a fair amount, the wording to put on your invoice and how to bring it up without losing the client.
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Invoices & quotes
· 6 min read
Freelance invoice checklist: what to include
Everything a freelance invoice needs so clients approve and pay it fast: your details, the client's, invoice number, dates, line items, tax and how to pay.
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How to write an invoice as a content creator
How to invoice brands and agencies as a content creator anywhere: what to include, which currency to use, payment terms and mistakes that delay payment.
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How to write a freelance quote clients say yes to
How to write a freelance quote that wins the job: what to include, how to present your price, options that raise the deal and how to follow up on silence.
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Pricing & rates
· 7 min read
How much to charge for an Instagram Reel
A step-by-step method to price Instagram Reels and other creator deliverables from your time, costs and engagement, plus how to turn it into a rate card.
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Clients
· 6 min read
Brand deal checklist: what to agree first
Deliverables, deadlines, approvals, usage rights, exclusivity and payment terms: the checklist creators should agree with brands before creating any content.
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