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Content Rookie

Freelancing as a content designer or UX writer

Mar 4, 2022
Explore the challenges and strategies of freelancing as a content designer or UX writer, including navigating client issues like setting boundaries and clarifying budgets. Learn about managing feedback, documentation, collaboration, and pricing in content design projects to ensure successful outcomes. Gain insights on setting appropriate rates and avoiding burnout as a freelancer in the industry.
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Quick takeaways

  • Establish clear boundaries and transparent communication when freelancing as a content designer/UX writer.
  • Setting a clear scope at the project's onset helps manage client expectations and prevents scope creep.

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Challenges of Freelancing as a Content Designer

Freelancing as a content designer or UX writer presents unique challenges, notably due to clients often lacking a clear understanding of their needs. Unlike copywriting, content design clients may require extensive explanation and project scoping before formal agreements. This initial consultancy phase can be time-consuming and unpaid, leading to potential mismatches in budget expectations. Establishing clear boundaries early on and transparently communicating rates and expectations are crucial steps to navigate these challenges effectively.

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