What are the best ways to negotiate a promotion as a writer?

Know what you bring to the table and how much it benefits your employer. Your experience and impact should always be stated. If you are going to increase sales or customer satisfaction, you need to have pay commensurate with your service. Your work won't expire, so don't get paid less for an eternal service. Whichever platform, clients are after the best writers for the lowest cost. You need to have a standard for what you can accept to avoid exploitation by rogue clients. Sometimes, these rogue clients are poor writers who want to pass off your work as their own for higher pay. A minimum wage requirement not only supports you as a writer but also promotes the industry and establishes standards.

Don't be afraid to say no to an offer that doesn't meet your value. Many people fear if they say no to an offer when given, they will lose the job or gig. You may lose the job, sure. But imagine saying yes to doing work for below your market value. Would you regret it? Would you have resentment towards yourself for saying yes to an offer that didn't feel fair? Don't be afraid to say no.

Negotiating promotions in your writing career is crucial, *especially if* you've been working with certain clients for an extended period of time. In order to negotiate a promotion, you need to have: clear value, results, and an understanding of what objections might come up. Always document your work and the results it's garnered. Gather data around the impact your writing has had on your client, and make sure you're always tying it back to value in their terms. Objections are guaranteed when it comes to business. So know what might come up from their side, and know how you'd tackle any concern that comes up for them. And last but not least? Go into the conversation with confidence. You're in power just as much as they are.

You get a promotion as a writer the same way you'd seek one in any other role. Here's a great method: Determine what you want in terms of salary. Then, instead of asking for that amount ask your boss "what can I do to earn $X amount?" Now, instead of being declined a promotion or raise upfront. You'll either 2) Get it without directly asking because you're already worth the promotion. Or 2) You'll be put on a plan to reach your goal. Don't come in with demands or simple questions. Work with your colleagues and management to position yourself for your goal!

Your value as a writer is not solely determined by the pay but a whole range of factors, including: Impact- How much has your writing influenced the client or employer to get more traffic, sales, or conversion? The impact is highly dependent on your writing goal and the project. Academic writers, for example, will depend on the grade acquired by the student. Experience- There has never been a substitute for experience. Writers with more projects or years under them have learned more and can deliver better results and greater impact. Experienced writers have a higher asking rate than novices. Training- Writing has different formats, standards, styles, and requirements. Getting some training can boost your skills, making you command more pay.