Working On Retainer: Tell Us Your Stories


Freelancers: have you ever been on retainer (or a ‘contributing editor’ contract, which we assume is similar)?

What a deal. You agree to be available for X number of hours per month. In exchange, you get paid up-front for those hours, usually at a slightly discounted rate, and whether or not the client uses those hours, you keep the money. It sounds like a sweet deal. You get a guaranteed income, and the client gets an on-tap pro for anything they need, without having to negotiate each project individually.

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