Freelance Writing Tip #3: Estimate Your Word Count

Many publications will either pay you by the word or by the page; one formatted page is equivalent to about 500 words. Figure out how many words you can realistically write in an hour, a typical week, or a month. There are several free word count meters available for you to use to help you determine what your limits are.

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