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Writing Profit Calculator
Calculate take-home profit after tools, expenses, and self-employment taxes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a freelance writing business cost to run?
Lean but real: software and subscriptions $50–150/month, website, professional development, and payment fees — typically 5–10% of revenue. The big deduction from gross is the 25–30% tax share.
What is my effective hourly rate and why track it?
Net profit ÷ ALL hours including pitching, admin, and revisions. A $500 article taking 12 total hours pays $42/hour before tax — the metric exposes which clients and project types actually pay.
How do I raise profit without more writing hours?
Fire the bottom 20% of clients by effective hourly rate, replace one-off gigs with retainers, template your research/outline process, and raise prices on the strength of your niche.
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