The Freelance Video Editor's Money Guide

Better Projects. Bigger Paychecks.

You know how to make the work look good. Now learn how to make the business work for you.

The Freelance Video Editor's Money Guide is a practical, plain English guide for video editors, motion designers, and other freelance creatives who are tired of guessing their rates, chasing late payments, and working without clear terms.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• Price with confidence. Build your rates around the value of your work, and calculate the floor you should never go below.
• Quote clearly. Use three tier packages and project estimates that make it easy for clients to say yes.
• Contract with clarity. Set deposits, revision limits, usage rights, and scope boundaries that protect your time.
• Handle pushback. Respond to "That's over my budget" and "Can you just make one small change?" without losing the client.
• Get paid on time. Follow a simple invoicing and follow up process, with a late payment timeline you can start using right away.
• Spot problem clients early. Use a red flag screening checklist before you say yes.
• Keep work coming in. Build a weekly pipeline routine for outreach, follow ups, and referrals.


• Ready to use templates included. Chapter 8 gives you ten core templates, including a rate calculator, project estimate worksheet, three tier quote, project agreement, optional clauses, rate increase notice, and a quick reference cheat sheet. Copy, fill in the brackets, and send.
  
  Who this book is for:
  • Freelance video editors and motion designers
  • Videographers, colorists, and sound editors who sell their services
  • Creatives who are just starting out, or who are tired of undercharging
  
  About the author: K. Marcial is a creative director, video editor, and motion designer with about twenty years of experience in broadcast, publishing, and commercial work. This book collects the pricing, contract, and payment lessons he wishes someone had taught him at the start.
  
  This book is a practical guide, not legal advice. Have a lawyer review your contract terms for your own situation and location.
  
  Scroll up and click "Buy now" to start pricing, contracting, and getting paid like the professional you are.