Contract guides for freelancers

Plain-English teardowns of the clauses that cost freelancers money — and exactly what to do about them. No law degree required.

Negotiation playbook

How to Negotiate a Freelance Contract: Scripts That Actually Work

Copy-paste email and call scripts, what to push on vs. let go, how to handle “this is non-negotiable,” and when to walk away.

September 16, 20268 min read
MSA guide

How to Negotiate an MSA as a Freelancer: A Clause-by-Clause Guide

The MSA outlives every project you sign under it. What precedence, auto-renewal, rate locks, and flow-down clauses actually cost you — and your three highest-leverage asks.

September 23, 20267 min read
SOW guide

SOW Pitfalls: 7 Ways Your Statement of Work Is Quietly Costing You Money

The contract protects you from disaster; the SOW protects you from slow financial bleeding. Seven vague sentences to fix — plus a 15-minute audit checklist.

September 30, 20267 min read
Checklist

What to Look for Before Signing a Freelance Contract: 12 Red Flags

The twelve clauses that actually cost freelancers money — vague scope, no kill fee, uncapped indemnification, buried non-competes — and a 10-minute pre-sign routine to catch them.

September 9, 20269 min read