Work for Hire? Not sure what to do.

Melissa_Bailey

@Janette congratulations! So very glad it worked out for you with this project, you're happy with the terms, and that you have more freelance work lined up! It certainly helps ease the uncertainty of freelancing. You're insanely talented; it's no surprise that you're finding work!

Janette

@Kim-Rosenlof Thats's so kind of you to say. Thank you.

davidhohn

@Janette In my opinion this worked out well for you.
One of the things about WFH is that typically the fee does not compensate the creator for the time energy and potential value of the work.

Doubling your fee certainly goes some way toward compensating you appropriately. I also like that it exposes how MUCH MORE money is actually available for given project.

Good luck with what sounds like a busy year!

Janette

@Melissa-Bailey-0 I'm a little worried how I'm going to get it all done. I don't want to get burnt out you know? It'll all be on my iPad. I need to make sure I sit properly!

Janette

@davidhohn Thank you! And thank you for your insight on this subject. Now I just have to figure out the wording of the contract!

Melissa_Bailey

@Janette one drawing at a time ... that's how you'll get through it!

If you have available funds for it (cuz it's expensive), the Sketchboard Pro really helps with wrist and arm fatigue if you have to put in a long day of iPad work. It was recommended in a YouTube video (I forget which artist was using it), and after doing some research, I bit the bullet and bought it. It has been a business expense I do not regret!

Janette

@melissa-bailey-0 Oh, that's a great suggestion. I'll definitely look at that, thanks!

Janette

@Melissa-Bailey-0 I bought it! Just arrived yesterday so I havent had a chance to test it out yet, but this may well be the best thing I've purchased this year! Thank you so much for the suggestion!

Melissa_Bailey

@janette you're so welcome! I love mine -- it really does make drawing more comfortable.

Jeremy Ross

Agree @davidhohn! A conflict of interest clause or direct competition clause would clarify this further as an ethical dilemma.

This is a great thread!