I personally believe that freelance writing is not just about getting the compensation package after you deliver your services but how do you make the client still want you to handle the next projects? For me I prefer delivering to the client work that he or she will feel actually it is worth spending for. I have always had a tag line for myself stating that, just in time with quality work. Like any other employment, delivering quality work and beating deadlines at the same time is the key to prosperity and that is what I do exactly. I normally don't praise myself that much on how i can provide quality work, i let my work talk for me. I have been involved in various projects and all my clients have been impressd. It is not always about the money, but how much you can deliver personally to the client.