The Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Negotiation Part One Kristine Kathryn Rusch I had this topic on my list ever since I wrote the money sections of the Guide. When I do the full book-length copy of the Guide, that’s where this section will go. Because, as my ex-husband used to say, all of life is negotiable. That attitude fascinated me and repelled me at the same time. I loved the way he could get bargains, and I loved the way he refused to hear the word no. But I was raised by people who didn’t negotiate. For all I know, my parents spent full list price on their cars. The price was the price, my upbringing said. When someone told you the rules, you followed them. You didn’t negotiate them. … Read entire article »