Do you ever wonder what it all means? Sure, we bow our heads over our keyboards day after day and write, write, write, but how are we contributing to a larger whole? I sometimes wonder how many freelance writers just like me are out there, how they work, where they work, and, of course, what they charge. Well, my buddy and SpecialtyBuzz specialist Jake Poinier of Boomvang Creative wonders, too. And he does something about it.

Jake publishes the Freelance Forecast every year (see? here’s 2009) and he need ours help to make the project a success. If you are a freelance writer, or a freelancer of any stripe, head over here to take the Freelance Forecast Survey.

This year, Jake wants to flesh out the response from people who routinely employ freelance writers, so if you are a client, or have a client who might be interested, Jake encourages you to ask them to take the survey. We all want to get inside the minds of our clients, right?

Once again, click here for more information and to take the Freelance Forecast 2010 survey. All respondents get a free copy of the report, and a little extra insight into the supply side and the demand side of our profession.

Update: Thanks to Jake for reminding me that every respondent also gets entered into a drawing for a $100 Staples or iTunes gift card. That way we can all buy more office supplies or download lots of great songs about working hard for the money!