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Writing: The prices you charge
Wondering what you should charge for your writing? This question often comes up, both in the Write More class, and in the Copywriting Master Class.
If you're just starting out as a writer, base your fees on a comfortable hourly rate -- but add an extra 30 per cent. You add the additional to cover all the unseen costs, such as insurance, including your health insurance, computer update and repair, and so on.
Beware of charging rates for your writing which are too low. Please don't try to undercut other writers -- this never works, it just means that you both go broke. :-)
If you're not sure what to charge, and you're a current or graduate member of any of my writing classes, just send me a message, and we'll work out a rate sheet for you.
I've also covered how much to charge in a new guide, Devilish Writer -- it's opened the eyes of many writers. :-)
Happy writing!
If you're just starting out as a writer, base your fees on a comfortable hourly rate -- but add an extra 30 per cent. You add the additional to cover all the unseen costs, such as insurance, including your health insurance, computer update and repair, and so on.
Beware of charging rates for your writing which are too low. Please don't try to undercut other writers -- this never works, it just means that you both go broke. :-)
If you're not sure what to charge, and you're a current or graduate member of any of my writing classes, just send me a message, and we'll work out a rate sheet for you.
I've also covered how much to charge in a new guide, Devilish Writer -- it's opened the eyes of many writers. :-)
Happy writing!
I'm glad you're enjoying the Write More class
11/12/07 12:51 Filed in: Write More
Thank you for all the kind words from Write More students. I'm glad you're enjoying the class.
A couple of people have asked about when they can start a class - you can start at any time, there's a completely open enrollment.
It's up to you how quickly you write your way through the class too. If if something happens and you can't complete your exercises for several weeks, that's fine. You can continue in your own time.
A couple of people have asked about when they can start a class - you can start at any time, there's a completely open enrollment.
It's up to you how quickly you write your way through the class too. If if something happens and you can't complete your exercises for several weeks, that's fine. You can continue in your own time.