Rates
How much do we charge? It depends. Each project is unique. Usually, after a brief phone conversation to determine the specific requirements, we provide a firm quote with a flat rate. That way you know exactly how much your project will cost with no surprises.
That said, let's be clear. We are not cheap. If you're just looking for the lowest price and you don't care about the quality of the writing, we suggest trying some of the freelance job boards. If you want professional writing at a fair price, contact us. We'd be pleased to offer you a quote. There's no obligation.
Hourly or Per-Word Rate?
We almost never quote by the hour or by the word, and here's why...
Suppose you need a brochure for a new product, about 700 words, and we tell you that we charge $20 per hour. How much will your brochure cost? We can't tell because we don't know what's involved and how long it's going to take. What if we told you we charge $200 per hour? Now how much will your brochure cost? Same answer. A rate per hour doesn't really tell you anything.
A rate per word may tell you how much your 700 word brochure will cost, but consider this. Another client asks us to write a case study for their Java programming services. It will also be about 700 words, but it's a highly technical document, they have little resource material, they've conducted no customer interviews, and they need the finished document in two weeks. You, on the other hand, have detailed notes on your new product, you've got feedback comments from a focus group, and you don't need the brochure for a month. Do you really want us to charge you the same per-word rate we're charging the other guys?
Ball-Park Estimates
You'd probably still like to get some idea of how much we charge before you call. Fair enough. Here are a few very rough ball-park estimates for common projects. These are typical rates charged by professional writers. Except were noted, these prices are for writing only and do not include page layout or graphic design.
- Brochures: $500 to $750 per page
- Sales letters (1 - 2 pages): $750 to 1,500
- Web site content: $500 to $750 per page
- White papers (including layout): $2000 to $4000
- Case studies: $750 to $1,500
- Magazine articles: $750 - $1,500
To find out how much your project will cost, contact us. Let's talk. We'll give you a fair quote with no obligation.