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FREELANCE WRITER FEES & FAQS

Human-written, top-quality niche output from a specialized wellness content writer

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AND WRITER FEES

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COPYWRITER AND A CONTENT WRITER?

A copywriter creates ads, sales letters, web or print copy, or landing pages intended to influence or persuade your audience to purchase or subscribe. In other words, convert. For example, an email for a new service or product launch. This marketing method is usually short-term. Copywriting is selling.

A content writer typically creates material to inform and educate your audience. The goals are to raise your brand awareness, build loyalty, establish credibility, and relay your company’s value, authority, and benefits.

Content writing can be company blogs, newsletters, articles, website copy, white papers, videos, and more. Content writing can definitely be promotional, but is normally geared toward long-term intentions.

Copywriting and content writing differ, but both are powerful marketing talents and methods.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIRING THIS FREELANCE WRITER?

The bottom line: Getting the best value for your money.

Besides zero overhead (meaning long-term commitments, agency fees, employee salaries or training, and benefits), your business receives a professional in my industry producing high-quality content.

Many freelance writers, like me, are equipped with SEO/AI expertise which fortifies your online presence. You are freed up for your own duties.

An undeniable benefit? My sole commitment is to your gig from start to finish. As for results? If you look good, I look good! Referrals are everything.

MONTHLY RETAINER BENEFITS

A retainer reserves your priority space in my calendar each month. This writer will know your voice and your audience. A fixed budget means no surprises for you or me and you’ll avoid time-consuming vetting and onboarding new writers.

Here is an example:

$1400 month:

Two (2) articles per month 500-900 words
Human-written articles
Optimized per your target keywords
Efficient and timely communication with your team
Two (2) reasonable revision rounds per piece
Science/evidence-based content with proper resources

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIALS BEFORE YOU HIRE ME?

If our mutual goals are a productive match, we’ll arrange a 20-30 minute discovery call to discuss:

Your requested topic, type of content, size, and project deadline
Where and to whom your content is targeted
Your content style and preferred platform(s)
An expected agreement and confirmation by both parties
An expected detailed brief from you to verify your needs
Mutually CONFIRM your end goal

WHEN CAN I START YOUR ASSIGNMENT?

Usually 2-4 weeks is average. Possibly less depending on the size, detail, and research required for your intended project.

DO I USE AI? IF SO, HOW IS IT USED?

Yes, there are instances when I use artificial intelligence and find it a time-saver and strategic partner, as follows:

for article outlines in medium- or long-form content to ensure proper formatting and efficiency in the details
for graphics and social media, I often use Canva for color and splash creation, but insert my own verbiage and typography
to stay current in AI technology, retain effective AI prompting skills, and serve requested client needs (provided my integrity is respected)

However, the ‘meat’ of my writing content is all me, all human.

IS GHOSTWRITING ON THE MENU?

Yes, much of my email writing over the years has been ghostwriting. Ghostwriting rates are 30% above the base project fee.

WHAT INDUSTRIES HAVE I WORKED IN?

Over the years, most of my (ghostwriting) clients have been corporations in these industries:

Dentistry
Real Estate
Winemaking
Health & Wellness
Private Investigations
Senior & Assisted Living
Personal Fitness Training
Community TV Production
Maritime Container Leasing
Corporate Fitness Programming
E-commerce & Product Descriptions
Property Management (commercial)
Website Design (primarily WordPress & Elementor)

HOW ARE PAYMENTS HANDLED?

As standard, work begins with a 50% upfront deposit to reserve your timeslot. The remainder is due when I submit the invoice for the agreed upon work.
Monthly retainers (paid upfront) are welcome if you wish regularly scheduled tasks. For example, two blog articles per month or one newsletter per month, etc.

ARE RATES HOURLY?

Possibly if agreed upon before the job begins. FYI, hourly rates are not always cost-efficient for you if a lot of research is required. Keeping your costs manageable is my priority for your and my success.

WHAT ABOUT THE RATE PER WORD?

If you prefer, yes. Digital publications often pay per word. However, normally fees are project-based.

WHAT ARE PAYMENT METHODS AND RATES?

Options are ACH electronic transfer, Zelle, Paypal, or credit card.

WHERE DO FREELANCE RATES START?

The foremost project criteria are: Time spent, Research, Scope of project and Complexity:

Digital publications vary in per-word or per-article rates
Blogs and feature articles start at $450
Landing pages (general) start at $575
SEO/AI optimization, Website content, Email newsletters vary based on time, complexity, and scope of project

ARE TEST ASSIGNMENTS FREE?

I am happy to submit to a paid test. Or, you can review some of my work here →

Free tests are for entry-level content writers.