FREELANCE WRITER FEES & FAQs
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Freelance Writer Fees & FAQs
What is the difference between a copywriter and a content writer?
A copywriter creates ad copy, sales letters, web or print copy, or landing pages intended to influence or persuade your audience to make a purchase or subscribe to something. In other words, convert. This marketing method is more short-term. Copywriting is selling.
A content writer typically creates material to inform and educate your audience to raise your brand awareness, build loyalty, establish credibility, and relay your company’s value and benefits. Content writing can be company blogs, articles, website copy, white papers, videos, and more, which can definitely be promotional. Content writing is normally geared toward long-term intentions.
The objectives differ, but it’s all marketing
What is the initial process before you hire me?
If a mutually productive introduction. We’ll arrange a 20-30 minute discovery call to identify:
- Your requested topic and project deadline
- Where and to whom your content is targeted
- Your content style and preferred platform(s)
When can I start your assignment?
Usually 2-3 weeks is average unless I’m on a current deadline. I will always communicate my workload status.
What type of work can I provide you?
- Blog articles
- Email-Newsletters
- Digital publications
- Informative wellness
- Web content / Web copy
- Content updates / refreshes
- Articles: Long- or Short-form
- Ghostwriting emails or articles
- Landing Pages / Lead Magnets
- Email blasts for segmented audience
What about confidential projects?
In contracting with CFOs and CEOs for 15 years, confidential work is paramount. This has included corporate acquisitions and their long-term preparation. Ghostwriting falls into the realm of confidentiality. Your projects and information remain strictly confidential.
Is Ghostwriting on the menu?
Yes, much of my (email) writing over the years has been ghostwriting. Though well-paying, I balance GW jobs with byline projects. Fees are higher for ghostwritten material.
What type of 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
- Corporate Fitness & Gym
- Personal Fitness Training
- Community TV Production
- Maritime Container Leasing
- E-commerce & Product Descriptions
- Website Design (primarily WordPress & Elementor)
How are payments handled?
- As standard with most freelance writers, work begins with a 50% upfront deposit. The remainder is due when I submit and you accept your completed work.
- Monthly retainers (paid upfront) are welcome if you wish regularly scheduled tasks.
What are payment methods and rates?
Options are ACH electronic transfer, PayPal, credit card, or Venmo.
Usually, a fee is project-based.
Project fee factors include:
- Research time
- Expert source interview time
- One or two rounds of edits (per agreement)
Are rates hourly?
Possibly if set up before the job starts. FYI, hourly rates are not always cost-efficient for you, the client, 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. Normally, fees are project-based.
Where do freelance content rates start?
The most common project criteria is: Time spent, Research, Scope, and Complexity:
- Digital publications vary in per-word or per-article rates
- Blog articles/posts start at $300 (for 700-1000 words)
- Blog articles/posts start at $450 (for 1000-2000 words)
- Landing pages (general) start at $400. Fees vary with custom design, graphics creation, etc.
- Website work (WordPress / Elementor) varies on time, size, and scope (TBD)
- Email Newsletters vary based on time, complexity, and scope of project (TBD)
Are tests free?
No. Free tests are not appropriate for veteran writers. I am happy to submit to a paid test. Or, you can view some of my public contributions here.
What is the criteria to start our project?
- A project brief supplied by you, as detailed as possible, to proactively meet your needs
- We will agree on a project timeline and fee
- Deposit of 50% of job fee is required
Please let me know if I can answer more questions.