Freelance Pricing 2024
Pricing is sometimes a tender subject for any conversation about work to be done, so I like to be very up front about the rates and fees that I charge.
These rates are fairly firm, and reflect the most recent national standards for professional freelance writer compensation. With that in mind, I do frequently provide product/service bundles when a client needs a few different products and/or services. Bundling my products and services can save clients quite a bit of expense over buying them individually. Bundles also help ensure continuity between individual projects, resulting in more consistent messaging for any given client. If budgeting is a concern, I'm happy to discuss ways to bundle products and services to meet your goals.
Finally, when a client anticipates recurring, intermittent or long-term projects, I will often suggest a retainer arrangement to ensure my availability over time. This offers the benefits not only of brand continuity and reduced cost, but also more predictable budgeting, guaranteed availability, and priority servicing.
I am happy to discuss any upcoming projects and budget concerns.
Product Packages
Most of my writing is offered in packages. This is the most cost-effective option for clients because they save money on a per-piece price, and they can set both the budget and the schedule well in advance without any surprises down the road. Here are my most common packages:
- Weekly Website Blogs, 3 month package (12 blogs total), $3,000 ($250/blog)
- 6 new website pages, 1 month turnaround, $2,400 ($400/page)
- 4 White Papers/Case Studies Combo, $3,000 ($750/article)
- Initial ESG Report, $5,000 (includes initial product line, internal infrastructure and supply chain research)
If you have a specific package you'd like to discuss, please Contact Me and we can work out all the details.
Retainer Services
Sometimes a client isn't sure what products they need in advance, but they want to make sure to reserve my availability for whatever comes up. That's easily done with a retainer. When I'm on retainer for clients, they get first dibs on my time. I offer several different retainer levels:
- 10 hours/week: $500
- 20 hours/week: $1,000
- 30 hours/week: $1,500
If this option appeals to you, Contact Me and we can discuss the details.
A la Carte Services
Sometimes a company just wants to buy work as they go. It's slightly more expensive that way, but those costs are more manageable than larger packages. Review the items below, then pick and choose which product(s) you're interested in. Contact Me for availability and scheduling.
Technical Reports, Case Studies, White Papers and other Technical Studies
- General Technical Writer/Editor tasks for hourly contractor work: $50/hr - $100/hr, depending on complexity
- Individual case studies (3 to 5+ pages): $1,000 to $2,000+
- Customer-facing or Regulatory Compliance reports (depends on word/page count, research, graphics): $1,000 to $5,000+
- White papers (4 to 10+ pages): $2,000 to $4,000+
- Complex Technical Reports (10+ pages): $3,000+
- Initial ESG Report, with all research: $5,000+
Content Strategy and Website Design Consulting
- Content strategy and marketing consulting for either print and/or online projects: $75/hour
- New website consulting (structure, design, layout, graphics overview, SEO): $100/hour
- Existing website re-design (structure, design, layout, graphics overview, SEO): $150/hour
Content Marketing Standalone Projects
- Articles (reported): $0.75/ word to $1.50/word
- Articles (researched): $0.75/word to $1.50/word
- Articles (placed for client): $2.00/word
- Blog posts (500 - 750 words): $300 to $600
- Blog posts (750 - 1,000 words): $500 to $1,000
- Blog posts (1,000 to 2,000 words) $800 to $2,000
- Brand journalism/content (depends on word count, research): $1,000+
Newspaper, Magazine, Trade Journal or
Peer Review Journal Submissions (printed or online)
- Newsstand/Glossies articles: $0.80 to $3/word
- National Magazine articles: $0.80 to $2/word
- Trade Magazine articles: $0.80 to $1/word
- Online publication articles: $0.80 to $1/word
- Peer review journal articles: $1.00-2.00/word depending on complexity
- Article abstract: $2.00/word
- Article Editing/Review prior to submission: $2.00/word
Books and E-books, including Print-On-Demand
- E-book (depends on word count, research, graphics): $5,000 to $10,000+
- Standard printed book (depends on word count, research, graphics): $10,000 - $15,000+
- Ghostwritten book (depends on word count and experience): $20,000 to $50,000+
Recent Projects
Website Renovation:
Excerpt:
"First 1-100 mAh Rechargeable Solid-State Lithium Microbattery
A Better Battery for a Smarter, More Sustainable World.
Ensurge is enabling a new generation of wearables, hearables and energy harvesting IoT connected devices."
Sustainable Business Profile:
Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability
Virginia Economic Review, 2nd Quarter 2023 issue, pages 36-43
Excerpt:
"In 2001, when cousins Ryan and Travix Croxton took over their family's 100-year-old oyster bed leases on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, the Commonwealth's oyster industry was on life support. The traditional harvest method of dredging the floors of bays and estuaries had left waterways oxygen-poor and clogged with silt, and the region's native oyster, the Eastern oyster, seemed bound for the endangered species list. Contemporary estimates placed the species at barely 1% of its historic population."
Business Improvements Report:
Make The Most Of Your Parking Lot with Renewable Energy
Excerpt:
"Owners of companies and facilities managers are eager to maximize the potential of their buildings, however, they may be overlooking a valuable resource: the parking lot. The parking lot, which may initially be unappealing and costly, has the potential to become a valuable asset for the company. How can this transformation occur?
By incorporating electric vehicle (EV) chargers and solar panels into the parking lot infrastructure, you can unlock the otherwise untapped potential of your parking lots."
Business Improvements Case Study:
Paying for Multifamily Utility Upgrades and Amenities
Excerpt:
"Owners and property managers of multifamily properties want to save money where possible and are now turning to smart appliances and energy-efficient upgrades to reduce monthly energy costs, as well as increasing revenue through the addition of EV charging stations as an amenity.
Before making these changes, it’s important to consider the cost of upgrades and determine what benefits you hope to gain."
Website FAQs:
Excerpt: Can heat pumps work for an entire house or business?
"The degree to which a heat pump can fulfill your needs at your home or business depends on its rating, whether it has a ducted or ductless air source (or ground source), the climate in your area, and the size of your home. A heat pump is rated according to its Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). Modern heat pumps have better coil designs and compressors, improved motors, and highly efficient fans, meaning excellent SEER ratings, high efficiency, and the ability to heat your home even when temperatures are below freezing."
EV White Paper:
Best Charging Options for your EV
Excerpt: "Are you new to the world of EVs, and not quite sure about all the terms, the practices, and the how-to's? This article will help introduce you to different kinds of EVs, different kinds of chargers, and how you can keep your EV on the road as cost-effectively as possible."
White Paper PDF:
Excerpt: "What are the benefits of becoming a member of the circular economy? The Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production lists these 10 benefits for any given business which makes the shift..."
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