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!
Blogging class update - look for it soon
Late in 2007 I promised you a blogging class this
year.
Unfortunately, I got tied up with creating the Sell Your Writing Online NOW (SYWON) training, so it’s taken longer than I thought to get this project off the ground.
The wait is almost over. :-) Look for the blogging class by the end of 2008.
The class will be video-based, primarily teaching the information in my blogging guide, but with a lot of extra information for business bloggers.
Rather than force you to download hundreds of megabytes of information, the class will be sent to you on DVD.
You’ll receive:
* Step by step videos
* Audio files in MP3
* Several PDF tutorials with cheat sheets
* A PDF ebook
And much more.
Who’s it for? Anyone who wants to build a business based on blogging, or who wants to use blogging to turbo-charge their current business.
I’ve been blogging since around 2001, and blogging has become the mainstay of my business. The class will show you how to make blogging work for you, and bring you the income you want.
Unfortunately, I got tied up with creating the Sell Your Writing Online NOW (SYWON) training, so it’s taken longer than I thought to get this project off the ground.
The wait is almost over. :-) Look for the blogging class by the end of 2008.
The class will be video-based, primarily teaching the information in my blogging guide, but with a lot of extra information for business bloggers.
Rather than force you to download hundreds of megabytes of information, the class will be sent to you on DVD.
You’ll receive:
* Step by step videos
* Audio files in MP3
* Several PDF tutorials with cheat sheets
* A PDF ebook
And much more.
Who’s it for? Anyone who wants to build a business based on blogging, or who wants to use blogging to turbo-charge their current business.
I’ve been blogging since around 2001, and blogging has become the mainstay of my business. The class will show you how to make blogging work for you, and bring you the income you want.
Podcasts and videos - free writing tips
30/09/08 10:35 Filed in: podcast
Sometimes you can only explain a writing process or
skill by showing.
Now that more people have broadband connections, I’ve started creating podcasts (audio files) and videos for my writing students.
Many are completely free - bookmark my 5 Minute Writing Tips site to stay up to date with the latest.
I hope you enjoy them and find them useful.
Now that more people have broadband connections, I’ve started creating podcasts (audio files) and videos for my writing students.
Many are completely free - bookmark my 5 Minute Writing Tips site to stay up to date with the latest.
I hope you enjoy them and find them useful.
Writing classes coming in 2008
11/12/07 13:00 Filed in: Classes
I've had many questions about writing classes for special interests, so here's what's planned for 2008.
Early in the year I'll be offering a copywriting class and Web writing class. Later, look for a blogging class - one that's focused on blogging for promotion, as well as for money.
I hope you enjoy them. :-)
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.