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What Should I Charge For My Services?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by Sakura5881, Jan 23, 2011.

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    I'd really like to start accepting and applying for writing gigs, yet I have no idea what I should charge for my writing. I have a pretty good guess that it's above one cent per word, but other than that, I'm pretty much clueless.

    Here are two samples of my work: (I'm not going to be writing articles for AC, anymore. Too cheap).

    http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6172620/top_five_paid_survey_companies.html?cat=3

    http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6170068/three_reasons_why_you_shouldnt_do_sweepstakes.html?cat=35

    If you could give me some feedback on how much I should charge per word, that'd be grand. Also, if it increases my article value, I specialize in the field making money online. I'm very knowledgeable in that field, and have many years of experience. Quote please? (Hopefully I'm using the term right, lol) :)
     
    Sakura5881, Jan 23, 2011 IP
  2. Rylandes

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    Hm....your writings are good. Very nice.
    I am sure you can get a good deal. Maybe $10 for 400-500 or more.
     
    Rylandes, Jan 25, 2011 IP
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    The baseline / average rate that most freelancers charge for articles seems to be around $1 per 100 words. Higher quality writers charge more.
     
    BrianTubbs, Jan 25, 2011 IP
  4. Sakura5881

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    Hmm... so I should charge one to three cents per word. Any other suggestions?

    (Thanks for the replies, by the way!)
     
    Sakura5881, Jan 25, 2011 IP
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    Your writing is very good.....start at 3 cents.
    You can get it!
     
    lindyb52, Jan 25, 2011 IP
  6. Sakura5881

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    Thank-you for your suggestions, everyone! Hopefully I'll be successful marketing my articles for the first time! And at a price of 2.5 to 3.0 cents per word, too! :)
     
    Sakura5881, Jan 25, 2011 IP
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    Never undersell your writing skills!
     
    content charlie, Feb 3, 2011 IP
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    Apply for work at Bright Hub. They pay $10 to $15 per article. Good luck!

    Stephanie
     
    StephanieMojica, Feb 3, 2011 IP
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    I believe you can get anywhere from $5 - $20 for a 500 words article, depending on a few things:

    1. Quality of your work of-course.
    2. Who do you work for! or Where do you find the client!
    3. How do you sell yourself or your work.

    I am new here too..so lets Hope for the best! :)
     
    webmartini, Feb 3, 2011 IP
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    Just registered at Bright Hub .... fingers crossed!
     
    content charlie, Feb 3, 2011 IP