Want to start writing articles for people, good price range to come onto market?

I didn't say that every article is worth $100. I specialize in two niches (industries) that happen to be well-paying. This is by no means a median price accross all industries. I'm certain that you can purchase quality articles for your use at about $50 a piece. (If that's still too costly, many article directories will let you reuse their articles free of charge provided you keep the author's box intact. So yes, you can get free content as well.) A decent ORIGINAL (not stolen or re-written) article - with an exclusive copyright - is worth $50. I'd be suspicious of extra-ordinarily cheap writing... The chances that it was written custom for you are very small.

 

You might have to start out low. It was the same for me. The starting part is difficult because you have to establish yourself. When I started out, I didn't have a vast experience in writing articles but I always knew my English was good. It was a matter of time before I could get good paying writing work. Perhaps you should check out a site like oDesk to get an idea.

 

A person just starting out may have to accept some lower-paying writer gigs to get testimonials, recognition, etc. In the mid to long run, though, the value of a writer's services depend on that writer's talent, expertise, and of course market demand.

 

One more thing, pick the correct niche: not all writing is of equal value.

 

I generally charge between $20 and $30 for single unique content articles. Though I generally sell more "packages" ($150 for 10 articles) or small unique content full rights ebooks ($300). I haven't been advertising much online (my work comes from word of mouth and fellow writers not interested in the topic) but have found a few jobs online. Senobia said it best "if you don't value yourself and your talent, nobody else will".

 

For me it still depends whether its a run of the mill type of thing or not. I am flexible, ranging from affordable to very expensive

 

Well said! There are no two articles of exactly the same value and there are some very profitable niches out there. Depends for what purpose, on what topic and for whom you write.

 

How much does it cost to get somene to review your website contents

 

I agree and I've been writing (almost) full-time since 1998. Some clients want a higher quality job and I charge more. Others want something quick and easy and I'll do it for less. I, personally, keep my rates low deliberately. I know my skills are such that I could write for magazines - I have in the past - but I prefer to set my own hours, and work with the clients I work with so I get less money. I always feel like I'm giving my clients a good rate, though, and that makes me feel good. So some of it depends on preference.

One thing, and I hate to be snotty, but if you can't write well, you probably don't want to become a writer and expect more than a couple dollars per article. The idea of wanting to write just because there's money to be made when your writing skills are non-existent doesn't make sense to me. THAT is what I see bringing down the value of decent writing. But maybe I'm wrong.