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Hi
I have just started to work as a freelance writer. I have initial work experience as a Content Writer in an E-learning company. Recently, someone has approached me to write the content for a website. Basically I need to write for 4 sections of the site, and each section needs to be of 2 pages length at least.
I am not sure how much I should quote. Would appreciate a reply as I need to send a quote today itself.
Regards
Annie
Hi, Annie!
This is a good question. If I were in your place, I'd start to determine a "per-word" rate for your writing, lower than which you won't accept a job. It can be as low as a penny a word, up to a dollar a word. So a 500 word content article might be charged at $5.00 or at $500.00. It's really up to you on what you want to make for your time, and I'd stick to multiples of 5---so 1 cent per word, 5 cents, ten cents, twenty-five cents, etc. Then it'll be up to the company on what they are willing to pay. Obviously, your goal is to make the most money possible for your best work, and the company's goal is to get the best quality for the least amount possible. Somewhere in the middle is what will be acceptable to both of you.
Hope that helps and little, and let me know if I can answer any other questions. Good luck! :)
Cathy
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Cathy Clamp
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing articles, short stories and novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery. I can also answer questions about writing for major print magazines in the outdoor genre (hunting/fishing/boating/travel.)
Experience
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Tor/Forge Books . Along with a co-author, I've published fifteen mass market novels since 2004, and have contracts for four more books through 2011. I've also published more than two dozen feature articles in leading outdoor magazines.
Organizations
Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America, National Association of Legal Assistants.
Publications
Magazines--Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Deer & Deer Hunting. Many others.
Novels/Anthologies--Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing, BenBella Books, Running Press, Wild Child Publishing. Many others.
Education/Credentials
Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. Certified Paralegal with specialities in intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent) and real estate.
Awards and Honors
USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, 2009, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
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