You’re probably here for one of these reasons:
- You’re a small businessperson who hates writing or doesn’t know how to write well but understands the need to engage customers with email newsletters, a great web presence, Facebook and Twitter updates, and other stuff
- You’re an overwhelmed businessperson who wants to get “quality of job” back by focusing on the fun and important aspects of the business, not worrying about getting the newsletter published
- You’re a marketing or communications director who needs a skilled, reliable freelancer who can work on a project basis to produce news releases, collateral, technical documentation, advertorial, and more
The Freelance Advantage
If you were to hire a staff person to handle your communications needs, the cost might start at $30,000 a year. And that’s salary alone. Factor in payroll taxes, health insurance, matching retirement contributions… well, the total compensation package for just one full-time staff writer could easily top $60,000 a year.
On the other hand, when you hire a freelancer, you simply pay a reasonable hourly or project rate. My rates include an initial telephone consultation (or in-person consultation for local businesses) to outline the scope of the project, a written project bid and contract, and ongoing telephone consulting and support. You also get the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a competent professional handling the project. You can’t put a price on that.
I offer a wide variety of package deals and a la carte services. If you’re not sure what professional writing services you need, give me a call at (505) 750-BETH, and I’ll be happy to discuss your needs.
Business Writing Packages
- One monthly email newsletter, a news release if appropriate, two Facebook status updates per week: $1,000/month
- One weekly blog post (ghostwritten), a news release if appropriate, two Facebook status updates per week: $1,000/month
- One monthly email newsletter, a news release if appropriate, one weekly blog post: $1,200/month
- One monthly email newsletter, a news release if appropriate, one weekly blog post, two Facebook status updates per week: $1,500/month
A la carte Copywriting Services
- Monthly email newsletter (minimum 6-month contract): $500/month
- Weekly blog post (minimum 6-month contract): $500/month
- Facebook page updating twice weekly: $400/month
- One-off news release: $300
- Informational brochure, small: $500
- Informational brochure, large (tri-fold): $1,000
- Initial SEO website copy: $800 per page, maximum 800 words per page
- Editing of existing website copy to add/enhance SEO: $500 per page, maximum 800 words per page
- Advertorial/business profile: $1,000, maximum 1,000 words (no more than 2 interviews)
- Ebooks/special reports: 50¢ per word for documents over 3,000 words; $1 per word for documents under 3,000 words
- Corporate history: call for quote
Of course, these lists are not exhaustive. I write anything that communicates your business news, sales information, or social media messaging. If you need something not listed, just call.
