Writing Rates and Project Particulars 

¹ Fees for writing projects are based on several factors including number of pages, design specifications, complexity of the subject matter, content development assistance, and amount of research that has to be conducted to write the material. Fees for editing projects are based on the length of the material as well as the level of editing needed.

² An hourly fee may be charged for some writing projects.  An estimate is provided based on the following activities: discussions with clients, content development, research, writing, and revisions. Hourly fee-based projects do not include one round of revisions at no additional cost. A minimum of one hour will be charged for projects.

³ An hourly fee may be charged for some editing projects.  An estimate is provided based on the level of editing needed. Hourly fee-based projects do not include one round of revisions at not additional cost. A minimum of one hour will be charged for projects.

⁴ Research services involve gathering information via the Internet on specified topics.

⁵ Writing consultations include critiquing clients' materials, planning, content development, and helping clients strengthen their business writing skills.

Rush Delivery Fee

A fee equal to 15% of the project's cost will be added to projects that require quick turnaround.  The length and complexity of the project and the timeframe for completion determine whether a rush delivery fee will be charged.

Initial Consultation

A 30-minute telephone, (773-405-5916), or an email consultation is provided to determine the nature of the project.

Revisions to Materials

Project fees include one round of revisions based on the client's changes to the first draft of the material. The revisions are based solely on the description of the writing/editing project per the agreement. Examples of revisions that will require additional costs include the following:

• Complete rewriting of material
• Adding significant amounts of information to the material
• Conducting additional research to add information to the material
• Changing the purpose of the material, which will require rewriting
• More extensive editing than was agreed upon
• Other unforeseen or unique circumstances

Clients have 14 days from the date that the first drafts of the materials are delivered to them to request that they be revised.

*The second and all other rounds of revisions are billed at $45 per hour.*

The Process

1. A consultation is arranged to gather preliminary project information.
2. I draw up an agreement that outlines the project and includes information about the timeframe, estimated project costs, and payment terms including a 50% deposit.
3. Both parties agree to the project terms.
4. The deposit is paid (via credit card).
5. Once the agreement has been signed and the deposit received, the work will be completed.
6. The remaining fee is due upon delivery of the first draft of the material to the client.
7. Revisions are made to the first draft if needed at no additional cost. Clients have 14 days from the date that the first drafts of the materials are delivered to them to request that they be revised.***
8. Additional revisions are made to the material (if needed) and billed at $40 per hour.
9. Additional fees are billed after the final draft of the project is completed.

*** Restrictions

1.  The revisions are based solely on the description of the writing/editing project per the agreement. Examples of revisions that will require additional cost include the following:

• Complete rewriting of material
• Adding significant amounts of information to the material
• Conducting additional research to add to information to the material
• Changing the purpose of the material, which will require rewriting
• More extensive editing than was agreed upon
• Other unforeseen or unique circumstances

2.  Hourly fee-based projects do not include one round of revisions at no additional cost. All work completed on these projects is billed at $45 per hour.

Payment Methods

Money orders and credit cards are accepted.