http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/tags/article-pricing Travel Writers Exchange Forum Home » Tag: article pricing - Recent Posts en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:11:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/search.php http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/whats-a-good-price-to-charge-for-articles#post-786 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:57:37 +0000 Trisha Miller 786@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Great question, Sarah! I'm sure every writer puzzles over this at one time or another.</p> <p>Rebecca already gave you the most important advice - to spend time researching what the going prices are for various media - online and offline will have vastly different rates per word or article, and sometimes it can vary depending upon whether or not you get credit (a byline and/or links) or not. Research through a wide variety of writers, publishers, and associations or organizations dedicated to writers.</p> <p>Also, be wary of setting your price based on what's offered and paid at online job sites where you must "bid" on jobs - at those sites you're competing against writers from other parts of the world, where the cost of living may be so much less that they can accept a much lower fee -- they can be a great place to pick up assignments while you're developing your writing skills and building a name for yourself, but ultimately you'll need to broaden your freelance employment base to earn what you're worth. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/whats-a-good-price-to-charge-for-articles#post-785 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:40:21 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 785@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>If you feel your worth a specific price and can back it up, charge it! Most writers starting out will charge $10 to $20 per article, but I've seen articles as high as $100+ per article! Remember, the time you spend on an article is just as valuable and people will pay for that. You may have to do some research and it's only right that you get paid for that time. It just depends.</p> <p>The main thing to remember is to have CONFIDENCE in you and your writing. If you're not confident, why would anyone else be? Take a look on the internet and see what other writers are charging. This will give you a good basis for your rates. Hope this helps... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/whats-a-good-price-to-charge-for-articles#post-784 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:26:05 +0000 SarahQT 784@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>If you're just starting out, what's a good price to charge for an article? </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-336 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:10:25 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 336@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Good news! Most companies are paying $25 per article/blog and some are paying $50! There are some that are still paying $10 to $15, but they are becoming less and less each day.</p> <p>I believe organizations are realizing that if they want great content, they will need to pay for it. Anyone can write a 200 or 400 word article/blog, but will it be great content? The answer is NO! Organizations finally realize that well written, unique content is necessary to drive traffic to their websites.</p> <p>Visit Ezine Articles because their newsletter had some good points about what to expect for 2009... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-297 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:26:35 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 297@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I know this is a little late, but...Associated Content is holding a contest in December. If you submit an article, you have a chance of winning a cash prize. You may want to check it out!</p> <p>Also, you may want to checkout Demand Studios.com. They are another place to write articles and get paid for it. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-226 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:44:04 +0000 Angela 226@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I went to Associated Content. They don't pay much at first, but if you build up a following, you could score some extra cash. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-208 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:26:14 +0000 Love2Travel 208@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Check out Associated Content. I can't remember if this was mentioned on the forum. Anyway, register with AC, post articles, and get paid. Give it a try, you could be making extra cash in no time. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-119 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:33:22 +0000 WriterMom2 119@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>I agree with you Rebecca - being confident in your writing is key. I learned this lesson earlier on when I started to write. Also, I did research on "how freelancers set prices," but I kept hitting a "brick wall." Finally, I discovered a PDF on "setting your rates" which broke down pricing per hour, per word, and per piece. I was shocked at how much writers could make; they can make very good money. BTW...it's been said to provide pricing <em>per piece</em> <strong>versus</strong> <em>per hour</em>...your client will be less shocked by the price for that "travel sales copy" to the Bahamas...Thanks! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-66 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:15:04 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 66@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi Mark! Your question is one that many writers struggle with on a daily basis. First, please be mindful of the <em>scams</em> that are posted on the internet. If you have some time, peruse Craigslist and take a look at the job postings for writers. Most of these postings ask for <strong>FREE</strong> content for a website. They promise to contact you about a <em>travel writing position</em> <em>after you sign up and post an article</em>; they never contact you. I had this happen to me, and I learned a valuable lesson. I bypass these postings.</p> <p>I've found that most people <em>will not accept less than $25 per article</em>. Some organizations offer between $2 - $10 per article which is extremely low. Of course, if you're just starting out, you may consider taking a few of these opportunities. Writing 10-20 articles (250 words each article) can add up to some serious cash! However, you do run the risk of building a reputation for taking low paying writing jobs. It's kind of a "catch-22."</p> <p>The per word can be tricky. This can be based on your experience; a writer may charge is $.25 or less per word and the highest amount could be $1.00+ per word. It all depends on what you feel your writing is worth.</p> <p>I believe your writing must speak for itself. Being <strong>flexible</strong> in your writing is key. Remember, it's about what the client wants. Each client will have their own style and tone. Your job is to <em>mold your writing</em> to their needs. You'll find that some clients will <em>demand</em> that you must have been published, where others are willing to look at your work which will speak for itself. I hope this helped! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/how-much-would-a-beginner-earn-per-article#post-65 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:53:59 +0000 MarkT 65@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>If one is just starting out in this business, what is a reasonable amount to expect to get paid for an article? Is there a "per word" price? Or is it related to that ever-elusive component called "quality"? Does it have to do with how many previous articles one might have published?</p> <p>I'm just trying to get a feel for what I should either charge or accept.....any advice will be much appreciated.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> MarkT </p>