I just had to give a quote on a large writing project and I was at a loss. I’ve always been paid per project whether I worked online or at a newspaper.
The other way I get paid for writing is from my books, but that’s based on royalties. What is my writing worth, I wondered.
When in doubt, research. I found a handy, well written handout by Lynn Wasnak from the Writer’s Digest. It gives detailed information based on industry standards for all sorts of different writing projects with low and high ranges. Not only did I refer to the guide in my quote, but I have printed this and am bookmarking it.
If you’ve ever wondered what you should charge for a writing project, this guide is an excellent place to start.