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Vol. 4, Issue 2
Writing Tips

Schedule of Estimated Fees

Typical Project Fees (Depending on Size and Complexity of Project)*

bulletAdvertorial: $650–$1,000/page
bulletAnnual report: $3,000–$12,000
bulletAudio/Audiovisual script: $250/minute
bulletBook: Royalty or flat fee by project (or $125–$175/book page)
bulletBook jacket copy: $100–$600
bulletBooklet: $500–$2,500+
bulletBook proposal: $1,000–$3,000
bulletBrochure: $300–$600/page
bulletBusiness letter: $100–$500
bulletBusiness plan: $1,500–$3,000+
bulletCase history: $750–$2,000
bulletCatalog: $300–$600/page (or $50–$150/item)
bulletCorporate history: $1,000–$3,000+
bulletDirect-mail copywriting: $400–$600/page
bulletDirect-mail package: $1,000–$3,000+
bulletFeature article: $1,000–$3,500+
bulletFractional-page ad: $250–$1,000
bulletFull-page ad: $750–$2,000
bulletGrant proposal writing: $2,000–$3,500+
bulletInstruction manual: $100–$150/page
bulletLabels/packaging: $250–$1,500 per label or package, depending on size
bulletNewsletter: $300–$600/page
bulletPress release: $200–$600
bulletProduct information sheet/flier: $400–$600/page
bulletProposal: $100–$150/page
bulletRadio commercial: $300–500+
bulletSales letter: $500–$2,000
bulletWeb-site content: $400–$600/page

* All estimated fees are regularly benchmarked against published sources.

Business Writing Instruction

bullet$250 per person per day (off-site)
bullet$225 per person per day (up to 10 people on-site)
bullet$200 per person per day (1120 people)
bullet$175 per person per day (2130 people)
bullet$150 per person per day (31 people or more)
bulletBase fee: $2,250 per day (for under 10 people)

Terms

Purchase order or letter of authorization required for all jobs.

Writing fees for initial or larger projects are payable 50 percent in advance, balance on delivery.

All revisions assigned within 30 days of your receipt of copy are made free of charge unless the revision is based on a change in the assignment made after copy is submitted. Revisions after 30 days can be negotiated.

Listed fees are guidelines only. Call 262-236-0110 today for prompt quote on your specific assignment. Or send an e-mail message to kevinorf@netwurx.net or fax to 262-236-0120.

 

Need an immediate quote on a writing project? 

Or need an estimate for a customized business writing seminar? 

Send an e-mail message to Kevin Orfield at kevinorf@netwurx.net or call 262-236-0110.

 

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