freelance rates

by Fiona Burman
13th March 2012

Hi, can anyone tell me how much to charge when writing freelance articles? I've just been offered a job writing PR stuff for a training company and they want to know my hourly rate....I don't want to set it too high nor do I wish to charge too little!! I've recently qualified as a journalist so this is all new to me :o)

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Hi Isabella,

Thank you so much for the info....I need all the advice I can get at the mo!!

It's very much appreciated.

Many thanks.

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Fiona
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Fiona Burman
18/03/2012

Hi Fiona

Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2011 suggests The Writer's Guild of Britain - they might be able to advise. Their number is 0207 833 0777 and their website is: www.writersguild.org.uk.

Lord Google provided the following:

www.societyofauthors.org/rates-and-guidelines

I have no personal experience of either of these organisations, but I would start by looking at their websites. Good luck!

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Isabella Hynde
17/03/2012

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your input.

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Fiona Burman
13/03/2012