Rates
When people ask me, "What's your rate?" it's like asking, "How much is the color blue?"
Sure, people talk about “ten-dollar-words” when someone uses a fancy word where a simple one would do. And if all you want is volume, there are plenty of word mills available that will crank out content cheaply. (Beware: If you decide go that route, be prepared to make some sacrifices. You may end up paying dearly for it in the long run.)
When it comes to crafting persuasive copy, informative content, or a clarifying narrative, the rate-per-word model doesn't work. Let's say your budget is ten dollars. You could use a 'ten-dollar-word' like infinitesimal, or you might be inclined to save a few bucks by using a 'one-dollar-word', like small. But if you're describing a quark (really tiny - look it up) and you end up using small, you'll need to add a lot of other words to convey the more appropriate meaning achieved by infinitesimal. And poof! Your savings disappears. Not only that, your message won't be accurate or effective. As a result, the value of your message plummets, and you risk losing the very audience you want to engage.
Effective writing is measured by the value it delivers. In the context of your unique project, my goal is to create value that continues to deliver long after the ink is dry.
Sure, people talk about “ten-dollar-words” when someone uses a fancy word where a simple one would do. And if all you want is volume, there are plenty of word mills available that will crank out content cheaply. (Beware: If you decide go that route, be prepared to make some sacrifices. You may end up paying dearly for it in the long run.)
When it comes to crafting persuasive copy, informative content, or a clarifying narrative, the rate-per-word model doesn't work. Let's say your budget is ten dollars. You could use a 'ten-dollar-word' like infinitesimal, or you might be inclined to save a few bucks by using a 'one-dollar-word', like small. But if you're describing a quark (really tiny - look it up) and you end up using small, you'll need to add a lot of other words to convey the more appropriate meaning achieved by infinitesimal. And poof! Your savings disappears. Not only that, your message won't be accurate or effective. As a result, the value of your message plummets, and you risk losing the very audience you want to engage.
Effective writing is measured by the value it delivers. In the context of your unique project, my goal is to create value that continues to deliver long after the ink is dry.
What's the value of your project?