Ghost Writer Prices

Okay, so I've been working my butt off and haven't had much time to post, but recent events have made me want to visit the pricing issues with ghost writers. I've never had a client tell me that my prices were too expensive. In fact, most people expect to pay a decent amount to their writer for the work that they do. However, I feel like there are two different kinds of business men and women. There are the ones who don't mind paying extra for quality work. Then, there are the ones who want a writer to produce content or article miracles for less than what it costs to buy a Coke.

With places like getafreelancer, that second kind of business men and women feel right at home. The problem is, that most of the work I've seen done on getafreelancer is not good copy. Don't get me wrong. There are a ton of excellent writers who bid on jobs there. But, they don't usually bid on the jobs that are willing to pay no more than $3.00 an article. That kind of price is insane. Freelancers make a living on what they are paid. If you want a 500 word article, and you are paying them three dollars for it, factoring in time spent on research, that freelancer is getting paid somewhere around $1.50 an hour at the most. No wonder they are sending you back crappy work.

Buying a piece of writing from a freelancer is like buying art, and the old saying really does apply. You get what you pay for. So, if you're going to look for quality work that is really going to increase your sales, expect to pay a reasonable amount, because you're not going to get it at three dollars an article. It's like the difference in purchasing quality, name brand appliance. If you get a great one that is going to last for years, you're going to pay a little more. If you buy the cheap stuff, it's probably not going to work right, and then it's definitely not going to last long.

Here's another bit of advice. If you find that perfect writer, don't be afraid to pay a little more to keep him or her wanting to write for you. It' s very hard to find a writer that you mesh well with, and who understands time after time what you need and how to get it done. Similarly, if you're a writer, give your best clients discounts from time to time. When they provide you with steady, good paying work, show your appreciation. Buying an article for the price of a Coke is not using good business sense. Writers, bidding on a job that offers to pay very little is not having respect for who you are as a writer. Let's respect each other and work together to improve your business and make some money.