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Fee Policies
Note: For practical considerations,
rates for China-based clients may vary from the schedule that follows.
Ready-to-Go Press Packs
The pricing for current articles and photos varies per use.
For instance, use of an article by a non-profit organization or academic
institution may cost less than use for a widely circulated for-profit
publication or a highly trafficked commercial website.
And, in general, publication in China
will cost less than publication by a commercial operation based in the
West.
Since many publications and media outlets
have established and firm pricing guidelines, the writers and photographers
will entertain offers for their existing articles and images.
However, the minimum fee for the use of any
existing written work is US $200, no matter
how many words are actually published. If required, the content
- like statistics - will be updated at no
additional charge.
Writing Assignments
Journalistic and corporate communications assignments taken
on under contract will be billed at US $0.50 - 1.00
per word, depending upon complexity of the subject, with surcharge
based on expenses incurred, if any.
Editing
Assignments
Journalistic and corporate communications assignments taken
on under contract will be appraised in advance and per client's requirements
billed at:
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Cursory |
Editing grammar to correct form. |
$0.15
Per Word |
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Moderate |
Editing of grammar and sentence structure. |
$0.25
Per Word |
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High |
Editing of grammar, restructuring
of total piece. |
$0.50
Per Word |
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Superior |
Substantial rewrite and re-conception
of piece to bring to exceptional and effective professional level. |
$0.75
Per Word |
Photo Work
Photographic assignments taken on under contract will be billed at a minimum
of US $300, with price per image or fee for
the total assignment agreed upon in advance, with surcharge based on expenses
incurred, if any.
Strategic Communications
Consultation
The rate for general consulting on matters of business communications,
media, China-Western culture and liaison, and other professional advisory
assignments, is US $125 per hour, or as otherwise
agreed to in advance. Typically, based on an estimate of minimum
hours, a monthly retainer or total project fee is set and paid in advance.
Variables
Total fee may vary based on factors such as a surcharge for priority rush,
or discount for extended and ongoing assignments.
Free Hour
For new and prospective clients there is no charge for the
first hour of consultation or project review.
Sliding Scale
On occasion fees may be adjusted downward based on a client's
ability to pay, nonprofit status or contingency compensation schedule.
Questions?
Please contact us,
or
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