What I Charge
I have a number of packages that suit most content requirements.
Many content creators, especially writers, charge per word. I don't.
Why?
Because I don't want you to stress over the number of words that I'm writing.
To make life simpler, and more manageable for you, there is an overall project fee.
So what do I charge? I know you're looking for numbers. They will depend on the following factors:
That might sound like I'm dodging the question, but I'm really not. I want to deliver prime options for helping you achieve your goals. The best way to do that is to meet and discuss:
Once we've done that, I will put together the quote.
I do have a rate card which will give you the basics though.
Email me today for either my rate card or to set a live or virtual coffee date to chat and explore a way forward that suits your requirements.
When a quote is accepted, a contract and deposit invoice is forwarded to the client.
Payment Terms
For non-retainer work: All new clients, or once-off large-budget projects require a 50 - 75% deposit, and all invoices are due on receipt of invoice.
For retainer work: A schedule of work and payment is created based on the project requirements. All retainer work is paid in advance.
I quote in GBP. Why?
Because it's a stable currency. This means that my prices are unlikely to rise significantly over short periods of time. I also have both international and local clients. If you are a local client (South African), the invoice will be in exchange-rated ZAR for ease of payment.
I have a number of packages that suit most content requirements.
Many content creators, especially writers, charge per word. I don't.
Why?
Because I don't want you to stress over the number of words that I'm writing.
To make life simpler, and more manageable for you, there is an overall project fee.
So what do I charge? I know you're looking for numbers. They will depend on the following factors:
- Do you want a retainer or not?
- What does the retainer cover? For example, you could have 1, 2, 3 or more blogs per month on their own. Or you could add 4 social media posts, as well as an info graphic.
- If you choose not to have a retainer, every project will be quoted on that project's requirements. Many clients begin thinking they need 'x' when in fact they need 'w'. Not that I want to talk any client out of anything. I want to explore with them all possible solutions which, at the end of the day, could actually be 'x2'.
That might sound like I'm dodging the question, but I'm really not. I want to deliver prime options for helping you achieve your goals. The best way to do that is to meet and discuss:
- What you're trying to achieve
- How to go about that
- Your budget
- Your time-frame
Once we've done that, I will put together the quote.
I do have a rate card which will give you the basics though.
Email me today for either my rate card or to set a live or virtual coffee date to chat and explore a way forward that suits your requirements.
When a quote is accepted, a contract and deposit invoice is forwarded to the client.
Payment Terms
For non-retainer work: All new clients, or once-off large-budget projects require a 50 - 75% deposit, and all invoices are due on receipt of invoice.
For retainer work: A schedule of work and payment is created based on the project requirements. All retainer work is paid in advance.
I quote in GBP. Why?
Because it's a stable currency. This means that my prices are unlikely to rise significantly over short periods of time. I also have both international and local clients. If you are a local client (South African), the invoice will be in exchange-rated ZAR for ease of payment.
How You Benefit
You will have all my years of experience as a creative and a writer in fields dedicated to selling products and services, to enlightening and engaging people, as well as my curious passion for research. You will also have the benefit of a human talking to those other humans who are your customers and clients. In today's world of 'Hey let's use AI' unoriginality, plagiarism and resulting law suits, AI abuse of users, and 'robots' doing your talking for you, having a human talking to your humans is vital. I am that human.
Copywriting
You will have the output of a talented and highly-skilled writer who knows her onions from her shallots. One who does her research and asks questions to make sure she fully understands your needs and your company. One who delves into what your customers and clients fear, desire, dread, and want from you. One who won't waste your time and will meet her deadlines. You will receive a first draft and four sets of changes.
Websites
In-depth existing website audits are available. Is your website bringing in enough leads or so many leads that you've had to hire new staff to field all the new work? If you would like the latter, then a website audit is a good idea. A great website needs excellent copy. Copy that paints a picture in the mind of your customers, that entertains, informs, and educates them. That answers their questions and needs, as well as soothes their fears. Copy that makes them think about your company, your services and products, in a whole new way. Copy that galvanizes them into action because great content creates trust.
If you need a website created, I provide great website design concepts which, if you choose to move ahead, will pass on to associates with whom I interact, and who are masters in their field.
Media
Thanks to my years as a designer, concept creator, writer, producer, and director for both local and international broadcast television, not only do I conceptualise what your video needs to say and look like, but I also write the script, and thanks to associates in the film and video arena, can take your company video from script through to finished product.
You will have all my years of experience as a creative and a writer in fields dedicated to selling products and services, to enlightening and engaging people, as well as my curious passion for research. You will also have the benefit of a human talking to those other humans who are your customers and clients. In today's world of 'Hey let's use AI' unoriginality, plagiarism and resulting law suits, AI abuse of users, and 'robots' doing your talking for you, having a human talking to your humans is vital. I am that human.
Copywriting
You will have the output of a talented and highly-skilled writer who knows her onions from her shallots. One who does her research and asks questions to make sure she fully understands your needs and your company. One who delves into what your customers and clients fear, desire, dread, and want from you. One who won't waste your time and will meet her deadlines. You will receive a first draft and four sets of changes.
Websites
In-depth existing website audits are available. Is your website bringing in enough leads or so many leads that you've had to hire new staff to field all the new work? If you would like the latter, then a website audit is a good idea. A great website needs excellent copy. Copy that paints a picture in the mind of your customers, that entertains, informs, and educates them. That answers their questions and needs, as well as soothes their fears. Copy that makes them think about your company, your services and products, in a whole new way. Copy that galvanizes them into action because great content creates trust.
If you need a website created, I provide great website design concepts which, if you choose to move ahead, will pass on to associates with whom I interact, and who are masters in their field.
Media
Thanks to my years as a designer, concept creator, writer, producer, and director for both local and international broadcast television, not only do I conceptualise what your video needs to say and look like, but I also write the script, and thanks to associates in the film and video arena, can take your company video from script through to finished product.
It's all very well me telling you about myself, but what do my clients think?
"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for all your excellent work - much appreciated."
Chris Fletcher, Earth Touch UK | MIPCOM Promotional Material
"I truly enjoyed working with you on this. These 2 reports were an enormous challenge given the amount of info that needed to be consolidated and well articulated. You have not only done this but grasped this business very quickly. So, thank you and great job."
Kate Mol, Brand Therapy SA | FUNDI 2017 Integrated Report
"Elaine’s long-standing association with us as content creator and script writer has been extremely productive and successful. Our clients have commented on numerous occasions on both the creativity and quality of the productions that she has scripted for us.
Of particular note was the video production for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals New York which was a commissioned ‘donation drug inventory management’ video entitled “Inventory Management / Mission Possible”. In collaboration with us she created a visual premise that utilised both reality footage and animation to make a mundane and static topic exciting and entertaining. This video continues to be used on a daily basis by the company worldwide. Due to the resulting popularity of the award-winning video, Pfizer New York then entrusted us to translate it into 4 languages which formed the core of the multi-language packaged management kits distributed to doctors, chemists, dispensaries and hospitals throughout the world.
We are confident that our highly successful collaboration will prosper and we continue to explore new avenues and production possibilities going forward."
Bruce Lawson, CEO Omni Images SA
"Thanks Elaine. Once again, humble gratitude from my side for all your constructive criticism and guidance. I’ll definitely grow from this experience. From now on, I’ll let other Engineers know that there is someone who is professional and keen to assist. I’ll always refer them to you."
W.Kekana, Manager Mining, Northern Booysendal
"I love outsourcing my copywriting to Elaine Dodge. She is fast and very creative. She follows briefs accurately and is flexible in style and tone. She delivers on time, never misses deadlines and is very easy to deal with. Her work is always meticulous, her research is good and she is always uncompromisingly professional. I think she’s great. Which is why I have worked with her consistently over the past two years."
Colleen Lewis, Director, 10 Plus Media, Content marketing agency, South Africa
"I so enjoy Elaine’s style of writing. She gets her message across in a fun yet resolute manner."
Grant Flaum, Central Parks Church, South Africa
"Elaine is that rare writer who not only writes well, but moves the reader with her work. It is well researched, original and professional. We haven’t found a subject that she can’t unpack. She always meets her deadlines and is a pleasure to work with. A true professional. Very seldom do our clients request changes to her copy. I would highly recommend Elaine. Thanks for the awesome work so far, Elaine, great to be working with you!!"
Chris Hay, ZingSEO , New Zealand
"Absolutely Brilliant. I am so pleased with the outcome! Simply because the quality of the writing is VERY HIGH! & the writer is very nice too! Thanks so much for yet another mind blowing delivery."
Ashton, Gridlink
"Wow, I am blown away. I am very pleasantly surprised at the skill and brilliance of the results. I am 100% satisfied and I will definitely use again for sure."
S. Boyle. UK
"I am very impressed, it was very well written and very informative."
Nick Walker. New Zealand
"You have made me laugh and laugh and cry - in a good way, with your content."
Natalie Green, New Zealand
"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for all your excellent work - much appreciated."
Chris Fletcher, Earth Touch UK | MIPCOM Promotional Material
"I truly enjoyed working with you on this. These 2 reports were an enormous challenge given the amount of info that needed to be consolidated and well articulated. You have not only done this but grasped this business very quickly. So, thank you and great job."
Kate Mol, Brand Therapy SA | FUNDI 2017 Integrated Report
"Elaine’s long-standing association with us as content creator and script writer has been extremely productive and successful. Our clients have commented on numerous occasions on both the creativity and quality of the productions that she has scripted for us.
Of particular note was the video production for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals New York which was a commissioned ‘donation drug inventory management’ video entitled “Inventory Management / Mission Possible”. In collaboration with us she created a visual premise that utilised both reality footage and animation to make a mundane and static topic exciting and entertaining. This video continues to be used on a daily basis by the company worldwide. Due to the resulting popularity of the award-winning video, Pfizer New York then entrusted us to translate it into 4 languages which formed the core of the multi-language packaged management kits distributed to doctors, chemists, dispensaries and hospitals throughout the world.
We are confident that our highly successful collaboration will prosper and we continue to explore new avenues and production possibilities going forward."
Bruce Lawson, CEO Omni Images SA
"Thanks Elaine. Once again, humble gratitude from my side for all your constructive criticism and guidance. I’ll definitely grow from this experience. From now on, I’ll let other Engineers know that there is someone who is professional and keen to assist. I’ll always refer them to you."
W.Kekana, Manager Mining, Northern Booysendal
"I love outsourcing my copywriting to Elaine Dodge. She is fast and very creative. She follows briefs accurately and is flexible in style and tone. She delivers on time, never misses deadlines and is very easy to deal with. Her work is always meticulous, her research is good and she is always uncompromisingly professional. I think she’s great. Which is why I have worked with her consistently over the past two years."
Colleen Lewis, Director, 10 Plus Media, Content marketing agency, South Africa
"I so enjoy Elaine’s style of writing. She gets her message across in a fun yet resolute manner."
Grant Flaum, Central Parks Church, South Africa
"Elaine is that rare writer who not only writes well, but moves the reader with her work. It is well researched, original and professional. We haven’t found a subject that she can’t unpack. She always meets her deadlines and is a pleasure to work with. A true professional. Very seldom do our clients request changes to her copy. I would highly recommend Elaine. Thanks for the awesome work so far, Elaine, great to be working with you!!"
Chris Hay, ZingSEO , New Zealand
"Absolutely Brilliant. I am so pleased with the outcome! Simply because the quality of the writing is VERY HIGH! & the writer is very nice too! Thanks so much for yet another mind blowing delivery."
Ashton, Gridlink
"Wow, I am blown away. I am very pleasantly surprised at the skill and brilliance of the results. I am 100% satisfied and I will definitely use again for sure."
S. Boyle. UK
"I am very impressed, it was very well written and very informative."
Nick Walker. New Zealand
"You have made me laugh and laugh and cry - in a good way, with your content."
Natalie Green, New Zealand
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