Service Descriptions and Current Rates

• Quality freelance writing and editing services

Susan Schnelbach and C. Scott Wyatt offer a rare mix of writing services, from technical documentation to screenwriting.

Creative Services

• Writing, editing, and research services

Writing & Editing

(Rates updated 1 Feb 2008)
Service	Description	Rate	Unit
Consulting [write]	Some clients wish to discuss a project, using us as writing consultants rather than handing tasks over to us. Writing is personal.	$ 75.00	hour
Story Analysis and Report [write-rpt]	Manuscript analysis and report is a detailed report on the general literary elements of a work, as well as mechanical issues.	350.00	to 50K words
Story Analysis and Report [write-rpt]	Novel-length longer works, for each additional 10,000 words	45.00	10K words
Freelance Writing, Credited
Non-Fiction [write-nf]	Non-fiction may be written based on research presented to us or we can conduct the research. ($500 minimum charge). Rates depend on publication circulation.	0.75 – 2.00	word
Creative Writing [write-cw]	Creative writing may be original-concept or assigned creative works. ($300 minimum charge). Rates depend on publication circulation.	0.50 – 3.50	word
Script Writing [write-dga] [write-wga]	C. S. Wyatt is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, adhering to contractual rate standards.	Union / Negotiated
Web Content [write-web]	Content refers to the text presented, not graphics nor the time required to design a Web page. Content matters. ($500 minimum charge)	65.00	hour
Confidential Consulting Writer, Uncredited (“Ghosting”)
Rates increase with length due to the increasing complexity of the tasks involved, formatting required, and time pressures. We do not negotiate lower rates. Rates reflect completed works, not work product.
Short Articles [write-csa]	Confidential preparation of short articles for publication. ($500 minimum charge)	35.00 – 70.00	hour
Scripts [write-dga] [write-wga]	C. S. Wyatt is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, adhering to contractual rate standards.	Union / Negotiated
Short Works 10 - 30K words [write-csw]	Short works are book chapter or professional journal-article length. ($500 deposit)	35.00 – 70.00	hour
Medium Works 30 - 50K words [write-cmw]	Medium works are short book-length projects. ($1000 deposit, progressive payments)	35.00 – 70.00	hour
Long Works [write-clw]	Long works are book-length. We do not work on such projects without incremental payments and secured contracts.	Negotiated
Editing and Rewriting
Light Editing [write-led]	Basic grammar, spelling, and formatting. Very light edits, averaging 0 to 5 edits per page.	2.00 – 5.00	std page
Moderate Editing [write-med]	Editing beyond basic grammar is required. Pages average 6 or more errors or more than 3 lines require rewriting on each page.	10.00	std page
Heavy Editing [write-hed]	Extensive errors located, with rewriting of many sentences and paragraphs required.	15.00 – 20.00	std page
Hourly Editing [write-fed]	We offer fixed hourly rates in rare cases, which are negotiated based on the type of materials to be edited and extent of editing.	25.00 – 50.00	hour
Rewrites [write-rew]	Rewriting a work or creating a variation of a work is billed hourly. Rates are based on the type of work and eventual destination. (Article vs. Novel)	50.00 – 150.00	hour

Notes:

“Standard page” refers to 250 words, a metric dating back to typewritten manuscripts.
Research expenses for writing and creative projects are billed to the client.
Research time is billed according to our consulting rates, unless otherwise negotiated.
Printing charges apply for additional copies, at $0.10/page.
Work begins after a contract is entered into and any required deposits are paid.

Desktop Publishing & Web Design

(Rates updated 5 May 2006)
Service	Description	Rate	Unit
Consulting [dtp]	General technology consulting services, relating to software, hardware, and development	$ 75.00	hour
Desktop Publishing
Basic DTP [dtp-bas]	Basic single page desktop design	40.00	hour
Int. DTP [dtp-int]	Intermediate designs	60.00	hour
Advanced DTP [dtp-adv]	Advanced layout & design work, usually on longer projects or complex pages	75.00	hour
Image Editing / Design
Digital Photos [img-photo]	Onsite digital photography	40.00	hour
Scanning [img-scan]	Flatbed scanning with limited cropping and image adjustment, for 1–5 scans	7.50	scan
Scanning [img-scan]	Additional scans	2.50	scan
Image Editing [img-ed]	Image creation, editing, or restoration. Pricing based on the complexity wanted or quality of the original.	40.00 – 75.00	hour
Output
Laser, B&W [print-bw]	Standard laser printer output	0.10	page
Laser, Color [print-color]	Color laser printer output	0.50	page
Web Page Editing / Design
HTML [web-html]	Basic D/X/HTML coding	50.00	hour
Scripting [web-script]	Client-side or basic embedded scripts	95.00	hour
Content [write]	See writing charges	by word or hourly
CSS Design [web-css]	Cascading Style Sheet design	50.00	file
Site Design [web]	Design of an original site concept ($350.00 minimum charge)	75.00	hour
Site Updates [web-maint]	Updates to existing pages or site without creating content	40.00	hour

Specialty Services

• Training, custom solutions, and more

Training Rates

We implement training after consulting with you to meet your specific needs. Our focused training avoids wasting time on topics and skills your employees will not utilize quickly on the job. Training begins only after a needs assessment based upon discussions with your company’s management teams and employees.

Seminars are not classes; they are short and intense presentations on topics requested by a client.

Service	Description	Rate	Unit
Consulting [train]	We assess your needs for training or specialized seminars. We also suggest any materials available or alternative training, such as local schools when appropriate.	$ 50.00	hour
Standardized Class [train-std]	Classes based primarily upon standard materials require less preparation and customization. MS Office, business English, and other courses we offer fall into this category.	50.00 – 100.00	hour
Small Group Seminar or Specialized Training (2-3 people) [train-sem]	Seminars meet special needs for our clients, beyond those of standardized classes. Because seminars are more interactive, the larger the group, the more demanding the seminar is of the trainer. Yes, we dare to call someone a “trainer” — not a coach or a facilitator. If someone does not offer training, teaching, instruction, or whatever you wish to call the experience, why pay for an afternoon of “expert” advice?	75.00	hour
Training / Seminar (4-6 people)		150.00	hour
Training / Seminar (7-9 people)		175.00	hour
Large Seminar (10 or more people)		225.00	hour

Notices & Disclaimers

Services are billed hourly and do not include the costs of any materials, supplies, or equipment rentals. We also charge for long-distance travel and related expenses.