In general, I follow standard rates based on norms established by the Editorial Freelancers Association. Special rates are available to Mendocino County residents and businesses. Please contact me to discuss your interests and needs.
Publicity services can include anything from getting the word out for an annual barbeque to ongoing work for health, human services, arts, and other institutions and individuals.
The following special packages are offered to publicize one event:
$75—Mendocino County rate: Distribute and publicize articles that are already written. Includes light editing for grammar and standard usage. Client provides all relevant names, dates, and other info.
$100—All other areas: Distribute and publicize articles that are already written. Includes light editing (for grammar; no fact-checking). Client provides all relevant names, dates, and other info.
$150—Mendocino County: Write a short (350-word) notice for your event and email it to my standing 700-member list for inland Mendocino County.
$200—All other areas: Write short notice and distribute to up to 100 contacts of your choice, plus posting on area bulletin boards and newspapers.
The rates quoted above include:
- Downloading, cropping, and resizing photos as needed; inserting in notice
- Distribution to local newspapers, radio stations, arts councils and chambers of commerce
- Postings on community bulletin boards, radio stations, and arts/tourism websites
- Distribution to my local mailing list or one you provide (see rates above)
- Follow-up calls to editors and others as needed
- Producing a PDF flyer with photo of the article I have written
- Fact-checking and research as needed ($150 or $200 rate only)
Initial consultation/discussion of up to half an hour is at no charge; charges for services begin thereafter.
Invoice is sent within one week after an event has occurred or monthly for ongoing accounts. Payment is due within 30 days. All other policies follow in general the EFA’s
Code of Fair Practice. [link: http://www.the-efa.org/res/code_2.php]
There will be a 25% surcharge for rush jobs.
