All pricing can be negotiated. What's presented on this page are guidelines. I'm also willing to offer reduced rates to non-profit and ministry organizations.

Pricing (subject to change)

Hourly, project, per word, or retainer pricing is available and is negotiable.

I will be sensitive to your budget limitations. Email me details of your project needs so I can provide an estimate. All consulting, whether in person, on the phone, or via email is billed at $65 - $125 per hour, based on your ability to pay. I am sensitive to the limited budgets of ministries and non-profits, and am happy to adjust my rates accordingly.

Articles for corporate publications and other writing jobs can be priced at a simple rate of $1.00 per word.

Quality Commitment

All work will be completed to the full satisfaction of the Client (up to termination of the project by the Client or completion of the project). Period.

Payment Terms

All work is invoiced upon completion or at a mutually agreed to timing. Project payment is generally 50% of contracted estimate at project start and 25% of contracted estimate at mid-point of project, or according to terms of the contract / agreement, and the balance due at completion. Special terms are negotiable. Additional project related expenses such as travel, lodging, supplies, etc., are to be reimbursed as they are incurred or paid directly by the Client. Any additional mutually agreed upon charges are always due upon receipt of invoice. All charges are always due upon receipt of invoice. All payments will be in cash or check (made payable to Stephen R. Clark, or online using credit cards through PayPal (add 3%).

Travel

If you are not locally based (within the Cleveland area), I can work effectively in a virtual environment. We should be able to conduct most or all of our business over the phone and via e-mail. When you feel a meeting is required, I will be happy to travel anywhere in the world. All travel, hotel, food, car rental, and any other related expenses must be paid directly by the Client at the time they are incurred.

General Terms

All invoices are due immediately upon receipt unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Pricing generally will be estimated in a discussion and then finalized in an e-mail, a contract, a letter of agreement, or a verbal agreement, and will be quoted at a per project or hourly rate depending on the nature of the project and the budget constraints of the Client.

All consultation is billable whether done in person, on the phone, or via e-mail. Initial brief consultations are usually not billed.

For some projects, some initial consultation and work may be included "free" at my discretion. However, once the project is initiated and work progresses at the direction of the Client, if the project is terminated, all "free" work becomes billable and will be included in a settlement invoice.

Past Due Invoices / Late Payment Charges

All invoices are due upon receipt. Those not paid within 30 days of invoicing are subject to a 15% late charge. All invoices not paid within 60 days of invoicing are subject to an additional 15% late charge and will be turned over for collection.

Early Termination of Project

If a project is terminated before completion by the Client for any reason (except as mutually agreed to), all previous "free" hours (i.e., work done "on spec" in good faith that the project would be completed and paid as agreed, initial development time, and all work involving third parties) will become fully billable and will be included in the final settlement billing.

Other Services

Other services, such as communications management, public relations, etc., will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. I'm happy to work with you to develop communications plans and strategies, to execute existing plans, to provide public relations support, and so forth. Let's talk about your needs!

Hourly Rate

An hourly rate can be negotiated ranging from $65 - $125.

Generally accepted pricing guidelines

Here is an excellent resource related to pricing: http://www.the-efa.org/res/rates.php.

Corporate - Do you need engaging and well-written articles for your company publications? Call me when you need interviews, features, new products and services write ups, reviews, and more! Always on deadline -- often before. Always to your satisfaction. Only $1 per published word.

Periodicals -- Need timely columns or articles on topics relevant to your readers? Book reviews? I’d be happy to discuss your assignment.

Churches, non-profits, small business -- Do you need professionally developed brochures? Help with newsletters and direct mail? Carefully crafted news releases? An affordable and functional web site? Call or e-mail to discuss your needs. I’m always willing to discuss adjusting my rates to meet your budget needs.

Book Publishers, Authors -- Do you need a professional and experienced editor? A project manager for a series of books? A ghostwriter? Been there, done that! Call me today!

Individuals, Consultants, Ministries -- Are you a one-person operation working hard for others with no time for yourself? Need a logo, letterhead, brochure, and more to set the right image? Want to have your own web site or e-mail newsletter? You can have it all at a price you can afford. Call or e-mail me to discuss your project.

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