Thanks to Greg I may truly have the coolest writing gig ever. (Well, maybe not ever because it's technical writing, and we all know creative writing trumps technical writing every time. Don't argue with me on this. I know what I'm talking about.)
Greg has hooked me up with someone looking for a writer/editor to work on a marketing campaign. The guy is looking for someone to take his ideas and write them down so they make sense to the average American (English is not his native tongue so he says he has a hard time making everything sound right in our pesky language). He also wants flyers, brochures, web content and on-going editing for future newsletters.
The best part is that he didn't bat an eye when I told him my fees (and we're talking $30 to $50 an hour here, people). Because that is the going rate for a freelance editor nowadays. Who knew?
Yes, I about died when I researched fees. Do people actually PAY that much? I can't believe it! But then I found out my fees are actually LOW compared to other editors in the Seattle area. The going rate for here is $50 to $100 an hour! HOLY COW!
I'm meeting with him next week to get a feel for what he really wants done. And we'll see if his eyes start twitching when I explain it is going to take me more than 5 hours to get everything on his list finished. I'm thinking it is going to take me closer to 30 hours. Or 300 if he really wants as much as he says he does.
Sigh. I'm in heaven.
