Dear Fellow Copywriter,

When I published the first pricing guide for freelance copywriters — the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey™ (Volume I) — I had no idea how well recieved it would become...

It is now the industry's leading resource for copywriter pricing benchmarks... and it has saved copywriters many thousands of dollars in lost income!

In fact, within days of its launch, one of my past coaching students bought a copy and saved herself a $10,000 mistake on a magalog. (Cathy's amazing testimonial is on the Volume I Web site.)

Since the debut of Volume I in late 2005 — which offers statistical pricing benchmarks for 20 of the most common copywriting jobs — I've received countless requests for more benchmarks.

So I hired one of my earliest coaching students, the delightful and very special Kim Stacey, and we went to work to create another large scale survey of copywriters.

We identified 40 copywriting jobs we could add to the "basic 20" found in Volume I of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey — all jobs that copywriters requested pricing benchmarks for — or that we know you'll need pricing for sooner or later.

So here it is... your wish has been granted! A reliable, statistical tool that will help take the anxiety (and lost wages) out of estimating and flat fee pricing.

Save yourself thousands of dollars in miscalculations and get your copy of Volume II of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey today!

To your freelance success,

www.chrismarlow.com
www.TheCopywritersCoach.com

"In her coaching, Chris talks a lot about ROI. As a former student, I can say that she not only talks the talk… Last year, I calculated that I spent approximately $900 on Chris’ coaching services and Fee and Compensation study. At the time, this was literally the last money I had in my business account, and I had to even dip into our savings account. I told my husband that I always get great feedback on my writing, but I don't know where to start marketing — most importantly, I was GROSSLY undercharging!"

"At any rate, I am now on my second (going on third) project for a very happy client. Two bits of the massive amount of information I gleaned from her were: 'always try to first find out the client’s budget before quoting a price' and (as listed in the 2005 Fee and Compensation Study) the going rate for writing web pages. I took these morsels, (after first coming up with a number in my head as to what I would have initially charged her), found out the client’s budget, and priced in accordance with the median reflected in the study."

"To make a long story short, the combination of those two pieces of knowledge grossed me an EXTRA $1300 on the FIRST project!! I have actually MADE $400 as a result of using Chris’ services (a 145% ROI on my investment!)… and that is just on the first of the three projects!"
Many thanks..."
— Elysa Shear, Relationships Copywriter, Los Angeles, CA

"I think what you are doing for copywriters is wonderful because our worst problems when we're trying to get started are 'What should I charge?' and 'If don't give a discount, will I lose the job?'"

"And your books answer those questions... Your average prices in your guide are what I plan to use... I printed my own little price list, using your suggested median prices,  and I plan to memorize it."
— Jean Lawrence, Copywriter for the Auto Racing Industry,  Gardendale, TX

". . .sometimes we're asked to do something that is out of our normal range of services — so this is excellent! What you're offering is much needed in the marketplace. The information is clear, concise and easy to access. These are the real-world figures freelancers need so they have a solid basis for their pricing."

— Anita Williams, Vice President/Creative Director
ImaginationWorks, Inc., Winnsboro, TX"

"I just wanted you to know that I used your report to respond to a company that wanted general pricing for a Business Plan they're writing. It was great because I could just quote from your report, median range prices, and it took me out of the eqation."

— Pam Magnuson, Magnuson Copywriting, Aloha, OR

"As someone who entered copywriting through the back door, I've often had doubts about my pricing. Even with careful estimates and time tracking, my resulting fee at times just seemed too high. 'It's just a postcard,' I'd say to myself. "How could it take that much time?" So I'd end up waiving many hours of productive work.

"When I took a look at Volume II of your well-researched Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey, I heaved a big sigh of relief. Thanks to the window you've provided into pricing for so many kinds of collateral, I can now value my work based on so much more than just my own experience. And I'm already looking into an idea shared by another copywriter in your bonus report on estimating and time tracking.

"Last week a client asked me to take on a type of copywriting that I've not done before, and I know I'll more than pay for your report by estimating it realistically from the start. Thank you for understanding how difficult it can be to value one's work in a vacuum — and for then doing something about it!"

— Christine Buck, Christine Buck Communications, Alameda, California

"Hi Chris...I landed the client...
There were some direct mail pieces I wanted to price for this project and your copywriting fees guide really clarified everything, leaving me feeling confident in my proposal.

"My client said I was the highest priced of everyone she contacted, but she liked my approach the best."

— Katie Albright, Performance Copy, Bend, OR

"The Fee Survey, Volume 2 is a must-have for all copywriters who want to make a real living doing what they do best.  
  
 "In my transition year from technical writer to copywriter, I knew my fees were too low, but had very little idea what to charge for most projects.  I was working constantly, but not seeing the dollars that should have corresponded with all those hours of work.  
  
 "After reading the Fee Survey, I discovered that, not only were most of my fees far out of the ballpark (and I mean low!), they weren't even on the same planet as the ballpark!  For example, I found that I had been charging exactly one-tenth of the median rate for case studies.  
  
"What also makes the Fee Survey valuable is that it  provides some 'back-up' when a client balks at a price that you know is reasonable.  It allows you to feel confident about charging what you know you should for a project, instead of what an inexperienced client thinks it's worth.  And charging what you know you're worth tends to attract more professional clients who understand the value of what you're doing for them."

— Heidi Tran, Word Stylist, Columbus, OH

358 freelance copywriters tell all...

What they earn, where they find work, and what they charge for 40 copywriting jobs — everything from Advertorials to Yellow Page ads!

If you purchased Volume I of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey™, you already know what to expect... pages and pages of factual, statistical data that reaches deep into the economic realties of your fellow copywriters!

In fact, Volume II brings you more statistics, charts and data you can use to accurately price your work — with 60 charts in 52 statistics-loaded pages — 40 of them revealing pricing benchmarks for today's hottest jobs in Print Media, Audio/Visual Media, and Electronic Media...

Here are the pricing benchmarks you get in Volume II of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey:

Print Media

Audio/Visual Media

This chart, taken from Volume II, clearly illustrates...

• Full range of prices for a particular project

• The price range in which most copywriters fall, which is in bold

• Subjective "color bands" that roughly correspond to quarter increments (a bonus element designed to present yet another perspective and encourage your own analytical thinking)

Plus, in accompanying copy, you get the median price for that project — the price that falls within the 50th percentile.

In addition, there are descriptions of some of the more advanced copywriting jobs, so if, for instance, you don't know what an Annual Report is all about, you'll have a "starter" reference and you won't be at a complete loss the first time a client asks if you can do the job.

This chart representation is the same format used in the blockbuster Volume I of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey, which has saved copywriters many thousands of dollars in copywriting pricing mistakes, and eased the often stressful pricing task for job after job.

But that's not all you get in Volume II of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey. You also get insider info on...

• Where your copywriting colleagues live

• Whether they're specialists, generalist, or both

• What field of copywriting they specialze in

• Whether they're mostly B2B or B2C

• What niches they think are most lucrative

• What niches they think are least lucrative

• What they earned their first year

• What they earned in their best year

• Whether region affects pricing

• Whether they charge more for search engine optimized copy

• Whether they discount and by how much

• And much more!

It's so nice when they bring up fees, all I have to do is say, 'I go by Chris Marlow's pricing book and determine the fee from that.' You are known and respected even here in Florida, and they buy that without question.

— Bev Huttinger, Copywriter for the Over 50 Market, Tampa, FL

But wait, there's MORE...for FREE!

Order today and you'll also get this companion Survey Report bundled with your copy of Volume II of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey...

In Marketing and Time Management for Copywriters, nearly 300 copywriters share their marketing and time management secrets! Never before has there been such visibility into how copywriters market themselves and keep themselves organized for business success!

• Discover the number one marketing tool for copywriters in their first year, and how their marketing tactics change as they become more advanced...

• Find out what marketing methods and strategies are most popular, and which are used least often...

• And find out how nearly 300 copywriters estimate their work, keep track of their jobs, and protect their most valuable asset — their time!

Invest just $97 USD and save yourself potentially thousands of dollars in pricing mistakes!

To be successful, there is one thing that every copywriter MUST know: what to charge and how much. That's what makes Chris' Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey so incredibly valuable. It's a practical cheat sheet' for pricing projects and negotiating fees. It simply makes it easier for copywriters to price projects more accurately.

— Cathy Smith, Copywriter, Los Angeles, CA

When I started my copywriting career 20+ years ago, I undercharged for years! But you don't have to make the same gut-wrenching mistakes I did. Now you have a statistical benchmarking tool to use for zeroing in on your own best pricing fee for 40 standard copywriting jobs!

Best of all, you can't make a mistake by purchasing Volume II of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey because your purchase is RISK FREE for 60 days, no matter where you live in the world!

So go for it. You'll be glad you did. And so will your bank account!

To your freelance success,

Author & Publisher
Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey™ Volume II

P.S. – Over 300 copywriters have allowed you to peek into their finances and look at their marketing secrets. Their generosity allows you to make smarter pricing decisions that can add thousands to your income this year. And because it takes many years to copywriting rates to change significantly, the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey Volume II will serve you long into the future.

This unprecedented information lets you plan shrewd marketing tactics based on what works best, and gain guidance in managing your time for increased profitability.

Don't waste another moment...download your RISK FREE copy of the Freelance Copywriter Fee & Compensation Survey Volume II with the Bonus Report Marketing and Time Management for Copywriters. Truly, it will be one of your smartest business decisions this year!