I am an old newspaper/magazine editor and the rates vary. Generally, though most writers are paid by the word. Have a firm idea of how much room you have and then establish a word count the writer must adhere to. Rates range from .25/word for a small, local outfit all the way to a dollar or $1.50 a word for something like Vanity Fair. For a brochure, I think the range would be in the .35 to .50 a word. Also, many people to gain exposure for their business will also write for free. I did that quite frequently at the magazine I ran, allowing people with expertise in certain areas such as finance or insurance to write, creating exposure for their firm. I hope that helps Kelly Wendel Westlake Reed Leskosky Architects From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jay Heuman Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:48 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Rate for 'Guest Essayist' Greetings All: I hoping those who are willing, realizing the sensitive nature of the question, would email me directly what rate(s) you pay 'guest essayists' for brochures/catalogues. Do you negotiate a flat fee for the essay as a whole? Do you pay per word? Are there other criteria? Many thanks, sincerely! Jay Heuman Curator of Exhibitions Salt Lake Art Center 20 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801.328.4201 x 121 801.322.4323 (fax) www.slartcenter.org It is a tremendous act of violence to begin anything. I am not able to begin. I simply skip what should be the beginning. Rainer Maria Rilke No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1030 - Release Date: 9/25/2007 8:02 AM ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).