Would like to hire some one to write a sailing article

[letsgetsailing3]

Originally Posted by DanCan

Well, not all DIY are created equal. Sometimes, after seeing one of those end results I want to scream “why didn’t you hire a professional?”..... and the same goes for a written article. Some are bad, some are just atrocious.

I think that all the time when I read the Washington Post.

I mean, the only credential necessary seems to be that you're of the right political party, and choose the theme accordingly.

[DanCan]

Originally Posted by letsgetsailing3

I think that all the time when I read the Washington Post.

I mean, the only credential necessary seems to be that you're of the right political party, and choose the theme accordingly.

Not only the WP..... gotta see some canadian ones! But also specialized boat mags. Some “articles”.... omfg

[letsgetsailing3]

Originally Posted by StuM

It's not a case of professional v DIY.

It's more like get a professional or get a backyard mechanic who grossly undercuts established businesses because he doesn't pay tax, rent a workshop, pay insurance etc, etc

???

As for workshop, insurance, etc, how much of that do you need as a writer? As for taxes, depending on the employer you'll get a W-2, just like any professional writer.

[Hunterdog]

Originally Posted by GordMay

In the late 60's, I purchase my Skill 'worm-gear' circular saw at my neighborhood mom & pop hardware store. Also bought a hammer-style Hilti Gun, a powder actuated nail setter, there. This was BEFORE I began my electrical apprenticeship.

Lucky you. Guess you wern’t in East LA.

[Mara Mae]

I turned down a series of articles involving a year long expedition I did because I found their offer of .20 cents CAD a word too low.

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by aquastar

I turned down a series of articles involving a year long expedition I did because I found their offer of .20 cents CAD a word too low.

Good for you. It is too low.

[donradcliffe]

Originally Posted by GordMay

“Good Old Boat” magazine Writers Guidelines ➥ https://goodoldboat.com/writers-guidelines/
Sailing/technical/refit/maintenance/upgrade articles, shorter-length to feature-length (500 – 5,000 words) at $100 – $700.

16 sailing magazines & what they pay writers ➥ https://savingtosail.com/16-sailing-...-for-articles/

Let's see...about 38,000 well researched and edited posts at an average of 50 words per post is 1.9 million words that Gord has contributed to CF. At the OP's rate, we owe him over fifty grand.

[Mara Mae]

Absolutely. I earn my living producing documentary films. Each film entails 50-100 pages of textual content in the form of research and script. For that and the audio-visual narrative I deliver my compensation is several thousand dollars. The operative word here being several. The conceptual labour is similar in that a story must be framed and composed. A magazine offering a couple hundred bucks for what will inevitably take the better part of a week to do properly is either looking for a quality of work I’m not interested in producing, or a genius who can pump out good copy in a couple of hours. Either way I’m not the right guy.

[Evenstar]

Originally Posted by letsgetsailing3

???

As for workshop, insurance, etc, how much of that do you need as a writer? As for taxes, depending on the employer you'll get a W-2, just like any professional writer.

You only get a W-2 if you're an employee. By definition freelancers aren't employees. So if you are a staff writer someplace you might get one, but for those of us writing multiple small jobs for multiple clients, no.



You'll get a 1099, maybe, if you get paid over the threshold. Compliance with this is spotty, and if you're working for a foreign client don't expect one. But you need to report it, and you'll pay self employment tax (double FICA payroll withholding, less 1%) on your net income.


You also need to make quarterly income tax payments if you incur a large enough tax liability, as nothing will be withheld from the pay you get for subcontracted work. Otherwise you may incur penalties.

[killyourguitar]

I can reight fer ya! Wat u need ta noe? D:

[UFO]

Originally Posted by killyourguitar

I can reight fer ya! Wat u need ta noe? D:

LOL

[Pendragon35]

Has anyone heard back from the original poster?

[Chancesail]

Give me a ring. Been published, let’s talk. Respond in the private area with your number and I’ll give you a ring.