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> This may seem like an incredibly naive question, but here goes...
> I have been approached to write and format some promotional materials on a
> contract basis. I'm very familiar with this particular type of work, but
> have never provided this service on a contract basis before. I will have to
> spend some time in meetings with the client, clarifying his needs, sales
> pitch, etc. Can anyone tell me whether it is appropriate to apply my
> hourly fee to the time spent in meetings with the client? Thanks!
Patricia,
By ALL means charge your normal hourly rate for ALL work connected with
the job! Would you NOT charge for interviewing engineers if you were
writing tech docs? Clarifying a client's needs is just as much a part of
the job as writing is!
Go for it!!!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Ken Gross
<candk -at- hooked -dot- net>
