STORYTELLING THAT INSPIRES
I'm an experienced storyteller with a passionate belief in connecting people to places, experiences, ideas, and the things that make life better through compelling and relevant content.
I specialize in freelance writing services for higher education, cultural institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Writing Services
Rates include initial research, one primary stakeholder interview, and two rounds of revisions.
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Alumni Profiles: 500–800 words capturing a graduate’s journey and impact. $500 – $800
Donor/Major Gift Impact Stories: 500-1000 words capturing the impact of a donor(s) generosity on student success, program, faculty excellence, or facility improvement. $500 – $1000
Case Studies: 1,200 words highlighting a specific program’s success. $800 – $1,200
Website Copy: Rewriting or creating new landing pages (per page). $400 – $600
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Deposit: A 50% up-front deposit is required for all new clients or for any project totaling over $2,000.
Draft & Revision Process: Rates include two rounds of revisions. Additional revisions or major shifts in project scope are billed at an hourly rate of $100/hr.
Rush Requests: Any project requiring a turnaround of three working days or less will incur a rush fee (typically 25% of the total).
Cancellation: If a project is cancelled after the first draft is submitted, full payment is due. If cancelled during the drafting phase, payment is due for all work completed to date.
Payment Terms: Standard billing is net 30 from the date of the final invoice.
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Additional interviews: $100 per 30-minute interview (beyond the one included). SEO optimization: $150 per article for keyword research and metadata. Social media kit: $200 (includes 3–5 promotional posts for the written piece).
“Ben is fully adept at crafting compelling stories that inform and inspire the audience to action. His expertise in wordplay and structure is matched by his interview skills that allows him to find the soul of the story.”