I'm Ekra Elle and I refuse to work at PKR 2/word as a writer.
I can't churn out 3000 words a day for a PKR 40,000/- salary.
I don't use ChatGPT to complete my tasks.
I don't copy and paste stuff.
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Here's what I do:
→ I research competitors
→ I research content gaps
→ I fact-check what I write
→ I quote industry experts
→ I think & plan every step
→ I quote stats and studies
→ I research SEO keywords
→ I optimize all the content
→ I delete fluff & repetition
→ I proofread & make edits
→ I format & arrange drafts
I write with sincerity & passion.
I write to pay my bills, and I work very hard!
Yet, you think I'm someone who presses a button and magic happens.
Creativity cannot be automated via a prompt.
My words are heavier on paper than a million $ AI tool.
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Your marketing will fail without what I bring to the table.
→ What I write generates leads
→ What I write helps your audience
→ What I write attracts your audience
→ What I write helps you bring dollars home
No, I don't deserve your sympathy.
Pay me what I deserve.
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Offering me RS 2/word is an insult to my craft.
But if you understand how much you need me, you'll pay me what I'm worth.
→ Fresh: At least or more than 4 PKR per word
→ Mid-level: At least or more than 6 PKR per word
→ Senior: At least or more than 10 PKR per word
The same goes for the salary structures.
These should be at least:
→ Entry-level writer: PKR 65,000
→ Mid-level writer: PKR 75,000-80,000
→ Senior-level writer: PKR 100,000-130,000
→ Ebook writer (Junior): PKR 90,000-100,000
→ Ebook writer (Senior): PKR 130,000-150,000
→ Copywriter: PKR 100,000. Add per experience
→ Content Editor: PKR 150,000. Add per experience
These numbers are still far less than what you earn by selling my words.
Trust me, I know the math.
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I'm just making a reasonable and practical bargain.
No, don't confuse me with those phony, pseudo, wanna-be AI writers.
The rates I'm advocating are for writers who:
→ Research extensively
→ Write grammatically correct
→ Understand the guidelines
→ Create 100% original content
→ Create 100% organic content
If I meet the criteria, you'll pay me what I deserve.
I'll go the extra mile for you, do revisions, and make you happy.
I'd expect you to reward me fairly—if not handsomely.
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If you find someone like me, quoting you less...
Trust me, they're nothing like me.
You can go ahead, assign them projects and regret later.
I'll not compromise on the quality I deliver
However, I'll also not compromise on my livelihood.
I'm non-negotiable when it comes to that.
Post Credits: Muhammad Sami Uddin
#writer
#campaign
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