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You can't hire WRITERS for peanuts! NOT ANYMORE! Thank you Muhammad Sami Uddin for creating awareness. & Here's My Part! I'm Amna Usman, 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. √ 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 tools. √ 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. √ 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. √ 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. √ 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.

Muhammad Imran

Marketing Specialist at BitcraftX

4w

It is an excellent and compelling piece, Amna! Your detailed breakdown of the writing process highlights the true value of professional writing services. It's clear that you approach your work with dedication, precision, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Your insistence on fair compensation is not only justified but essential in a market that often undervalues creativity and hard work. I hope more clients acknowledge the importance of investing in skilled writers like you, who can genuinely elevate their content and drive impactful results. Keep standing your ground!

Munim Ali

Founder & CEO @ Branding Pirates | We Build Profitable Personal Brands for Founders, VCs and CEOs in Less Than 90 Days or GET YOUR MONEY BACK

4w

It's clear you put heart and soul into your work. Your dedication shines through.

This is exactly what Content writers need to know in growing your career Amna Usman

Muhammad Sami Uddin

I turn conversations into conversions via immersive writing.

4w

Thank you so much for being a part of this!!

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