PRICING & PROCESS

Pricing & Engagement Terms

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Project Consultation

Project Consultation — $100/hour

A consultation to discuss ONLY project requirements, scope, research needs, deliverables, timeline, and recommended approach.

Consultation fees may be applied toward the final project fee if the client proceeds with the project—

Brief initial inquiries are free
30-minute consultation: $50
60-minute consultation: $100
Extended consultation / advisory session: $150+ per hour

Hourly pricing may be appropriate when the scope is likely to change substantially—

Consulting/advisory sessions
Research assistance
Editing/reviewing existing material
Meetings or consultations
Ongoing research support (additional research work performed on the client's behalf).
Requests where the client has not clearly defined the deliverable

Project Check-ins

Brief check-ins to review progress, answer questions, and confirm direction are included in the project fee. Additional meetings or consultations that fall outside the agreed project scope may be billed at the applicable hourly rate.

Project Onboarding

Substantial consultation is appropriate
Send Consultation Invoice
Consultation Fee Paid
Conduct Consultation
Prepare & Send Project Scope/Proposal and Project price
Client Approval
Collect Required Initial Project Payment
Begin Project

Project Process

1. Initial Inquiry — Free

A brief initial conversation or written inquiry to determine whether the project is a good fit.

2. Consultation — If Needed

If the project requires more substantial discussion to determine its scope, a consultation may be scheduled at $100/hour. See above

3. Project Scope & Proposal

The project requirements, deliverables, timeline, fee, and payment schedule are defined.

4. Approval & Deposit

Once the scope is approved, the initial payment is collected and the project is scheduled.

5. Project Development

Research, analysis, writing, illustration, or other agreed services are completed according to the project scope.

6. Project Check-In

A brief progress check to confirm direction, answer questions, and address concerns early.

7. Review & Revisions

The client reviews the agreed deliverables and provides feedback within the included revision scope.

8. Final Payment & Delivery

The remaining balance is due before delivery of final files or materials.

Scope Changes

Requests that materially change the approved project scope, deliverables, quantity, complexity, or direction may require an adjustment to the project fee and/or timeline.

Any scope change will be discussed with the client and approved in writing before additional work begins. Additional fees will be based on the nature and extent of the requested work.

Revisions

The project proposal will specify the number of revision rounds included in the project fee. Revisions are intended to refine the agreed-upon work based on client feedback and do not include changes to the original scope, creative direction, or deliverables.

Requests beyond the included revision scope may be billed separately and will be discussed with the client before additional work begins.

Payment Terms

Payment requirements are based on the total project value—

Under $250: 100% payment is due upfront before work begins.

$250–$2,500: 50% payment is due upfront to begin work, with the remaining 50% due upon completion and before delivery of final files or materials.

$2,500+: 50% payment is due upfront, with the remaining balance divided into agreed-upon milestone payments and a final payment due before delivery of final files or materials.

Larger or longer projects

The payment schedule may be divided into milestone payments. Specific milestones, payment amounts, and due dates will be outlined in the project proposal and agreed upon before work begins.

Example — $2,000 Project

$1,000 — Initial payment to begin
$500 — Mid-project milestone
$500 — Final payment before delivery

Cancellation

If a project is cancelled after work has commenced, the 50% project deposit will be applied toward work completed through the date of cancellation and is non-refundable.

Any additional completed work will be billed according to the agreed project scope.