Writing Project Retainer Fee — $150.00

A $150.00 retainer fee is required to secure your project and begin services.

The msloydwrites Writing Project Retainer is designed to reserve dedicated time for your project and initiate the professional work required before and during the writing process.

Your retainer secures time on the msloydwrites project schedule, allowing us to begin reviewing your project requirements, establishing the scope of work, conducting preliminary research, reviewing provided materials, and preparing for the agreed-upon deliverables.

What the Retainer Covers

The $150.00 retainer helps secure:

Dedicated time reserved for your project
Initial project review and requirements assessment
Preliminary research and information gathering
Review of client-provided materials and resources
Project planning and content development
Scheduling and deadline coordination
Preparation for the agreed-upon writing assignment
Professional communication and project administration

How It Works

Once your project has been approved, you will receive the applicable service agreement and payment instructions.

The $150.00 retainer must be paid and the service agreement signed before work begins.

The retainer reserves your place in the msloydwrites production schedule and allows time to be allocated specifically to your project. Because project time, scheduling, research, and preliminary work are committed in advance, the retainer is required before the project can be initiated.

Following payment of the retainer, the remaining project balance will be established according to the scope, complexity, research requirements, turnaround time, and agreed-upon deliverables.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the remaining balance is due within five (5) business days of the retainer payment and before final deliverables are released.

For larger or extended projects, an alternative payment schedule may be established in writing before work begins.

Project Pricing

The $150.00 retainer is the minimum amount required to initiate a writing project. It is not necessarily the total project fee.

Project-based fees begin at $150.00 and may increase based on the amount of writing, research, editing, strategic development, technical complexity, turnaround requirements, and other project-specific considerations.

Hourly consulting and writing support are also available at $150.00 per hour when an hourly arrangement is more appropriate for the project.

Professional, Research-Driven Writing

At msloydwrites, the goal is more than simply producing words. Each project is approached with attention to your objectives, audience, messaging, voice, research requirements, and intended use.

Services may include:

Copywriting and website content
Blog and article writing
SEO content
Ghostwriting
Technical and professional writing
Content editing and rewriting
Research and content development
Website, landing page, and service-page copy
Content strategy and planning
AI-assisted content refinement and human editing
Freelance writing and content consulting

Whether you need a focused writing assignment or ongoing professional support, msloydwrites provides a structured process designed to keep your project organized, purposeful, and moving toward completion.

Ready to discuss your project?

Submit your project details to msloydwrites for review and we’ll determine the appropriate scope, timeline, and pricing for your assignment!