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Frankly at this point I wouldn't know what a reasonable rate is.

On one hand I am not a money driven person but I would like to make a nice side income or a living from writing. But at the same time I know when you are unproven or unknown you have to be willing to under sell yourself.

I also not have a reference point either. And yet on the other hand I can always just consider what I feel is a worthwhile compensation for doing something I love.

Add to the fact that I can write some very interesting articles on various timely topics. Music and sports would rank the highest on my list but I am very adept with current events, history (Biblical or secular), or even somewhat controversial thoughts. And I am sure there are other subjects I could tackle.

The best part is I can write a 500 - 1000 word article reasonably fast. Actually I have been a songwriter for over 25 years but I have always been a hobby article and story writer. So writing comes natural. It is only recently that I have been determined to explore a career in article writing. That being said I would also put more research and effort based on what I was being paid.

So what is a reasonable fee by today's standards? I mean is $10-$25 a ridiculous fee for an interesting quality 1000 word article? Is that a pipe dream or are there writers who even command more?