MEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026
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Per day $1,197.82DocumentMEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026 · Recommended rates StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
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Per half day $798.18DocumentMEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026 · Recommended rates StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
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Per hour $300.02DocumentMEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026 · Recommended rates StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
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per word $1.12DocumentMEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026 · Recommended rates StatusIn force · 1 Jan 2026
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Per day $1,154.53DocumentMEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026 · Recommended rates StatusReplaced or expired · 1 Jan 2025
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per word $1.08DocumentMEAA recommended freelance writing rates, Jan 2026 · Recommended rates StatusReplaced or expired · 1 Jan 2025
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