AMWA Freelance Salary Survey 2018 Question Title * 1. Where do you live? NZ ACT NSW VIC SA TAS WA NT QLD Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 2. How many years have you been working as a freelance medical writer? OK Question Title * 3. On average, how many hours a week do you work for clients, EXCLUDING hours spend on admin tasks and other non-billable hours? Up to 10 10-20 20-30 30-40 Over 40 OK Question Title * 4. Check the statements that best decribe your client/clients Association or professional society Biotechnology company Clinical or contract research organisation Communications/marketing/advertising agency Digital agency Government Healthcare organisation/provider Individual author/researcher Medical device company Medical education company Pharmaceutical company Research or education organisation Translating company University Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. What services do you provide as a freelancer? Consumer (print or digital) Continuing Medical Education or similar (CME/CPD) Copywriting Editing (including copy editing, proofreading and indexing) Marketing/advertising Meeting services (conducting, coverage, planning, reporting) Project management Poster presentations Regulatory writing Research support (systematic reviews, literature reviews) Scientific Publications (journal articles, chapters in books) Slide kit Translating Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 6. How do you charge for your freelance jobs? By unit of time (hour or day)_ By unit of work (word or page) By the job (fixed fee) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. What is your standard / average hourly rate for freelance jobs? If you bill by the job/project enter the amount you factor in as an hourly rate for determining your rate. OK Question Title * 8. Does your freelance rate vary by client/industry/project or by the service you offer (research/editing/meeting coverage)? If so, please comment how you determine your pricing strategy. OK Question Title * 9. Where do you find most of your clients? LinkedIn AMWA 'Find a Writer' Page Word of mouth Your own website Social media Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 10. Please leave any other comments or thoughts gleaned from your experiences as a freelancer. For example, tips for novice freelancers, advice on raising prices or negotiating fees, or other relevant information not covered in the survey. THANK YOU! AMWA EXCEC. OK DONE