Copywriting, thou art an elusively incalculable service

On numerous occasions I am asked about copywriting and the logic behind its pricing structure/rates. Most businesses confide that after scouring the likes of Google for ballpark pricing figures they come back somewhat disappointed, leaving them exposed and apprehensive when contacting and hiring copywriters. So why is this? Why is it so hard to put a price on such a service? Let us give you some food for thought, here’s a list of our justifications, opinions and tips.