How Much Is Too Much?
I queried the editor of (a magazine) with an article idea on spec. He requested seeing the article. After reviewing, he stated that he liked the article. Per his request, I adjusted the word count from 1700 to 1050. He asked how much I wished to be compensated for the article. I replied that I would be happy with whatever he's paid in the past for comparable articles. He countered that he needed a price. I caved in and requested $200 for the article and photos. Communication stopped. Would you happen to know how much this publication/website typically pays for articles? I'm curious if I'm way out of bounds with my request. …