Thanks, Mtn Dog, I haven't thought of it as a sort of lease per year perspective. And, I definitely will get it in writing. I was in sales long enough, paid on collections, that I never do anything without getting it in writing.:-)

Burke, thank you. You bring up many points that most of us wouldn't even know about. I, too, hope in a few years it will be better sorted and more standardised.

WyoWoman, thanks, I know you've been incredibly busy. It does helps to know how you are doing it there and also when you were freelance. I ran the $1 per word by them and it was a definite no go.

Above all, I think it is important that everyone involved in this type of thing keep talking about it and trying to work it out. No keeping rates secret or anything, we need to share as much information as possible in order for everyone to have a place at the table when it gets ironed out.

Thanks, very much.

kat