Hi Lynda,

 

At this point I’m just trying to cover my trip expenses, so I am charging very little.

 

I normally charge $300 U.S. per hour presentation.

 

I have offered schools in Bradford the bargain of one presentation for 150 pounds and two presentations for 200 pounds.  A super bargain!

 

But I’ve been thinking about it and I hate the idea of going to a place, having time on my hands, and not connecting with the local community and especially the children!

 

So at this point I’m willing to go even further.

 

This is a deal I usually only offer Muslim communities because they tend to be the most strapped for cash and it’s a matter of giving back.

 

I’m quite aware that doing this might ‘cheapen’ me in some people’s eyes—people never appreciate what is given too freely—and further they might expect me to lower my prices in the future and devalue my work—but I assure you it’s not that at all!

 

Basically I’m saying that institutions like libraries should pay what they can afford. I think most people are pretty honest about these things. If they can afford 150 pounds, all well and good, if not, as long as it’s reasonable, it’s fine.

 

On another note, I’m traveling into Portsmouth on Nov. 24^th and would like to offer this opportunity to a public library there but I have no contacts whatsoever. Could you advise me on how to help spread the word? I’m only there for the afternoon of the 24^th and the morning of the 25^th although, if there’s a venue in London that wants me on the 25^th, that will be doable as well.

 

All the best,

 

Rukhsana

 

 

 

 

 

 

HI Rukhsana
Further to your email about wanting to arrange presentations to coincide with the award ceremony - could you give me an idea of what you charge please. We are a public library so obviously operate on a tight budget but it is possible that we could share costs with a local Children's Centre.

Regards
Lynda Wattis
Dudley Libraries

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