what would you do...

Howdy, this is for anyone who also writes copy for a living...

So I broke a big rule, I decided to take a client for 15% of the gross without charging my normal 5 to 10k up front in lieu of royalties.

Why? Because it's for my personal chef who lives with me.

Anyhow, I wrote a frickin KICK ASS letter for the weight loss/health niche. One of the best hooks ever ever come up with. Showed her the letter and she nearly fell over because she liked it so much.

So, I told her I need a contract in place before I release the letter (Not to mention I designed the whole sales funnel). Now she's griping about the fee.

She's counter offering w/ 15% of the net... yeah right. (Obviously doesn't get the value of high quality marketing)

Yes, I know, shoulda had the contract in place first, but this is a more unique situation being she lives in my house. Plus, I usually work with people who are reputable and established, and believe it or not, a hand shake has always been good enough.

At any rate, I know I could go sell this with a few modifications for my normal fees to a professional, no problem. Hell, I could keep it myself and run traffic to a CB offer using my copy and make sales and build a big list in that niche if I wanted to.

But, like I said, this is unique because she lives here and is kind of a friend.

Hell no, I won't whore myself for her offer. So if I did want to continue it would take more negotiation and energy put in.

So, what would you do? Keep the letter and say no thanks... or negotiate with a nickel and dimer who doesn't quite get the importance of kick ass copy and marketing funnels?

Yeah, I'm kinda venting here to help me think, I appreciate any input.

Thanks

Don