I work in an area which does not have industry rates of pay, what would you advise I put as a rate?

You should enter in a rate which is at least equal to the living wage. You may want to draw...

You should enter in a rate which is at least equal to the living wage. You may want to draw on other industry rates for comparison (where possible) and to speak to peers and colleagues about how they determine their fees. We would want artists to earn professional rates and at least the living wage.