When people look for writers at Upwork, they’re given a choice: entry level (newbies, wannabes, charlatans), intermediate, and expert. I’ve noticed that the vast majority choose intermediate writers, probably in the hope of getting “good enough” at a rate they consider “fair” or “reasonable” for hiring them. All well and good IF (and it’s[…]
Need a Tacoma Writer? I’m taking another route to finding writing clients, starting today. For $5/month, I can place an ad on craigslist in various cities to let people know about me. I’ve just done that here in Tacoma. We’ll see how that goes… If it works even marginally well here, I’ll[…]
Writers for Hire: Stop Prostituting Yourself Today’s my day to rant. I went to Upwork to look for a writing project this morning. Saw a PR-writing project for multiple press releases that 50 people have already submitted quotes on, even though the stated budget per 500-word press release is $15! Seriously?! What kind of writer[…]
Here’s What You Need to Know When Hiring a Professional Writer © 2017 by Kristine M Smith When you need “evergreen” sales copy that converts browsers into buyers, or compelling content that turns Looky Lou’s into loyalists year after year, here are the reasons why you should be willing to adequately compensate the professional[…]