Post on 10-May-2015
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7 Tips for finding
the right freelance business
writer
1. Start with your project
What do you need help
with?
Industry articles? Web content? Case studies?
Identify priorities
Industry articles? Web content? Case studies?
2. List credentials
ProfessionalUnderstands
our industrySimple writing
styleGood sense of
humor
What’s important to
you?
Think job interview
What traits are the best fit for your business
3. Start small – dip your toe in
Choose a single project & test the water
How does your freelance business writer work out?
4. Do you need a specialist?
One with an industry niche
Choose between a generalist or a
specialist
Or a writing niche–A ghostwriter
–A white paper expert
–One who writes case studies
5. Plan your search
Referrals
• Business networks
• Business associates
• Friends
• Post in Jobs• Use People
search • “Business
writer” keyword
Search Engine
• Use favorite search engine
• Narrow search
• Use specific qualifications
Business Writers’ Site
• Review site/blog for writing style
• Portfolio samples
• Testimonials
Here are a few suggestions
6. Make the initial contact
Do it in writing
• Through the writer’s contact form – or –
• Through an email
1. Brings focus to the specifics of your project
2. You observe the responsiveness of the business writer
Benefits of putting it in writing
7. Nail down the details
Know your budget
Business writing fees–Receive an
estimate or formal proposal–May be an hourly
fee, a project fee or by word count–Or some
combination
Identify the scope – who does what?
Determine timeline – when do you need finished copy?
Get it in writing
www.simplystatedbusiness.com
1. Define your project
2. List credentials3. Start small – dip
your toe in4. Do you need a
specialist?5. Plan your search6. Make the initial
contact7. Nail down the
details
www.simplystatedbusiness.com
Cathy Miller, Business Writer
Business site:www.SimplyStatedBusiness.com
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