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How to Work
With Writers
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A presentation by Sharon Hurley Hall
Looking for the right writer?
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If you can’t find her, maybe you are sending
MIXED SIGNALS
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There are 3 reasons why writers
might not want to work with you
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1. Getting Samples 2. Paying Writers 3. Communication
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1. Getting Samples
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Clients think: I need to see your work
before I hire you
1. Getting Samples
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Writers think: The last guy that got a sample didn’t pay me
1. Getting Samples
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What’s the answer?
1. Getting Samples
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Pay writers for a sample article or post
1. Getting Samples
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Check out their portfolio and speak to past clients
2. Paying Writers
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Clients think: If I pay you,
how do I know you will do the work?
2. Paying Writers
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Writers think: If I do the work, how do I know
you will pay me?
2. Paying Writers
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What’s the answer?
2. Paying Writers
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Treat your writer like a business, and
pay a deposit
2. Paying Writers
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Most writers take 50%, 33% or even 25%
2. Paying Writers
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Or pay in instalments To protect both parties
2. Paying Writers
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You can also use an escrow system
3. Communication
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Clients think: I’m too busy to talk.
That’s why I hired you
3. Communication
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Writers think: If you aren’t available,
how can I complete the writing job?
3. Communication
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What’s the answer?
3. Communication
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If you don’t communicate then it’s unfair to set
strict deadlines
3. Communication
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Be specific about: Who to talk to
When to talk to them
3. Communication
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That helps writers meet your deadlines
3. Communication
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One more thing: TRUST YOUR WRITER
3. Communication
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If you hire the right writer you don’t need to nitpick
3. Communication
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Micromanagement Drives writers away
Have you made these mistakes?
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Don’t worry; it’s not too late
to fix them
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How to Work with Writers
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1. Pay for samples or check out their portfolio
How to Work with Writers
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2. Pay a deposit or use escrow for protection
How to Work with Writers
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3. Communicate regularly and avoid nitpicking
Thank You
Connect with me online:
– shurleyhall
– SharonHurleyHall
– Sharonhh
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