creative writers...
By tammy27
@tammy27 (1241)
Philippines
May 27, 2011 1:25am CST
im planning to make a team of writer for my new online job. im planning to look for people here who are creative writers. basically have knowledge in fashion, music, visual art, poetry, and psychology. hope to hear from you.
also, for those experienced writers who are kind enough to share tips and advices, you guys are very much welcome. thanks you guys.. :)
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@SpikeTheLobster (6403)
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27 May 11
Tips and advice?
Set your rate before you hire writers.
Be clear how much they'll get per-word or per article of standard length.
If you set standard length from 250-400 words, bear in mind that you'll get all 250s and no 400s!
Choose your writers carefully - YOU will be responsible for client satisfaction.
How will you decide if someone's good enough?
What qualifications or qualities are you looking for?
Are you going to work in one language or many?
Are you only offering writing or proofing/editing, transcription, etc?
Choose your deadlines carefully for the same reason and allow time to replace a writer who drops out in-job.
How will you manage the work queue?
What's the writing job process you'll use?
Think about quality - how will you maintain it?
Think about rewrites - how do you decide if a client deserves one when they complain?
What do you do if a client's not happy?
What payment systems will you use?
Will you work through a bidding site or some other way?
If not using a site, what payment guarantees do you offer?
Will you be proofing/editing the work yourself before delivery?
Do you need another 'layer' of workers to check content before delivery?
How do you fire a writer?
There's a few questions to be going on with... it's a complicated business, running a business.
@SpikeTheLobster (6403)
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27 May 11
Oh, and I forgot to mention one of the most important: how will you check for plagiarism, spinning and unique content?
@tammy27 (1241)
• Philippines
28 May 11
thanks so much for all your advices.. i have listed them and answered them all. im starting this small with the hopes of growing soon. anyway, im still cooking this up and after a few weeks i'll be starting. thanks so much for your help, really appreciated it. :)
@ljames85 (294)
• Canada
5 Sep 11
I would be very interested in helping you accomplish your goal. I know this was posted a couple months ago, but I am a published writer and specialize in many areas, would love to chat further and get something going.
@celticeagle (166761)
• Boise, Idaho
27 May 11
Edit, edit, edit. Can't do enough of that. I am not into fashion, music, visual art or poetry that much but am very interested in psychology. It is going to be tough and you will have to be tough in this direction you are taking. Don't be plain, give it some color. Good luck in this undertaking.
@LadyKrishna (46)
• Philippines
4 Jun 11
I'm interested in this. Can you tell me more information in what you're looking for?? I'm a blogger and looking for something more to do. I hope you'll consider me to write for you. You can pm me if you like. Thanks!