Field Notes Blog

 The first sentence of any business communication — whether it's an email, a blog post, or an article about your company on the Internet — should tell you what you're going to read about.  If it doesn't, you're in trouble.

What separates the really good freelance writers from the OK ones is professionalism and the desire to make every client/writer interaction a positive experience.

Good freelance writers wear the consultant hat. It's in our blood to offer suggestions, move a project along, and find ways to make life easier for the client.

I'm all for stretch goals. But I also know that there are some topics and writing assignments where I am not a good fit — at all. In those cases, it's best to be honest with the client.

Some freelance writers ignore your word count limits. That's not a good idea, and here's why.