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

LinkedIn

• 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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