The document provides tips for effectively working with writers. It discusses 3 common issues that can drive writers away: 1) not paying for samples, 2) unclear payment terms, and 3) lack of communication. The key recommendations are to 1) pay writers for samples or portfolio work, 2) establish a deposit or payment schedule for protection, and 3) communicate regularly without micromanaging to set the writer up for success.

1. How to Work
With Writers
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A presentation by Sharon Hurley Hall

2. Looking for the
right writer?
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3. If you can’t find her,
maybe you are sending
MIXED SIGNALS
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4. There are 3 reasons
why writers
might not want
to work with you
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5. 1. Getting Samples
2. Paying Writers
3. Communication
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6. 1. Getting Samples
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Clients think:
I need to see your work
before I hire you

7. 1. Getting Samples
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Writers think:
The last guy that got a
sample didn’t pay me

8. 1. Getting Samples
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What’s the answer?

9. 1. Getting Samples
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Pay writers for a sample
article or post

10. 1. Getting Samples
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Check out their portfolio
and speak to past clients

11. 2. Paying Writers
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Clients think:
If I pay you,
how do I know
you will do the work?

12. 2. Paying Writers
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Writers think:
If I do the work,
how do I know
you will pay me?

13. 2. Paying Writers
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What’s the answer?

14. 2. Paying Writers
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Treat your writer
like a business, and
pay a deposit

15. 2. Paying Writers
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Most writers take 50%,
33% or even 25%

16. 2. Paying Writers
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Or pay in instalments
To protect both parties

17. 2. Paying Writers
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You can also use an
escrow system

18. 3. Communication
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Clients think:
I’m too busy to talk.
That’s why I hired you

19. 3. Communication
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Writers think:
If you aren’t available,
how can I complete
the writing job?

20. 3. Communication
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What’s the answer?

21. 3. Communication
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If you don’t communicate
then it’s unfair to set
strict deadlines

22. 3. Communication
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Be specific about:
Who to talk to
When to talk to them

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That helps writers
meet your deadlines

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One more thing:
TRUST YOUR WRITER

25. 3. Communication
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If you hire the right writer
you don’t need to nitpick

26. 3. Communication
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Micromanagement
Drives writers away

27. Have you made these
mistakes?
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28. Don’t worry;
it’s not too late
to fix them
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29. How to Work with Writers
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1. Pay for samples or check
out their portfolio

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2. Pay a deposit or use
escrow for protection

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3. Communicate regularly
and avoid nitpicking

32. Thank You
Connect with me online:
– shurleyhall
– SharonHurleyHall
– Sharonhh
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Sharon Hurley Hall – www.sharonhh.com
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