How to Hire Writers

If you don’t have the time or are just not comfortable writing press releases and articles about your business, then outsource the writing to someone else. There are many sources you can use to find freelance writers. The most common online path is to go through a specialty online service that matches up freelancers with people needing their services. A few to check out would be:

• Getafreelancer.com
• Guru.com
• Digital Point Forums
• Elance.com

Each site has its own process, but they are all fairly similar. You will register with the site, and then create a listing similar to a classified ad. Once the ad is completed, it will go live for all prospective freelancers to see and respond to. Just like a job candidate applying for a job, you will need to discern the good from the bad.

Points To Remember

1. Before writing your ad, take a look at other ads already posted. How much are they willing to pay for a writer?

2. Look at the details in the different ads so that you can see what you need to have listed in your own ad.

3. Make sure you have an email address that is checked regularly and also be sure to check the sites regularly for any questions asked by potential writers. Answer them as quickly and honestly has possible. The more detail the writer has about your project, the better your article will be.

4. Many freelancers will lowball an offer just to get the work. While this doesn’t make them a bad writer, you should consider asking for a sample of their work to make sure you won’t “get what you paid for.”

Your goal should be to build a relationship with a good writer and keep them. Like any good employee, knowledgeable writers can be hard to come by. If you find one, keep his or her contact information handy, as you may be able to use them for future writing projects.

We can do it all for you!

Bignews.biz also offers press release writing and distribution services. We specialize in online public relations and marketing. We also have a large number of clients in the auction business as well as show promoters and businesses in the antiques and collectibles trade. Our sister site at http://www.News-Antique.com is the largest press release distribution service for the antiques and collectibles trade, serving 60,000 unique visitors a month. For more info, give Phil a call at 516-578-1386 or send an email to phil@BigNews.biz

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