Comments on: We Get Letters… http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/ Mutual Respect Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:32 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rachel http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-6168 Rachel Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:45:39 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-6168 Love the word tool! Unfortunately, I don't love the amount of tools there are on the web. As with almost anything in life, if you don't like it, steer clear. I liked the coverage -- it was something different. Regarding craigslist: I worked for a cheap company and used the boards to get new writers. I never listed the name because I didn't want a ton of psychos calling me at work asking me how much I paid and why I wasn't hiring them. However, I didn't get many worthy writers from my posts. I guess sometimes you get what you pay for! Love the word tool! Unfortunately, I don’t love the amount of tools there are on the web. As with almost anything in life, if you don’t like it, steer clear. I liked the coverage — it was something different.

Regarding craigslist: I worked for a cheap company and used the boards to get new writers. I never listed the name because I didn’t want a ton of psychos calling me at work asking me how much I paid and why I wasn’t hiring them. However, I didn’t get many worthy writers from my posts. I guess sometimes you get what you pay for!

]]> By: Ann G. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-6008 Ann G. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:00:12 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-6008 Re: Craigslist and websites I once went to submit a book reviewers wanted ad via Craigslist and after listing my website name, a friend of mine who knows their pricing policy said because it was a commercial ad it would cost money, but if I took my website out and just had people email me for more information, that counted as a free ad. So I followed his suggestion and sure enough the ad went in for free. So for some, I'm sure it's just a matter of not wanting to spend that much cash on an ad that might generate enough interest to make the ad fee worthwhile. Re: Craigslist and websites

I once went to submit a book reviewers wanted ad via Craigslist and after listing my website name, a friend of mine who knows their pricing policy said because it was a commercial ad it would cost money, but if I took my website out and just had people email me for more information, that counted as a free ad. So I followed his suggestion and sure enough the ad went in for free. So for some, I’m sure it’s just a matter of not wanting to spend that much cash on an ad that might generate enough interest to make the ad fee worthwhile.

]]> By: del http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-6007 del Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:55:17 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-6007 Deb, I'm glad you can answer the negativity you receive with grace & aplomb. I, for one, thought your posts from this past week were very interesting. It definitely shows the world that blogging isn't going anywhere soon & can become a viable writing career for the right people. Thanks for everything you do. Deb, I’m glad you can answer the negativity you receive with grace & aplomb. I, for one, thought your posts from this past week were very interesting. It definitely shows the world that blogging isn’t going anywhere soon & can become a viable writing career for the right people. Thanks for everything you do.

]]> By: Rei http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5965 Rei Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:31:06 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5965 Susan J., I agree! I also feel weird about not seeing a business name, because who exactly decided how "large" these businesses are? And who gets to weed out the "talent" from the not-so-talented? They may be perfectly legitimate, but it just doesn't SEEM professional. Plus, I won't want to take a job that I don't feel qualified for. Susan J.,

I agree! I also feel weird about not seeing a business name, because who exactly decided how “large” these businesses are? And who gets to weed out the “talent” from the not-so-talented? They may be perfectly legitimate, but it just doesn’t SEEM professional. Plus, I won’t want to take a job that I don’t feel qualified for.

]]> By: Susan J. http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5946 Susan J. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:47:28 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5946 That is one of my pet peeves about Craig's List. Not just the issue of whether you've worked with them before, but if you had at least a company name to research, it would go a long way towards tailoring your query letter. When you read something vague like "large company seeks talented copywriter for long-term project" - how are you supposed to meet their needs if you don't know what they are? Aw, well, I digress... That is one of my pet peeves about Craig’s List. Not just the issue of whether you’ve worked with them before, but if you had at least a company name to research, it would go a long way towards tailoring your query letter. When you read something vague like “large company seeks talented copywriter for long-term project” – how are you supposed to meet their needs if you don’t know what they are? Aw, well, I digress…

]]> By: Linette http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5939 Linette Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:19:50 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5939 I loved your Blog World updates. I loved your Blog World updates.

]]> By: Susan http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5929 Susan Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:47:55 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5929 Allena, you rock. Deb- we 'missed' you even if you were writing every day! Glad you're back. Hate mail senders- thanks for bringing amusement to my Sunday. I'd tell you to stop bugging such a great person as Deb, but then what would I read on Sunday for a good laugh? My pastor's sermon? Allena, you rock.

Deb- we ‘missed’ you even if you were writing every day! Glad you’re back.

Hate mail senders- thanks for bringing amusement to my Sunday. I’d tell you to stop bugging such a great person as Deb, but then what would I read on Sunday for a good laugh? My pastor’s sermon?

]]> By: allena http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5923 allena Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:48:31 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5923 Dear Deb, How do you deal with all the sour grapes and tools? Allena Dear Deb,

How do you deal with all the sour grapes and tools?

Allena

]]> By: allena http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5922 allena Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:48:09 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5922 Dear Mad Max, I don't see you offering any pix. Stop being a tool. Allena Dear Mad Max,

I don’t see you offering any pix. Stop being a tool.

Allena

]]> By: allena http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2007/11/we-get-letters-9/comment-page-1/#comment-5921 allena Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:47:00 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/we-get-letters-9/#comment-5921 Dear Mark Not Anonymous, Blogging is the newest and most progressive form of freelance writing to date. I get more than half my income from blogging. Stop being a tool. Allena Dear Mark Not Anonymous,
Blogging is the newest and most progressive form of freelance writing to date. I get more than half my income from blogging. Stop being a tool.

Allena

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