I wrote $5 articles when I first started out. If I had a choice between working and not working, I chose working every time. But….a client who used to assign batches of $5 articles was the one who took a chance and offered me the opportunity to write my first ebook. Another one that I started with doing small jobs gave me a shot at a copywriting assignment, which gave me some experience in that area. I’ve been able to build on both of those earlier experiences to get better assignments.

My $0.02 worth.

I’m sorry you had to witness that. I don’t know what to tell you. I’ve never heard of being reimbursed for doing a deposition. Doesn’t mean it does not happen, just that I’ve never heard of it.

Good luck.

It was your lists that gave me some writing clients.

I have one favor to ask, though. May I ask your opinion about low ballers? I posted a piece on my blog last night, titled ” Are You A Pro Writer or A Low Baller?” and I need some experienced and insightful opinions on it. You can check out the post at: http://skilledwriter.wordpress.com/blog-posts/are-you-a-pro-writer-or-a-low-baller/

Thanks in advance!

Think it’s a bad situation. Amy Derby has worked at law firms and might have some decent insights.

Right now it’s all a waiting game. I proofread court depositions as one of my job, so at least I know what to expect when I get to that stage.

And best of luck, Ann, that sounds very traumatic!

Ann G., I’m sorry to hear that your workload is going to be affected. I applaud you for doing your part to see that justice is served. (Wow! What a thing to witness.) Hope the case ends quickly, for your sake.

I did find in the state laws that I would be entitled to mileage and a certain amount of reimbursement. If they could time it that I’m finishing up at the same time high school lets out and I have to pick up the boys, it wouldn’t be so bad.

Thanks for the job leads.

I have a situation that occurred and wonder if anyone else has run into something like this and how you account for it. In a nutshell, let’s just say I witnessed what I guess the courts have deemed assault with a deadly weapon (a car), I don’t really think the person would have gone through with it, but she wasn’t stable at that moment and used my front lawn to try to run someone over. I was home and saw it happen. Goes to show that even living in the sticks does not guarantee a life of peace and quiet!

As the key witness, I’ll most likely have to make an appearance in court and go give depositions to the lawyers involved. I don’t even know dates yet, I’ve just been told to be prepared to have to go spend time at the court house and lawyer’s offices, so obviously this is going to mean I have to cut down my work schedule. I doubt there is anyway to be reimbursed for this loss? I know I’d be entitled to jury duty money, but this is a whole different situation and something I’ve never encountered.