Comments on: Do You Really Need a Contract when Freelance Writing?

By: Be Contract Smart: 7 Copyright Terms to Know – How to Know What You’re Signing Away, Before You Sign | freelancecontract.net

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:59:28 +0000

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Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:43:00 +0000

[...] thing nearly every freelance writer is going to have to do is sign a contract. Contracts, when written well, protect both the freelancer and the client by avoiding any confusion [...]

By: Why Aren’t You Requesting a Freelance Writer Contract or Independent Contractor Agreement? : Freelance Writing Jobs

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:57:56 +0000

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By: Carey Sessoms

Carey Sessoms — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:43:13 +0000

I’m lucky that I have clients I know offline. Agencies are better at paying for gigs. Craigslist can be iffy. I agree with James. Email is king.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:47:45 +0000

@ James: I’ve only been stiffed once, and like you I will sign an contract if the client requests one.

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:47:24 +0000

In three years, I’ve had three formal contracts – all at the client’s request. I’ve lost money exactly twice – $60 and $125 – when I didn’t have a formal contract.

And, like it or not, even if I did have a formal contract, I wouldn’t have the money to pursue legally over international waters.

Lastly, a paper trail is your friend – so yes, email’s as good as gold.

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:38:22 +0000

I think it depends on the amount of money involved. For bigger assignments (either longer-term or a lot of cash involved) I’d want a contract. Smaller or one-offs, not so much a big deal.