Some “writers” are in love with the label, not the work. In college, for instance, I was passed over for a coveted position on the college newspaper by a smooth young man placed in contention by the fraternity machine intent on taking over. The candidate had zero interest in the position, he was simply doing the bidding of his masters. I was a journalism major and had worked for the newspaper. I was a writer, though, not a b.s. artist. Not then anyway.

I lost the position. And a short time later, the young man resigned the post. He didn’t want it, he had never wanted it. He had no idea what to do with it when he got it. He had no experience, had done nothing in the journalism business prior to interviewing for the post. He was simply a smooth talker.

Do your research before hiring. It only takes a small amount of time. And a smidgen of common sense.

Yes, I do. The people who I work with are paying me for my best effort, and that’s what they get. If I wouldn’t be proud to put my name on it, then it doesn’t get turned in.
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Funny, though, it DOESN’T depend on the pay. I get to write in areas about which I am passionate, so that’s helpful.
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As for passion, that comes through in my writing at a stronger level when I’m writing about something I personally feel passionate about. But, when researching for a client I often find a small part that sparks additional interest in me. Interestingly enough, I’m not passionate about making money – just getting paid is not enough to spark passion in me.

I will admit that writing about accounting, finance and economic issues does not thrill me…I can do it, but it’s not my favorite writing. So, I would try to get permission from my client to add a bit of extra to the piece (which means I find something fun for me to write about within the context of accounting, finance and economics).

The only reason I can see for lazy freelancers is that they are new to the field and don’t understand the term “repeat business = repeat payment”. Which means they won’t last long in the field.

I completely agree with you about the quality of writing for my clients. My name is on that piece, whether my name is printed with it or not. It is a piece that I can point to when talking to potential clients. Therefore, I want my writing to always be the best I can provide for my client.
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