Re: Question for Contract Tech Writers

[dmbrown -at- brown-inc -dot- com]

Patty wrote:
> 
> *Is* it realistic to hope that a contractor who does
> one job for us for 8 or 9 weeks will be available for
> another 8 or 9 weeks 4 months down the road from the
> end of the first project?

Absolutely.  It's usually far more solid than hoping one client will provide steady work for an extended period.

Having multiple clients means avoiding gaps between projects, while you start up the marketing juggernaut, and make cold calls for the next gig.

Advertise the opportunity--I bet you'll get lots of bites.

--David

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