Re: Question for Contract Tech Writers

["Kristen James Eberlein" <kristeneberlein -at- mindspring -dot- com>]

I realize that a lot of people have already chimed in on this thread, but I
think one key point hasn't been underscored enough: the difference between
hiring a "contract" versus a "freelance" writer.

For a freelance writer, a three-month long project might seem just
delightful, with or without a commitment to future work with that client at
the end of that time frame. For someone interested in more stable and
long-term work (the more typical contractors I work with on a daily basis at
IBM), a three-month assignment might be very low of his or her list of
attractive work offers.

And again, the money issue can be very central  . . .  When I freelance, I
bill at a rate closer to what a typical contracting agency receives, not the
rate that I'd get for a contract; that (not insignificant) difference has
provided cushioning for times of slow work or covered overhead costs.

I'm sure some of these issues vary drastically according to region or
country, or just how soft the economy is in a particular area!

K.


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