Re: The Lone Writer

[DaveC <peninsula -at- covad -dot- net>]

As epilogue: I called my friend, the mutual contact for this position 
(he's a recruiter but is not getting a cut because of his mutual 
friendship position) and told him about the extensive work this 
contract will require and how it is not "just some rewriting". He 
spoke with the client and they agreed that the work description had 
grown since they first started searching for a writer at the $35 
price.

Net result is that they agreed to the $50 price for 100 hours, after 
which we will each evaluate if we're happy with the relationship.

The moral? It never hurts to ask. At worst, they can say "That's all 
that's in the budget," and no one is the worse for wear. If you keep 
respect in your voice (and the incredulity out), you can talk about 
just about anything and not damage the relationship.

This list *is* a great resource. Mail lists alone make the Internet 
worth all its frustration.

Dave

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