would you bring a freelance writer in?
Maybe not. It depends. Perhaps there's already someone on the payroll with commitment, writing ability and a fresh mind. If so, you don't need me. But if that someone is you, and you are also running the business... yes, I think we have a case to answer here... |
It's a question of the allocation of time and money, of course. And it's my job to write well, convince people to believe in you, and [consequently] motivate them to act. It's ALL in the words! But these days, your audience is alert to the acrid whiff of hype - jaded, bored, and possibly culling the workload at every opportunity. Who knows? In any case, you have a short timeframe to show them what you've got. Speaking of which...
here is my offer [and obviously, I'd love you as a paying client - that's why I've got this website] but trust is buillt - so don't put your hand in your pocket just yet. No, do the astute thing and check me out first with the free proof-reading & editing offer
What type of writing do clients engage me for? Well, they may want something proofread before it goes to print [one of the most common oversights]. Or, they may need a thorough check for grammatical errors, factual accuracy, story flow, logic and/or inconsistencies in style. More often though, clients arrive at my door with ideas - some fixed, some not. So, we start with who our audience is, how much we know about them, what we want to tell them, and how we plan to do that. Finally, we set to work. And for the truly committed writer, that is as good as it gets!
And all the above would apply to the following:
it's a personal thing...
"Hi Chris,
... as you know, I intend to expand and develop
the business as an independent concern. The time is right for that and I look forward to working with you in my new business - or should I say, our new business, since I see your partnership as essential to its future."
David Bodman. Director. Principles in Business
"Hi John,
I'm pleased you've decided to run with the latest narrative I wrote for you - I hope it goes well. And of course I'm also delighted to provide
more of similar! I will forward a first draft of the second in the series shortly so that
the marketing team can look it over well before the July deadline.
Chris
...Fantastic Chris! You've absolutely understood the brief - I love reading these. John"
Marketing Narratives for John Wood. Executive Chairman. National Lifestyle Villages
"...many thanks for making yourself available at such very short notice and the time and effort that I know you put into it. I feel it unlikely that we would have made the deadline without your involvement! (as it is, we made it with an hour to spare!!) Chris I'll be in touch with you soon about another job we have in mind for you - this time without the extreme deadlines!"
Land Development Submission for Joe Danko. Director. Land4Sale
"Chris I couldn't believe how much you came up with... how do you
do that?!"
Senior Executive Competencies report for Allan Bandt at Bandt Gatter
& Associates.
"Thank you so much for my Resume. I think they actually read this one since this time, my application was
successful."
Andrew Clark McMurrich [Jun 2006]
"...the directors called an overnight meeting. That's the way it goes in this game so I'm glad I can count on you..."
Company Directors report for James Michael. Director Leadership in Action
so I'd like to talk...
No surprises there! But before we do, go to my free offer page
chris lees
preparedmind australia
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