Comments on: In Your Defense https://wordsonpageblog.com/2009/07/in-your-defense.html a freelance writing resource. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:46:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2009/07/in-your-defense.html#comment-3438 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:46:17 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2009/07/in-your-defense.html/#comment-3438 Devon, I often use modifications or combinations of styles depending on what the client wants (one is concerned about printing costs, so space is an issue, etc.). And where there's no clear indication of what the style is in the client's mind, I decide it. It's too cumbersome going back and forth trying to decide if they want "web site" capped, one word, not capped, two words… and even the style books don't agree on that one.

Katharine, that's exactly it. Avoiding the b.s. is the only way we keep our sanity!

]]> By: Katharine Swan https://wordsonpageblog.com/2009/07/in-your-defense.html#comment-3437 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:53:02 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2009/07/in-your-defense.html/#comment-3437 Isn't the biweekly thing weird? How can a word have two completely opposite meanings? It's like saying that yesterday also can mean tomorrow… But we're not going to tell you when each meaning is appropriate.

I've never had to deal with it so far, but I'll have the same "goodbye" policy as you if I ever have a client bring in a third party's opinion. Screw that. I work for myself so that I can avoid the B.S.!

]]> By: devonellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2009/07/in-your-defense.html#comment-3436 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:56:09 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2009/07/in-your-defense.html/#comment-3436 The worst is when whomever the client is sleeping with gets involved.

I have a clause in the contract that says I deal with the client and with the client only. I explain to the client which style I use, and how it differs from other house styles. I also warn the client that sometimes, no matter what we do, the editor who's paying him will have the final say and may make additional changes.

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