Comments on: The Importance of Confirmation https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html a freelance writing resource. Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:09:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Harold Colton https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-12398 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:09:38 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-12398 For as much as I was “amening” through this post and hoping others will read it, I hate to even quibble over anything, but thought it might be helpful to hear your thoughts on my only quibble… To get more info please visit writing-essay.org.

]]> By: Susan Johnston https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11278 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:19:25 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11278 Clients who don't confirm when they receive an assignment after multiple requests from me to confirm can be really frustrating. I just had someone "lose" an invoice I sent almost two months ago, but I suppose that's I get for assuming she'd gotten it instead of following up diligently.

]]> By: Ashley https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11267 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:11:22 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11267 I always like to confirm that I received an email or snail mail for politeness if for no other reason. I think it's rude to leave someone wondering for days or weeks about whether you got what they sent. (Kind of like when I sent a wedding gift and NEVER got a thank-you note. I don't need the thanks, but I'd like to know it arrived safely. But I digress.)

I always appreciate the confirmation from freelancers I hire too. And don't forget the financial benefits of confirmation – sometimes, a simple "I received the check" can lead to another assignment because you're staying in front of the client.

]]> By: Anne Wayman https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11266 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:27:18 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11266 Oh, and in the case with the client from Oklahoma, when I didn't hear I picked up the phone… sure enough he hadn't gotten it.

]]> By: Anne Wayman https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11265 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:26:31 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11265 I've taken to asking for confirmation… I don't always need it. Sometimes the email is a discussion of the assignment but some things beg for confirmation so I ask.

BTW yesterday I had trouble getting email to both Canada and Oklahoma – go figure.

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11264 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:44:57 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11264 Ladies, totally agree. If only we could control how they communicate!

Cathy, I'm pretty lucky, too. In most cases, they confirm. There are time I have to chase, though. And I hate it.

Molding emails? Ew!

Paula, I remember the six-week assignments. I just got one, in fact. Four weeks is more typical these days, but most of the people I work with do give me ample time.

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11263 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:46:52 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11263 Cathy just said pretty much what I was going to say (other than the inbox of molding messages).

It's equally important for the client to acknowledge receipt. Most do. Others, I follow up with to confirm they received it.

But back up – six weeks for a magazine assignment? That would be nice! Most of my assignments are due in 1-3 weeks.

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html#comment-11262 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:04:59 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/08/the-importance-of-confirmation.html/#comment-11262 You have hit on a personal pet peeve of mine – in reverse. It's when I don't receive a confirmation on something I sent.

Most of my clients are really good at acknowledging receipt – a simple thank you does the trick. Have you ever noticed the ones who don't confirm are the ones who often declare, I didn't receive it?

I picture an Inbox crammed full of unopened (or molding) messages.

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