Comments on: Writers Worth: This Job, Not That Job

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:02:38 +0000

Possibly, Anne. However, I've seen so many offers that require PERFECT content and adherence to ridiculous standards — and they're riddled with spelling and grammar mistakes. Why that's a red flag for me — they're going to argue and suck writers in to those arguments, and impose their own issues on every document. It's happened a few times that I've had clients who've argued — incorrectly — on some small rule that we all learned in high school, but is no longer relevant or practiced.

Paula, that might be a fun exercise! I doubt it would make a difference, but hey, we could try.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:44:39 +0000

That should be "experienced."

Yep. I dropped the d. But I'm professional enough to admit it. LOL

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:43:09 +0000

When reading this an idea popped into my head. Call it a little Writers Worth Month group project, if you like.

Wouldn't it be fun if, during Writers Worth Month (aka May) we all took time to reply to some of the most egregious job postings to point out exactly why their ads are so disturbing and insulting to even the least experience writers?

If we target one ad per business day, 20 offenders will receive negative feedback from multiple sources, not just one person they can write off as a crackpot. Maybe they'll learn something about dealing with professional writers, maybe not. But it will remind writers not to accept such lousy terms.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:57:13 +0000

Agree the first is awful and I wouldn't respond. I do disagree, however. I don't think typos, poor grammar etc. are reasons not to reply. After all, if they hire a writer those problems should go away.