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Category: Writers/Editors
Trusting Your Freelancer
Most of the people who hire me have never worked with a freelancer before. Many have never worked with a professional writer or editor. Even with reviews and work samples, it can be hard to trust a stranger with your project and its potential outcomes.
Universal Design II
Many web content management systems make it easy to create a site with high contrast options and alternative text where it needs to be (so long as you populate this information). They can be designed to open hyperlinks in new windows. Unfortunately many people don't realize that their downloadable attachments aren't automatically accessible. PDFs, text… Continue reading Universal Design II
Why Universal Design?
We can't rely on luck. Accessible design should be embraced as a philosophy that is applied to any project.
Why I Charge Hourly Rates
I'm occasionally asked why I charge hourly for most jobs. Some clients would very much prefer a flat fee or to pay by the word, both of which are common payment models for writers and editors. The short explanation is that each project is unique and requires its own special touch. At the end of the day, an hourly charge ensures I get paid fairly for the work I've done to provide what the client has requested.
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