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Hi John,

This article just published
<http://blog.98togo.com/internet-marketing-expert/case-studies/10-places-to-
find-and-hire-content-writers?utm_content=8905381&utm_medium=social&utm_sour
ce=linkedin>  could give you a clue to some additional resources for
writers.  

We were lucky enough to recruit an English Graduate with a great talent who
helps write some general articles but specialised product areas can be a
challenge.  

If you can track down freelance or out of work journalists with specialist
knowledge in a certain product area, that tends to be the best bet.

Suzy

Suzy Turnbull (PG Dip DigM)
Partner

dmpp

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From:  John Braithwaite <john at ergodigital.com>
Reply-To:  uk-netmarketing <uk-netmarketing at mm.chinwag.com>
Date:  Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 3:37
To:  UK Netmarketing List <uk-netmarketing at lists.chinwag.com>
Subject:  [uk-netmarketing] Finding the Write Content Writers
Hi Guys

There are loads of places to find and commission freelance writers - but it
can be more trouble than it's worth actually finding one who understands the
brand / messages, writes fluently, and delivers on time to budget.

I guess we can split this into two areas:

1. Reach: finding the places where a good quality of freelancer hangs out.
>From what I have heard (and my own experience) the technical orientated
marketplaces (ODesk and Elance) are not the best place to find them.
Freelancers.net <http://Freelancers.net>  is hit and miss... so where else
do you go? Is it worth finding horses for courses or finding one you like
and giving them a variety of work?

2. Assessment: OK, so again this is tricky, not just because you can never
be fully sure who is writing what, but also there are some other issues.
>From grammar, to US spelling, to the biggest problem being the slow slide of
ennui... (how many articles can you write about XXX  before you get bored?).
I suppose if I were to put a list together of what I look for is: writing
quality, spelling and grammar, style (and suitability for the client),
responsiveness and thick skin (to feedback)

(of course you could add budget as a third - you do get what you pay for ...
but assuming budget is reasonably competitive... )

So, anyone got any 'nuggets' on the two above items. I have had mixed
success, but always interested in those with fresh angles.

Many thanks


John Braithwaite
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