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By: David Dittell

David Dittell — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:30:39 +0000

Deborah,

Thanks so much for this post. I think my cover letters tend to fit all of the criteria, but I’ve never done a checklist about it. This is good to have on hand right before clicking that “send” button.

By: N. Alyse Walker

N. Alyse Walker — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:25:14 +0000

Thanks for the post! I was directed to this site my Kristen King. Great info for start-up freelancers looking for clips and first paychecks!

By: Doodler

Doodler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:30:02 +0000

Thanks for the tips, Deb! I do freelance writing work on the side while maintaining a 9-to-5 job but I hope to just concentrate of freelance writing work in the near future.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:23:15 +0000

Excellent post. Very good advice that can benefits new freelance writers as well as the “old salts” too.

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:08:33 +0000

The rate issue is tricky… often, there’s so little info in the ad that you really don’t know whether you’re working for a startup or a major institution. If I quote my “usual rate,” I could be over- or under-bidding without having a clue what the actual situation is.

How do you manage that? (I usually quote a rate but say I’ll negotiate – but am not sure that’s an ideal choice.)

Lisa

By: s

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:30:56 +0000

wow, you guys are mean

By: Deborah Ng

Deborah Ng — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:12:17 +0000

Thanks Veronica.

Hey Yours Truly, I spied 5.