Comments on: What Job Posters Really Mean in Freelance Writing Job Ads

By: Jenn Escalona

Jenn Escalona — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:08:48 +0000

“Expose me to some money” indeed! I hope you don’t mind if I file that reply away for future use.

And condescension fairly drips from “This should be easy for a writer who knows what he’s doing.” It implies that writers who have studied the craft, honed their skills and gained years of experience should be happy to give all that away.

Let me try to offer a mechanic a buck for replacing my transmission because “it should be easy for a mechanic who knows what he’s doing.” Geez.

By: Lana

Lana — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:58:58 +0000

You know, I was ranting about this very thing earlier today – people who want others to write for “exposure”. How about exposing me to some money, like any other professional? Thanks for the listing though; it was an amusing read. You may want to add:

“This should be easy for a writer who knows what he is doing.”

I find this is often code for: “We know it’s a lot of work, but we don’t want to pay for it.”

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By: Jenn Escalona

Jenn Escalona — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:18:37 +0000

Thanks for heading over and reading! The challenge has been really fun. If it stays this (relatively) simple, I think we can keep up the pace, don’t you?

I love your blog and added it to my reader! I need a little more movie knowledge (and a little less plugging away at writing) in my life!

By: Bumbles

Bumbles — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:14:30 +0000

This was hysterical. And the Real Estate analogy is excellent – I always avoid “quaint” properties – much as I imagine one would avoid freelance ads describing a “labor of love.”

Thanks for starting the topic in the 31 Days blog forum on freelance writing too – I look forward to learning more there in the coming days.