The Dupe Story:
I had just begun writing for clients. Moving out from the cacophony of self-indulged writeups, poems, and notebooks, this one was a difficult one.
Someone reached out to me through Quora.
Someone dropped a DM for a freelance project and I happily replied with my mail ID.
12:30 PM.
I received their mail to start writing about 10 celebrities in 700 words within 2 days.
Plausible?
Even if I skip my meals and my bathroom routine, or even walking up for essentials, this seemed a bit more orchestrated.
Nevertheless, I forged out my writing weapons and got typing the entire 7000-word researched, calculated article around 10 celebrities within 2 days.
Ecstatingly, I pressed the send button on my mail.
After a minute, I tried pinging them on
Gchat
to assure if they received it.
Dead Silence.
(Probably how a block would feel?)
Phone? Blocked.
Mails? Never heard back.
Conscience? Their definitely was dead, mine took a backseat.
And then? Though to self, happened once, let’s not make it happen twice.
Definitely, fast forward today, I am much more deliginet and aware of this.
- I send and get a sign off on a contract
- Serve only authentic clients (After Deep-researching or referals)
- Take 50% before hand (MUST)
- And if an article gets rejected, tell them you will self-publish on your site, this way if they plan to use it without paying you, you clearly wash that chance off.
Fun Facts
Probably a writer’s life too:
So a little humor even in articles goes a long way:
Anyone applying?
When even your origin doesn't stop you from bringing a revolution:
“TRYING TO BE A WRITER; KILLS”: Couldn’t agree more
The Popular Free Image Sites
Unsplash
Pexel
Pixabay
Freepik
Gratisography
Burst
Stocksnap
PicJumbo
Canva
MorgueFile
Stockvault
The Freelancers Guide to Avoid Redundant Phrases (Oxymorons)
1. Past Experience: From my past experience, I have learned that no client pays on time.
🙊 I don't know how do you experience things in the future?
2. Added Bonus: This time your salary will have an added bonus.
🙊What!!!
3. Close Proximity: The deadlines of two of my projects were in close proximity to each other.
🙊 Really? You can be in proximity without getting close? How?
4. Most Unique: Your website has some of the most unique factors.
🙊 Well, if only uniqueness was comparable.
5. Software Programs: Download the software programs mentioned in the list.
🙊 All computer programs are software.
6. Final Result: The final outcome/result of this whole conversation was that I need to start refurbishing the entire content.
🙊 Well, if only, the outcome was a penultimate stage.
This week’s Article List:
Building a story brand: The 7 Steps
Learn to write fast?
Writer’s Tweet War
Hardik’s two cents:
Komal’s ultimate copywriting guide
Nikunj’s note-taking technique is applicable to any field:
HOW CAN YOU EDIT LIK E A SAINT!
This Week:
Death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg (RBG), who was she?
She was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights, who in her ninth decade became a much younger generation’s unlikely cultural icon.
She has been on the federal bench for twenty-five years. In 1993, she became the second woman ever to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Throughout that time she has continued to be a leading voice for gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties.IPL 2020 began yesterday in Dubai this time with some fake audience cheers. 😁
But did you know?RCB holds the record for the highest and the lowest total in IPL history.
Who are you rooting for this season?
Book Recommendations
To Pixar and Beyond: Amazing book on how did Lawrence got approached by Steve Jobs for taking up Pixar’s business. Pixar, a name unknown, ushered through the animated world amongst multiple hurdles, paranoias, and uncertainities.
What vision did Lawrence pursue?
Why was Steve the antaognist of the entire Pixar trail?
How did they manage to establish themselves with no ground-breaking technologies or resources?
Did IPO prove fruitful for them?
This book beautifully takes you on a business ride with layman terms and a writing style that I would take for ages with me. It hooks you until the very end and lets you drive through the unexplored and unimaginable world of animation.
“There’s nothing you can do about where the pieces are. It’s only about your next move that matters.”
Give it a read.
Jobs/Opportunities
A friend is looking for a full-time Technical Writer in one of the startups, Kloudspot. Must know: DITA, Markup, or any other versioning tool, min.2 yrs. exp. I can put the referral if needed.
If interested, contact me: ankita@thesuperwriters.comAlso, if you have any other opportunities, you can let me know personally.
Feedback
Again, your feedback, as harsh as it might be, would be appreciable to bring more insights and fun.
Drop it here because getting pretty good at handling criticisms (which I would happily declare to mom)🙈.
Also, drop in your suggestions or write-ups which I would lovingly feature up next.
Also, I promised a Shakeasperian experience with this edition, but it needed more of me so definitely in the next one.
THANK YOU❤️❤️