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I think it's important to keep in mind that people outside the TW
"profession" (and I use the term loosely) have virtually no idea what it is
that we do. I've had these conversations - many times. Sometimes the people
end up being great to work with, other times not.
Without knowing anything more about your potential client than the
conversation you recounted, I'd say that it sounded to me like she was
trying to understand what you do in the context of what she already knew (or
thought she knew) about writers - you know, that "generic" stuff that ends
up in movies and magazines.
It's really a question of (a) does she know what she wants you to do, (b)
can you do it, (c) do you want to do it, and (d) is she willing to pay your
rate/are you willing to accept what she's willing to pay for it.
But first, go with someone's earlier suggestion: breathe.
best,
L
-----Original Message-----
From: Michele Davis
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:02 PM
...<snip>...
The conversation proceeded into my hourly rate and samples of writing I
could email to her. But I'm thinking working with her is going to suck
given that conversation. What do y'all think? Go with my gut, or
schmooze since she's part of the same group of women for our monthly
meetings?
