TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
Re: How do freelance technical writers deal with the thorny issue ofpayment?
Subject:Re: How do freelance technical writers deal with the thorny issue ofpayment? From:"Bill Swallow" <techcommdood -at- gmail -dot- com> To:"Dori Green" <dgreen -at- associatedbrands -dot- com> Date:Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:44:44 -0400
This is why you always read the contract before signing it, and if
things aren't mentioned in the contract that should be (like rate, pay
frequency, hours, overtime/extension of contract, and other aspects)
you ask that they be included in the contract. But I generally have
set my own parameters, and if additional hardware/software is required
on my part to perform the work, I build that either into the rate or
as a flat startup fee (signing fee, whatever you want to call it).
On 8/8/07, Dori Green <dgreen -at- associatedbrands -dot- com> wrote:
> Beware of the too-common corporate practice of offering a nice contract, getting you to sign, and then letting you find out from their accounting department that they pay all "vendors" quarterly only, no exceptions. Unless you have a fat retirement account you don't mind accessing for a self-advance to cover this, it can be a serious problem.
--
Bill Swallow
HATT List Owner
WWP-Users List Owner
Senior Member STC, TechValley Chapter
STC Single-Sourcing SIG Manager http://techcommdood.blogspot.com
avid homebrewer and proud beer snob
"I see your OOO message and raise you a clue."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert to Help file formats or
printed documentation. Features include support for Windows Vista & 2007
Microsoft Office, team authoring, plus more. http://www.DocToHelp.com/TechwrlList
True single source, conditional content, PDF export, modular help.
Help & Manual is the most powerful authoring tool for technical
documentation. Boost your productivity! http://www.helpandmanual.com
---
You are currently subscribed to TECHWR-L as archive -at- web -dot- techwr-l -dot- com -dot-
