As a former freelancer who now hires freelancers, I have a unique perspective on the topic of working with people who write. I’ve ridden a rollercoaster of freelancer rates and experiences. And now, the market has finally realized what great freelancers (and editors) knew all along: Freelance writers may be a dime a dozen, but a good one — who can not only write, but is also reliable — is one in a million. And absolutely worth the money.
So where do you find these freelancers? And once you find them, how do you lead them to create amazing, scalable content? Here are seven tried-and-true methods for finding and managing freelancers. Using these methods, I’ve landed great writers who’ve written truly remarkable content for my company…