Dos & don'ts when working with writers on contract.
Communication World › Vol. 16 Nbr. 4, March 1999
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Summary
Managers working with contract writers can better manage their relationships with them by being consistent with established corporate policies on writing issues. Managers should repeat the process of interviewing to establish rapport and entice new writers to give their commitment to the organization. They should also ask for various specifics from the writers about the targeted audience and goals of an assignment. However, they should not give them everything written on related subjects to avoid confusion. In addition, managers should try to get writers and designers in the early stages of work to establish positive relations. They can even carry out one-on-one interviews to realize increases in productivity and improve communication.
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Dos & don'ts when working with writers on contract.
You'll get the best copy in the shortest time, remain on speaking terms with copy reviewers, and be a patron saint to writers if you observe all the following guidelines. Of course, you'll also be the first client who ever has. But even if you observe only some of them, you'll be a better manager of contract writers.
Laying the Groundwork Do plan on establishing a long-term relationship. It...See the full content of this document
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