sharing your workload? 3 things to look at when hiring your writers!

It is a wonderful problem to have - too many writing gigs and too less time! If you are facing such a problem, then there are lot of writers out there who would envy you - and would be willing to help you out as well. However, one has to be very careful when selecting writers for work and quality that you have committed to your client. When your employer trusted you with his writing needs, it goes without saying that he trusts you with his business growth. That needs to be maintained at all costs. Therefore, you need to make sure your hired writer also displays the same qualities that your client expects. In fact, his/her writings reflect the style that matches yours. But how do you make sure that this writer would deliver what you asked for just like the way you would do for your clients?

Here are three things that are absolutely necessary to look at when hiring a writer -

1. Always ask for a profile - Having a good profile shows the past experience of his/her writing. It gives out not only the writer's qualifications (if required) and also his/her area of expertise that is fundamental to any writing gigs that anyone has to offer. However, it needs to be noted that new writers might be at a disadvantage over here, but there are other ways to gauge the writer's skills which I would explain later in the blog. Also, a profile shows a well-prepared writer which is always a good news!
2. Always ask for samples - Ask for samples that relate to the field or kind of writing your client wants. I wouldn't ask you to make the writer write a sample for you. I think the previous samples of the writer should be enough to understand the writer's style. Ofcourse, if it is a new writer, you might want to see how the budding style in him/her. But samples are a must!
3. Check for plagiarism - Once bitten, twice shy. I learnt this in a hard way but made sure that I don't repeat this again. Checking for plagiarism will help you not only make a mistake of hiring the wrong writer, but also would save you a client and more importantly, your reputation as a writer! Getting fired for plagiarism is a nightmare that every writer has...and to be penalized for someone else's fault is unacceptable. Make sure that your hired writer is honest and clean.

Are there more things that you would look at? Share it with me...