HIRE A BLOG WRITER

 Making it happen

Working with a blog writer isn’t an every-day occurrence. And as Radiohead once sang, “No surprises, please.” With this in mind, here’s what to expect from first email to project sign off.

Step 1: Pick your service, complete the form

Pick which package you want, click the button and you’ll be asked 11 short questions. Your answers are emailed to me, which leads to…

Step 2: Get my email, book a call

I’ll drop you an email confirming whether I can take your project on. The email includes a link to my schedule so you can book a 10-minute discovery call. 

Step 3: Discovery call, positive vibes

Usually done on Zoom this is your chance to tell me more about your project, my chance to ask any questions so I can put together your quote and statement of work, and our chance to work out if we’re a good fit.

Step 4: Statement of Work (SoW), first payment

The SoW and quote are emailed to you within 72 hours of our discovery call. It outlines project scope, includes my T&Cs and is our contract. It clearly states all deliverables and timelines for the project and payments. Moving to the next step means signing and returning the SoW and making the 50% payment of the project cost.

Step 5: 20-30 minute briefing session, setting up our workspace

Now you’re officially my client, the fun begins. You’ll get links to our shared work space on Google Drive and videos explaining the writing/feedback process. I’ll also invite you to book your briefing call where we chat about your company, your audience, current blog and blogs you like or loathe.

Step 6: Pitching ideas, your thoughts

I’ll pull together blog article ideas suitable for your audience, that work towards your overall blogging goals, and take SEO into consideration. A rough outline is created for each idea and then I’ll pitch them to you. Give me the green light for the ones you like, or we can revise and tweak any ideas you’re not so sure of.  

Step 7: First drafts, your feedback

With briefs in place for each blog article, I’ll start writing. First drafts are delivered by the deadline agreed in the SoW. You then have time to read, review and let me know of any changes. (Don’t worry, I’m thick-skinned and this is your copy.)

Step 8: Second draft, tweaks

Edits are done, second draft created, sent to you and then sent to my editor. Why do I send your copy to an editor if I’m a professional writer? Because after weeks working on an article, my eyes can become blind to errors. My editor is there for a final polish, making sure nothing slips through that shouldn’t. I’ll implement his tweaks, then send you the final draft.

Step 9: Sign off, final payment

With one last nod from you, the copy is finished. 🥳 The final invoice is sent and as soon as you’ve paid it, the blogs are all yours and ready to publish as and when you want.

Step 9.1: Review request

A week after project end I’ll send one last message asking for feedback and a review. These are a big help to my business and other business owners who, like you, want to improve their blog copy.