A good technology writer is prepared to work with you and your team until you’re satisfied. Consultations, revisions and changes should be built into fee. These are part of process and should be foreseen by writer.

Finally, a good technology writer instills confidence. After providing necessary requirements and information, you should feel comfortable letting writer drive where story is concerned. You should be able to rely on their responsiveness to your queries. You should be assured that they will deliver all that you expect and more.

Tudor Hampton –

“It is important for a freelance writer to ask "why is this story important to reader?" Putting that question in context of all queried publications is key to getting more work.

Likewise, every writer/editor/etc. should also seek out a mentor and tap them as much as possible. Anyone who desires to become great must have a coach.

Colleagues can offer educational wisdom but sometimes it is necessary to take classes from a local college or university to get even more ideas.”

Lori Widmer -

“When I have a lull, I consider that my "day off" and I write whatever I want then. I usually go "offline" and stick with pen and journal on those days. It keeps me from obsessing about finding more projects, and allows me time to myself and to do what I'd like to for a change.”

C. Hope Clark -

“I do so if I'm passionate about a subject and when I've completed my editing, I'm afraid. My customers come before my freelance writing.

However, I keep 13 articles or queries in play at all times. That keeps me somewhat focused on my writing which is what got me in this business to start off with.”

Jenny Kasza –

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“As far as freelance work goes, I only did it for a short time. My full-time job keeps me busy enough.”

-- Question # Nine - How do you make your career or business as an editor or publisher more profitable or rewarding? --

Lori Widmer -

“By learning your craft. I can't be a great editor if I'm not up on proofreader's marks or if I'm not savvy in sentence structure. I try to read at least one section of Harbrace College Handbook every day. If I read it and try to apply it, I'm more apt to remember it.

Also, I try to learn things not in my current field of expertise. As soon as I get some spare cash, I'm getting an AMA style manual so I can start landing some medical editing jobs (which are plentiful here).”

C. Hope Clark -

“I measure success with my editing/publishing with: 1. number of subscribers 2. number of positive emails from those subscribers Those emails are my yardstick and they mean world to me.”

Dana Cassell –

“Haven't figured out any sure-fire strategy yet -- just keep plugging away and trying new things.”

-- Question # Ten - How do you further your education as related to your work? --

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Jenny Kasza –

“To further your education as an editor, you need to know who your reader is, keep up with industry trends, and keep building your experience. You should also talk to professionals in your industry and attend some shows/conferences when you can.”

Lori Widmer -

“I'm a big believer in a college education. Getting a degree that encompasses area you want to work in makes a huge difference in how your prospective clients perceive you.

For example, I have a degree in Business Communications. That has allowed me to shoot for (and land, amen) one client who needs PR work done.

PR work is no harder than writing--in fact, it's a lot of writing. If I want to be in technical writing, you can bet I'm going to study it, either on my own or in a college setting.

If college is out of question, then there's always studying on your own. As long as you do something to learn and implement your expertise, to broaden your knowledge base, you should be working a long time. At least, that's my hope.”

C. Hope Clark -

“I further my education by constantly reading - online and on paper. Not books, necessarily, but lots of nonfiction sources like papers, lists, government groups, and professional group publications.”

Dana Cassell –

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“I skim (no time to really read) and file pertinent articles from Folio, Writer's Digest, The Writer, Freelance Writer's Report -- several ezines, such as Dan Poynter's, PublishersLunch -- but nothing formal or structured - no time.”

Teresa Acosta –

“Online courses, continuing education courses and local colleges.”

Look for Part One Here at GoArticles.