There’s a very simple formula for what ticks off a freelance writer: time wasted = freelancer upset. This formula proved true for me recently, as I dealt with an interview subject who didn’t check his facts with his boss, and wasted my time because of it.

When you are in the business of freelancing, your time is especially valuable because no one is paying you for: 1) not working, 2) your benefits, 3) your vacation time, 4) your sick time, and 5) the extra time you may spend trying to make them look good. Continue reading →