Finding Initial Freelance Contracts

Subject: Finding Initial Freelance Contracts
From: Matthew J Long <mjl100z -at- MAIL -dot- ODU -dot- EDU>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 10:57:04 -0400

Freelancers,

How did you get your first contract?

Just like everyone else, I would like to get my piece of the pie. I just
don't know how to get started. I found one post in the archives in which
the guy said that he did some cold calling with computer companies, but
then he got his contract through a friend. Which suggested to me that
his cold calling was ineffective. Does cold calling work for anyone, or
would I be wasting my time going that route?

What are some *practical* methods for churning up freelance work?

For consistency sake, when you respond, finish the following sentence:

"I got my first contract by..."

and then give any comments or suggestions you may have, remembering that I
am a relatively new tech writer who may have trouble convincing a
prospective client that I am experienced enough.

If there is interest, I will summarize the responses that I get.

Also, does anyone have a copy of a standard contract that you use when
freelancing, and if so, can I see a copy? I think that would help me gain
a better understanding for some of the legal issues involved.

p.s. I apologize if this has been posted before. Flames will be accepted
and quickly disregarded. (I checked the archives. I promise!!!)


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Matthew J. Long
Technical Writer
mjl100z -at- mail -dot- odu -dot- edu
matt -dot- long -at- justice -dot- usdoj -dot- gov

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