Contracts that Don’t Bite: Contracting for Technical Writing Services in the Real World  

The presenters examine all aspects of contracting from the viewpoint of both the contractor and the employer/client. The focus will be on the contract itself which provides a clear starting point for maneuvering through the critical issues, including what constitutes a legal contract and topics a contract should cover. The ensuing discussion will cover the different ways that writers work and are paid, managing the inevitable changes to a project, and a closer look at the pros and cons of working on an hourly or term contract compared to fixed price contracts, or contracts with an upset limit.

Forsyth, Diane and Duncan A. Kent. STC Proceedings (1995). Careers>Freelance>Consulting