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Should writers ever work without pay?
<p>This is a debate I’ve heard in writers’ rooms and offices. Sometimes, clients offer exposure and publicity instead of money.</p><p>But you wouldn’t ask a web developer to build a website just for exposure, or an accountant to do your taxes just for the experience.</p><p>Still, writers are asked to work for free. </p><p>Don’t get me wrong. Sometimes, that can make sense for the following reasons;</p><p>1. If it helps you build a portfolio you didn’t have before, maybe it’s worth considering.</p><p>2. If it’s for a cause you truly care about, then yes, but set your own terms and limits. </p><p>3. If it’s for a commercial brand that has a budget, the answer should be no.</p><p>My advice is that only write for free if it helps you reach your own goals.</p><p>If a client offers exposure, ask for their more information about the production, website and audience; treat these types of writing deals like a business deal.</p><p>I hope that we all treat storytelling and content creation with the same professional respect as any other business service. </p><p>My creatives, what do you think? How do you feel about writing for free?</p>
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