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Erika Carpio

Peru

📩 Digital Marketing, Content Creation & Framer Expert 📩

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Miqdam Sajid

Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan

Crafting timeless indentities for tech & web3

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Michelle Griczika

Massachusetts, United States

Writing that sells✨

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Quinn Foster

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Impactful Journalist & Copy Editor to the Rescue

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Brook Slagle

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Web Designer and Framer Expert

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Carmel Kundai Makaya

Kenya

Video Editor + Copywriter | Sharing Your Story Online ✨

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Kristina Lopez

Florida, United States

Helping your business help people with words✍🏽🌟

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Alexia R

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Copy Chameleon + Creative Writer 🦎

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Charly Agency

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Framer Experts |Web Design & Development | UX/UI | Branding

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Peter Ian Fazon

Houston, Texas, United States

No room for designs that don't give one hundred.

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Jason Glynn

Prague, Prague, Czechia

Freelance Tech Writer

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Salina Owens

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Copywriter | Digital Content Marketer

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Bernice Ebenezer

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Creative expert crafting impactful, user-friendly websites

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Natalie Lukatsky

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Global experience, purposeful designs

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Christopher Rosché

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Words to Inspire

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Khalid Dashash

Egypt

Framer Expert / React.js Developer

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Corey Ward

Austin, Texas, United States

I build websites for awesome clients!

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Dhruv M

Canada

Fullstack Developer - Building Secure, Stylish MVPs 🚀

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Rodrigo Lamadrid

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

You Dream It, I Write It

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Monojoy •

India

Compelling copy + Visual stories

Common projects for Authors

Writing blog posts or articles for websites.

Creating content for social media platforms.

Writing scripts for videos or podcasts.

Creating content for newsletters or email campaigns.

Writing a book or eBook.

Creating content for marketing materials like brochures, product descriptions, or press releases.

Tips for working with and hiring Authors

Define your project

Before hiring an author, have a clear understanding of what you need. This could include the type of content, tone, style, and the target audience. Clarify if you need a ghostwriter, a copywriter or a content writer.

Review their portfolio

Check out the author's previous works to see if their writing style aligns with your needs. Look for versatility in subject matters and styles, and pay attention to their ability to engage the audience.

Understand their skills

A good author should have strong research skills, a wide vocabulary, and the ability to adapt to different writing styles. They should also have good knowledge of SEO if you intend to use the content for online platforms.

Maintain good communication

Regular communication is key to a successful project. Ensure that the author understands your needs and is open to feedback. Use Contra's platform for all communications to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

How to hire Authors

Define your needs

Before starting the hiring process, have a clear understanding of what you need from an Author. This could include the type of content, tone, style, and the target audience.

Post a detailed job

Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right authors. Include information about your needs, the scope of the job, the skills required, and the project timeline.

Review applications

Review the applications you receive and shortlist authors based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Conduct interviews with shortlisted authors. Ask questions about their experience, writing process, and how they handle various aspects of writing. Also, discuss your project specifics and expectations.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right author, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Authors

1. Can you share examples of your work that are similar to my project?

2. What is your process for understanding a new topic that you need to write about?

3. How do you handle feedback and revisions during the writing process?

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Platform for Async Collaboration

The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.


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UX Research Consulting Firm

I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.


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Stan
Creator Store

I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.


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Cecilia Reusch
Community Strategist

Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A freelance author is a professional who creates written content for various mediums such as books, articles, blogs, scripts, and marketing materials. They can write in different styles and tones to suit different target audiences.

A freelance author is a professional who creates written content for various mediums such as books, articles, blogs, scripts, and marketing materials. They can write in different styles and tones to suit different target audiences.

Hiring an author on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their portfolio, manage your project, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.

You can post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. Authors who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of authors and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Projects that require author skills include creating content for websites, social media, marketing materials, video scripts, and writing books or eBooks. Authors can also assist in editing and proofreading content to ensure it's error-free and meets the desired quality.

The cost of hiring an author on Contra can vary based on the complexity of the project, the author's experience, and the length of the content. The starting rate for authors on Contra is $25 per hour.

A ghostwriter is a professional writer who is hired to write for another person who is credited as the author. They can write various types of content like books, articles, reports, and speeches.

Freelance authors on Contra are paid commission-free. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Contra holds the funds in escrow at the beginning of the project and releases them after the client approves the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.

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