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Share your brand guidelines with the author. Tell them about your brand's voice and mission. Provide examples of past content that fits your brand. This will help the author write pieces that are consistent with your brand identity.

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Discuss ownership of the content upfront. Make sure you both agree that you own the rights after payment. Including this in your contract helps avoid confusion.

How can I handle revisions if the first draft needs changes?

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What should I consider regarding language and cultural nuances in the United States?

If your content is for a U.S. audience, ensure the author understands local dialects and culture. Provide any regional guidelines they might need to follow. An author who gets these nuances can write content that resonates well with your readers.

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Quinn Foster
PROLafayette, USA
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Christopher Rosché
PROSalt Lake City, USA
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Alexia R
PROChicago, USA
$10k+
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16x
Hired
5.0
Rating
10
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Adetokunbo Adeshile
Richmond, USA
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Yrsa Daley-Ward
PROLos Angeles, USA
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