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Topic: Freelance editing contracts- negotiations-rip offs
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| lkh | Posted – 2/12/2008 9:36:01 PM | show profile | email poster Hi- Thanks for reading. I just started a freelance job copyediting and typing a book- It wasnt well written and I have started editing it as well. I printed a internet editorial contract- ( best I could do, short notice) and signed their non-disclosure agreement. I requested cash, received has cash and received a check that they voided. I haven't give them any work yet- and they are in contact but, Im considering just walking away. I would really appreciate any input- I like this work, Is there a good way to handle such situations- I feel rather foolish for having signed the non- disclosure etc-- Thanks very much- |
| Little Fingers | Posted – 2/13/2008 12:57:33 PM | show profile Hi there. Your note is a little unclear...what exactly is the situation that has you wanting to walk away? Is it because the book requires editing rather than copyediting? Or is it the non-disclosure? |
| lkh | Posted – 2/13/2008 9:17:53 PM | show profile | email poster freelance contracts -- rip offs Hi-- thanks for your response- To clarify the situation, I'm considering walking away from the project because they voided a check on a payment owed to me. I was upset because I signed a non-disclosure prior to receiving full payment in cash, the same meeting I signed the non-disclosure, and I feel that I would have been in a better position if I hadn't. I wanted input to find out if this was the best course to take and also to find out thewhat type of contracts for future projects. Hope that clears things up-- thanks for any input you might have |
