In this post, I want to share a few tips for new writers. They might seem incredibly basic. You might dismiss them as obvious. Yet I see these errors time and time again.
Read the Brief
Before you begin, read the brief from start to finish. Once you start, refer to it multiple times throughout the process.
When you think the content is complete, read your brief again and make sure you’ve not missed anything. You’ll be amazed how many times something has slipped through the net.
Check Before Submitting
This one just screams “duh” and yet so many writers don’t bother to do it.
I’ve seen work submitted with half-written sentences that just trail off into nothingness. I’ve seen documents with blue squiggly lines everywhere, indicating obvious spelling errors.
If Word or Google is literally telling you “hey, there’s an error here” and you haven’t bothered to fix it, you’re definitely not getting any more writing jobs from that client.
Proofread your work before submitting. Ideally, the next day with fresh eyes.
Disappearing
It’s never okay to miss a deadline *without communication*.
Of course real life can surprise you. Sometimes deadlines can be missed due to a genuine emergency. However, all you need to do is message the client with an explanation *before* the deadline. They’ll understand.
But they’re never going to trust you again if you just disappear and deliver late. Or worse, not at all.
Dominic Field is a freelance iGaming writer, Fiverr Top Seller and ex-gambling industry professional of 15+ years.