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Episode 2114:
Nick Loper shares an experiment in outsourcing a book to a ghostwriter in hopes of publishing faster, only to discover that technical competence couldn't replace authentic voice and personal experience. His candid lessons on hiring, vetting freelancers, and protecting your reputation offer valuable insights for anyone considering outsourcing creative work.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/outsourced-writing-experiment/
Quotes to ponder:
"Live and learn, and chalk it up as another interesting side hustle experiment."
"Since I was expecting to sell the finished work under my name, I wouldn’t have been comfortable charging money for what I knew to be C-grade level content."
"One thing I should have done to reduce my exposure would have been to trial three different writers at 1000 words apiece and see which one came back the strongest."
Episode references:
oDesk (now Upwork): https://www.upwork.com
Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com
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