Often, new writers excitedly tell me that they’ve taken on a low-paying blogging job, but it’s great because the client is going to “give” them a byline. There are, of course, some good reasons for valuing bylines: they can help build your reputation in the larger world and can make it easier to show samples to prospective clients, for instance.
Also, if you’re fairly new to the game, it’s a lot of fun to see your name in print–even when the print is digital.
Unfortunately, not all bylines are good bylines. And, not all novice freelancers recognize the difference. Continue reading “Freelance Writers: Are Bylines Your Friend?”