What to Expect What to Expect From a Writer or Designer Communications professionals vary in their working styles and the terms and conditions under which they will take a particular assignment. Expect, first and foremost, to have a written agreement in place. This goes for people you know. Especially in long and complex projects, contracts help everyone keep their eye on the ball.
Contracts spell out who owns the rights to work produced by the writer or graphic designer.
Ownership of all rights to a work, known as a complete buyout, may cost far more. They will want to know the anticipated audience, plans for distribution of the finished product, any previous attempts at this particular assignment, and any preferences the client may have. They may also ask questions about the review process. Puzzling, unexpected comments can slow down the work and make the writer or designer play guessing games. This is why many communications professionals specify in their contracts how many rounds of review are included in their price.