Are you an authority on something? We talk a lot about "transitory knowledge" in writing - that knowledge one gains when researching for a work - and how writers become minor experts in subjects, though only so long as they remain involved with them, and that knowledge can certainly be used for more than just that piece you are working on. Technically speaking, if you have invested enough time researching the craft and submitting manuscripts, you may already be an authority on writing. However, a lot of people come to writing from another career or field of study, meaning a lot of writers actually are experts in another field, or several.
One of the first pieces of advice you will hear (and hear often) when it comes to writing is "Don't quit your day job." With Mavenlink, you don't have to! Use your experience and knowledge in another field to bring in some much-needed income on the side while you build your professional writing career. Setup a profile and market your services as a Maven.
Or maybe you need the expertise of another professional, but you don't know where to begin - or, more than likely, you can't afford dealing with one directly. Mavenlink allows you to get expert advice quickly and efficiently, as well as affordably. You probably can't afford to keep a lawyer on retainer, but you can access reliable legal advice and information affordably, and on the fly, which can usually answer your questions - even if that question is, "Do I need a lawyer?"
Mavenlink connects experts and consultants with those who need their expertise. Make a profile and search for a project a client has posted, then bid on it. Or make a profile and search for Mavens whose field of expertise applies to your needs. The Maven makes an offer to complete the project and you either take it, decline, or make a counter-offer. A very simple procedure which can pay-off big-time for both client and Maven. Save money and make money, all in one convenient location!
By leaving detailed feedback which becomes a permanent part of the profile, other clents and Mavens can better assess their relationships, work provided, and skill available. If a Maven is perfect for the project but has failed to come through in the past, you probably do not want to work with him. On the other hand, you may find Mavens who rushed through their projects to finish them on time, and provided sub-standard work. It would be an unfortunate occasion were you forced to choose between these two, but having this information on the front-end is important.
Whether you need expertise or have some to offer, Mavenlink provides an opportunity.
