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Re: writing tech manuals

Lon,

Do you have to carry special liability insurance for a project like this? I can see a possibility where there is an undisclosed product defect or long term accumulated effect (identified or unidentified) by the manufacturer which could become a subject of litigation.

It seems that a writer for hire is not protected by the company's insurance. Is that your understanding?

Claude Sweet
San Diego, CA

Lon J. Rombough wrote:

I'm working with a Canadian company that wants me to test a new product and develop a users manual for it. They would give me credit for the work in the manual, but how do I charge for it? Should I go by the word, by the project, or ask a royalty on every manual? Comments from anyone with experience in this area are welcome.
-Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com
Winner of the Garden Writers Association "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003

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