As a freelancer, I once got a brief that was just two words: “Make engaging.” No audience details, no tone, no goal. 🤔 How do you even start without the basics? what is your process when a client gives you nothing to work with?

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Well, you must have known something about the assignment. I've been in the position of being assigned an article topic, and it has been up to me to figure out my approach. That's just part of the work, if you're a professional you'll know what to do.

I agree you have to figure things out, but even pros need context to hit the mark. Do you usually just wing it until feedback rolls in?

Ooof, I hate when there is no clear direction. I think that is when I woudl reach out and ask more questions. Sometimes you just have to start writing and see what feedback they give you.

Same! I usually fire off two or three clarifying questions just so I am not writing in the dark. Starting blind feels like gambling with time.

Maybe look at their previous published articles to see tone and goal.

That’s a smart fallback. I often dig through their past work too, but sometimes it still feels like guesswork. Do you think clients actually expect us to decode their style rather than just say it upfront?

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