This question is a bit controversial and might raise some eyebrows, but we still want to address it. Why? Because, over the years of working with freelance writers, we, here at ResearchWritingCenter.com, have discerned something of a psychological portrait of what makes a good one.

We want to share with you what we have observed. Now, you might ask: what does it mean to be a good person? You might wonder how this relates to a freelance writing career. Well, you may be surprised to discover how your character overlaps with your freelancing career.

This past several months offered plenty of inspiration, and there is much to share. For manageability, this article is appearing in two less overwhelming sections. This should help in making it more understandable, and of course, I don’t want to tire you or take time from your research on a writing gig.

For the sake of our argument, we want to add that the term “lousy person” in the title refers to personal traits that affect your freelancing experience. This doesn’t mean that, if you possess some of these traits, it makes you a bad person, a bad friend, or a bad family member. However, it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that your personal attitudes towards key things affect your work: any kind of work, not just freelance writing. Read the rest of this entry »