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title: "Comment by Timo on \"3 Important Lessons I Learned From My First Paid Tech Writing Gig\" | Hashnode"
description: "Insightful and on point post! Great top level tips on how to sort things out before agreeing the gig."
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960)

Comment [3 Important Lessons I Learned From My First Paid Tech Writing Gig](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960)

[Timo](https://hashnode.com/@TimoCodes)

[Dec 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658e69dd1692adb30db24b2d)

Insightful and on point post! Great top level tips on how to sort things out before agreeing the gig.

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes)

[Dec 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658e69dd1692adb30db24b2d#reply-658e6a7f1692adb30db2554a)

Thanks @TimoCodes! :) I’m a firm believer in reading and asking before signing any sort of contract. It saves people from potential surprises.

[Timo](https://hashnode.com/@TimoCodes)

[Dec 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-important-lessons-i-learned-from-my-first-paid-tech-writing-gig/658b4ca374efe32f65574960/comment/658e69dd1692adb30db24b2d#reply-658e6eeef073040c2d24fe5e)

[Christine Belzie](https://hashnode.com/@ChrissyCodes) One of the most crucial things to secure your backside especially in freelancing platforms. When you and the person hiring you are on the same exact understanding on what is required, in what time frame and how do you communicate and the entirety for the project scope all parties included should feel better about the job.