Sam Parr  ⚪️

- Now, they need to be able to write. Like anything, this is a skill. - We get thousands of shit resumes. Because everyone physically can write, many people think they're actually good. - So you need to separate the smart people who can't write from the smart people who can

- We have people do small assignments. You can see how they write. We put a deadline on it too. - I also ask if people write in their free time. Why? Most people want the results or writing, but you really have to love the process to be a good pro writer.

- We hired a guy named Ethan. He had a 100 page manuscript that he was working on in his freetime. - Nick on our team complains because he wants to have MORE stories in our email (we don't have space). - @stephsmithio blogs in her free time.

- @bradwolverton has some freelance in WashPo, USNews. - Personally, I don't love the process of writing. I love the result. Because of that, I'll only be mediocre, most likely. The others will be great. - Enjoyment + being skilled is 100% needed. We need high output

- Like most skills, I think some people are pre-disposed to be better. I work hard to find those people vs. complete noobs who need lots of training. IMHO, this is the hardest part...seperating winners from others on a resume.

- In my opinion, the biggest issue when hiring writers is ego. They often care about impressing other writers vs please their readers. - I AVOID THESE PEOPLE LIKE THE F*CKING PLAGUE - These people can ruin your business - Ego is good. U want drive + peeps who think they're great

- I like people with chips on their shoulder, who think they're hot shit. - I don't like people who won't do whatever it takes to produce and please readers - This means risking looking dumb, not following the herd.