Well, perhaps not to you — then again, maybe it was you.

One of the advantages of bringing in customers through the internet is that I am able to provide the same level of work that a client would get from an on-staff writer, but from my home office. The client saves on labor costs while I don’t have to commute. At the rate that I am not driving, it’ll be another 17 years before my 2001 sedan needs to be traded in.

I have my busy times and I have my slow times, but there are also those projects that come my way that aren’t a good fit for me. For example, when someone queried me about writing hair care products I had a laugh — I’m almost as bald as a plucked chicken. Besides, I really don’t know much about hair care for women, therefore I referred this person to someone who I think does.

Which brings me to the point of this article — I will gladly share your contact information with someone especially if I cannot take on a project.

No, I am not looking to compile a list of writers — your blog gives me a good clue of what you can and cannot do — nor will I necessarily jump in the middle and play the go-between role. I figure if someone contacts you about work, then that a feather in your cap, not mine.

At the same time, I’d rather you deal with this person directly and come up with your own business agreement.  I think that works out best, lest you feel that you are obliged to me in some way which you are not.

I may not have referred a project to you today, but then there is always tomorrow.