Reader Responses: Working on Spec

The question asked, Is Working on Spec Ever OK? A recent response comes from Guest TeriRich:

that depends on several things... if your new, you want to get the word out about your work, but I wouldn't take on a project that would take a great deal of time...you always want to do your best, but I would save the intricate (the work that took a lot of blood, sweat and tears) stuff for payment, contests or perhaps for non profit...which I still do from time to time for my favorite charities.

Determining what will or won't take a lot of your time could be tricky. We've all run into those cases in life where something easy turns into a monumental -- or at least less than simple -- project. Whether it's painting the living room or designing a business card, stuff happens.

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