From: All Freelance Writing
Non-native writers face discrimination online. Much of this
negativity come for failing to write English
“properly†– at
least according to prospective clients. Looking been around various
forums and markets, I’ve come across more than
a few exclusionary advertisements about “native
English speakers only†and such. Is there a reason so
many jobs are asking [...]
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