Hey Lynda, we have writers and producers at the agency. Why would we hire you?
Well, I write radio almost exclusively. So, say you did like hundreds of squats, you'd have awesome lookin' quadriceps. I write hundreds of radio spots so I have awesome lookin' quadriceps. Wait. I mean radio is what I do best. Some say better than most. And since some agency writers still don't like or don't want to be bothered with radio, they're cool with me taking it off their hands.

As far as production goes, I produce everything I write. I also produce agency written scripts, which can mean a couple of different things. I am the sole producer or I produce in conjunction with your producers. When I am hired to produce a spot, my contribution is mostly creative. Casting, directing, that kind of thing. Many of my clients have a system they like to stick with when it comes to estimating, talent contracts, etc…so their producers will handle all the paperwork…but I'm willing and able to do that too.

Hey Lynda, have you ever worked at an agency?
Yes and no. I have worked as a supplier to lots of agencies. (see client list) Somewhere in the hundreds. Creative Directors hire me as often or more than clients hire me directly. I've worked with so many Creative Directors, Account Executives, Producers and snotty receptionists who'd rather be having something pierced that I feel like I've worked at millions of agencies. The difference is I get a 1099 from them, not a W2.

Hey Lynda, are your rates flexible?
Well, I've never seen them do the splits. Oh, things are a little tight? Okay, sometimes I adjust my rates for friends or people who have embarrassing stories about me. And maybe if you want to sign up for two or three years of creative or production, I'll give you a package deal. But usually, if you don't want my rates, you don't want me. And by the way, I'm either comparable to or less expensive than my competitors, so deal. (Don't let the diminutive stature and swimming pool size dimples fool you. I am a businesswoman after all.)

Hey Lynda, are you a signatory?
Not any more. When the economy took a dump, many of my clients wanted to save a few bucks, especially on talent, so I was forced to give up my signatory status. I resisted at first because I really believe in union talent. (Still do.) But I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are also good actors on the non-union side, just fewer of them. Now I hire both.

Hey Lynda, I don't like your stuff very much. Do I have to use you?
Yes.