Should I Hire a Good American Writer Or an Excellent Writer From Another Country?
When seeking freelance copywriters, many buyers specify that their only interest is in writers who speak English as a native language. Frequently buyers will request writers from a particular country such as the USA, the UK, Canada or Australia. This overlooks the fact that English is spoken as a first or second language in many countries. In fact, except for Mandarin Chinese, English is the most spoken language in the world. English is widely spoken in both Pakistan and India as a second language. Many residents of both countries have received part or all of their education in the US or UK. Both countries have close ties to English speaking countries and many people have family living either as citizens or resident aliens in America and Great Britain. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the cost of living is very high and writers in these countries typically charge more for their services than English speaking writers in Pakistan and India. A very competent Pakistani or India
