Linguists must accept the project before you can message them directly about the project. However, there is a way to send a message to a specific linguist directly before they accept the project. Sometimes this is necessary in order to coordinate schedules, etc.
Here are the steps on how to do this:
1. Log into LinguistLink and go to the dashboard
2. Look for the "My Connections" widget and click "View All"
3. This will bring up a list of all your connections. Enter the name of the linguist in "Quick Search"
4. Select the "Contact" button next to their name.
5. Send the message.
6. They will be able to reply to the conversation you started.
That's it!