I probably shouldn't call this post a review of a paid writing site, because I didn't get past the second page of the sign up process, a Clickbank page where I was asked for $34.
The $34 supposedly gives writers access to gobs and gobs of paid writing work.
Does it?
I don't know.
I tend to look at any of these sites that offer to set writers up with paid writing jobs in exchange for a fee as scams. I compare them to those ads they used to put in the back of magazines; where you paid a couple hundred dollars to get a list of companies that hired people to work from home, then when you applied you either never heard back, or the company wrote back to tell you they didn't and had not ever hired people to work from home.
So, I cannot say one way or another if Real Writing Jobs is real or a scam, but I can say they claim to connect writers with clients, and they claim to have tons of work available.
Comments are welcome if anyone has anything, positive or negative, to say about their experience with Real Writing Jobs.
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Showing posts with label paid writing work. Show all posts
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Information About iWriter
I had never heard of this one before today, but a comment from a reader (thanks, Samatha) led me to the iWriter site.
While the writer reviews on the site's homepage are glowing, the per word earnings are pretty low. I believe it is actually the lowest paying of all the content sites I have checked out.
(I would love to hear from someone who actually writes there. If anyone is interested in doing a guest post here you can link back to your blog or website, just drop me a note through the comments, the forums, or the contact form.)
At approximately half a cent per word, according to the FAQ page, I would say this is a site that could benefit new writers and could possibly work out as a great place to build a portfolio, more than it would be for seasoned writers. However, seasoned writers could use it as a place to do fill-in work when higher paying work is slow.
The registration page says you can earn up to $15 per article, but at about half a cent per word, that would require sone LONG articles.
While the writer reviews on the site's homepage are glowing, the per word earnings are pretty low. I believe it is actually the lowest paying of all the content sites I have checked out.
(I would love to hear from someone who actually writes there. If anyone is interested in doing a guest post here you can link back to your blog or website, just drop me a note through the comments, the forums, or the contact form.)
At approximately half a cent per word, according to the FAQ page, I would say this is a site that could benefit new writers and could possibly work out as a great place to build a portfolio, more than it would be for seasoned writers. However, seasoned writers could use it as a place to do fill-in work when higher paying work is slow.
The registration page says you can earn up to $15 per article, but at about half a cent per word, that would require sone LONG articles.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Writer Access Writing Jobs
Writer Access, from ideaLaunch, puts writers and editors together with websites looking for content.
Writers are brought in and paid according to a rating system, ranging from a 2 Star rating for a newbie writer, and up to a 5 Star for published writers who have a strong website and effective SEO skills. Writers hired in with only 2 stars can work their way up to higher ratings by submitting well-written articles.
Pay Scale Minimums
Writers are brought in and paid according to a rating system, ranging from a 2 Star rating for a newbie writer, and up to a 5 Star for published writers who have a strong website and effective SEO skills. Writers hired in with only 2 stars can work their way up to higher ratings by submitting well-written articles.
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- Level 2 orders pay at least 1.26 cents per word
- Level 3 orders pay at least 2.38 cents per word
- Level 4 orders pay at least 3.92 cents per word
- Level 5 orders pay at least 5.11 cents per word
Sunday, March 18, 2012
About Writing for About.com
About.com has one of the best reputations around, for a content-style paid writing site. It's the kind of writing job that'll get you some virtual high-fives from other web writers when they hear you write there.
The web workers they look for are skilled in one of three areas:
About.com Guides
After extensive training in the site's editorial style, a guide is expected to provide a minium of eight articles per month, a weekly newsletter, moderating a discussion forum in exchange for what is generally considered generous compensation for an Internet writer. Guides also receive extra PR and marketing support and, as part of the New York Times family, press access.
About.com Topic Writers
Topic Writers provide content that is described asmore specialized than that prepared by Guides, but they do not have the responsibility to prepare a newsletter or moderate a discussion forum. Topic Writers are expected to write between six and ten articles per month, with a flat fee payment for the first two years and according to page views thereafter.
About.com Video Producers
Video Producers create the site's videos in exchange for a flat fee of $250 per approved video. The Video Producer is responsible for paying talent and any other expenses incurred during the video shoots.
The only real down-side to writing for, or filming for, About.com: it can be hard to get in. They pay well. They have a good reputation. That means they get to be choosy. If you decide this site might be for you, and you apply and do not get in, you can always apply again, just choose another topic or area, and reapply.
The web workers they look for are skilled in one of three areas:
- Guide
- Topic Writer
- Video Producer
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After extensive training in the site's editorial style, a guide is expected to provide a minium of eight articles per month, a weekly newsletter, moderating a discussion forum in exchange for what is generally considered generous compensation for an Internet writer. Guides also receive extra PR and marketing support and, as part of the New York Times family, press access.
About.com Topic Writers
Topic Writers provide content that is described asmore specialized than that prepared by Guides, but they do not have the responsibility to prepare a newsletter or moderate a discussion forum. Topic Writers are expected to write between six and ten articles per month, with a flat fee payment for the first two years and according to page views thereafter.
About.com Video Producers
Video Producers create the site's videos in exchange for a flat fee of $250 per approved video. The Video Producer is responsible for paying talent and any other expenses incurred during the video shoots.
The only real down-side to writing for, or filming for, About.com: it can be hard to get in. They pay well. They have a good reputation. That means they get to be choosy. If you decide this site might be for you, and you apply and do not get in, you can always apply again, just choose another topic or area, and reapply.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Scripted Review
I may be a bit off in titling this as a review, because my only experience with them has been going through the application process.
How Is the Pay?
The pay looks about normal for web content writing work, maybe a touch higher than average. I have heard Scripted pays quickly but sometimes they let writers go with no explanation and no warning, after giving good rating scores on submissions.
Application Process
The application process was easy, with a writing sample requested. You have the option of allowing them to post your writing sample on their blog by checking a box, or not by leaving the box unchecked.
Sections
If your writing sample is accepted, you will be approved to write in the category you selected when you submitted the article.
Available Work
So far, over about two weeks, there has not been a single job available in the topic where the site has approved me to write. I could submit other writing samples, but am kind of in a wait and see mode based on the lukewarm reviews I have heard from other writers about the site.
If you have experience writing for the site, either positive or negative, feel free to share your experience or impressions either through the comments function or the forums.
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The pay looks about normal for web content writing work, maybe a touch higher than average. I have heard Scripted pays quickly but sometimes they let writers go with no explanation and no warning, after giving good rating scores on submissions.
Application Process
The application process was easy, with a writing sample requested. You have the option of allowing them to post your writing sample on their blog by checking a box, or not by leaving the box unchecked.
Sections
If your writing sample is accepted, you will be approved to write in the category you selected when you submitted the article.
Available Work
So far, over about two weeks, there has not been a single job available in the topic where the site has approved me to write. I could submit other writing samples, but am kind of in a wait and see mode based on the lukewarm reviews I have heard from other writers about the site.
If you have experience writing for the site, either positive or negative, feel free to share your experience or impressions either through the comments function or the forums.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Is it Contract Change Season?
Heads up DMS writers who have not logged in at Demand this weekend: just a couple of days after Yahoo Contributor Network's contract change, Demand Media Studios is following on their heels.
While coercing workers into agreeing to a new contract under the threat of no longer being permitted to work hinges on the unethical under any circumstances, legal or not, at least in comparison to Examiner about a year ago and now YCN, DMS had the grace to give writers a heads-up so it would not be a total surprise when logging in.
They have an announcment up on the writer's dashboard stating that all writers are to log out Monday morning for site updates, after which it will be required that writers accept the new contract terms or they will not be able to access the dashboard.
In other words, if you don't agree, you're fired. I know they don't technically "hire" their writers, but since you have to apply and be accepted, then apply for each special project, and they offer insurance and benefits in the form of Demand Deals discounted merchandise, the terms hired and fired fit the situation.
In closing, I do plan to agree because I can't really foresee any reason not to "sign", since you sign away all rights to your work when DMS buys it anyway. As long as they pay the amount they offer on the day they say it will be there, I don't see what difference it makes; maybe if you wrote revshare articles for them, but as I understand they are not doing any eHow right now, so revshare would be off the table anyway.
While coercing workers into agreeing to a new contract under the threat of no longer being permitted to work hinges on the unethical under any circumstances, legal or not, at least in comparison to Examiner about a year ago and now YCN, DMS had the grace to give writers a heads-up so it would not be a total surprise when logging in.
They have an announcment up on the writer's dashboard stating that all writers are to log out Monday morning for site updates, after which it will be required that writers accept the new contract terms or they will not be able to access the dashboard.
In other words, if you don't agree, you're fired. I know they don't technically "hire" their writers, but since you have to apply and be accepted, then apply for each special project, and they offer insurance and benefits in the form of Demand Deals discounted merchandise, the terms hired and fired fit the situation.
In closing, I do plan to agree because I can't really foresee any reason not to "sign", since you sign away all rights to your work when DMS buys it anyway. As long as they pay the amount they offer on the day they say it will be there, I don't see what difference it makes; maybe if you wrote revshare articles for them, but as I understand they are not doing any eHow right now, so revshare would be off the table anyway.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Paid Tweeting
If you have heard about people making money on Twitter, and wondered, hey, how do they do that? One way is by posting paid tweets.
A number of sites offer paid tweeting opportunities, and while I have not checked out very many of them, I would like to share information about Sponsored Tweets. (That is an affiliate link, by the way, just so you know and don't feel later like I am trying to trick you.)
How Much Does it Pay?
Sponsored Links advertisers offer pay according to what they are willing to pay per click, anywhere from a penny or two on up, and some offer pay simply for posting. (You have to read through the details of each offer to know which type you are agreeing to tweet.)
You also are offered a suggested price per tweet when you sign up, that price is based upon the number of Twitter followers you have. The site then sends you offers from advertisers based on the price you select.
Keep the Spam in the Small Can
My personal recommendation is to be sparing with paid tweeting, and also try to choose ads to tweet that are similar to your other posts, so you don't alienate your Twitter followers by making them feel like you are simply spamming them.
A number of sites offer paid tweeting opportunities, and while I have not checked out very many of them, I would like to share information about Sponsored Tweets. (That is an affiliate link, by the way, just so you know and don't feel later like I am trying to trick you.)
How Much Does it Pay?
Sponsored Links advertisers offer pay according to what they are willing to pay per click, anywhere from a penny or two on up, and some offer pay simply for posting. (You have to read through the details of each offer to know which type you are agreeing to tweet.)
You also are offered a suggested price per tweet when you sign up, that price is based upon the number of Twitter followers you have. The site then sends you offers from advertisers based on the price you select.
Keep the Spam in the Small Can
My personal recommendation is to be sparing with paid tweeting, and also try to choose ads to tweet that are similar to your other posts, so you don't alienate your Twitter followers by making them feel like you are simply spamming them.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Happy Friday
Hi All,
I'm just popping in on this beautiful sunny day to say "Hi."
I'm planning a busy weekend as far as writing and am looking forward to it in spite of it being a work weekend, and want to wish everyone a fun, productive, and safe weekend.
Have a great one!
I'm just popping in on this beautiful sunny day to say "Hi."
I'm planning a busy weekend as far as writing and am looking forward to it in spite of it being a work weekend, and want to wish everyone a fun, productive, and safe weekend.
Have a great one!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Get More Writing Jobs When You Become a Credible Writer
Hi All, This article is a couple of years old, but its points are still valid. I hope you enjoy the article, and that you feel free to leave a comment either way.
Author: Sutikno Slamet
In 2008, if you've got a pulse and can write a shopping list, you can make great money as a writer. The only thing you need is the energy for self-promotion via a small Web site.
Self-promotion means you never have to hunt for writing jobs, because you now have credibility.
Here's how it works: you write and promote your writing and writing skills, and clients come to you to use your services because they've seen your Web site and writing samples. They know that you're the perfect writer for them, because your skills match their needs.
The alternative is to hunt for writing jobs. Hunting for jobs not only wastes time and energy you could spend writing, it's also frustrating, because many writing "jobs" are not what they seem.
Just as you should check out potential writing clients, you need to check out any jobs you find online very carefully, because scams abound. Writers tend to lack confidence and are often very naive: this makes them tasty prey for sharks.
Here are three reasons you should establish your credibility online with a small site and writing samples:
1. Anyone can claim anything online
I'm constantly amazed at some of the claims I see made online. These outrageous claims make writing clients wary of hiring writers they don't know.
Anyone considering you for a good writing job will Google your name. If you have no Web site with writing samples, your credibility drops. You will lose out to writers who do have a site and samples.
2. Opportunities for writers are unlimited online
As more businesses move more of their operations online, and as thousands of new Web sites are launched every day, the opportunities for writers are unlimited - people need writers.
If you've established your bona fides, you will be swamped with writing jobs: they come to you. You can pick and choose what you want to write, because you have credibility.
3. You can enhance your credibility with testimonials on your site
As soon as you can, put some testimonials on your site. RELIABLE writers are rarer than pink diamonds. Testimonials prove that you're a reliable writer - they're the ultimate way to become credible.
Whether you're new to writing, or are an established pro, remember that your credibility counts. The people who hire you have a lot riding on your words: don't let them down. Establish your credibility, and build your reputation, and you'll be booked solid with writing jobs.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/copywriting-articles/get-more-writing-jobs-when-you-become-a-credible-writer-2513406.html
About the Author
Still Looking For A Job? Get Paid For Writing Short Articles and Stories. No Experience Required to Join. Start Earning Up To $375 Per Day Writing For Large Companies. Visit : http://www.realwritingjob.net/ For More Information!
Author: Sutikno Slamet
In 2008, if you've got a pulse and can write a shopping list, you can make great money as a writer. The only thing you need is the energy for self-promotion via a small Web site.
Self-promotion means you never have to hunt for writing jobs, because you now have credibility.
Here's how it works: you write and promote your writing and writing skills, and clients come to you to use your services because they've seen your Web site and writing samples. They know that you're the perfect writer for them, because your skills match their needs.
The alternative is to hunt for writing jobs. Hunting for jobs not only wastes time and energy you could spend writing, it's also frustrating, because many writing "jobs" are not what they seem.
Just as you should check out potential writing clients, you need to check out any jobs you find online very carefully, because scams abound. Writers tend to lack confidence and are often very naive: this makes them tasty prey for sharks.
Here are three reasons you should establish your credibility online with a small site and writing samples:
1. Anyone can claim anything online
I'm constantly amazed at some of the claims I see made online. These outrageous claims make writing clients wary of hiring writers they don't know.
Anyone considering you for a good writing job will Google your name. If you have no Web site with writing samples, your credibility drops. You will lose out to writers who do have a site and samples.
2. Opportunities for writers are unlimited online
As more businesses move more of their operations online, and as thousands of new Web sites are launched every day, the opportunities for writers are unlimited - people need writers.
If you've established your bona fides, you will be swamped with writing jobs: they come to you. You can pick and choose what you want to write, because you have credibility.
3. You can enhance your credibility with testimonials on your site
As soon as you can, put some testimonials on your site. RELIABLE writers are rarer than pink diamonds. Testimonials prove that you're a reliable writer - they're the ultimate way to become credible.
Whether you're new to writing, or are an established pro, remember that your credibility counts. The people who hire you have a lot riding on your words: don't let them down. Establish your credibility, and build your reputation, and you'll be booked solid with writing jobs.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/copywriting-articles/get-more-writing-jobs-when-you-become-a-credible-writer-2513406.html
About the Author
Still Looking For A Job? Get Paid For Writing Short Articles and Stories. No Experience Required to Join. Start Earning Up To $375 Per Day Writing For Large Companies. Visit : http://www.realwritingjob.net/ For More Information!
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