Comments on: Freelance Writing Jobs for Monday, October 15, 2007

By: sirenavs

sirenavs — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:26:28 +0000

I know. My DH couldn’t understand why I wanted to pass on the position. LOL

By: Amy Ulibarri

Amy Ulibarri — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:35:36 +0000

Sirena – that is quite the compensation package!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:29:01 +0000

Mark L.

Did she respond back? I was going to reply with something sarcastic (my specialty) but I elected to hit the delete button instead. Probably a good thing. I’d hate to ruin my reputation by being, um, not so nice.

By: Mark L

Mark L — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:51:48 +0000

Kathleen:

I responded to their e-mail by asking if that at those rates didn’t they have deadline and quality problems with their contributors.

By: Mariella

Mariella — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:07:55 +0000

I think b5media generally starts low and builds up the pay as your blog gains popularity.

Sirena, I’m wishing good karma to blow your way too. Good luck with the grant!

By: S.

S. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:47:15 +0000

Can anyone tell me about their experience blogging for b5media?

I have an offer, but the pay is $50/month with $1.65 incentive for every 1K pageviews. That doesn’t sound like much for 6 (possibly more) posts/week.

If anyone has any insight, I’d appreciate it.

By: sirenavs

sirenavs — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:45:22 +0000

Ok, I think I just received the strangest compensation package ever! It was for a blogging position that was listed in the jobs section of FWJ. I can’t figure out exactly who the position was with since it was a craigslist posting and a different reply email but I am sure that the posting did not explain what the blogging was for.

What was the compensation? Not monetary by any means but the chance to meet adult entertainment stars and merchandise from their various stores, to name a few of the perks. I don’t think I will be replying back for further details.

Sirena

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:57:23 +0000

Mark L>

I agree. My husband and I both had a chuckle.

By: Mark L

Mark L — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:51:00 +0000

I was going to chime in on Atlantic Publishing Services, also. The pay is lame, the schedule tight, and the terms and conditions insulting.

The response was good for a laugh because it was so ridiculous, but that is it.

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:32:23 +0000

Considering I get 50 cents to $1 a word for case studies, what Atlantic is offering doesn’t even qualify as a joke. They’ll get what they pay for.