Comments on: Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, October 11, 2007

By: Catrina

Catrina — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:01:11 +0000

Thx for the leads!

By: Amy Derby

Amy Derby — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:37:32 +0000

Amy,

Thanks for clarifying that they do pay in something other than merchandise. One of their gigs did interest me, but I couldn’t justify doing it just for a discount on recycled paper (or whatever it was). Next time they post a gig, I might apply.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:24:11 +0000

Sirenavs,

Hee hee, I didn’t even notice the typo until I read the next comment.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:23:23 +0000

Erik,

That’s how I felt when it came to writing about art (particularly the art I like to create). It was my “dream gig” and I *never* thought I’d see it happen. Now that I’ve been searching (A LOT) in the *right* places, I’ve been finding more and more opportunities. It’s not high-paying, but it’s quick work (that “write what you know” slant) and worth it to me. You’ll get there.

By: Erik Hare

Erik Hare — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:40:25 +0000

Doesn’t anyone need a Classical Music writer? That’s the dream gig I keep looking for.

Ah, well, we have the dream gig for a Rugby fanatic, at least.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:00:20 +0000

Well, thank you very much – you’ve made my day!

By: Sirenavs

Sirenavs — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:48:19 +0000

sorry I meant Jenn, typed it wrong. LOL

By: Sirenavs

Sirenavs — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:47:29 +0000

I agree with Jodee. I don’t think I would find half the jobs scouring the web for them each day. If I did I think I would spend so much time searching that I wouldn’t have time writing.

A big thank you from me as well.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:34:22 +0000

Hi Jodee,

I just wanted to mention that the leads presented each business day have been a huge part of my career rebuilding efforts. I don’t know if I’d have the time to scour for these jobs, so thank you VERY much!

*hugs*

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:31:10 +0000

It’s funny there is a writing job posted in Grand Junction, CO (my hometown) considering I left there to find jobs! Small world…

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:22:25 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, Amy.

By: Amy U

Amy U — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:36:39 +0000

sorry everyone – I went back and rechecked the email I received from them. They pay $6 per post ($5 per post during 90 day probation). They do also give bonuses for great bloggers.

The 50% off in their ad is NOT referring to the pay. The blogs are based on a low budget lifestyle. So if you LOVE shopping sales and 50% off sales get you excited, that is what they are looking for.

By: Carly

Carly — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:30:49 +0000

Wow, that’s good to know. I was considering trying to pick up one of their gigs, but now I think I might REconsider. Thanks to everyone who provided info about this.

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:22:19 +0000

I replied to this company a couple of weeks ago. If I had understood the pay structure, I wouldn’t have bothered.

By: dee/otc

dee/otc — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:14:39 +0000

They pay in a % off of merchandise? Well, that stinks. I can’t very well buy merchandise, be it discounted or not, without an actual paycheck.

Argh.

By: Amy Derby

Amy Derby — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:22:57 +0000

I don’t blog for them, but if I understand right their ads say they pay in a percentage off of merchandise. Like one pays in 50% off Ikea merchandise and another pays in 50% off recycled paper products or something like that. So that’s not the same as paying in revenue share. You’re paid with discounted products. At least that’s how I read it.

By: Amy U

Amy U — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:09:14 +0000

I believe it was a % of revenue if I remember right.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:19:29 +0000

Yes, I was wondering the same thing…

By: Lela

Lela — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:12:37 +0000

I applied to the Simply Good Media job. Does anyone know if they pay anything? The posting didn’t say and I know their last offer didn’t either. Wondering if anyone is blogging for their network.
Thanks!