Comments on: Freelance Writing Jobs for Thursday, August 21, 2008

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:26:36 +0000

@ Melissa: Thank you so much! I am going to stop by your website today.

@ Serenity: You’re very welcome! I just found out that Scott changed the name of his company from People Enterprises to iContent Studios. The company is still located in Austin, Texas, he’s just operating the company under a new name.

By: Spencer Spellman

Spencer Spellman — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:37:53 +0000

Aw thanks guys! It went great. I’m excited about the possibility! I have two writing samples I’m doing for them this weekend and then they’ll let me know in a week or so about it.

By: Alicia N

Alicia N — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:08:53 +0000

Spencer, Yes–let us know if you can!

By: Jodee

Jodee — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:43:51 +0000

@ Spencer: Hope your interview goes well tomorrow!

By: Spencer Spellman

Spencer Spellman — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:51:38 +0000

Another good list. I’ve heard back from a job I applied for on here a couple days ago and am having a phone interview tomorrow at noon. Hope it goes well.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:28:56 +0000

Wow, that’s scary! Why are people so scummy?

Wanted to chime in and say that i receive payments from Helium a few times a month from article writing and gigs and love it. If they sent me a check, there’s always the “it’s in the mail” excuse or it may be a ‘bad check.’ With Paypal, I request payment, and they send it or they don’t. They cannot claim it was lost or it is on its way. Once it’s in my acct I immediately transfer it to my bank acct.

By: Serenity

Serenity — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:06:21 +0000

Scott Raskiewicz also owes me money–a lot of money. I advise all writers to stay far away. Thanks for posting that link, Michelle. I had no idea there were so many other writers who have been stiffed by him.

By: Alicia N

Alicia N — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:40:38 +0000

Hey ya’ll

I also took Bobbi’s advice and contacted Angela–she was very prompt in response to my dilemma–try her out…

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:36:58 +0000

Michelle — don’t give up! Let me help you! Please check out my website at http://www.dovcocs.com

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:05:29 +0000

@Rachel: I too, have a client who owes me money for a project that I completed for him. He stopped returning my phone calls and emails, so I assume that I am never going to get paid. Apparently, he is making a habit of not paying writers for their work because there are complaints about him at the Absolute Write “Water Cooler” Forum http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2672761.

I’m not sure if I am supposed to state his name in this post, but I feel that I have an obligation to warn other writers about him. Well, his name is Scott Raskiewicz and he is the CEO of People Enterprises in Austin, Texas. Please be aware and do not let this man use you!

And Jodee, this is such a wonderful job site and I appreciate your hard work! Thank you!