Comments on: Postcards from LAX: More Notes from the Demand Studios Creator Conference

By: James Allen Johnson

James Allen Johnson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:34:25 +0000

Star, this is one of those issues that I believe a lot of writers grapple with when it comes to Demand Studios. The rates if you learn how to streamline your research process can be $30-$45 dollars an hour. I typically write my how-to-guides in 20-30 minutes a piece. I’m going to be creating a webinar for Demand Studios later this week (probably Thursday or Friday) that will explain a simple process users can take to write more efficiently.

BTW, it won’t apply to all topics. But lets be honest being paid $15 to answer a simple question such as “How To Take Prozac” or “How To Delete A .EXE File” is better than the pay at most sites. For example Conjecture would pay $10 for the same type of computer article, while Linkbrokers you might get $5.

I’m a big believer that it’s all about the streamlined ability to create the type of articles Demand Studios requires.

As a write that brings in well over $30 an hour writing “cheap articles” of $15 or less in some cases I believe it all comes down to the approach each writer takes.

Sure I’m not going to write an expose on the Genocides in Africa for $15 but Demand Studios isn’t asking us to. Yes some articles are extremely winded, but you can always ignore those choices.

Just my two cents.

By: Star

Star — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:20:30 +0000

Any word on when their rates might improve?

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Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:42:34 +0000

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By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:33:24 +0000

Thanks Deb!

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:44:22 +0000

Ditto, ditto, ditto.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:44:00 +0000

Likewise, Melynda. I enjoyed our chats so much. Please keep in touch – and I hope you’ll comment here more often! Your sense of humor is infections and we can all benefit from your good cheer.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:42:47 +0000

No offense taken at all, Kim. I understand your frustration and don’t mind being your voice.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:33:58 +0000

Thanks Deb for bringing up my comment about D.S. possibly considering hiring writers from outside the U.S. I really do appreciate it; I’m sorry if it came across in a negative way when I posted it. That really was not my intention. I just see all of the wonderful feedback online about D.S. and have checked back on their site numerous times to see if that particular policy has changed because I would love the chance to apply to write for them.

Again, I hope I didn’t offend. I love this site and all of the great leads I have found here. Thanks again!

By: Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:53:30 +0000

It was so great to meet you! You’re website is awesome, I’ll be stopping by more

By: James Allen Johnson

James Allen Johnson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:49:10 +0000

Glenda I agree with Deb it was a pleasure meeting both of you at the conference. It’s always nice to hear the viewpoints of other writers and to share experiences, tips and other stories.

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:16:33 +0000

Glenda,

Meeting you was one of the highlights of my time spent at the Creator’s Conference. I enjoyed our talks and I only wish we had more time together. I know this is the beginning of a long, beautiful friendship.

Thanks also for your comments regarding the rejected applications. I discussed this with some of the DS editors and they’re going to think more about how to handle specific cases.

By: Glenda

Glenda — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:47:19 +0000

Thank you for the image and for coverage of the final event that I missed…in order to catch my flight. Meeting you and all of our new friends is an experience I will not forget.

The Creator Conference was a fantastic opportunity to witness the brains and the personalities behind the mega-force that is Demand Studios and to catch a glimpse into the future of internet media modeling.

As far as the one-time-only application rule for DS, the best advice I can give anyone is to put their best foot forward the first time.

Sometimes, online applications bring out the “get ‘er done” attitude in all of us. They’re almost too simple to garner much effort.

At this point, if you’ve applied once and been rejected, I think a direct email to Demand Studios with your reason for wanting to reapply and a link to some of your better online samples might make the hiring team take a second look.