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.