I sought out DS for sponsorship for several reasons:

* They’re choosy about who they hire
*They stress quality content
*Every article goes through a copyediting process
*They care about what they put out there.

The quality content issue is a big one for me and that’s why I’ve been recommending DS for a couple of years, long before I accepted a sponsorship deal.

Also, I signed up for DS in 2007 when they sent me an invite and I’ve written about 20 articles for them in the past year and stand by my original post.

Just want to clarify about Demand Studios writing assignments. If you can claim 10 at one time, do you have to wait until your article is approved to claim more articles? Or can you claim after you have submitted the article while it is pending approval. If you have to wait, then you lose out on a few days of writing depending on how long it takes them to approve. And if you don’t have to wait if you’ve written for them before, how about first-time writers for DS?

Thanks & you’re doing a great job.

Jennifer

I wrote for Write for Cash, too and now I write for DS in-between my high-paying gigs. I strongly recommend them for anyone who wants to learn how to write for the web and make some money doing it. Us writers that have proven ourselves get hired for gigs that pay $25-$30 per 400 word article. Since I can bang one or two of these out in an hour or less, the hourly wage is fantastic.

Ali

Thanks for your comment. I also discuss the higher paying opportunities available to writers. I blog about the different ways for writers to find these jobs. I offer tools and resources for going the extra mile. The decision of what to do with these tools is up to each individual writer.

Not everyone in this community wants to go the higher paying route though. We have a policy at FWJ not to post any jobs paying under $10 or $10 an hour. This may not seem like a lot, but it’s a lot better than many of the opportunities available for beginners nowadays. If I could only post $1,0000 jobs, I’d certainly do so. I do this so newer writers will stay away from the work for free or work for a dollar guys.Sure I’d like them to go higher, but many won’t.

This blog was created as a way to show work at home moms they can earn more than a couple of dollars. I’d much rather they took a $15 job than a $5 job. There’s no denying we’d both rather they took $500 jobs but many of my fellow WAHMs have no intention of seeking these opportunities. Plus, these opportunities aren’t as easy to obtain. Would I recommend writers go broke while in between projects? No, I recommend they use a content site to keep fresh and continue earning while waiting for responses to queries and applications.

Instead of telling writers they’re wrong or suggesting they’re bad writers, I’ll help them find the best opportunities within their comfort zones.

I’m realistic. Content sites won’t go away. There will always be writers who want to work for these sites. Why not encourage them to find the most lucrative opportunities from among these sites if that’s the route they choose to go? I have always suggested writers use the highest paying content sites to get their start and supplement their writing income, but then to take these skills and use them to further their career.

I also hear from Demand Writers on a regular basis (and you can read their stories here as well.) Many of them do know the choices available but don’t wish to query editors or find private clients. I will always respect their decisions. Many Demand writers are journalists, copywriters, technical or other type of high paid writers. They’re using Demand (and other content sites) to supplement their income between projects.

I like Demand Studios. They treat their writers well and give them useful tools and skills to become better writers. The editor feedback is so valuable. I have no problem partnering with a content site that is a positive place for writers to get their start. Unlike other places who take advertising dollars from content sites, I’m not going to hide my affiliation. If being vocal makes someone question my methods or credibility, I can live with that. At least I’m honest with my community – and myself. After all, I worked for plenty of content sites. A site similar to Demand helped to supplement my income when I first left my job to become a freelance writer. Unlike other writers, I’m not going to pretend I was never a content writer or that content sites are evil. Unlike many writers, I don’t use a pen name so no one will know I write for content sites and I don’t decry them in public but write for them in private.

I find this situation interesting. So many writing sites are accepting sponsorships from Demand, yet I’m the one everyone thinks is evil. Why? Because I’m honest about my affiliation? I’ve been posting jobs from Demand for two years now, to say I don’t support them would be hypocritical.

There are good content sites and there are bad content sites. I’m proud to be representing one of the good guys. I’m sorry you don’t respect my choice, but I will always respect your opinion.

Have a great day.

I know other writer who HAVE reapplied. They either waited about six months or they used a separate email address. See if that works for you.

I know – so many of the article topics are way beyond my realm of expertise. I always manage to find something though. There are new topics added regularly so I hope it won’t deter you, I just know you’ll find something you can write about.

However, as they are still a residual site, I’m not sure how much the average Suite101 writer earns. Hmmm- you just gave me an idea for a survey.

As I said, Demand isn’t for everyone and I respect all choices. But yes, you’re right, they do have special projects that are very lucrative.

Thanks for the reminder!

Good luck and keep us posted!

I know several writers who weren’t accepted with Demand but reapplied later or used a different email address and were accepted that way. If you apply and your application is denied, contact the Demand Team to find out why and see if there’s a way you can work together to fix the problem.

Keep us posted!

This makes me nervous to apply. Its an opportunity I don’t want to miss just because it would be my first submission/application into the freelance world.