Comments on: About Demand Studios: An Interview with SVP of Content & Editorial, Jeremy Reed

By: stephanie

stephanie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:42:18 +0000

HI Mr. Jeremy

I would like to ask if you are now accepting writers outside U.S. I am from Philippines which is an English speaking country. I have also worked with several employers who are currently residing in the U.S and had a good working relationship with them. I would really love to be a part of your team.

Looking for forward,
stephanie

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By: Tracy Godsey

Tracy Godsey — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:31:25 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

I was very pleased to stumble upon this blog where you are personally responding to questions. From some of your comments, you seem genuinely interested in how Demand Studios treats its content creators and in building trust with the community. For that reason, I believe you would like to know that I have had a difficult time getting a response from Demand Studios regarding my particular situation. You see, from April 2009 through March 2011, I submitted over 4100 articles to Demand Studios and had been very pleased with the arrangement as it allowed me to work from home and earn a full time income. However, in March of this year, I received a note stating that my services were no longer needed. I followed the website’s instructions to submit an inquiry and request for reinstatement but never received a reply other than the automated message indicating Demand Studios received my inquiry. I was rather upset by feeling that after I had poured two years of work into Demand Studios that I had been simply discarded without much thought. The reason for my dismissal stem from 3 articles that got flagged for plagiarism. As a professional writer for the past 12 years, I completely agree with the need to maintain high standards concerning original content and to check for and strictly deal with legitimate plagiarism. I feel that these three instances represent simple mistakes rather than a malicious intent to defraud the system. It is my hope that this post would at least open the dialog which I attempted to start when the dismissal occurred, and that Demand Studios would examine the full record of content creators before issuing blind dismissals.

By: DarlaM

DarlaM — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:47:00 +0000

Hi, Jeremy,
I also submitted a copy editor test in January and have not had a response to the test or to another inquiry.

I spent more than ten years as an associate editor and six as an editor in addition to a number of years freelancing. I specialize in health and medicine, but have also covered other subjects extensively.

I understand from some Demand Studio writers that editing is significantly backed up, and it’s taking a long time to get their articles reviewed. I would love to help reduce this backlog. Can you please check on the status of my application?

Thank you so much.

By: Teresa Jackson

Teresa Jackson — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:28:55 +0000

Hi,
I’m also sorry to bother you, but I submitted my copy editing test in January (2011), inquired in February, but still have not received acceptance or rejection.

I am a former newspaper copy editor who moved to a rural area and could use the extra work.

If there is anything I can do to help speed up the process, please let me know.

Thank you!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:13:34 +0000

Hi Jeremy,
I recently applied to DS and was rejected and I can’t help but feel that it was because I submitted an inappropriate writing example. I am a very skilled writer with degrees in Economics and Philosophy and I have a unique background as I have worked in the outdoor industry as a whitewater rafting guide in multiple countries for the last five years (United States, Costa Rica). I am afraid my application was rejected because I submitted an overly technical analysis of the Costa Rican healthcare system, a piece of writing that is not relevant to the type of content ehow publishes. Is there any way I could make a second effort at joining the DS team? I would really love to work for DS and I feel that with my background I definitely have something to offer.
Thanks Jeremy,
Taylor

By: Esther

Esther — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:21:18 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

I applied for a copyediting position, and after taking my test, was denied (this was around January, I believe). I have continued to work as a copy editor at a mid-sized daily newspaper and would like another shot at taking the test. Is it possible to reapply again? Thanks.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:24:00 +0000

Aw thanks Jeremy!
I really appreciate your time on this.
Just sent you a Demand message.
Lisa

By: Jeremy Reed

Jeremy Reed — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:25:31 +0000

Because of the great site Deb set-up, I get a prompt when someone comments on this post. So yep – still reading. Lisa, go ahead and send me email within Demand Studios (to Jeremy Reed). I promise to look into today. I can’t make any promises – but what great experience she has. I’d love to see if we can make something work.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:01:20 +0000

Hi Jeremy,
Not sure if you’re still answering comments from this post but just wanted to reach out. I’m a DS writer and I love the gig – no complaints!
My mother is a phenomenal writer with over 15 years working experience in the fields of agrigulture, gardening and home design. I recommended she apply for Demand (eHow Home and Garden) and she was rejected. I feel horrible for her, especially knowing what a dedicated, knowledgeable and talented writer she is. Doesn’t make sense to me. Is there any way she can reapply?
Thank you,
Lisa

By: A Demand Studios Writer

A Demand Studios Writer — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:33:19 +0000

Very nice interview. Great to have a look at some of the inside thinking from Demand Media.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:56:42 +0000

I don’t think that demand studios is the evil doer everyone makes it out to be but this interview is just ridiculous. To say that demand studios is not a content mill is beyond ridiculous. It works by turning out thousands of articles per day, if you are telling that paying $15 per article you get high-quality writers I don’t know what industry you guys are in. There is nothing wrong with being a content mill, there is however something very wrong when a content mill tries to pass itself off as a high-quality writing platform.

By: Jenna Blackman

Jenna Blackman — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:48:14 +0000

Hey Chai,
Sorry to bother you again, but I have one last question. You reinstated me as a writer and I am so incredibly thankful to you. It has been 2 weeks, but I am still unable to claim any assignments. I am not sure what to do. Thank you for all of your help.

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:22:10 +0000

Dear Jeremy and Chai,
I asked my first question over a month ago, and my second one over 2 weeks ago. Is there any way someone can just let me know what is going on? I have been told I would receive an email, twice, and I haven’t gotten anything. Please just let me know what was decided.
Thank you both so much and God bless.

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:02:06 +0000

Chai,
Thank you, truly thank you. I sent the email and I look forward to your response. I really do appreciate that you are looking into this. Thank you for spending the time on it. I hope, if nothing else, that I have shown myself to be determined, passionate and driven, and that I can, do and will learn what I need to. Again, thank you.

By: Chai

Chai — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:54:26 +0000

Hi Jennifer,

Chai here from the Content Team in Santa Monica. Please send us an email at editorialteam@demandstudios.com. We will look into your case and provide you with a response to your situation.

Thanks,
Chai

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:40:39 +0000

Hi Jeremy,
I wrote a comment here on the 24th of May. I received an email that day saying that all writers are reviewed within 10 business days. I believe it has been 12 or 13 now, so I was just wondering if that meant my content wasn’t good enough. The editors I had said it was strong, and I was really looking forward to writing again. I don’t want to waste anyone’s time, I just really want to write for DS. Is there anything that I can do?

By: John

John — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:41:22 +0000

Demand Studios is one of the worst freelancing sites on the web. The “Content Editors” are such babies and take their “job” WAY too seriously. Anybody who was declined for a writing position should be grateful.

By: Jeremy Reed

Jeremy Reed — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:19:52 +0000

LaVora,

Congrats and welcome to the Studio. Good feedback on the guidelines. We’ve actually been doing a lot of work on the balance of too little vs. too much re: guidelines. We also implemented the review of the first 3 articles by a senior copy editor to help. But, we know we still have some work to do in this area.

Thanks,

By: M. LaVora Perry

M. LaVora Perry — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:21:30 +0000

I’ve been writing for Demand Studios for about a week. My 1st article would have been rejected if the CE hadn’t cleaned it up. But once that happened, I saw what I had done wrong and did a better job with the 2nd article. It was sent back for rewrite. But went through. So was my 3rd. After that, I was approved for a significantly higher number of articles.

LiveStrong pays an amount I can accept right now. I did not start writing for DS when ,u only option was to accept $15 per article. But the rate I’m currently earning is acceptable for now. I like researching because I am learning in the process.

A suggestion I’d make is to make it easier for new writers to figure out what you want from the start. Those first 3 articles can be intimidating when you’re giving a load of material to read to figure out what exactly to do. Perhaps you can set up a template on an online form for writers to complete a practice article with auto-mated guidance through the process. I don’t know how doable this is, though.

LaVora

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:40:02 +0000

Oh thank you, thank you, thank you sir!!! You really ARE amazing!

By: Jeremy Reed

Jeremy Reed — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:22:11 +0000

Jennifer B,

“We will look into this and reach out to you via your email address.”

Thanks,
Jeremy

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:29:45 +0000

Dear Jeremy,
I am hoping that you see this, and possibly can help. I was hired for DS about a week and a half ago. I am a business woman, having started and operated 3 businesses in the past 10 yrs. I am a student working on my Psychology degree (almost there) and I have always loved to write. (And read, and learn.) I was given 3 titles to claim. I picked the first, which may have been too hard, and it was ultimately rejected because I did not understand what the CE wanted. The second was rejected because I misunderstood the CE when she gave me a link to an ehow article. I had read the black listed sites for answerbag, however not the overall. So I used the source she gave me, and it was rejected due to citing a black listed site. The third, I have no idea about. There were a few tiny changes she had me make. I received a generic letter this morning saying I did not meet the minimum DS requirements. I am devastated. All the CE’s said my writing was strong, and gave me a lot of praise. And at any job there is the learning period. My gramer was fine, and I am learning how to do my research quickly, effectively and looking for the correct information. I really love learning and writing and I feel that this was a little unfair. Is there anything that I can do to appeal this? I know that I can produce articles of quality and do it quickly and ultimately make money for DS. I have read the entire DS site, bought the book “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White, and a guide to AP style. I am just crushed as this is my life’s dream. Is there anything else I can do? Thank you so much for reading this dear sir and please, please tell me if there is anything I can do.

By: Jeremy Reed

Jeremy Reed — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:50:36 +0000

Elijah,

I just looked up your profile. I will send an email to you at the gmail account you provided.

Best,
Jeremy