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Some good news!

febesfebes
edited June 2010 in - Writing Tales
I mentioned that I had approached a few people with regards to freelance writing work. I have heard back from two of them, one saying that they do not require writers any more as the position has been filled, but they will keep me on file. The other has said that I need to take a brief test and I would earn $200 per fortnight, and have to write 1000 Q&A's. It is not a great deal of money, and will no doubt give me my first taste of being a paid writer, but it is more money than what I am bringing at the moment, and it will be experience. It will also be something I can add to my writing CV.

I am pleased, and trying to believe that I can do it. I will let you all know the outcome of course!

Comments

  • littlewandalittlewanda
    edited June 2010
    It's a start, febes. You'll be earning money writing on a regular basis! And you can do it!
  • DwightDwight
    That sounds good, Febes. Is it a good and reputable company?
  • dorothyddorothyd
    good news indeed!
  • febesfebes
    It is a Canadian company, one which I have not heard off. And I wasn't given a website to look at. There is also nothing in his e-mail that gives it away.....hmmmm.

    I don't have to pay THEM so, so far I am not at risk of being scammed....am I?
  • DaisyDaisy
    Good luck with the test. Hope it turns out to be good ;)
  • LilyCLilyC
    Good luck Febes.
  • MabhMabh
    edited June 2010
    [quote=febes]I would earn $200 per fortnight, and have to write 1000 Q&A's.[/quote]

    What does this mean, febes?

    Excuse me if I'm being thick.
  • febesfebes
    I have to write 1000 Questions with answers. I worked out that I would be earning $0.001 per word. Hardly seems worth it. But as a new writer, I need to build up my portfolio. I am given keywords, I have to write a question, and answer it.

    Hope I have cleared it for you Mabh.
  • doradora
    I suggest you ask yourself some very very long questions and take your time in getting the point of the answer.
    You'll be quids in.

    Good luck with it febes. Hope it all works out fine for you.
  • Jay MandalJay Mandal
    Febes, have you Googled the company? And checked if they're on Editors & Preditors?
  • KangarooKangaroo
    Goodluck Febes!
  • MutleyMutley
    good luck - hope it turns out to be worth it.
  • Lou TreleavenLou Treleaven
    Sounds hopeful, and like you say it will enhance your CV and give you some solid experience. Good luck!
  • Baggy BooksBaggy Books
    Good luck!

    It does sound like an awful lot of work. 1,000 questions written concisely and coherently will be a test in itself.
  • doradora
    nah in't BB.

    work it out.

    how many per minute would you have to think up? Oh, there's one. :)

    questions are everywhere.
  • febesfebes
    Jay never heard of the Editors site, and I have no company name to go off. Have checked. Not done much for it as have had some personal problems at home which have taken a lot of time dealing with. But I will start over the weekend :)
  • DeneBebboDeneBebbo
    Wasn't there an article in Writing Magazine about this kind of thing - writing Q&As for what is a very small reward?
  • ClaudiaClaudia
    Did you ever do this, Febes?
  • doradora
    Which month was the article please Dene?
  • ClaudiaClaudia
    /\
  • DeneBebboDeneBebbo
    Hi dora,

    Unfortunately I can't remember which month it was. But the gist seemed to be that it's a lot of effort for little return. The only benefit I could see is that it could become a source of recurring work.
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