What does 'completely original content' mean?

[Ozbest]

I would appreciate feedback on this. I submitted an article slightly reworked from one of my blogs. The article is completely mine and I reasoned that, as you can potentially sell an article multiple times, the fact that I have published it elsewhere wouldn't matter. Apparently it does. Matter, that is. Or perhaps it doesn't and it's a misunderstanding??

I would appreciate any suggestions on this issue. Thanks!!

[Ed]

From our FAQ:

I submitted an article to sell for usage rights only. My articles was rejected for originality, but I am the original author of the content.
We can only accept articles that are able to be verified as original to the author. If you choose to submit content published elsewhere by you, please submit articles that are clearly credited to you with your name or the pen name you use on Constant Content. Articles that cannot be verified as original to the author cannot be accepted. If there is no name on the original publication, if the article is credited with a name that does not match your given or chosen name, or if the author's name is not easily located on the page of original publication, the article will be rejected. Do not include location of previous publication anywhere in your submission. Please note: When you submit an article that has been published elsewhere, you may ask usage rights ONLY for the article.

Thanks,
Ed

[Ozbest]

Thank you. That makes sense. However I just checked back on my blog and I definitely attributed the article to my real name. And I only offered usage rights.

[Ed]

The article must be attributed clearly on the page that it originally appears. If we can't make an exact match immediately, we can't accept the article.

Thanks,
Ed