Hi, I'd like to write an article for a public request, but there doesn't appear to be a set deadline. How can I find out how quickly the customer needs the article?
Thanks.
Deadlines for public requests
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BarryDavidson
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Re: Deadlines for public requests
Generally, it's ASAP. The quicker you get an article written well, proofread, proofread again, and submittes - the sooner you can hope to sell it to that customer. If there is a great urgency, the customer will generally say so in the request. Other than that, they'll browse through all the articles submitted for that request.
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HayleyWriter
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Re: Deadlines for public requests
Hi,
It is true that most of the requests are filled very quickly, as the competition is fierce for requests. You can always write an article for a request - even if the requestor purchases other articles first. Some articles originally written for requests later sell to other customers, so if you think the requested article will find a market, go ahead and write it. Some requests are very narrow in scope and may not be suitable for other customers, but you never know.
Meanwhile, I would also suggest that you focus on building up a portfolio of articles on a variety of topics, and not only write for requests. You have more time to write and proofread the article properly, as you are not rushing to get it in to the request, and you will not have the competition to sell the article. Many customers buy articles without a request, either by browsing the latest articles, or by searching for the topic of interest in the search engine. Although I do respond to some public requests, I've sold more articles I've written that were not for requests in the first place.
If you keep an eye on the recently sold list, you will notice when articles are sold that matched a public request, and will also see the trends over time of articles that sell that were not publicly or privately requested specifically.
Hope this helps!
Hayley
It is true that most of the requests are filled very quickly, as the competition is fierce for requests. You can always write an article for a request - even if the requestor purchases other articles first. Some articles originally written for requests later sell to other customers, so if you think the requested article will find a market, go ahead and write it. Some requests are very narrow in scope and may not be suitable for other customers, but you never know.
Meanwhile, I would also suggest that you focus on building up a portfolio of articles on a variety of topics, and not only write for requests. You have more time to write and proofread the article properly, as you are not rushing to get it in to the request, and you will not have the competition to sell the article. Many customers buy articles without a request, either by browsing the latest articles, or by searching for the topic of interest in the search engine. Although I do respond to some public requests, I've sold more articles I've written that were not for requests in the first place.
If you keep an eye on the recently sold list, you will notice when articles are sold that matched a public request, and will also see the trends over time of articles that sell that were not publicly or privately requested specifically.
Hope this helps!
Hayley