In other words, use self-promotion to get writing assignments (that is projects not yet written) from buyers through this site. For instance, constant-content provides a way for potential buyers to barter with you for specific content and fees. Then both sides sign a web an agreement with each other to serve each part of the bargain, while this site still gets the 35% of the profits.
See it might be easier on writers if it is done this way, so we know what to write, not write, and then hope we have a buyer.
I thought it might, at least, could be a good idea. Thanks.
Can there be away to offer your services through this site?
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Nick Schwab
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Nick Schwab
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Customers are already given the opportunity to make requests to all authors or specific authors.
We are not a bidding site, so authors set their own prices. Those prices can be changed at the authors' discretion.
Please note that Constant-Content does not abide third party deals. In other words, CC must be the medium through which purchases/requests are made - so authors or customers contacting each other outside of CC is frowned upon.
Hope this helps,
Ed
We are not a bidding site, so authors set their own prices. Those prices can be changed at the authors' discretion.
Please note that Constant-Content does not abide third party deals. In other words, CC must be the medium through which purchases/requests are made - so authors or customers contacting each other outside of CC is frowned upon.
Hope this helps,
Ed
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Nick Schwab
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Thanks for the response, but bidding or third party contact is not really what I mean.
I have thought this out a little bit more, and I do really, really like your site, and I hope you do not take this as an insult.
I guess to get a little more into it:
Customers first look at your free writer samples. Then if this writing sample is the sort of stuff they like, they would then contact you through Constant-Content and make a proposal/contract for another piece in the area you specialize in (example, movie/music reviews.
The web-contract is then laid out for word count, due date, money, whether it is an exclusive right, or full rights etc.
The writer writes and meets all requirements. They then sent it to this site, which verifies the content. The buyer is contacted. The buyer then pays the writer. Once the writer verifies the payment has been received, Constant-Content then gives the buyer the piece.
With this constant-content gets paid a percentage of the money, but technically does not assume responsibility for a break of contract— much like amazon.com does when you buy something from their private sellers. They get the money, they provide the one-time connection, but they are not responsible legally.
However, you ask…”What if the contract is unfulfilled.”
Well first, the writer will never get the bad end, that much, because if they buyer does not pay, they may have wasted time, yes, but they give no story.
However, if the writer does not do his part, he is not paid. The writer also gets bad rating by the buyer (this rating could be silent if wanted, to save problems.) Alternatively, vice-versa, if the story turns out to be bad.
If your rating is too low, for too long, you probably will not get many contracts. This is not much different than the 1/3 you are shown in the sample of the piece, because the story could always run out of stem by then.
Time is a factor; buyers can make sure that the deadline is short. Quality is another, the sample pieces are given and this shows the buyer what the writer is capable of.
This will probably lower prices made by seller because they know each piece is not a wasted effort, while they try their hardest to write it to please their buyer.
I feel it is win-win.
Again, I am not trying to be a bother; I am just giving my opinion. I really do love this site, and I plan to use it often.
I have thought this out a little bit more, and I do really, really like your site, and I hope you do not take this as an insult.
I guess to get a little more into it:
Customers first look at your free writer samples. Then if this writing sample is the sort of stuff they like, they would then contact you through Constant-Content and make a proposal/contract for another piece in the area you specialize in (example, movie/music reviews.
The web-contract is then laid out for word count, due date, money, whether it is an exclusive right, or full rights etc.
The writer writes and meets all requirements. They then sent it to this site, which verifies the content. The buyer is contacted. The buyer then pays the writer. Once the writer verifies the payment has been received, Constant-Content then gives the buyer the piece.
With this constant-content gets paid a percentage of the money, but technically does not assume responsibility for a break of contract— much like amazon.com does when you buy something from their private sellers. They get the money, they provide the one-time connection, but they are not responsible legally.
However, you ask…”What if the contract is unfulfilled.”
Well first, the writer will never get the bad end, that much, because if they buyer does not pay, they may have wasted time, yes, but they give no story.
However, if the writer does not do his part, he is not paid. The writer also gets bad rating by the buyer (this rating could be silent if wanted, to save problems.) Alternatively, vice-versa, if the story turns out to be bad.
If your rating is too low, for too long, you probably will not get many contracts. This is not much different than the 1/3 you are shown in the sample of the piece, because the story could always run out of stem by then.
Time is a factor; buyers can make sure that the deadline is short. Quality is another, the sample pieces are given and this shows the buyer what the writer is capable of.
This will probably lower prices made by seller because they know each piece is not a wasted effort, while they try their hardest to write it to please their buyer.
I feel it is win-win.
Again, I am not trying to be a bother; I am just giving my opinion. I really do love this site, and I plan to use it often.
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LJade
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Hi Nick,
What you're proposing already exists, but it's a lot easier! Some customers do come to C-C in search of a writer, a specific writer, and they look at articles.
If the customer likes what they see, they can submit a private request that only one specific writer can see, and the two can negotiate via private messages right here on the site.
C-C can see all of this communication, and monitor it. I love things the way that they are really.
The longer you hang around, the more you'll appreciate this site, and you'll know exactly why. At C-C, you're not just a number.
Thanks,
Lisa
What you're proposing already exists, but it's a lot easier! Some customers do come to C-C in search of a writer, a specific writer, and they look at articles.
If the customer likes what they see, they can submit a private request that only one specific writer can see, and the two can negotiate via private messages right here on the site.
C-C can see all of this communication, and monitor it. I love things the way that they are really.
The longer you hang around, the more you'll appreciate this site, and you'll know exactly why. At C-C, you're not just a number.
Thanks,
Lisa-
Nick Schwab
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