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imabanana
May 26, 2006

RabbitAmbulance posted:

Is it really permissible for Textbroker clients to post orders with a set word count, but then threaten to reject submissions if they aren't several hundred words beyond it? That seems shady as all hell.

"Yes we want 600 words, but will only pay you for 300 of them." Yeah, okay.

I buy content on Textbroker and have had a couple of articles come in way over what I asked for, which I thought was really strange. Maybe angling for direct orders?

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imabanana
May 26, 2006
Nighthand, you have written a few things for me on Textbroker. I thought your user name looked familiar.

Von Sloneker posted:


There's a very strange disparity between the borderline sleazy instructions from the clients ("use this linked article for 'inspiration'") and the jarring absolutism of the editors.

I almost always include links for research purposes when I buy content, I DEFINITELY am not wanting the writer to rip off the content or rewrite it - I just don't want the writer burdened with a ton of research. Sometimes it's unavoidable but if I can help I feel like it's a win win.

I've even ordered lists where the list is made, I just want the blanks filled in. I figure if I can be as detailed as possible in the order and provide enough resources then I'll get back higher quality writing.

If anyone has any suggestions on how to make your jobs easier I'd love to hear it. I spend about $500-$1000 a month at TextBroker.

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