FAQs
Can I try it for a couple of weeks?
We do require a minimum of 30 days notice to cancel your contract – view it like a job, just a great one that you can do from home at times to suit you. If you find you cannot complete your first month’s articles, please notify us immediately to discuss
What if I’m too busy one week or I’m ill?
For this reason, as per the terms and conditions, we do recommend that you get ahead on your writing and the system does facilitate that. If, however, you run out of articles and are unable to complete your contracted articles as required, please notify us immediately to discuss.
What if I want to stop?
We ask that you give us a minimum of a calendar month’s notice. This gives us time to find another writer to take over from you. Please remember you do not get paid for partly-completed contracts
How many articles will I need to write?
It will be 80 articles per month, although not all necessarily on one topic. Contracts vary according to the client(s)
How much will I get paid?
Please see terms and conditions
How will I get paid?
Please see terms and conditions
When do I get paid?
Please see terms and conditions
Who pays my national insurance and tax?
As per the terms and conditions, you are wholly responsible for your own national insurance and tax
How do I submit articles?
With a new writer, we normally ask that you email articles in at first. Once satisfied with your level of writing and frequency, we may give you logins to software so that you can upload the articles yourself. This varies according to the contract
How do I know what to write about?
You will be given a brief on topics and possible subject matter, although you are always welcome to email queries at any time
How quickly do you respond to emails?
Usually we respond within a few working hours, but at most, within one business day. Our existing writers are given priority, so if you are on the waiting list, it may take a little longer.
What if I am given a topic I feel I cannot write about?
When we offer you a contract, you have the right to refuse. If a contract is offered to you, we appreciate a quick acceptance or refusal
Can I have more than one contract?
Initially, you can only start on one contract. However, if we are satisfied with your work and frequency, we will consider a second if need be. We do have one writer who has 3 contracts, but that is the exception rather than the rule
How will I find things to write about?
When we offer you a contract, we will give you guidelines on this. Most writers use a combination of the internet, industry news, magazines and more.
How long is the contract for?
When we offer you a contract, we will confirm the duration. Usually, it is for twelve months. The contract is then yours for as long as we are satisfied with the quality and frequency of your work and you are happy to continue.
What do I do when the contract finishes?
Once a contract has finished, if the client does not renew, you will usually be offered a replacement immediately or will be added to the top of our waiting list – providing we are satisfied with the quality and frequency of your work
When do I need to write?
You can write at whatever time of day or night that suits you. All we ask is that you stay on track or ahead with your articles. For example, on an 80 article contract, if it is halfway through the month, we expect you to have completed at least 40 articles.
As per the terms and conditions, scheduling of articles must be spread evenly throughout the month and for that reason you can be ahead of schedule but never behind. For example, 10 articles published on one day is unacceptable. Articles can be scheduled beforehand and we encourage you to do so.
How long should articles be?
As a guideline, 200 – 500+ words
What if I’m going on holiday?
If you are going on holiday, and are unable to write your articles in advance, then we ask that you give us as much notice as possible so that we can arrange cover. Cover would normally be arranged for the whole calendar month