Aug 12, 2009 Article Writing, Demand Studios
We all need a little encouragement, it helps knowing that you are on the right track. Or that you don’t suck, as I like to say. “You’ve done a good job with this article.” – a sentence like that is enough to brighten up my day, and get me motivated to put some more work in.
I’m thinking of hiring someone just to tell me “You’re effin awesome!” every hour or so. My productivity level would be skyrocketing.
Tags: Demand Studios, freelance, income, makin money, payment, review, writing
Jun 17, 2009 Article Writing, Demand Studios
Demand Studios new changes have made me happy, and this week I’ve concentrated most of my writing time with them. The new fact sheet prices are a great change, but the queue changes are even better. Currently, I have 18 active assignments. Some articles are already completed and pending review, others are titles I picked up to do in the next couple of days. With the queue change, I believe that someone can really turn Demand Studios into a full-time income. With that opportunity comes responsibility, and here are some important tips on successful writing for Demand Studios:
Demand Studios is the place to be for freelance writers.
The company is changing into a very professional freelancing outlet. In a recent e-mail sent out to all contributors, DS wants its writers to have professional biographies. A professional biography gives more weight to an author, especially if someone is interested in browsing through your other DS contributions. That someone could potentially be a private client, or a high-paying job opportunity. You never know who’s looking, so constant professionalism is a must, but it should start from the biography. After all, it is what you have chosen to write about yourself, and those words represent who you are.
I also ran across this AARP article, titled “Earn Extra Cash by Selling What You Know“. Freelance writing was competitive enough before, but now it is also an opportunity others are willing to try out, and make some extra money on the side. Look at it this way, our country is in a recession and people are losing jobs. Even if they still have a job, they might have bills piling up or are looking to make money to put into a savings account. Demand Studios is making noise, and getting talented writers every day. Keep your fingers busy with work, and turn in professional material. If not, someone else will be willing to take your spot.
Reducing amount of Rewrites on Demand Studios
I particularly love the fact that Demand Studios is willing to inform, and properly train their writers on what exactly they are considering as quality work. In particular, the recent changes also brought out the need for further fact checking by Demand Studio Editors. A way for Demand Studios to remain as a source of talented writers and great articles is to have their work created in a professional manner. No one should be offended by a rewrite request, it can tell you exactly what DS is looking for and it’s very easy for anyone to miss a mark on an occasional article. DS is however giving your free advice on how to reduce rewrite requests. The information is easy to follow, easy to understand and priceless in terms of learning a good writing skill and applying it to other websites that you write for.
All DS contributors were e-mailed a link to a Power Point Presentation, “11 Tips for Surefire Success in Demand Studios.” Learn from it, apply it to your writing and enjoy the success.
Longer Review Time Complaints
I have heard from several writers about longer wait periods, and articles sitting in the queue. The new fact checking is now a must for every Editor, so longer wait times are to be expected. While I am never a fan of waiting, I understand why it is necessary. Again, DS is moving in a very professional direction and the changes will only benefit us. So patience, grasshopper. The queue change is most likely as a result of review delays, so writers do not complain as much about being able to write 10 articles only.
Overall, the changes are good and I am onboard with learning to adapt. Demand Studios is excellent when it comes to communication, and informing writers about upcoming changes. I cannot stress the importance of taking the time and reviewing the free information they provide. If you know exactly what DS wants, you’ll have no problems making money by writing for Demand Studios.
Tags: about, approval, Demand Studios, fact sheets, review, time, under review
Jun 10, 2009 Reviews
Since giving birth to Kody, I’ve told my husband on several occasions that I would love to buy a “Mommy” necklace. I don’t wear rings much, other than my bridal set, so a necklace seemed like a perfect fit. I had looked at several unique necklaces with birthstones but it did not seem like my style. Right after Mother’s Day, I found an Etsy shop that had the perfect necklace for me.
The Vintage Pearl offers sterling silver charm, unique hand stamped jewelry. I chose the “I love you to the moon and back” necklace, with two sterling silver charms; a moon shaped with the words “I love you to the moon and back” handstamped on it. The other silver charm is a disc that is handstamped with names, or just one child’s name. The limit is three names on the disc. I chose to have my son’s full name handstamped on the silver disc. The necklace comes with an 18″ silver chain, and freshwater pearl dangling between the two sterling silver charms.
The moon charm seemed perfect for me, as I always tell my son that I love him “to the moon and back”.
I was surprised by how fast the item was shipped. As soon as the envelope arrived, my first impression was that the necklace is absolutely beautiful and the pictures do not do it justice. The silver disc is almost the size of a quarter, and the moon charm is even larger. The letters are easy to read, and beautifully hand stamped. With shipping costs, the necklace costs around $55, which may seem expensive at first. However, you deffinetely receive a great, quality item that is unique and personal.
Some time later, I plan to place the sterling silver charms on a bracelet, especially if I would like to wear it on something other than a necklace. This was my first time shopping on Etsy.com, and thevintagepearl has impressed me with their fast turnaround, fast shipping and the quality of this beautiful “Mommy” necklace. Check out thevintagepearl shop on Etsy, and below are pictures of my purchase.
Tags: beauty, etsy, product, review, thevintagepearl
