Freelancing

@eliezl (610)
Philippines
August 26, 2007 3:27am CST
Im a freelance writer, however, being one is very hard. You see I am working in a company (an online one) where they will pay us monthly basing on the numbers of paper and the quality of paper we make. However 3 months has passed and I'm not paid yet. My life is in trouble now coz I have put up so much effort on this one. I'm even starting to feel that I am being scammed. Do you know any company hiring freelancers? companies that really pay and wouldnt cheat writers? companies that doesn't look down on Filipino writers. Its very depressing.
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5 responses
katkat
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
I'm a freelance writer too. I worked for a company and like your's it is also via internet. Since your from Philippines I would recommend Sneakin Design. The salary is not much. It will depends on the quanity and quality of your works but I can assure you that they will pay you for your work.Good Luck!!
katkat
@katkat (2378)
• Philippines
30 Aug 07
The site is www.sneakindesign.com Dont worry this site will pay I already did.The payment is through kwarta padala.Gud luck and happy writing
eliezl
@eliezl (610)
• Philippines
30 Aug 07
thank you fo sharing i will try to apply. =) God bless yah always =)
eliezl
@eliezl (610)
• Philippines
29 Aug 07
wow thanks for your help. i dont mind how big the pay. what i mind is that the company REALLY does pay. :( can you tell me the site? thanks for sharing it to me.
phon4u
@phon4u (2215)
• Laos
26 Aug 07
Do you pay for the bid?I have seen people bidding there. Or do we bid and the admin take the bid money. I heard some companies are good and some are not paying.
eliezl
@eliezl (610)
• Philippines
27 Aug 07
nope i don't pay at all. all i did was give my details then slaving my butt off on their papers. its not easy but i have to do it on the promise of money. and when time comes that you need the money, they will ignore you.
phon4u
@phon4u (2215)
• Laos
31 Aug 07
Sorry to hear that. I am afraid I will be let down if I join them. Thanks for telling me.
eliezl
@eliezl (610)
• Philippines
2 Sep 07
yeah its a waste of time and effort...the paper itself is very hard to do....and ull get nothing from making those..tsk tsk..
krishnafour
@krishnafour (302)
• India
26 Aug 07
Actually what does a freelance writer do? Is he someone like a journalist? I know it is very difficult nowadays to find out publishers for one's articles. could you be more clear about your job?
MH4444
@MH4444 (2161)
• United States
31 Mar 08
I can't post it here because referrals are not allowed on the forum. If you add me as a friend you can then PM me and I can send you some other sites.
eliezl
@eliezl (610)
• Philippines
6 May 08
thank you. i appreciate that a lot. i will add you now as a friend :)
nancyc5
@nancyc5 (26)
• United States
17 Nov 07
Freelance writing is a tough profession. Have a look at Helium.com. They post companies that require writing on a deadline - usually a pretty quick turnaround. They also have writing as a sort of contest in many categories. You write and other people rate your writing and if yours is the bst, you get $100. Check it out. It may be something you want to be involved in. The site has been around quite a while and has a good reputation.
nancyc5
@nancyc5 (26)
• United States
19 Nov 07
Yes, I'm a freelance writer too and it's really tough. I've been attempting to make a living at it full-time since February. I'm making a lot less than I was at my last job, but I enjoy this much more and wouldn't trade it for anything. I have a degree in English, Creative Writing, and Environmental Science and try to use that experience in my writing, whether articles, short stories, poetry or novels. I'm working on my first novel now, but only in my 'spare' time. Ha! Ha! How about you? If you tell me a few more details, I might be able to recommend some more sites that might be up your alley.
eliezl
@eliezl (610)
• Philippines
19 Nov 07
hello nancy5 thanks for recommending the site. ill try the site out. yep writing is tough im a freelance writer and i also have my own business for this but still i apply for some companies myself just to earn extra and i do agree with you that they have strict deadline. i may try this out 100 dollars sounds tooo good to be true ^_^ are u a writer urself?