Mylot's 4-Paragraph Tasks: Not many members seem to take notice of it...WHY?
By Storm
@jcj_111776 (3216)
Philippines
September 2, 2009 11:54pm CST
Since the Mylot Alert a few days ago, I've began accepting these paragraph tasks. Fortunately, the 4 tasks that I've submitted were all accepted. It wasn't easy but my efforts paid off.
I'm not an experienced writer but I took the risk of having my work rejected. I wanted to see for myself if I have what it takes to write something about. The 4 days of waiting were a little tense for me. But finally, I received a very good morning news as soon as I logged in here. The messages told me that the task creator have finally accepted my submitted work.
The only thing that puzzles me though is that, not many members seem to take notice of these tasks. Months ago, these paragraph tasks will vanish in an instant because everyone will make a grab for it. But now, there are so many tasks just waiting there. Unnoticed. And I wonder why....
I've read some discussions about these tasks last night. And some responses that I've read said they have no extra time researching about the given topics. That they prefer to spend that time responding to discussions.
I guess, then it's a matter of preference now. Not just a grab at the chance of boosting the earnings here. In my case, I took the risk of rejection eventhough I had no experience writing a decent article. Well, except when I was in grade school, doing my essays.
But what I didn't expect in accepting these tasks, is that in return aside from the rewards, is that I learn something new and different. Every information I come across with, as I research about a given topic, I gain new knowledge.
Like last night, I accepted the task of writing a paragraph about the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. And it was there that I learned that an accountant is way different from a certified public accountant.
Anyway, that was just an example of my learning experiences in doing the tasks. I do hope anyone can share their experience on this matter.
If you stay away from these tasks, why? But if you don't, what has been your experiences so far?
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20 responses
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
3 Sep 09
That's just so cool..
By the way, roughly how many words consist of 4 paragraphs..?
I thought of trying sometime back, but I've never really thought I could have research ideas that much. Or is this a case of if you don't try, you won't know..?
Congrats to you...
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
4 Sep 09
Hello zed 
And thank you. Based on my work, I reach an average of 250-400 words. I had some paragraphs which had really short sentences. So, I don't count that as one. Instead of the usual 4 sentences per paragraph, sometimes I reach 5 to 6 sentences.
It is a case of "if you don't try it,even once, you won't know what can happen". I wasn't sure I can do it, but I did. And because of my approved tasks, it helped boost my confidence in terms of writing.
Well, I do try not to go overboard and immediately sign up in websites that caters to article submissions. I'm still way too inexperienced for that.
In terms of researching for the given topic, it can be quite challenging if you don't have any clue. In what I've experienced, I almost gave up on my very first task. I didn't know where to begin. So many information, so little time (for an amateur like me) to organize my thoughts and put it in sentences.
And thank you. Based on my work, I reach an average of 250-400 words. I had some paragraphs which had really short sentences. So, I don't count that as one. Instead of the usual 4 sentences per paragraph, sometimes I reach 5 to 6 sentences.
It is a case of "if you don't try it,even once, you won't know what can happen". I wasn't sure I can do it, but I did. And because of my approved tasks, it helped boost my confidence in terms of writing.
Well, I do try not to go overboard and immediately sign up in websites that caters to article submissions. I'm still way too inexperienced for that.
In terms of researching for the given topic, it can be quite challenging if you don't have any clue. In what I've experienced, I almost gave up on my very first task. I didn't know where to begin. So many information, so little time (for an amateur like me) to organize my thoughts and put it in sentences.2 people like this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
5 Sep 09
Hello again zed
You're right. I did accept two more tasks last night. Submitted both of them and were approved. Then, I accepted another one about the cost of dog training. But I wasn't able to start on it. Suddenly, I lost my internet connection. I called the internet provider and had it fixed, or so I thought. So, I gave up on that topic and called it a night.
You're right. I did accept two more tasks last night. Submitted both of them and were approved. Then, I accepted another one about the cost of dog training. But I wasn't able to start on it. Suddenly, I lost my internet connection. I called the internet provider and had it fixed, or so I thought. So, I gave up on that topic and called it a night.1 person likes this
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
5 Sep 09
Hiya jcj,
You have definitely inspired me with this answer of yours. I think I really wanna give those tasks a try one of these days, and I have to make the first leap, or else, I'll never know whether I could do it or not.
I like a good challenge too, and it's great to know that you have managed to overcome this little challenge and prove to yourself that you can do it. Good for you..
So I suppose you are going to try more tasks in future, aye? Have a good one, buddy.. 
So I suppose you are going to try more tasks in future, aye? Have a good one, buddy.. 1 person likes this
@ellaprice76 (196)
• United States
3 Sep 09
Funny I saw the same tasks. I'm in accounting so there wasn't much research I would have to about it however I posted a discussion and asked if the tasks are worth the time. A few people responded saying that they gotten rejected or that you will get rejected so I didn't bother. Mainly I'm doing enough research and studying right now that I wasn't up for a task for writing something for myLot when Helium has similar guidelines and pays more.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi ella
I did some reading from related discussions last night. And I guess, other members were badly discouraged when their tasks were rejected. I know, I would feel bad about it. Not only for the time and effort I have spent. But more importantly, it would feel as if writing is not for me.
You know, I was one of those "most" people who thought an accountant is just the same as being termed CPA. But thanks to the hours I spent, digging into my research, I now know the big difference.
I also read a discussion about Helium. But that was before I tried my luck with the paragraph tasks. Well, with that site, I know that I should have lots of experience with writing articles.
I am happy with what I have discovered about myself since the task creator approved my paragraphs. But I won't go overboard and do articles when I'm still relatively new with this writing experience.
I did some reading from related discussions last night. And I guess, other members were badly discouraged when their tasks were rejected. I know, I would feel bad about it. Not only for the time and effort I have spent. But more importantly, it would feel as if writing is not for me.
You know, I was one of those "most" people who thought an accountant is just the same as being termed CPA. But thanks to the hours I spent, digging into my research, I now know the big difference.
I also read a discussion about Helium. But that was before I tried my luck with the paragraph tasks. Well, with that site, I know that I should have lots of experience with writing articles.
I am happy with what I have discovered about myself since the task creator approved my paragraphs. But I won't go overboard and do articles when I'm still relatively new with this writing experience.2 people like this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
5 Sep 09
You should try those tasks. It's a great tool for whatever we need to improve in ourselves. Last night, I accepted another task. And I noticed that it was starting to get a little easier for me.
@ellaprice76 (196)
• United States
5 Sep 09
Maybe it's also because with many members on myLot English is not their first language. It is not my first language either and in a way I'm using myLot to become a little better with my English. I often type way to fast and don't realize that I used the wrong work. Maybe I should go ahead and try to write a few mylot articles just to check if one will be accepted even if I don't put tons of time into checking for errors. That would mean my English is getting better.
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
3 Sep 09
I would love to write in the tasks section, but most of them are for American citizens, I have little information of these topics, hence I give up.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
I'm glad you gave it a try. And yes, you're right. You should accept the task first before you begin your research. That way, you'll be 100% sure you still have something to go back to.
I just checked the tasks section earlier. And there are new posted tasks that are available.
@comfort55 (1574)
• India
3 Sep 09
You've inspired me jcj, thanks. I did attempt the simpler ones and luckily they were accepted. Once I tried to research one of the 4-paragraph topics given and when I was confident that I can write, iI researched it, but by that time it was not there. I guess we should accept first and then do the research.
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@pweety_princess (2012)
• Australia
3 Sep 09
I love to make extra money on mylot with tasks! However, I'm one of the people that will just totally go past the four paragraphs one and look for something else. My rain reason is that they give you a topic that no one even knows about, and when you research it, there is only so little you can say about it, that you just can't really have a way to write four paragraphs about it without repeating yourself. Also they take spelling mistakes and grammatical errors very big. One error and your rejected, sometimes.
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi I like your username...
I didn't take notice of these tasks before the day the Mylot tasks first appeared. What I did accept were the resizing of the logos. Actually, out of the 16 logos I've submitted, only 4 of them got approved. But with the paragraph tasks, I had all tasks accepted.
But if you are to ask me, I tried these tasks, too before. I even tried researching for about 10 minutes and finally gave up. I got discouraged with the so many related keywords to choose from, that I just didn't know where to begin. I couldn't even make a single organized sentence.
What I did try to do now for the first task that I've submitted was make an introduction first, then try to include some of the keywords in the two middle paragraphs. As for the last part, I still try to include even one keyword but with like "finishing touches" sentences.
I'm a little skeptical with the other tasks. Especially with those having to do with registration.
I like your username...
I didn't take notice of these tasks before the day the Mylot tasks first appeared. What I did accept were the resizing of the logos. Actually, out of the 16 logos I've submitted, only 4 of them got approved. But with the paragraph tasks, I had all tasks accepted.
But if you are to ask me, I tried these tasks, too before. I even tried researching for about 10 minutes and finally gave up. I got discouraged with the so many related keywords to choose from, that I just didn't know where to begin. I couldn't even make a single organized sentence.
What I did try to do now for the first task that I've submitted was make an introduction first, then try to include some of the keywords in the two middle paragraphs. As for the last part, I still try to include even one keyword but with like "finishing touches" sentences.
I'm a little skeptical with the other tasks. Especially with those having to do with registration.2 people like this
@pweety_princess (2012)
• Australia
3 Sep 09
I'm actually quite surprised with myself, but now I just submitted a task for writing about air-conditioners. I'm going to wait and see if this task gets accepted. :)
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hey,that's great!Like every other things in our lives, you'll never know what can happen, if you don't try. Just stick to the rules, and you'll be fine.
Like every other things in our lives, you'll never know what can happen, if you don't try. Just stick to the rules, and you'll be fine.1 person likes this
@DCLehnsherr (1037)
•
3 Sep 09
Hi Jcj,
I actually really like the look of the 4 paragraph tasks and the money that can be made from them. But I have always been put off by the fact I am not sure how to do them, especially with regards to the keywords. In the past when I have done anything with a list of keywords they have been stories and the challenge has been to include all the keywords in the story. But there are so many keywords with the tasks that I am guessing that is not why they are there. Also even though I really do enjoy doing research, I am not sure how I should use the information. Do you just write everything you then know about the subject, what it is?, how it works?, what it means to people in the long run? that sort of thing? Or does it have to work a different way?
If I could understand more about that side of things then I too will start giving those topics a go to earn more, but I like to have things almost spelt out for me before I can make the move to doing it, especially if it will take up a lot of my time!
Many thanks for any help you can give me, and I hope you continue to gain so much joy from the tasks, you must be rich by now lol
Dranz
Dranz @jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi
I just submitted another task a while ago. And I didn't have to wait that long. It was approved in just a few minutes. But still, I couldn't finish it in less than an hour. I think, I spent another couple of hours on it. Doesn't matter though. What matters is that my efforts again paid off. Even if half of my brain seems to want to protest.
Honestly, I still want to go on with the other tasks that I've accepted. But my eyes won't cooperate with me now.
With regards to the keywords, you don't need to include all of them. Just pick a few that you think best suits the sentence that you plan to type in.
And with the large amount of information you will find, zoom in to those that will give you the most helpful info. First, make a plan on how to incorporate those keywords and the information you will find. In my case, I always start with an introduction of the given topic.
I'm not an expert writer so I'm not really familiar with heavy, English words. But I do make sure that I put in the right grammar and proper use of the English language. And you need to make sure that every sentence you put in should create a logical flow.
In the middle part of the given task, there are some suggestions that the task creator has provided. Use that to your advantage. Make sure you follow on with those.
Just like with the latest task I've submitted. It was about Nursing Requirements. The keywords were a bit helpful but they are almost the same. So, I had to rely on those suggestions I was referring to. In this case, it was suggested to find any information about nursing requirements and certifications and what are the different nursing fields.
And I based my paragraphs on those suggestions. It served as my guide. So, I won't get confused as to what and where I should put in first.
I hope what I have shared was helpful. If you can, give me an update.
I just submitted another task a while ago. And I didn't have to wait that long. It was approved in just a few minutes. But still, I couldn't finish it in less than an hour. I think, I spent another couple of hours on it. Doesn't matter though. What matters is that my efforts again paid off. Even if half of my brain seems to want to protest.Honestly, I still want to go on with the other tasks that I've accepted. But my eyes won't cooperate with me now.
With regards to the keywords, you don't need to include all of them. Just pick a few that you think best suits the sentence that you plan to type in.
And with the large amount of information you will find, zoom in to those that will give you the most helpful info. First, make a plan on how to incorporate those keywords and the information you will find. In my case, I always start with an introduction of the given topic.
I'm not an expert writer so I'm not really familiar with heavy, English words. But I do make sure that I put in the right grammar and proper use of the English language. And you need to make sure that every sentence you put in should create a logical flow.
In the middle part of the given task, there are some suggestions that the task creator has provided. Use that to your advantage. Make sure you follow on with those.
Just like with the latest task I've submitted. It was about Nursing Requirements. The keywords were a bit helpful but they are almost the same. So, I had to rely on those suggestions I was referring to. In this case, it was suggested to find any information about nursing requirements and certifications and what are the different nursing fields.
And I based my paragraphs on those suggestions. It served as my guide. So, I won't get confused as to what and where I should put in first.
I hope what I have shared was helpful. If you can, give me an update.1 person likes this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
5 Sep 09
That's a very, very good news!
The truth is, it's not really that impossible to submit a paragraph task and have it approved. As long as we THOROUGHLY read the rules and be a 100% SURE that we include the information that the task creator is SPECIFICALLY asking, then rest assured, that the task has a great possibility of being approved.
I'm so happy for you!
Your experience is one big proof that these paragraph tasks should not scare members away. The "what if" things in life can be the biggest regret a man could have.
The truth is, it's not really that impossible to submit a paragraph task and have it approved. As long as we THOROUGHLY read the rules and be a 100% SURE that we include the information that the task creator is SPECIFICALLY asking, then rest assured, that the task has a great possibility of being approved.
I'm so happy for you!
Your experience is one big proof that these paragraph tasks should not scare members away. The "what if" things in life can be the biggest regret a man could have.@DCLehnsherr (1037)
•
4 Sep 09
Hi jcj,
I decided to do a task after reading your advice, and it was accepted just now and oh man I am so happy. I went through them until I found something I knew a little about (gastric sleeve surgery) and then spent about 30-40 minutes researching and 1 hour 30 writing it, until 1AM when I decided I had to go to bed because my brain was sleeping, and so submitted it. I was so nervous all today that it was going to be rejected but it hasn't been.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this though, thank you so very much
You may have just revolutionised the way I use mylot from now on lol
Dranz
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this though, thank you so very much
You may have just revolutionised the way I use mylot from now on lol
Dranz 1 person likes this
@masteronline (834)
• Indonesia
3 Sep 09
your task accepted or approved? If I do the task, all my task accepted but that not have means approved. Wait 24 hours for that approved. Writing need skill not only make an article. I have a good writing but always rejected by sharon buck with reason my english grammar is not good 
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi
All 4 tasks that I submitted were accepted and approved by the task creator. Honestly, I was expecting rejected tasks because I wasn't sure I can do it right. For my first 2 tasks, it took 4 days before I received a message that they were both approved.
Good command of American English (as the task creator requires) should be a must. I'm still an amateur when it comes to the writing skills but my grammar and the correct usage of words were a great a deal of help.
All 4 tasks that I submitted were accepted and approved by the task creator. Honestly, I was expecting rejected tasks because I wasn't sure I can do it right. For my first 2 tasks, it took 4 days before I received a message that they were both approved.
Good command of American English (as the task creator requires) should be a must. I'm still an amateur when it comes to the writing skills but my grammar and the correct usage of words were a great a deal of help.2 people like this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi Lakota...
You should try again and visit the Tasks section. It's "flooded" with the paragraph tasks.
You should try again and visit the Tasks section. It's "flooded" with the paragraph tasks.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
3 Sep 09
I will definitely share my experience regarding this tasks. I also got this Alert yesterday. I love to take those tasks and have taken many earlier. Main problem is I am Debarred [i][/i][u][/u]from taking them by the user itself. I have taken many those tasks and many got approved and many also got rejected. When I PM ed her, it was informed to me that I have very poor writing skill and so she will no longer allow me to take her tasks. I do not see the Accept task button now. So I am not able to take them though I want. Why then I am sent alerts when they have restricted me?
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
I'm sorry to hear about what you're experiencing, subha. I would be upset, too if I were in your position. I guess, you still receive these alerts for the other tasks available except those of Sharon Bucks.
I would be upset, too if I were in your position. I guess, you still receive these alerts for the other tasks available except those of Sharon Bucks.1 person likes this
@Jemina (5770)
•
3 Sep 09
Congratulations for your accomplishment. Not only did you gain money but more importantly gained knowledge as well and now you have proven yourself that you are not a loser.
Unlike you, I am afraid of rejection. I don't want to exert effort only for my work to be rejected and I think that's one of the very reasons why not so many are jumping at those tasks anymore.
But your testimony has inspired me really. Now I want to get my hands on those tasks get myself ready for the result whether good or bad. Thanks for sharing your inspiring experience.
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@Jemina (5770)
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3 Sep 09
Wow, I didn't know you went through that. I'm glad you are resilient. You are right, the difficulties we encounter are stepping tools. Success is how we stand up again after we fall. I got the alert but as you may have already guessed I ignored them. Oh, wait, I went to check the tasks upon receiving the alert but when I saw the titles I took the easy way out. 
But like I mentioned above, you have just inspired me and your follow-up reply intensified that. Thanks a lot.
But like I mentioned above, you have just inspired me and your follow-up reply intensified that. Thanks a lot. 2 people like this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
I just checked and there are new posted available tasks. Ready for the picking!
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi jemina
It's nice to hear from you again. Honestly, I stayed away from the Tasks section for months when I received so many rejected tasks before. The first time the Mylot Tasks appeared, I didn't like the Paragraph Tasks. So, I accepted 16 resizing logos. Out of those 16 logos, only 4 were approved.
I was so frustrated I wanted to scream. Since then, I got discouraged. Well, until recently when we all received Mylot Alerts.
When I checked the tasks, there were lots of paragraph tasks available. Some tasks were registering for certain sites. But I was skeptical about those. So, I just accepted the first paragraph task I thought I can handle.
It wasn't easy, Jemina. It took me more than 2 hours to finish it. There were so many sources of information and I had to choose carefully the best information that I can use to create a logical flow of the needed information.
But then, I'm glad I just plunged in. No looking back. And it paid off. The amount of time to spend finishing these tasks is no joke. Especially for an amateur like me, with zero writing experience. But I'll still go on accepting them for they now serve as my stepping stool. A way to hone my writing skills.
Goodluck and if you do accept these tasks, I hope they get approved too.
It's nice to hear from you again. Honestly, I stayed away from the Tasks section for months when I received so many rejected tasks before. The first time the Mylot Tasks appeared, I didn't like the Paragraph Tasks. So, I accepted 16 resizing logos. Out of those 16 logos, only 4 were approved.
I was so frustrated I wanted to scream. Since then, I got discouraged. Well, until recently when we all received Mylot Alerts.
When I checked the tasks, there were lots of paragraph tasks available. Some tasks were registering for certain sites. But I was skeptical about those. So, I just accepted the first paragraph task I thought I can handle.
It wasn't easy, Jemina. It took me more than 2 hours to finish it. There were so many sources of information and I had to choose carefully the best information that I can use to create a logical flow of the needed information.
But then, I'm glad I just plunged in. No looking back. And it paid off. The amount of time to spend finishing these tasks is no joke. Especially for an amateur like me, with zero writing experience. But I'll still go on accepting them for they now serve as my stepping stool. A way to hone my writing skills.
Goodluck and if you do accept these tasks, I hope they get approved too.1 person likes this
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
3 Sep 09
As you rightly pointed out many mylotters don't want to risk their time on these tasks as they had bitter experience in the past.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hello
I understand that it's hard to accept rejections. Especially when one has invested so much effort in a certain task. I, for one, went through the same tasks rejection. But it was a task that needed to resize certain logos. Out of the 16 tasks I've submitted, only 4 of them were approved. I was badly discouraged in Mylot tasks but then, here I am, back again.
I'm not an experienced writer. But I do stick to the rules of creating the paragraph tasks. I guess, one main reason some members end up with rejected tasks, is that they fail to completely and thoroughly read the rules.
I understand that it's hard to accept rejections. Especially when one has invested so much effort in a certain task. I, for one, went through the same tasks rejection. But it was a task that needed to resize certain logos. Out of the 16 tasks I've submitted, only 4 of them were approved. I was badly discouraged in Mylot tasks but then, here I am, back again.
I'm not an experienced writer. But I do stick to the rules of creating the paragraph tasks. I guess, one main reason some members end up with rejected tasks, is that they fail to completely and thoroughly read the rules.1 person likes this
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
3 Sep 09
I have wanted to try my hand at one or two of them, but time prevented me from doing so. Plus most of them were not really about subjects that I am personally familiar with and I don't want to write about something I don't know much about with out a lot of research and I have not really had any time to do research, but I am sure that I will eventually try out some of the writing tasks.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
4 Sep 09
Hello ladym
Most available tasks posted are of topics about insurance and car auto parts. Although, I can research about them, it will only mean an additional hour or so. So, I do look for any topics that I am familiar with, even a little bit. Fortunately, there were health/medical related tasks.
Most available tasks posted are of topics about insurance and car auto parts. Although, I can research about them, it will only mean an additional hour or so. So, I do look for any topics that I am familiar with, even a little bit. Fortunately, there were health/medical related tasks.
@mariposaman (2959)
• Canada
3 Sep 09
When they first came out some of the paragraph writing was for three dollars and some of it was for two dollars. Two dollars became the norm for the paragraph writing. Then longer paragraph writing came out and was four dollars pay, and these were for the more experienced writers.
A couple of weeks or so ago the two dollar became priced as a one dollar pay, which is a big cut. I guess everybody thought that was too little to spend so much time trying to a good job and a lot of them expired waiting for someone to do them. They have upped the price to $1.50 and still people are not jumping up and down at them.
Two dollars was little enough but if you did a lot of them soon accumulated into a nice pay but they were trying to be too cheap at a dollar and I guess it backfired on them.
I think they have more strict rules on them too, I have not done the writing tasks for a few months, and at a dollar I would not do so, I would just rather post questions and answers on the forum.
When I did them they told me I was being too factual so I started doing them in a first person experience and they were happy with that. then they changed their mind and wanted them more factual and not in first person, so when I got one returned for being in first person I stopped doing them.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hello
I was aware of the amount rewarded to those who can accomplish the task. As much as I wanted to before, I wasn't that confident. So, I just skipped the Tasks button for months. Until I received the Mylot alert recently.
These tasks do have strict rules. That's why every task I did, I had a separate window open, so I can check once in a while the rules I have to stick with. This time, the articles are strictly not to be done in the first person. It has to be based on pure facts. No opinions at all.
I just finished with a $3.50, more than 8 paragraphs task. And I'm bleeding from the nose!
I was aware of the amount rewarded to those who can accomplish the task. As much as I wanted to before, I wasn't that confident. So, I just skipped the Tasks button for months. Until I received the Mylot alert recently.
These tasks do have strict rules. That's why every task I did, I had a separate window open, so I can check once in a while the rules I have to stick with. This time, the articles are strictly not to be done in the first person. It has to be based on pure facts. No opinions at all.
I just finished with a $3.50, more than 8 paragraphs task. And I'm bleeding from the nose!2 people like this
@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
3 Sep 09
The reason I don't participate in these tasks is because I don't know anything about the topics that are on offer.
True, as you say it's a good learning experience, but honestly 1.50$ for what could turn out to be an all day affair between the researching and the writing is a very poor return on my time investment. If I could write about such things, I'd submit them to newspapers and magazines where I would at least see a return of more than minimum wage. Maybe if I could churn out something that would be accepted in a time frame that would generate a decent return, I'd give it a go.
And worse still, what if I put in a full days work on something that got rejected? Even if I went to work at McDonald's, I'd at least see 80$ at the end of the day.
I just can't see putting in all that work for next to nothing in return. minimum wage being 10$ an hour works out to 16ยข a minute; 80$ a day. To make that writing articles, I'd have to write 53 articles a day. Assuming an 8 hour work day, that means I'd have to write 6 and a half articles an hour, so what is that an eighth of an article every minute or something? That's impossible for me and probably for the person who is paying 1.5$ per article. That's why they get someone else to do it.
xoxo
Cyne
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hi
From what I have read so far from the other respondents, most of them can't afford to invest the time in researching for any information about the given tasks. And they can't risk the possibility of their efforts going down the drain.
Honestly, my approved tasks were not done in an hour. For every task that I've accepted, I've spent more than a couple of hours researching for the needed information plus organizing those information into a decent and logical article. It wasn't easy and I had a headache to prove it.
And this afternoon, I took another risk of accepting a task that requires more than 8 paragraphs. I wasn't sure I could do it. But still, I spent more than 3 hours to finish it.Fortunately, it was approved.
I guess, I keep on accepting these tasks even if it takes a lot of time to accomplish because I want to improve my writing skills. Somehow, I found a way to make this as my stepping stool.
From what I have read so far from the other respondents, most of them can't afford to invest the time in researching for any information about the given tasks. And they can't risk the possibility of their efforts going down the drain.
Honestly, my approved tasks were not done in an hour. For every task that I've accepted, I've spent more than a couple of hours researching for the needed information plus organizing those information into a decent and logical article. It wasn't easy and I had a headache to prove it.
And this afternoon, I took another risk of accepting a task that requires more than 8 paragraphs. I wasn't sure I could do it. But still, I spent more than 3 hours to finish it.Fortunately, it was approved.
I guess, I keep on accepting these tasks even if it takes a lot of time to accomplish because I want to improve my writing skills. Somehow, I found a way to make this as my stepping stool.@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
6 Sep 09
It's not that I can't afford to invest the time; it's that I don't want to. It's not worth the effort for me. I can't wrap my head around the idea of working so hard for so little reward. To make it a worthy pay off I'd have to research and complete a task every few minutes. Even if I could do one an hour, there's no way I would work for 1.5$ an hour.
xoxo
Cyne
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
7 Sep 09
I planned on completing 10 tasks in one day. But I need a lot more experience to shorten my research time. These past couple of days, I didn't accept any task because I focused more on the discussions. I came across a discussion that was very entertaining. Spent some time reading the responses of those who participated in that discussion. That I forgot to visit the task section.
@abbypringles (1613)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
I think one reason people stay away from the tasks is that they are often intimidated by it. Okay, it is four paragraphs. But when you get started on writing, 4 paragraphs ain't that much really. I suggest people should start researching and like you, I appreciate this process as well since it enables me to learn new things. Once you have all the information gathered, it should be pretty easy writing them down in a smooth and logical manner. Another issue is the time. But come to think of it, how many hours do you spend each day joining in mylot discussions just to earn 1.50 dollars? Some of us cannot even reach 1.50 dollars in a single day. Sometimes it would take 2, 3 days even. meanwhile, completing the writing tasks would only take about 20-30 minutes for me or at least an hour for those who claim to lack experience with writing.
So far, I also had 4 tasks approved and just made another one earlier. I suggest people should get their hands on it, since it has allowed me to increase my earnings in an instant.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hello abby..
It was the same for me. When Mylot first introduced the tasks, I stayed away from these paragraph tasks (when I had the chance to even see a single available one before). I got intimidated for I didn't know where to begin. Plus, the inlclusion of the related keywords added to the frustations.
The last time I made more than 3 paragraphs, was way back in grade school!Plus, the fact that I wasn't sure if I could handle the rejection. I wondered if that rejection will push me farther from trying to take the risk.
We had the same thought, abby. There was a member,whom I have come across in one discussion, who said that she prefers to earn a dollar through the discussions. And that is possible in a day of Mylotting.
I couldn't spend that much time here at Mylot. And I don't want to just go through the discussions, post a so-so response, just for the sake of earning. Some members have said that they are here for the discussion's sake and not the earnings. But if one has to analyze their words, you'll know then that their ultimate goal is to pile up on their number of posts and that leads to additonal earnings.
As for me, I just accepted another task. This one though, is a greater challenge. I have to make more than 8 paragraphs. I hope I can make a decent one and be able to finish it on time.
It was the same for me. When Mylot first introduced the tasks, I stayed away from these paragraph tasks (when I had the chance to even see a single available one before). I got intimidated for I didn't know where to begin. Plus, the inlclusion of the related keywords added to the frustations.
The last time I made more than 3 paragraphs, was way back in grade school!Plus, the fact that I wasn't sure if I could handle the rejection. I wondered if that rejection will push me farther from trying to take the risk.
We had the same thought, abby. There was a member,whom I have come across in one discussion, who said that she prefers to earn a dollar through the discussions. And that is possible in a day of Mylotting.
I couldn't spend that much time here at Mylot. And I don't want to just go through the discussions, post a so-so response, just for the sake of earning. Some members have said that they are here for the discussion's sake and not the earnings. But if one has to analyze their words, you'll know then that their ultimate goal is to pile up on their number of posts and that leads to additonal earnings.
As for me, I just accepted another task. This one though, is a greater challenge. I have to make more than 8 paragraphs. I hope I can make a decent one and be able to finish it on time.2 people like this
@StarBright (2798)
• United States
6 Sep 09
I completed a task and it was accepted. It made me feel good, of course. The research took a lot of time. Whether or not I take on an assignment is based on what I have to do to research the subject. Sometimes information is held close to the vest like prices of items. You have to give companies your name and address and express an interest in their product. If I am not willing to do that, then I will pass on the assignment. I did enjoy doing it and I will do it again.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
7 Sep 09
Hi
This is nice to know I'm guessing, a lot more members are now giving these tasks a closer look. The once, "stagnant" tasks are starting to "vanish" one by one. I did check a while ago and found that those remaining are of insurance and loans. Topics that are way beyond my comprehension. I checked though, on a topic about crude oil quotes.
Before accepting it, I checked first some information I can get. But, I don't think this topic is for me. Even with the information at hand, I wouldn't know how to make a smooth flow of information about it.
I'll just wait some other time if there will be more tasks posted.
This is nice to know I'm guessing, a lot more members are now giving these tasks a closer look. The once, "stagnant" tasks are starting to "vanish" one by one. I did check a while ago and found that those remaining are of insurance and loans. Topics that are way beyond my comprehension. I checked though, on a topic about crude oil quotes.
Before accepting it, I checked first some information I can get. But, I don't think this topic is for me. Even with the information at hand, I wouldn't know how to make a smooth flow of information about it.
I'll just wait some other time if there will be more tasks posted.
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
7 Sep 09
I have done over 70 tasks so far and I have allways very much enjoyed the writing tasks. The mayority of the tasks I do are the 4 paragraph tasks and I have even done a few 500 word tasks. They are very fun to do and like you stated, you allways learn something new when choosing a topic you know little about.
I think the tasks are up for grabs this time because of a few reasons. They used to pay $2.00 per 4 paragraph task and now it has become $1.50 and in some occaisions I have seen them go down to $1.00 a task. This might have something to do with it. I also think the topics have a lot to do with it. Not a lot of people like to write about loans, insurance, etc. Or so I guess.
I am not a native speaker and in the beginning I was worried that my tasks would be rejected aswell. I do get my pieces returned from time to time to fix spelling or grammar, or to make other improvements. However, I haven't got a single rejection so far . It certainly has improved my English aswell as my overall knowledge on a variety of topics!
Happy tasking! 
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. It certainly has improved my English aswell as my overall knowledge on a variety of topics!
Happy tasking! .1 person likes this
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
8 Sep 09
Hi,
That's true. There have been 500 word tasks that have a reward of $4 each.
They seem to have gone down, and I haven't done many of these because frankly I was intimidated by them aswell. Like I said, I am not a native speaker and I was affraid that my spelling and grammar would not be sufficient to write a good article. I did an article on military training certificates yesterday, which was quite a challenge as it's a topic I hardly know anything about, and got it approved straight away. No fix ups needed. Those moments are allways wonderfull, they give me a good feeling about what I did.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
8 Sep 09
I almost accepted that task about military training certificates. But I had a problem with my internet connection. So, I just let it go. Last night, I wanted to do another one. It's about crude oil quotes. Before I accepted the task, I checked some sites to get some information about it. Make myself even the slightest familiar about crude oil quotes. But then.. whoa!!! I gave up 
No matter how many times I tried to understand it, I was hopelessly clueless. So, the best thing to do was to pass up on that one.
No matter how many times I tried to understand it, I was hopelessly clueless. So, the best thing to do was to pass up on that one.1 person likes this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
7 Sep 09
Hello!
Wow!70 tasks!
I only got to submit 8 of these tasks. And fortunately, they all got approved. Only one of these tasks had a reward of $3.50. I was about to give up on that particular task because I had to complete an article about board games. And it required more than 8 paragraphs. But, it was all worth it.
I have read in some discussions that not long ago, there were tasks that had a reward of $4 to $5 per article. But that was a time, when I stayed clear away from these tasks. I was intimidated with them. 
I only got to submit 8 of these tasks. And fortunately, they all got approved. Only one of these tasks had a reward of $3.50. I was about to give up on that particular task because I had to complete an article about board games. And it required more than 8 paragraphs. But, it was all worth it.
I have read in some discussions that not long ago, there were tasks that had a reward of $4 to $5 per article. But that was a time, when I stayed clear away from these tasks. I was intimidated with them. 1 person likes this
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Sep 09
jcj hi hatley here I stay away from them as its too much work'for very little pay.I can make ten to twenty dollars at mysurvey and another thirty dollars on mylot so I dont mess with the tasks.i'
just dont have the patience for that task crap.I am not impressed'
at all with it.
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
4 Sep 09
Hi hatley...
It's nice to hear from you again. The paragraph tasks can be time-consuming especially for amateur writers like me. But still, I keep on accepting them. The reward is an added bonus for me. Most importanly, I use these tasks as my platform to practice my writing skills.
A dear Mylot friend did encourage me 3 years ago, to pursue a writing career. She said she sees a potential in me. Well, I'm trying to do that now.
I'm a member of Global Test Market. But it had been months since the last survey sent to me. I think, it's going to take me a decade to be able to reach payout.
It's nice to hear from you again. The paragraph tasks can be time-consuming especially for amateur writers like me. But still, I keep on accepting them. The reward is an added bonus for me. Most importanly, I use these tasks as my platform to practice my writing skills.
A dear Mylot friend did encourage me 3 years ago, to pursue a writing career. She said she sees a potential in me. Well, I'm trying to do that now.
I'm a member of Global Test Market. But it had been months since the last survey sent to me. I think, it's going to take me a decade to be able to reach payout.1 person likes this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
4 Sep 09
Oh no. I don't plan on making big steps like that yet. If my writing skills improve a lot through these tasks, my next step is passing an article through Associated Content or Helium. I have read some discussions about it. I still have to go through a lot if I do plan writing a book. But back in college, I wrote a mini-play for an English subject. It earned a good grade and my professor asked if I wrote the play on my own.
I told her yes, just let my imagination run wild.
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@CynergyDiva (805)
• Canada
4 Sep 09
You mentioned that you are working on your writing skills with these tasks; are you planning to maybe write where you will be better rewarded for your efforts like magazines and newspapers etc.? Or maybe thinking bigger like a book?
xoxo
Cyne
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@aprces (1082)
• China
3 Sep 09
If some here really want to earn more,the best choice is Get More Tasks done as possible as you can,this income is obviously more than posting here except you've got many referrals
Who don't want to accept high payment mission?Certainly not.But for me,I consider that my English expression isn't ripe enough to make a contract.To be frank,I was a bit afraid of being rejected.So I often accept some but they have paid me nearly more than 60 cents.Although compare with writing tasks,mine is so less,but I still very happy.I think I shall try some writing tasks later,but I'm not sure
Can you share something about accepting writing tasks? I wanna know how to pass the employer here?
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@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hello aprces
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you soon. I just finished submitting another paragraph task. This one, it has to be more than 8 paragraphs.
You have to stick with the rules. That's the big secret of having your work approved. Number one rule of the task creator, make sure that the work you're submitting are from your own blood and sweat!Meaning, you didn't just copy some articles from other websites and claim it as your own. That is a big no-no.
Number two: Make sure that you complete the required 4 sentences for each paragraph. More than 4 sentences is much better. And make sure that you do have 4 paragraphs.
Number three: Make sure that the sentences you put in there make a logical information. Meaning, don't put one sentence and follow it with another sentence that doesn't add up to the first sentence you typed in. It's like you talked about the trees in the first sentence and then you follow it up with a totally different topic. It will just create confusion. And frustration for you, when the task creator rejects your work.
Number four: These paragraph tasks should be based on facts. Don't make any suggestions or personal comments. Because that's a basis for rejection. Make sure you never include words like, " I don't think", or " I believe".
Number five: You need to make sure that you put in the correct grammar.
Number six: Check, check and check your work before submitting it.
Goodluck, aprces.And I hope that if you do accept these tasks, they get approved.
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you soon. I just finished submitting another paragraph task. This one, it has to be more than 8 paragraphs.
You have to stick with the rules. That's the big secret of having your work approved. Number one rule of the task creator, make sure that the work you're submitting are from your own blood and sweat!Meaning, you didn't just copy some articles from other websites and claim it as your own. That is a big no-no.
Number two: Make sure that you complete the required 4 sentences for each paragraph. More than 4 sentences is much better. And make sure that you do have 4 paragraphs.
Number three: Make sure that the sentences you put in there make a logical information. Meaning, don't put one sentence and follow it with another sentence that doesn't add up to the first sentence you typed in. It's like you talked about the trees in the first sentence and then you follow it up with a totally different topic. It will just create confusion. And frustration for you, when the task creator rejects your work.
Number four: These paragraph tasks should be based on facts. Don't make any suggestions or personal comments. Because that's a basis for rejection. Make sure you never include words like, " I don't think", or " I believe".
Number five: You need to make sure that you put in the correct grammar.
Number six: Check, check and check your work before submitting it.
Goodluck, aprces.And I hope that if you do accept these tasks, they get approved.2 people like this
@mnk202 (338)
• United States
3 Sep 09
I look at those tasks all the time. Unfortunately as much as I would love to try them I have already tried to do a few tasks and got abandoned or rejected. I dont think I am doing them correctly. I am not really sure that I completely understand how to do the writing tasks anyways as much as I would love to try.
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Make sure that you thoroughly read the rules. Sometimes, all it takes is one skipped rule and you can say goodbye to your hard-earned work. These tasks should be strictly based on facts. Personal opinions are a big no-no.
I got some tasks abandoned for I couldn't finish all of them on time. As of this moment, I still have more than two tasks left. But, my brain and my eyes refuse to cooperate with me now.
@ChrysanTflower (1607)
• Indonesia
3 Sep 09
Hi jcj_111776
Waw, congratulations to you! It must be nice, many of your writing task approved and I know it really can increasing your earnings!
Well, don't think I've never try it! Same with you, I don't afraid of rejection and even if my submission is rejected, at least I can learn something new. I did research too for hours, typed paragraphs and check my spelling and grammar online, read it again then submit it. Still, they are rejected! I've done 3 of them and it's really a waste of my time. I mean, I can earn some cents by participating for 3 hour here than spend 3 hours to do research, only to see my submission being rejected. Okay, I know new things, but I don't really need them now or I can search about it anytime I need that. My first purpose is to get my task approved, not search about random topic. I know it's useful for general knowledge,,but it's not my first purpose doing research about it. The reason always because my grammar bad. So I guess I won't accept that task because it only make my percentage of rejected task adds up!
Nice to hear you can do it.. good luck and happy writing!
Waw, congratulations to you! It must be nice, many of your writing task approved and I know it really can increasing your earnings!
Well, don't think I've never try it! Same with you, I don't afraid of rejection and even if my submission is rejected, at least I can learn something new. I did research too for hours, typed paragraphs and check my spelling and grammar online, read it again then submit it. Still, they are rejected! I've done 3 of them and it's really a waste of my time. I mean, I can earn some cents by participating for 3 hour here than spend 3 hours to do research, only to see my submission being rejected. Okay, I know new things, but I don't really need them now or I can search about it anytime I need that. My first purpose is to get my task approved, not search about random topic. I know it's useful for general knowledge,,but it's not my first purpose doing research about it. The reason always because my grammar bad. So I guess I won't accept that task because it only make my percentage of rejected task adds up!
Nice to hear you can do it.. good luck and happy writing!2 people like this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
3 Sep 09
Hello
Thanks!Actually, aside from the rewards I've received for having my work approved, I'm using these tasks as my stepping stool towards writing. I'm still an amateur when it comes to the writing skills. Although I have good command of the English language, I'm still a long way from being an expert writer.
I agree with you when it comes to spending hours researching for the given topic. It can be a bit difficult to limit your source of information to just what you need to put in those paragraphs.
Thanks again and good luck to you, too.
Thanks!Actually, aside from the rewards I've received for having my work approved, I'm using these tasks as my stepping stool towards writing. I'm still an amateur when it comes to the writing skills. Although I have good command of the English language, I'm still a long way from being an expert writer.
I agree with you when it comes to spending hours researching for the given topic. It can be a bit difficult to limit your source of information to just what you need to put in those paragraphs.
Thanks again and good luck to you, too. 