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Posts by srandrews / Posting Activity: ☆ 36
I am: Freelance Writer / Bouvet Island 
Joined: Aug 04, 2012 		Last Post: Dec 31, 2012
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srandrews   
Aug 18, 2012
General Talk / Risk of getting "caught" for purchased model essays? [43]

I admonish each of my clients to read the paper carefully before handing it in, in case any questions come up. The student can also pick up on any formatting issues, as in most cases the students have an idea what the professor wants in that regard, even if they aren't familiar with the course content. And finally, they can make sure the content is what they wanted, as I am willing to do on rewrite if it's needed.

I doubt many of them take my advice, but I always offer it.
srandrews   
Aug 18, 2012
General Talk / Risk of getting "caught" for purchased model essays? [43]

Karen, out of curiosity, what was result when the student could not answer questions about the paper? I have heard of these "viva voca" exams to root out cheaters, but usually in a British context. In U.S. universities, my impression is that it is not common. But curious as to what other writers have seen or heard. I have had ESL students ask me to throw in a few bits of poor grammar or some awkward wording here and there so their paper won't appear too "native." Others just want the best paper they can get. It doesn't seem to affect anything either way.
srandrews   
Aug 17, 2012
General Talk / No essay company researchers could research my topic [22]

To be honest, it sounds like they just didn't have anybody available who was qualified to do the paper. That is always the challenge for an essay company. It doesn't sound like a scam, as long as you got your money back. If they kept the money and gave you no paper or an inferior or plagiarized paper, that would be a scam.
srandrews   
Aug 17, 2012
Writing Careers / When essay writing season starts? [37]

Does stu actually operate an essay site, or are you joking? How could he serve English-speaking customers when he is clearly not fluent in the language? How would he know if his writers are producing good or bad papers if he cannot read them?
srandrews   
Aug 11, 2012
Writing Careers / Simple Essay Form Fields for my essay service [22]

It's more of an issue that if you hit it out of the park for, say, a freshman-level ESL student, the professor is going to get might suspicious. I don't believe in putting the student in harm's way, if it can be avoided.
srandrews   
Aug 08, 2012
Writing Careers / Per page rate for company writers? Fixed or not? [16]

As an American and a good writer, how much can I expect to earn per page writing for essay companies?

Fixed Fluid CPP RateWhat's fair pay for model essays?

I've never been paid to write an essay, either by an individual or a company. I'm currently interested in making some extra money doing so, but having no experience I don't know what kind of pay is fair and what's a ripoff. I guess as long as it's enough that it was worth my time is all that matters, but of course I don't want to work for way lower pay than I could be making. Any input would be appreciated.

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How is it possible that some companies offer fixed rate per page (the final rate depends on the deadline) and others don't?

Does it depend on the company's policy and strategy, I guess? Writers always work on per-page rate so who cares :) Or it may depend on the country and laws where the writing business is located?
srandrews   
Aug 08, 2012
Writing Careers / Taking writing orders through Craiglist? [26]

I have been thinking about spamming some sites where I know there are lot of the type of students I want to target. But the sites have strict rules about no commercial posts. How do you guys get around that?
srandrews   
Aug 07, 2012
Writing Careers / Taking writing orders through Craiglist? [26]

Craig's List as a way to find clients?



For the independent writers and small companies out there, wondered if Craig's List has been a reliable place to find clients? I tried it and it didn't turn up much.
srandrews   
Aug 06, 2012
General Talk / Risk of getting "caught" for purchased model essays? [43]

This question is for writers. Do you think the students' professors know that some of their essays are purchased "model" essays? Have you ever had a student who got "caught"? In the case of an all-original paper, I would think the only way to "catch" a student would be by asking the student questions about the paper, but would that yield enough proof? Do professors bother to pursue this stuff? If anyone has stories, please share.
srandrews   
Aug 06, 2012
Writing Careers / How flexible are the academic requirements for new freelance essay writers? [29]

This is my opinion only, and others on the forum have far more experience and knowledge, so take it for what it's worth. The requirements are there for show. They want to create an appearance, for clients' sake, that they only hire qualified writers. In reality, at the lesser firms, anything goes. At the better firms, maybe they stick to the stated requirements, maybe not. Anybody who has attended a bachelor's program, even if it was never completed, and could show evidence of decent academic writing, including citing sources, should be a viable candidate. Writers who can do the work but don't have the degree probably just fake it on their resumes, and I'm quite sure the companies never check.
srandrews   
Aug 06, 2012
Writing Careers / How many hours a day do professional writers work? [62]

OK, sorry for asking a million questions, but as you know, I have specific reasons for being interested in this subject and for looking into what the pitfalls are.

Was any particular country better or worse than others? In particular, does anyone know how writers from the Philippines are in terms of reliability and quality, if you choose them wisely?

Also, I see what people are talking about in terms of management, but if you are trying to turn around pieces within 24 hours, it is going to be hard to hold the writer's hand and get constant progress updates.
srandrews   
Aug 05, 2012
Writing Careers / A freelance writer started her own essay website. Sharing my bittersweet experience ;-) [29]

The world is big. The major essay sites are generalists. They spend a lot of money in order to reach everyone. You won't be able to compete in that game. Determine a niche and market to it. There are several groups of people who buy lots of papers. Choose one or two target markets, figure out where they are, and go to them. You may need to do this in the physical world, not online.

Also consider this. Someone made this point on another thread. If you were successful at SEO and got your site ont he first page of Google results, you would get FAR more orders than you could fill, as in hundreds per day. You need another route.
srandrews   
Aug 05, 2012
Writing Careers / How many hours a day do professional writers work? [62]

FreelanceWriter, you definitely have the writing skills to pay the bills, based on your posts. I suspect there may be some jealousy from other forum members who lack those skills or who run companies and do not wish to pay what it takes to hire those skills.
srandrews   
Aug 04, 2012
Writing Careers / Simple Essay Form Fields for my essay service [22]

Something about what level the paper is for might be good ... undergraduate, master's, etc. Also, whether it is to be in American English, British English, or other.
srandrews   
Aug 04, 2012
Writing Careers / How many hours a day do professional writers work? [62]

I'm not knocking it. Sounds like you've carved out a good niche for yourself and can make as much or more than your average white-collar worker. And I'd say it's pretty stable, since I don't imagine that all of these customers are suddenly going to want to start writing their own papers some sunny day.
srandrews   
Aug 04, 2012
Writing Careers / How many hours a day do professional writers work? [62]

Thanks for your detailed reply. Very interesting and helpful. Do you do any marketing on your own? Have your own website? I am getting business purely by word of mouth, and it's more than I want, although I am also working full-time in a regular job, so I don't have much time. It basically amounts to a few extra dollars in my pocket, but a severe lack of sleep.

wouldn't be a realistic way of establishing a "passive" income stream without a lot of work and as long as I'm going to be working, my "thing" is just writing.

I would think that their goal is high income, not necessarily passive income. I bet they're earning a pretty good amount.
srandrews   
Aug 04, 2012
Writing Careers / How many hours a day do professional writers work? [62]

Well, have you ever thought about assembling a small team of writers and outsourcing your work? Forming a small essay firm? That is one way I am considering approaching it, if I can find some good writers. Of course, then I would be out marketing to get our own clients, not going through other companies.

Also, isn't it exhausting? I mean, it sounds like you couldn't have reliable sleep patterns. You must be pretty young? Sorry for all the questions; I am just fascinated by this. I know there is market demand, because when people found out I could do this work, word spread and I started getting tons of requests unsolicited. Just wondering if I can leverage it into something more than sitting hunched over my computer for hours churning out the pages. So that's why I'm thinking a small essay firm might be the route to go.
srandrews   
Aug 04, 2012
Writing Careers / How many hours a day do professional writers work? [62]

Freelancewriter and anyone else who does this full-time ... can you say what the approximate annual income potential is for someone working th kind of hours that you do? I am considering entering this field myself. (I am already taking a few clients in my "free" time.) But this type of schedule seems hectic. Is it worth it?