Hi,

I've just recently applied and been accepted to write for AK. Having done a little research into the company i'm having some doubts about whether or not this was a good idea.

I'm confused about this 300% fine. There is no mention of this anywhere on the site. I understand that AK are providing a service to paying clients, so their writers need to be reliable. But if for example i was working on an essay where my fee was £100 and for some reason it was late/unsuitable, would they be able to find me £300??? In other words, can they take money NOT earnt from the essays/work completed for them? I am looking into working for this company as a way to generate some extra income, not LOSE money. If this is the case and they are able to fine me by taking money from my personal bank account i feel that i'll have to withdraw already. I can't risk losing that kind of money.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks for your advice guys. Thought it sounded too good to be true. So to clarify, the only money they will take from me (if i was to be fined) is money in their kitty - i.e. money i have earnt with them? I am planning to give it a go, write one essay with them and if i feel that they are acting dishonourably then i will quit straight away. I was just worried that they may be able to access external funds in my bank, not made through them. Not getting paid for essays you've written is bad enough, but to be charged for the pleasure is just a step too far!

Thanks again guys.

One more question. Two actually. Firstly, is there a minimum amount of work you need to do for AK? For example if they keep sending me briefs and i ignore them can i get fined for that too?

And if i chose to withdraw from AK is there an official way you need to go about this? I've emailed the company too but responses seem quicker here. I'm gutted really as i thought this would be a really great experience and chance to earn some money. But the feedback i've read makes me think it's going to be way too much hassle. I want to enjoy writing not be worrying that every bit of work i sumbit is somehow going to end up costing me money :(

Thanks Kevin. They mention on their site that if you are fined you are then 'legally obliged' to continue writing for free until the fine is paid off. So i thought maybe ignoring their emails would be out of the question? I'm guessing it may be best to stay away, they seem to slap fines on for anything as a way of getting free work out of people. Really dissappointed with this.