WriterAccess Basics

Is this free to apply?

Yes. No fees or obligation exist for writers.

Who is accepted? Canadians as well?

At the moment, we're only accepting U.S. writers with Paypal accounts.

How does this work for writers?

Experienced writers apply and get approved for level 2, 3, 4 or 5 writing assignments, based on the strength of a submitted writing sample. Your level can improve as you complete assignments. Clients post assignments for writers and writers pick up assignments on a first-come, first-serve basis. Writers get paid for all assignments approved by clients but will not get paid for writing assignments that do not meet standards, including quality, originality and optimization, if requested. Writers are paid at the level of expertise requested in the assignment. A writer from a higher level may complete the assignment but will only be paid at the level requested by the client. WriterAccess provides mediation for both writers and clients.

How does this work for Clients?

Clients submit assignments and project descriptions with bid prices for successful completion. Clients submit assignments to all writers on a first-come, first-serve basis, or select "love lists" based on search or past project success with writers. Minimum bid prices vary with writer level and assignment type. Clients can raise rates from the minimum recommendations for marketplace advantage. Clients only pay for content that meets fair standards and specification. Funds are held in escrow, and WriterAccess provides mediation for both writers and clients as part of the service.

Who owns and manages WriterAccess?

Writer access is owned and managed by ideaLaunch, a leading content marketing agency founded by Byron White. He also owns and managed a number of companies in the content marketing space including LifeTips.com, WordVision.com and more. Most all of Byron's companies and projects depend on great writers like you. And he's been working with writers since 1992 in founding his first company called Freelance Access. Feel free to reach out to Byron and his staff.

Money Matters

How much will I make?

You're paid on a per-word basis. The following minimum bid prices are required to launch projects. Clients may add a bonus payment to bid prices.

Level 2 earns 0.91 cents per word
Level 3 earns 1.19 cents per word
Level 4 earns 1.61 cents per word
Level 5 earns 4.76 cents per word

The per word rate is scaled down fractionally for articles that exceed 500 words. The math isn't too complex, send us a message if you want the full breakdown. Whatever the rate, you'll know that what we show you as the maximum earning potential on an assignment is what you will earn if you meet or exceed the maximum words specified by the client for their assignment.

These rates are the minimum we let a client create an assignment at. We also let the clients add in more pay per word when they configure their assignments so that they can set themselves apart from their peers for articles of similar length. This extra amount will be reflected in the maximum pay figure we show you.

How and when do I get paid?

Monthly. $10 USD is required in your account for payment. Paypal accounts are used for payment. All assignments are tallied up and paid the first week of the following month using Paypal.

What if I didn't sign up at WriterAccess using my PayPal email address?

We've made it so that you can specify an alternate email address for use with PayPal. If you don't give us this alternate, we'll just use your primary.

All About Assignments

Can I pick up assignments immediately?

Yes. After you’ve registered, allow 24 to 48 hours for "approval", where approval is where we take the opportunity to review your writing sample and assign you the writing level you start at. You can see assignments immediately; you just won't be able to reserve them.

How do I rank high and get picked for the love list?

The more projects you complete successfully, the higher your approval ranking can become. And the more likely clients will be to choose you for their "love list" distribution of assignments, rather than the "first-come, first-serve" distribution of assignments. Well, they're still kinda "first-come", you just might have a much smaller pool of writers to compete against, as the "love list" is as large or small as the client makes it. Everybody wants to be loved and on a lot of love lists!

Are writers protected with terms and conditions?

In a word, yes. You own the copyright until the client approves your work, at which point copyright transfers to them. The client has deposited sufficient funds with us to create the assignment so you can be guaranteed payment for your hard work at that point.

How can I improve my ranking for higher paid assignments?

When clients approve your work, they have the option of providing feedback on the quality of your work. We do some mathematical analysis on this feedback (a good bit more complex than the math we use for figuring out what to pay per word, don't ask us how we figure this part out) and may raise or lower your level accordingly. Performing work below your approved level will not lower your level, and may even solidify your higher ranking if the client is pleased with your work and rates it highly.

If you are on a client's "love list", and they create assignments for that list, you will be able to work on those assignments even if you are not currently rated at the level they specify in the assignment. (You should try to create content that meets the quality level they are expecting, though.)

How long does the client have to make a decision on my article?

The client has 72 hours. If they do not accept or request revisions within that time, your submission is automatically accepted.

Can I compose texts offline?

Yes, simply copy and paste them. Once you click “Work This Item,” it is yours to work on until the deadline specified by the client (you can see this deadline as part of the details of the job before accepting, make sure you've left yourself time).

The next time you log on to your WriterAccess account, you will find this assignment in your menu under ”Current Reserved Item.” If you cannot complete the assignment in the time allotted, click “Cancel Reservation” and the order will be returned to the assignment pool (and any progress you have saved will be discarded).

Is my order lost when I close the browser?

No. Once you click “Work This Item” it is reserved until your deadline.

I am always shown the previous order when I want reserve an Assignment.

You can work on one item at a time. If you have started work on an item, a menu item appears in the navigation so that you can quickly return to it. If you close your browser without saving, your work has not been saved. We provide two distinct save buttons for this purpose. There are no validation checks for simply clicking "Save" to save your work. Save early, save often! "Save and Submit" when you are done and ready for the client to review your work.

Can I accept an Job a second time if the writing or revision deadline has been exceeded?

No. If you have accepted a job and your time expires you may not work on it again.

Does canceling an accepted assignment hurt my rating?

No. We would rather you opt out of completing an assignment sooner rather than later as there are other writers waiting in the wings that might have a great idea for something to writer for the item that you have reserved.

Does letting the time expire on my assignment hurt my rating?

Yes. We will be showing expiration rates on your public profile (probably won't help you get on anybody's love list. Additionally, if your expiration rate becomes excessive, you may have their account canceled.

I've completed my first assignment. Now what?

Once you hit "Save and Submit" our filters check your work for duplicate content. After the duplicate content test, your work is delivered to the client. The client has 72 hours to accept the article or ask for revisions. If the client hasn’t taken action within their 72 hours, your article is automatically accepted by our system.

Your WriterAccess account is automatically credited upon acceptance. You may view your earnings for each article under "Assignments - Completed Assignments" and your total current earnings under "Assignments - Pay-Off." To learn more about payments and transfers to your PayPal account, see the "Money Matters" section of this FAQ.

Do I receive a confirmation in case a client requests a revision of an article?

Yes. When a client requests a revision, they are required to enter a reason. You are immediately sent an email to let you know you have an article to revise. You have 24 hours to provide a revision. After that time, the assignment is sent back to the marketplace and any previous work is discarded. Yes, you will immediately be notified by e-mail. Please ensure that your stated e-mail address is correct and that you have admin@WriterAccess.com on your safe list.

How long do I have to revise an article after a client has requested a revision?

24 hours. Failure to revise assignments timely will cause the your work to be discarded and the assignment to be opened back up to the other writers.

How often can a client ask for revisions?

A client can ask for as many revisions as they feel necessary, so long as they can provide a legitimate reason. Please contact us if you feel a client is abusing this option.

Please remember that you have 24 hours to complete and return the revised article after receiving such a request. If you miss this deadline, the order is canceled and will be open to all writers again.

Who owns the content I create for clients?

Only after approval of assignments does the client assume ownership and copyright for the assignment. Writers retain copyright until the client accepts the submission.

Does WriterAccess check my work for plagiarism?

Yes, we send your work through Copyscape, and pass those results on to the client. Submitting content that is not original may result in immediate account termination.

Communication

Can I give a client my e-mail address or phone number?

No. All communication with clients must use the messagebox in your administrative center. If you have any questions or if a client asks for your information, please contact support at admin@WriterAccess.com.

How do I contact a client?

You can add a note to your assignment submission. Also, if contacted by a client using the in-site messagebox, you may reply there to continue the conversation. Messagebox communication can only be initiated by the client.

How will WriterAccess communicate with me?

All communication with WriterAccess happens via e-mail. Please put admin@WriterAccess.com on your safe list for necessary communication.

Email alerts are typically daily, and include the following:

• New assignment summary
• Love List assignment summary
• Assignment revision requests
• Acceptance/Rejection of Assignment
• Assignment rating by Client or WriterAccess
• Messagebox alerts
• News and updates
• WriterMatch™ alerts

WriterAccess respects your privacy and will not sell your e-mail address or personal data to any third party. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details.

What are the time requirements?

Time requirements vary from writer to writer, but most of our writers have other jobs. Clients submit delivery deadlines for projects, so you can pick up assignments that work with your schedule. Your compensation and your clients’ satisfaction depend on you putting in the time necessary to produce quality work. In other words, input equals output.

Can I remove my profile page and cancel my involvement with WriterAccess?

Yes, you may cancel your account anytime. Simply log on and click 'cancel your freelance writer profile and account at any time, and your profile will be removed from the database. You may terminate your agreement and remove your profile page at any time according to the latest terms and conditions. Any content you submit on your application will be deleted. If you have exceeded our minimum payoff amount, we will send your outstanding balance in our next payment batch.

Can I promote my affiliation with WriterAccess and use it on my resumé?

Absolutely. Our goal and mission is to help you advance your career and manage your prospect clients. Your status at WriterAccess could be one of the best ways to advance your career.

We promote profiles that are (at least nearly) complete in our public search. If you've filled in all of the bits and pieces and we haven't noticed, feel free to contact us and we'll see about getting you into the results there. When you're in those search results, you also have a public URL that you can share with others. (At this time we don't have any snazzy "you're XX% complete, why don't you fill in YYY" stuff like some other social media sites, so you'll just have to try filling in some of everything)

If you're not in the searchable results, you'll still be able to be seen by the clients that you complete assignments for.