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Disrespected by a peer... in public
Without having read the review or the comment in question it's quite difficult to follow exactly what's happened, but looking at your last post, is it possible that 'implying that I might not have ev…
Replied Nov 17
Freelance Question
An editor generally won't read an unsolicited article, and you may knock yourself out of their favour before you've even started. If you're unknown to them when you pitch, an editor may well ask you…
Replied Nov 11
Edge Mag looking for staffers
It expires in... fifteen minutes and counting. Good shout, thanks!
Tagged: Writer, Job, Available, Staff, Journalism
Replied Nov 2
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Without having read the review or the comment in question it's quite difficult to follow exactly what's happened, but looking at your last post, is it possible that 'implying that I might not have even played the game' was a piece of vernacular, hig…
An editor generally won't read an unsolicited article, and you may knock yourself out of their favour before you've even started. If you're unknown to them when you pitch, an editor may well ask you (and they're well within their rights to do this)…
I don't do a whole lot of pitching, I'm more of a review/opinion guy and doing anything traditional is kind of a weakness of mine, but when I do make a pitch I always make sure I know what I would like to make before it gets very far into the discus…
Excellent use of 'finagle', by the way :D
It all depends on who you're writing for and whether or not freelancing is your full-time gig. Fees and wordcounts vary widely from one outlet to another. Both can make a huge difference. Some publications may offer a $$ range for different size rev…
Like others have said, most big sites and mags have a set amount and aren't looking for your offer. Escapist pays by the word, most of the Future stuff just has a set fee. Ask friends who have worked there for a heads up, if you don't want to ask th…
What would you say is a good average for folks starting up? I've had enough people tell me good things about my writing (and I'm not saying closest friends either, I mean people that completely surprised me with their compliments because I never exp…
There is nothing I dislike more as an editor than someone who dances around the money issue. If you don't value your work, you're telling me I don't need to, either. I was dealing with one freelancer who had a solid, upfront number the first time I…
It expires in... fifteen minutes and counting. Good shout, thanks!
Wish there was an agree button.
Usually when an editor isn't forthcoming about money, that's not a good sign. I've done lots of inquiries for good-look, non-AAA sites, but when it comes to money, which is usually the last thing discussed, it's often (but not always) some absurdly…
I definitely don't like the concept of having a nubulous fee that may or may not pan out depending on whether people read the article or not. I'm sure it works out nicely when you managed to get a ton of hits, but how many times do you write somethi…
Both good points. I also hate comment-based payments.
I guess I like my compensation being a bit more static, and have bonus items based on overall traffic/comments. If you can deal with the ups and downs, then that kinda stuff can work out.
Assuming you have access to traffic data, of course.
Actually traffic-based can work out really well, especially at a large publication where you know there will be a lot of visitors coming in. But even then you need the editor to be up front about the payment formula, to the point that you can calcul…
Sadly there are many publications that won't tell you until you sign some contract, or give you the runaround. "Oh, it all depends on how popular your articles are" and shit like that. It's one thing to give you bonuses for a huge traffic driving ar…
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- About Me:
- Tom is (among other things) a talented freelance writer, an opinion jockey (read: reviewer) for AceGamez.co.uk, a news/feature writer for GamerLimit.com, and as a result, has plenty to say on the subject of video games and all things technological.
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- http://allfunandgames.wordpress.com
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:13pm on October 22, 2009,
Will Thompson said… - Thanks!
- At 10:52pm on October 21, 2009,
Will Thompson said…
- Saw your posts in the blog scratching topic. Seeing as how I'm new to the game, I'm not above swapping links on each other's pages. Besides, I've browsed your blog and it's worth mentioning on mine. My page is shadowoftheconsoles.wordpress.com . I'll link you soon as I have a moment (I'm at work).
Thanks,
Will
- At 6:23pm on September 7, 2009,
Harry Slater said… - now then, cheers for the accept and pleased to meet you.
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