Writer Access

Writer Access is a website that I have recently begun writing for and operates much the same as Textbroker. Basically, writers are paid on a per cent basis, but unlike Textbroker, the rates are considerably higher. Here is out it breaks down.

• Level 2 earns 0.91 cents per word
• Level 3 earns 2.03 cents per word
• Level 4 earns 3.57 cents per word
• Level 5 earns 4.76 cents per word

After you have underwent the testing phases and been hired, you will be assigned a level which corresponds to your experience and overall writing ability. This will determine which assignments you have access to. For example, if you are a level 3, you can write level 3 and level 2 assignments. If you are a level 5, you have access to all levels.

In most cases, you will be rated after the completion of each assignment which can either increase or reduce your rating. In my opinion, the initial test I took was somewhat tricky and contained questions that would be difficult to answer without a reasonable amount of freelance and search engine optimization knowledge. Nonetheless, I've been through worse testing procedures for other websites and it wasn't too bad.

My main complaint with the hiring process is that it seemed to take forever to have my profile reviewed. I think it was somewhere around 2 1/2 to 3 weeks before I could actually begin writing which I found a bit frustrating. Consequently, don't expect the approval process to happen overnight if you decide to apply to Writer Access.

A downside with this company is that they only pay once a month, which is slower than other places like Textbroker and The Content Authority who pay weekly. You have to accumulate a minimum of $10 before the money is sent to your PayPal account. Along with this, the volume of assignments is somewhat bipolar, meaning some days there are plenty to choose from, and other days there is next to nothing. From what I can tell, Writer Access has too many writers and not enough clients.

On the upside, Writer Access now offers a program they call the casting call. Essentially, this is an area where people like blog and website owners can post writing positions which are long term in most cases. This feature allows you to apply for any positions you are interested in and create industry connections.

To summarize, I wouldn't recommend approaching Writer Access as a full time source of freelance income. However, if you are looking for some extra income and want to expand your portfolio, this website can be a good choice.

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