Freelance Writers for CopyPress
Posted on November 21, 2010
Anybody heard of CopyPress? I saw a job posting for writers on Genuinejobs.com for CopyPress and was wondering if anybody already works for them.
I did a bit of research and found that the content site is the child of BlueGlass. They call themselves a full-service marketing company. They’ve had the content production in the alpha stage, until they launched the beta version on November 2, 2010.
As always, I apply for new jobs I find, so that I can report my experience. I will now submit an application and await their response. I’ll let you know what happens. For information on the company, visit the CopyPress home page or to apply, visit the CopyPress application page.
If you are interested in applying, below is the content of the job post:
CopyPress has openings for writers, hired on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to fill out a form now: http://forms.copypress.com/. If you are interested in a freelance job with flexible hours, steady stream of work, and no interaction with customers then CopyPress may be a great fit for you.
CopyPress is a full-service content development company, creating content across a wide variety of industries for a wide variety of clients. With our inclusive services, we create online marketing copy, link bait pieces, optimized articles, white papers, blogs and core site content. The CopyPress freelance team is made up of the brightest and best talent in the industry. In order to be an author or editor at CopyPress you must understand the value of quality content, teamwork and community. A basic understanding and passion for these things is required. If you’re known for creating high quality content, value teamwork, and enjoy interacting with others, this is the company for you!
Think you have what it takes to join the CopyPress team? Visit http://forms.copypress.com/ to complete an application. You will be able to submit samples of your work and upload your resume. If and when selected, we will contact you.
How To Apply:
Visit http://forms.copypress.com/ to submit an application, upload your resume & sample writing.
Salary: varies
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November 28, 2010
That’s fantastic news, PTC Tips. I can’t tell you how many jobs for which I’ve been offered using these strategies; although, I don’t accept all that I am offered. Most don’t pay well, as many writers discover on their quest to find decent-paying writing jobs.
Please post future comments on how this works for you.
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writing4effect
November 22, 2010
CopyPress responded promptly today regarding the application I submitted late last night. Their pay scale looks similar to The Content Authority, eCopywriters and several other similar companies; however, I’m less impressed with it due to the ambiguous language regarding the fluctuation of pay for articles. If you decide to go with this company, I would expect no more than $.01 to $.02 per word.
Here is the response I received from CopyPress:
Dear applicant,
Thank you for your interest in writing for CopyPress. Before we move forward and hire you as a freelance writer we need to confirm with you a few things.
As a new writer you will typically be assigned campaigns that will be on a payment level of 1-2 cents per word. You will have the possible opportunity to receive higher paying campaigns as time progresses and after your work has shown quality and consistency. The campaign pay levels can vary from .01 to about .05, this is never a permanent amount. We also ask our writers to be able to commit to writing 3,000 words per week. This does not guarantee that all writers will be provided at least 3,000 words a week as assignments are dependent on campaign availability, but we feel that a writer should have the capacity to contribute at least this much when situation demands it. Overdue work is unacceptable and we ask that you only commit to writing for us if you can provide your work on time and consistently meet your deadlines. Please keep this information in mind when responding to this email & committing to working for us.
If you are still interested in writing for BlueGlass (under the above terms), please respond to this email message at your earliest convenience. Please note this is the next step in the process and does not necessarily mean you will be selected. However, we need to receive your personal acceptance of these terms in order to move forward in this process.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Thank you!
Ryan Christine Whitney
Community Manager @ BlueGlass Interactive, Inc.
EffimeUnefs
November 25, 2010
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writing4effect
November 28, 2010
Greetings, Gry, so glad to hear that you’ve found this blog helpful. Please subscribe via email, continue to visit and feel free to comment or provide input at any time.
I’d appreciate it.
Sherry
Greg Fish
December 2, 2010
At 1 to 2 cents per word, I doubt they’re going to attract many quality writers. Instead, they’re going to join the glut of content providers who offer slave wages. Lots of talk here, but ultimately, a big fizzle.
writing4effect
December 2, 2010
Hi, Greg. You might be right.
CopyPress’s pay scale is similar to The Content Authority (TCA), eCopywriters, and even wiseGEEK, a company that expects very high quality content for only $10 to $14 a 400-500 word article. TCA and the others pay around $9 to $10 per article to start, but TCA admits that you may make as little as $.01/word, which means you’ll earn only $5 per 500-word article, AND they require you to commit to 3,000 words a week. Good non-US writers might agree to that, but TCA accepts only US writers. That means they may not last through their current beta stage and your “big fizzle” prophecy may pan out.
Elizabeth J
December 17, 2010
I signed up with these folks and just un-signed up. Writers have to be willing to write 3,000 words per week and/or campaign at a penny each indefinitely and with no say on the topics assigned. Good luck with that. I tried to agree to do five 300-word articles for a campaign, just to see how it went and got no assignments and no explanation. I mentioned this when I tried again with another campaign today and was told I had to agree to at least 10 articles, 300 words, penny-each in a campaign. In my brief experience, they are rather terse and scolding when writers ask questions or seek clarification.
writing4effect
December 17, 2010
Thank you for the information, Elizabeth.
I wondered what it was like to actually do work for them. Once accepted, I backed out based on the 3,000 words/week commitment (with the caveat that they were making no commitment to provide work) and minuscule pay, along with an ambiguous statement about occasional fluctuating higher pay. CopyPress may not survive their beta stage.
I don’t know what your experience is, but if you really want to get some experience writing, there are plenty of other companies that I believe would hire you. I’ve posted many of them in this blog. Please let me know if you need names.
I’m really glad you posted this comment, though, because it is a prime example of how we should respond as writers to companies that do not respect us or our profession. I applaud you for exercising common sense. Even in this economy, you don’t need to work for sketchy companies.
I believe all writers should keep this in mind …
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and nail down specifics when writing for a company, and don’t be intimidated if they respond inappropriately. Unless they pay an enormous amount of money, don’t stick around for abuse. It may not be worth it even then, but you be the judge of that.
I did stay with one company that had occasional abusive editors and did not pay well at the onset only because I hoped to get higher-paying jobs further in … and I did, along with higher-quality editors. This was a big company, though.
There are exceptions to every rule, but stick to your ethics when it comes to feeling misused or abused. Nobody needs that!
Sherry
Jessica
November 3, 2011
I was hired as a writer with CopyPress recently and have to disagree with the comments above. They now pay their writers at a much higher rate and per article type. They expect their writers to be able to produce 3000 words when needed but are extremely flexible with your schedule and accommodating to your needs.
The team that I have worked with consists of professional people who respect their writing community and cares about producing quality content.
I realize this post was made almost a year ago, so it might do some good to check out them out again to see how they have changed since last December.
Writing4Effect
November 3, 2011
That’s good to know, Jessica. After seeing your comment, maybe some of the others will consider applying at CopyPress. Thanks for the update — 😉
Nate
December 10, 2011
I’ve worked with this company since Feb. 2010 and they have treated me very well. While it’s not my primary source of income, I do make a few hundred dollars each month from CopyPress. You do get the luck of the draw when it comes to subject matter of content, but as long as you have submitted your experiences and what you are knowledgeable about, they try and cater to that, since you can write better about things you know. Occasionally I get something I’m not familiar with, but it’s a nice learning experience. I definitely recommend signing up with them. The Content Authority is another good one, although they pay less. Textbroker is another, but it is hard to earn higher amounts and the volume of available work is usually low.
Writing4Effect
December 11, 2011
Hi, Nate. That’s good to know, since we have some negative comments regarding CopyPress here. Thank you for sharing! 😉
Alicia
March 17, 2012
Hi! I know that all of this was posted a long time ago, but if anyone else does come across this article, I can give some advice. I have been working for CopyPress for about a year and a half now. When I started, I only got paid about one cent per word. Now I am getting paid $13.50 per 400-500 word articles. I have received several articles that pay $20 for around 500 words. However, the amount of work has slowed down because they are working on making changes to the company. I do make several hundred dollars a month here, though, and would definitely recommend it.
Writing4Effect
March 18, 2012
Wow, that’s great news, Alicia, thanks for sharing this information with our readers.
writing4effect
November 28, 2010
Thank you, SPM, this is great news, indeed, and very encouraging. I greatly appreciate that. I love getting feedback and please feel free to send suggestions my way, ask questions and make comments on any of the content you find here.
This blog is a work-in-progress (WIP) and I am, even as we virtually speak, WIP-ing it into shape.
Thanks, again.
Sherry