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Topic: Suite101 - Worth the time?
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| MHNewell | Posted – 2/13/2008 10:30:20 AM | show profile | email poster I recently joined Suite101.com as a contributing writer, but as I delve deeper into the site, I'm wondering how worthwhile it is. I'm already a published writer and work as a full-time managing editor of a nonprofit association's magazine, and I really only joined the site as a networking tool. Any one have any insights or heard anything (good or bad) about Suite101?? |
| Righter | Posted – 2/13/2008 11:42:12 AM | show profile I was actually just looking at this myself and wanted to know if anyone knows how their payment works? Is it worth the time? |
| MHNewell | Posted – 2/13/2008 3:28:06 PM | show profile | email poster The Web site explains the payment information. I think it works like this: the site has paid Web advertising, so you get a certain percentage of the advertising money. But, I think you also make more money depending on how often you post and, more importantly, how often people read your articles and how often it's picked up in Internet searches. Also, you're paid through PayPal on a monthly basis. Those are the few pieces of info I've gleaned from my brief reading so far. Hope it helps. Although our more general question--is this site worth time, attention, effort, etc.--still seems to be unanswered... |
| nickijh | Posted – 2/13/2008 5:34:18 PM | show profile Nope I signed up for it. Didn't make a penny. Granted, I did get more writing practice. If you're looking to use them as clips, though, I'm not sure how other media would view them. About.com has more credibility since it's run by the NY Times. |
| serenity0605 | Posted – 2/17/2008 9:51:58 PM | show profile A Good Place for Beginners I've been writing for Suite since last December and I think they have a lot to offer someone who is looking for experience writing for the web. As opposed to those other content sites, Suite offers its writer's editors who actually make useful comments about how to improve your writing. There is also an application process that potential writer's must go through first, which weeds out those who are not serious. The money is decent (compared with those other sites), but there are other perks too, such as getting a reputation as a qualified writer and expert in the area that you write about. Plus, lots of offers come your way from print media and websites that want to buy your work, or contract you for further pieces. Overall, I'm happy with Suite101. -Lisa http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/dansgirl0605 |
| paulie_c | Posted – 2/20/2008 2:48:48 AM | show profile I actually applied to Suite 101 and got rejected... I submitted a writing sample and got a canned reply that my writing style was too "subjective" and was too heavily based on my own opinion. It's not like I was looking for a job, I was just looking for a structured outlet to practice my writing and get some feedback. So much for that. |
