Just when I thought that my writing skills will only be of effect on school papers and essay-type exams, I stumbled upon the website of Essays.ph from one of my friend’s Facebook timeline. I have heard of it a couple of times, but I never found the time to check up their site until July of this year.
As any aspiring journalist, I was curious. I
checked their website, watched the news clip about them, and asked some friends
about the system in Essays.ph. I can say that the feedback was all positive and
interesting. I thought of it as a great opportunity to enhance my skills and
actually put it to work.
The screening process was challenging.
Applicants are required to send in their résumé and a sample essay. It was
indicated that the topics given were similar to the kind that are given to accepted
writers. This allows applicants to have an idea of the expectations of
Essays.ph from their writers. Even though applicants are required to make an
account in the Essays.ph Workhub, posting and interactions are still now allowed,
until one passes the entire screening process.
Getting into Essays.ph is not only promising
in terms of profit, but also of training and acquaintance. There is the
Essays.ph Workhub, an online hub where writers can come together to discuss
various topics related to work or just of interest. Newly accepted members will
find instructions, tips, and more in this site.
The exciting part was when I got accepted.
Logging in and seeing my code name in red, it’s just so amazing. It was black
for quite some time. Not that it was bad, but it distinguishes applicants from
members. There are two initial levels in Essays.ph, either you start in the green
or the red team. Once accepted into a team, other than black, writers can
already start taking assignments. The next level is blue, which does not only
equate to higher pay, but also better performance. The admins belong to the
violet team.
The
admins are also just one text message away. In spite of how accommodating and
helpful they may be, they expect writers to accomplish tasks and follow
instructions without close supervision. This is brought by the fact that all
interactions and dealings are done online. Admins will not always have the time
to assist writers; hence one must rely on his/her own comprehension and
execution of the assignment details.
Essays.ph
encourages writers to complete assignments under time pressure, which is good
training. Writers are expected not only to deliver on time, but with
excellence. This means minimal or no grammatical errors, verified information,
and creative style in writing.
Becoming
a writer in Essays.ph might not be for everyone, but I know that it takes
courage, talent, and discipline to become one. I am so excited with this new
adventure that I embarked on. I know that it will not only bring about changes
in my writing, but also of my principles and discipline as a person.
Note: If you want to know more about
Essays.ph, their website is up 24/7:
Hi! Are they going to send an email asking for a sample article or you're supposed to choose your sample article? I'm new to it and I'm a little bit confused as to how to proceed. Thanks in advance for your help! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dona! Not sure if they still do it the same way, but after they approved my application and asked me to register, that was when I was asked to submit a sample article. They provided a list of topics to choose from. :)
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