What is expected of an Alltern8.com writer?
Writers for Alltern8.com not only entertain, but also provide information, news, expertise, and advice! A cosplay writer may cover the recent winners of an international cosplay contest, whereas a gaming writer may blog about the latest patch notes for a popular MMORPG. The job of an ongoing Alltern8.com contributing writer is to cover the events and news that the community is excited to learn more about! While opinion pieces and reviews are welcome, Alltern8.com strongly encourages its writers to go the extra mile and do research, interviews, and investigative articles.
If your application to become an ongoing Alltern8.com writer is accepted, our team will help you create an account on the site. We'll show you how to set up your profile page, submit article proposals, and post on your blog. Writers are responsible for keeping their profiles up to date, and for posting well written content on the site, whether it is in blog format, a regular column, or a special feature article.
Brand new ongoing contributors begin as unpaid bloggers, but anyone can submit a proposal for a full length article. Alltern8.com ranks our bloggers in a public list of the top 50 (by traffic), with the winner for each month being brought on board as a paid blogger. Paid bloggers can eventually move up to being paid regular feature article contributors and columnists.
Our most dedicated and successful Alltern8.com writers not only contribute quality content on a frequent basis, but they also promote their articles/blogs on various online networks (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and message boards. It's okay if you're new to publishing and promoting content online. Alltern8.com will help you learn the ropes!
Written content produced by writers for Alltern8.com must be original and exclusively hosted at Alltern8.com.
If your application to become an ongoing Alltern8.com writer is accepted, our team will help you create an account on the site. We'll show you how to set up your profile page, submit article proposals, and post on your blog. Writers are responsible for keeping their profiles up to date, and for posting well written content on the site, whether it is in blog format, a regular column, or a special feature article.
Brand new ongoing contributors begin as unpaid bloggers, but anyone can submit a proposal for a full length article. Alltern8.com ranks our bloggers in a public list of the top 50 (by traffic), with the winner for each month being brought on board as a paid blogger. Paid bloggers can eventually move up to being paid regular feature article contributors and columnists.
Our most dedicated and successful Alltern8.com writers not only contribute quality content on a frequent basis, but they also promote their articles/blogs on various online networks (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and message boards. It's okay if you're new to publishing and promoting content online. Alltern8.com will help you learn the ropes!
Written content produced by writers for Alltern8.com must be original and exclusively hosted at Alltern8.com.
Will I be asked to pay a fee to join?
No. There is absolutely no fee associated with becoming a writer for Alltern8.com.
What is the time commitment like?
One of the benefits to writing as an independent contractor is that you can put as much, or as little, time into writing for Alltern8.com as you like. That being said, successful Alltern8.com bloggers contribute a new blog entry five to seven times a week, with a minimum of 300 words per post. Writers who submit large, well written articles about specific topics, or who write regular columns, usually contribute one or two such articles per week (800 - 1,000 words or more). We want to see our writers build an regular audience, and a relationship with our community.
In terms of actual time spent contributing to Alltern8.com, our writers usually spend 4-8 hours per week writing their content, sharing that content via social networks and doing research. Of course, some writers will spend a great deal more time than that, and some will spend less. It is up to you. Ultimately, Alltern8.com values quality over quantity.
In terms of actual time spent contributing to Alltern8.com, our writers usually spend 4-8 hours per week writing their content, sharing that content via social networks and doing research. Of course, some writers will spend a great deal more time than that, and some will spend less. It is up to you. Ultimately, Alltern8.com values quality over quantity.
What happens after I send Alltern8.com my application?
Once you submit your application, it will be reviewed by a member of the Alltern8.com staff. They will assess writing ability, knowledge level, writing style, and experience (although experience is not a requirement, it can be helpful). Please note that it can take up to two weeks to receive a response regarding an application.
If the Alltern8.com staff think you would be a great addition to our community, you will be contacted via email. If you decide to become an ongoing Alltern8.com writer, you will be expected to produce a new piece of content within 3 business days. You will also be asked to provide the following for your account:
• A photo of yourself (100 pixels by 100 pixels)
• A 40 word biography, written in the third person
If the Alltern8.com staff think you would be a great addition to our community, you will be contacted via email. If you decide to become an ongoing Alltern8.com writer, you will be expected to produce a new piece of content within 3 business days. You will also be asked to provide the following for your account:
• A photo of yourself (100 pixels by 100 pixels)
• A 40 word biography, written in the third person
Apply to become an Alltern8 blogger using the form below.
