Writers BEWARE! There is an individual who goes by the name Jason Swanson, and he claims to provide solid copywriting work, but he DOES NOT PAY! He is located in St. Louis, MO. His ads often say that he needs writers immediately. He will ask you to start the same day or tomorrow. He asks you to write a minimum of 5 articles daily, but up to 25 each day. He will ask you to work on weekends and turn in all work by midnight the same day. He will also say that he can pay you in two weeks, but then on a weekly basis afterward, via Paypal. When he hired me, his email address was jayswayson@gmail.com, but this email no longer works. He also provided a second email for a supposed coworker Thomas Lish, which is tolish86@gmail.com. He immediately canceled these email accounts on December 1st, when he was supposed to pay me. Do not fall for this scam. He will probably use a different name and email address next time. I noticed that he posts all over Craigslist. I contacted him through all the posts I could find, and he closed them all immediately. He also has a profile on Freelanced.com. If you have any information on Jason Swanson or his shady copywriting business, please contact me.
Here is the writer guide he sent me.
Writer Guidelines for Jason Swanson
1. Daily Work Load: You will be asked to complete a minimum of 5 articles per day. This can increase as time goes on, if you like. Writers can inquiry anytime about increasing or decreasing workload. Articles must be turned in by 11:59 central each day. Work will usually be assigned in the mornings before 8 am central, and due by the evening 11:59 pm central. However, if that timing schedule doesn't work for you, then please just let me know. This is long term, and I would like writers who can work for me for a year or more.
2. Accepting work: All assignments must be confirmed! Any assignment that isn't confirmed within 12 hours will be reassigned. Writers can reject anything they are unable to write. I'm also here to help, as it may seem overwhelming at first. Assignment emails will read subject line "Assignment" Revision emails will read subject line "Revision." Revision must be turned in same day.
3. Turn in: Writers must turn in all assignments as attachments saved as the article title. Article guidelines will be given before your first assignment in an assignment email that contains the instructions for the assignment, as well as other vital information. Writers must follow all directions closely, and ask questions when needed.
4. Invoicing: Writers must turn in an invoice for payment. Payment is only made through paypal. Invoices should be made by each individual on an excel sheet, and sent direct email as an attachment. Writers should use excel to create invoices. Invoices should include "writer's name" "Number of article completed," "The titles of these articles" "Dates of completion," "date of invoice," and "paypal address"
5. Payment: Payment will be made on the 10th and 24th of each month. Payment for articles is $5 per 100 words or $15 for 300 words, or $25 per 500 words. However, this can vary from project to project. Please state that you understand and accept this, as the basics were laid out in the job description.
6. Penalties: Any work that is not turned in without prior notice will be subject to a $5 deduction in pay per article or article set. This may seem a bit harsh but deadlines are essential, and I'm very understanding and if you need extra time, then all you have to do is ask. However, writers will be limited to only 3 extra time days per month. Once your days or used up, then the penalty will be applied. Most assignments are not flexible with the deadlines, sorry!
Here is the writer guide he sent me.
Writer Guidelines for Jason Swanson
1. Daily Work Load: You will be asked to complete a minimum of 5 articles per day. This can increase as time goes on, if you like. Writers can inquiry anytime about increasing or decreasing workload. Articles must be turned in by 11:59 central each day. Work will usually be assigned in the mornings before 8 am central, and due by the evening 11:59 pm central. However, if that timing schedule doesn't work for you, then please just let me know. This is long term, and I would like writers who can work for me for a year or more.
2. Accepting work: All assignments must be confirmed! Any assignment that isn't confirmed within 12 hours will be reassigned. Writers can reject anything they are unable to write. I'm also here to help, as it may seem overwhelming at first. Assignment emails will read subject line "Assignment" Revision emails will read subject line "Revision." Revision must be turned in same day.
3. Turn in: Writers must turn in all assignments as attachments saved as the article title. Article guidelines will be given before your first assignment in an assignment email that contains the instructions for the assignment, as well as other vital information. Writers must follow all directions closely, and ask questions when needed.
4. Invoicing: Writers must turn in an invoice for payment. Payment is only made through paypal. Invoices should be made by each individual on an excel sheet, and sent direct email as an attachment. Writers should use excel to create invoices. Invoices should include "writer's name" "Number of article completed," "The titles of these articles" "Dates of completion," "date of invoice," and "paypal address"
5. Payment: Payment will be made on the 10th and 24th of each month. Payment for articles is $5 per 100 words or $15 for 300 words, or $25 per 500 words. However, this can vary from project to project. Please state that you understand and accept this, as the basics were laid out in the job description.
6. Penalties: Any work that is not turned in without prior notice will be subject to a $5 deduction in pay per article or article set. This may seem a bit harsh but deadlines are essential, and I'm very understanding and if you need extra time, then all you have to do is ask. However, writers will be limited to only 3 extra time days per month. Once your days or used up, then the penalty will be applied. Most assignments are not flexible with the deadlines, sorry!
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