About EssayLancers
1. How does EssayLancers.com work for freelance academic writers?
EssayLancers.com is an open platform helping freelance academic writers and writing agencies find each other and improve their working relations. EssayLancers promotes transparent communication and cooperation between writers and agencies. Our platform lets you get hired by an agency, rate writing agencies, get disputes sorted, express professional prowess and communicate with fellow writers.
2. Are there any subscription fees?
No, EssayLancers.com works on a free basis.
3. Can I find work on EssayLancers.com?
Yes, here you can either get a temporary project or get hired by a writing agency. Look through the list of currently available projects and job offers here (https://writers.essaylancers.com/job-offers/projects/)
4. What is the difference between a project and a job offer?
A project is freelancer’s one-time commitment to deliver the work as posted by an Agency or another academic writer and specified in project requirements.
A job offer is an opportunity for full-time freelance employment offered by an Agency, which usually requires different application procedures.
5. Are payments for the completed projects managed under the supervision of EssayLancers?
No, you can negotiate the bid and the payment method directly with the Agency and choose any payment option outside of EssayLancers.com
6. What is writer’s rating?
Writer’s rating is the average mark from 1 to 10 given to a writer by the agencies, which either currently employ the writer or used to work with him on a project. The agency can rate writer's professionalism and working qualities – punctuality, specialization, grammar mastery.
7. What is writer’s karma?
Karma reflects writer’s level of activity on Forum and its relevancy as assessed by other Forum users. Writer’s karma consists of the points he gets for every thread, comment and the +/- mark given by other Forum users.
8. Can I rate writing agencies?
Yes, you can rate the writing agencies, where you were once or are hired right now, and which chose you for the project. You can also provide feedback to the writing agency.
9. Can I communicate directly with agency representatives?
Yes, you can send private messages to agency profiles on EssayLancers.com
Profile Setup
1. How do I sign up?
It’s quick and easy to sign up. Click Sign Up Button in the upper right corner of the website and fill out a short registration form. We’ll send you a confirmation e-mail shortly to verify your account. That’s it! You are ready to go and setup your Profile.
2. Is sign up free?
Yes, it’s absolutely free!
3. How do I complete my Profile?
We will suggest that you do the following to complete your profile:
- Login to your Essaylancers.com account
- Click Profile from the navigation menu
- Add your Profile Photo
- Add your Summary
- Add your Contact Info
- Click My Address to change your address details
- Add items to your Portfolio
- Set your Hourly Rate
- Set your Payment Methods
- Choose your Specializations and Disciplines
4. Can I change my username?
Your username is permanent and cannot be changed
5. How do I edit my Profile?
EssayLancers Profiles enable in-page editing, so you can edit all your information directly on your Profile page. To edit your Profile:
- Log in to your EssayLancers.com Profile
- Open your EssayLancers.com Profile
- Click on a pencil icon to edit the corresponding section of your Profile
- Change the required data in the pop-up window
- Click Save button to save the changes
6. Can I change the password?
Yes, to do this:
- Click the pencil icon next to your name in your Profile
- Click the link Change your password? at the bottom of the pop-up window
- Create a new password
- Follow the instructions in the e-mail you receive after password change
7. How do I add portfolio to my Profile?
Every EssayLancers user gets their own personal portfolio, where you can add links to your works or add your writing samples. To add portfolio:
- Log in to your EssayLancers.com account
- Open your Profile
- Click the pencil icon next to Portfolio section
- Add either links to your samples or copy/paste your writing samples in the pop-up window
- Preview the changes
- Click Save button at the bottom of the pop-up window
8. How do I close my account?
You can close your account by sending a request to info@essaylancers.com
Getting a Job
1. What is the difference between a project and a job offer?
A project is freelancer’s one-time commitment to deliver the work as posted by an Agency or another academic writer and specified in project requirements.
A job offer is an opportunity for full-time freelance employment offered by an Agency, which usually requires different application procedures.
2. How do I bid for a project?
When you find a project you’d like to bid on, click on the Reply button and write a personal application message to the client. We advise you to enter your bid amount, the number of days for delivery and any necessary details.
3. How do I apply for a job?
When you find a job you’d like to bid on, click on the Reply button and write a personal application message to the client. We advise you to enter your bid amount, the number of days for delivery and any necessary details.
4. How do I know that I’ve been awarded the job or the project?
Wait for a reply from the writing agency or from another writer, who placed the project.
5. How do I receive the payment for the completed project?
You are advised to decide on the payment terms immediately after you are awarded with the project. It’s your decision with the agency and EssayLancers.com doesn’t participate in this process.
