Demand Studio Secrets - Fifth Edition
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Understanding DMS
Legal Stuff
Introduction
Disclaimer
Is DMS For You?
What Does DMS Do?
My Experience with Demand Studios
Demand Media Studios Criticism
Equipment and Setup
Writer Types
Chapter 2: Applying to DMS
What DMS Wants
Positions
Where to Apply
Application Package
Application Strategy
Application Resume Tips
Sample Application Resume
Application Writing Sample Tips
Sample Application Writing Sample
Links to Your Work
Special Instructions for Foreign Writer
Submitting Your Application
Getting Accepted
Getting Rejected
Reapplying to Demand Media Studios
Chapter 3: DemandStudios.com Website
Website Navigation
Work Desk (Blue Tab)
My Work Desk (Gray Tab)
Scorecard (Gray Tab)
Find Assignments (Gray Tab)
Create Assignment (Dead Tab)
Past Work (Gray Tab)
Earnings (Gray Tab)
Profile (Blue Tab)
Edit My Profile (Gray Tab)
View My Profile (Gray Tab)
Account (Blue Tab)
Account Information (Gray Tab)
Payee Info (Gray Tab)
Preferences (Gray Tab)
Bio (Gray Tab)
Positions (Gray Tab)
Special Sections (Gray Tab)
Resources (Blue Tab)
Chapter 4: New Writer Strategy
New Writer Probation
Chapter 5: Money Making Strategy
The Demand Studio Secrets System
Pay/Time Ratio
Sample P/T Ratio Spreadsheets
Time Management Strategy
Sample Schedules
Chapter 6: Revenue Share Strategy
The Truth About Revenue Share
My Experience with Revenue Share
A Writer’s Perspective of Revenue Share
Revenue Share Secrets
Revenue Share Outside DMS
Chapter 7: Find Assignments Strategy
Claimed Assignments Strategy
Creator Type Strategies
Claimed Assignments List Management
Surviving a Title Drought
Raising Your Assignment Limit
Reclaiming Assignments
Title Vultures
Saved Search Email Strategy
Chapter 8: Writing Strategy
DMS Writing Style
Categories
Photographs
Key Concepts
Word Counts
How To Format
About Format
List Format
Fact Sheet Format
Tip Format
Strategy Format
Decision Format
How Does Format
Shopping Guide Format
Product Review Format
Travel Review Format
Short Answer Format
Lifestyle Product Descriptions Format
Topic View Format
Other Formats
Comments to the Editor
Chapter 9: Reference and Resource Strategy
What’s Important & What’s Not?
Before You Start Writing
Finding Good References
Suggested & Blacklisted References
Avoiding Bad References
The Wikipedia Trick
Frequently Used Reference List (FUR List)
In-Text Citation
Parenthetical Referencing
Finding Resources
Formatting References and Resources
Formatting Offline Resources
Chapter 10: Submission Strategy
Final Checklist
Plagiarism Filter
Rewrites
Track Changes
Comments to the Editor
Abandoning Rewrites
Rewrite Appeals
Rejections
Rejection Appeals
Appealing an Approved Article
Copy Editor Feedback System
Chapter 11: Growth Strategy
Demand Media Studios Evolution
Promotion Strategy
Promotion Request Tool
Applying for Promotions
Premium Writers
Special Projects
Score Raising Strategy
Snowball Strategy
Portfolio Strategy
Empire Strategy
Chapter 12: Demand Media Studios Benefits
Payments
Health Insurance
Contests
Grants
Other Perks... or are they?
Chapter 13: Warnings
Taxes
Site Glitches
Website Changes
Quality Improvement Tool
Writer Development Program (WDP)
Copy Editor Errors
Article Outsourcing
Chapter 14: Travel the World with DMS
Why Go?
Decide to Go
Excuse Eliminator
Travel Philosophy
Preparation
How It All Works
Documents
Health
Safety
Equipment
Luggage
Packing Light
Transportation
Making the Most of Travel
Bathrooms
Lodging
Food
Travel Finances
DMS Work While Traveling
Internet Security
Getting Paid
Taxes
Keeping in Touch
Entertainment
Dealing with Disaster
Travel Conclusion
Chapter 15: A Few More Things
Some Things to Remember
What Readers Are Saying
Future of Demand Media Studios
Nutshell
Contact & Networking Information
