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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Marit, Sep 1, 2012.

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  1. #1
    Just thought I'd drop a line and say hello.

    I'm a female writer living in the Philippines looking for a nice community to meet some good people and maybe pick up a new client or two.

    I've been browsing around a while and it appears that there is some sort of negative stigma that revolves around Filipino writers; I hope I can change that. We're not all terrible at English or unable to product great copy. :)

    Anyway, just thought I'd say hey! Feel free to send a hello back.

    All the best,

    Marit
     
    Marit, Sep 1, 2012 IP
  2. johnabraham825

    johnabraham825 Peon

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    Hi marit nice to meet you and welcome to the forum.
     
    johnabraham825, Sep 1, 2012 IP
  3. vishals

    vishals Active Member

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    As an Indian writer, I know where you are coming from. If you say you are an Indian or a Filipino writer, people automatically assume you suck. Not only that, many of them likely assume that you are willing to work for peanuts just because you are from a developing country.

    To overcome this negative stigma, which comes from so many bad writers who happen to be Indian or Filipino, you have to work harder and deliver more.

    However, I have seen that this stigma is just a small barrier, and not at all insurmountable. People/Clients online are mostly professional, and even if they are likely biased against "non-native" writers, it is because they have seen so many bad writers tout their writing skills, sometimes using stolen posts ( one of the top posts on the content writing section right now is by someone who has stolen someone'e else pitch almost verbatim.) To win them over, you just have to show that you can write well and work like a professional.

    I started on DP about 2 years ago, at a rate of about 1 cent a word. After that I started writing for some content mills at a minimum rate of about 1.5 cents a word, while also picking up some clients from DP at 2 cents a word. I would advice you to not undervalue your work - I would even say that if you can write perfect grammar, you should START at 1.5 cents a word. I am assuming you are a general writer, and not a copywriter, in which case you should be charging higher.

    In any case, welcome to DP!
     
    vishals, Sep 1, 2012 IP
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    Hi

    Glad to meet you...
     
    rankingrockstar, Sep 4, 2012 IP
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    Hello friend happy to join you.
     
    ankushkohli, Sep 4, 2012 IP
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    Hello You.Welcome to forum.
     
    misrbinh, Sep 4, 2012 IP
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    Welcome to this forum. Nice to stay here.
     
    richard branson, Sep 6, 2012 IP
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    Hi, I am also new in this forum. I am from India. I'm a male marketing professional.
     
    ashokkumar123, Sep 6, 2012 IP
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    seosonu12 Peon

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    Hi friends
    I am the new bay in that forum. I have jointed the forum to get some knowledge about seo.
    currenly i am working as seo executive in a company.
     
    seosonu12, Sep 6, 2012 IP
  10. jagad

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    welcome marit..

    nice to stay here.....
     
    jagad, Sep 10, 2012 IP
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    Hi Marit, Welcome to the forum.
     
    manojagadi, Sep 10, 2012 IP
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    Hi Marit, I am also a newcomer here.. enjoy!
     
    Darkoctopus, Sep 11, 2012 IP
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    EdenAndrej Greenhorn

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    Hello, I`m also new here.
     
    EdenAndrej, Sep 11, 2012 IP
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    Welcome to the forum. enjoy to stay here...
     
    anytriyana, Sep 11, 2012 IP
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    Nice and outfall forum. i love it.
     
    arbrasgallery, Sep 11, 2012 IP
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    Welcome to digital-point and all the best
     
    abdullah10, Sep 11, 2012 IP
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    Welcome to this forum. Nice to stay here.
     
    AdamSmith, Sep 13, 2012 IP
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    Welcome to this forum. Please welcome me too!
     
    b4dl.com, Sep 13, 2012 IP
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    yeah, lets rock here


    welcome you too

    nice to see you all in well
     
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    conerz, Sep 16, 2012 IP
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    Hi Marit
    Wellcome to DP forums !

     
    scoolyob, Sep 17, 2012 IP
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