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Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
My name is Mitch Holt. I graduated from with a bachelor's in print journalism. After graduation, I dove into my freelance career, writing news articles and marketing/sales copy for various companies. The reason I didn't pursue a full-time journalism job is because my music career was taking off. I hated the idea of quitting music, so I decided to foster my freelance writing while pursuing music. As the economy continued to deteriorate, I had more and more trouble finding writing work. Then I found Demand Studios. Demand Studios provided me a much-needed consistency amid an inconsistent industry. Whether I was at home or touring the U.S. with my band, I had consistent work from Demand Studios. Since writing my first article, I've grown passionate about what Demand Studios has to offer people. This is a great company, and I will continue to write exceptional articles as long as Demand Studios is around. Thanks for your help.
My name is Mitch Holt. I graduated from with a bachelor's in print journalism. After graduation, I dove into my freelance career, writing news articles and marketing/sales copy for various companies. The reason I didn't pursue a full-time journalism job is because my music career was taking off. I hated the idea of quitting music, so I decided to foster my freelance writing while pursuing music. As the economy continued to deteriorate, I had more and more trouble finding writing work. Then I found Demand Studios. Demand Studios provided me a much-needed consistency amid an inconsistent industry. Whether I was at home or touring the U.S. with my band, I had consistent work from Demand Studios. Since writing my first article, I've grown passionate about what Demand Studios has to offer people. This is a great company, and I will continue to write exceptional articles as long as Demand Studios is around. Thanks for your help.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I am Heather Vecchioni, and I have always wanted to be a writer. I obtained my English degree and started working for a local publication. Unhappy with the environment and convinced that all writing jobs would be the same, I went back to the job I had when I was in college—a vet tech. Fourteen months ago, I was blessed with my son. I became desperate to stay at home with him but couldn't make it financially without working. Three months ago, I was lucky enough to find Demand Studios. Now I can happily write about the subject I know most: animals. I am also so fortunate to be able to stay home with my son while still making a living writing. I am so thankful to be able to do this and appreciative of Demand Studios for allowing me to.
I am Heather Vecchioni, and I have always wanted to be a writer. I obtained my English degree and started working for a local publication. Unhappy with the environment and convinced that all writing jobs would be the same, I went back to the job I had when I was in college—a vet tech. Fourteen months ago, I was blessed with my son. I became desperate to stay at home with him but couldn't make it financially without working. Three months ago, I was lucky enough to find Demand Studios. Now I can happily write about the subject I know most: animals. I am also so fortunate to be able to stay home with my son while still making a living writing. I am so thankful to be able to do this and appreciative of Demand Studios for allowing me to.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I'm Chris Joseph, and I've been writing for newspapers and the Web since 2001. I enjoy writing for Demand Studios because it gives me the freedom to write anytime, anywhere. While people all around me are losing their jobs or unhappy in their careers, I'm happy with the knowledge that I can wake up each morning and do something I enjoy while having a large amount of control over how much I earn.
I'm Chris Joseph, and I've been writing for newspapers and the Web since 2001. I enjoy writing for Demand Studios because it gives me the freedom to write anytime, anywhere. While people all around me are losing their jobs or unhappy in their careers, I'm happy with the knowledge that I can wake up each morning and do something I enjoy while having a large amount of control over how much I earn.
In honor of yesterday's National Tell a Story Day, we asked community members to submit a short story on our Facebook Fan Page. Congratulations to Florence Cardinal on her winning submission!
Photo Credit: Jenny Downing / Flickr
Carter opened the back door and peered down the hallway. He hadn't been home for years, but everything seemed the same. The faint aroma of cinnamon drifted from the kitchen.
A vase of pink summer roses, Meg's favorites, stood on the hall table and added a breath of perfume to the air.
Carter removed his shoes. Meg was a tyrant when it came to the gloss on the hardwood floor in the music room. A dog barked. He glanced out the window hoping to see Red loping across the freshly mowed grass. The dog, however roamed farther afield, somewhere beyond the box elder hedge and Meg's symmetrical beds of marigolds and petunias.
Down the hall. Slowly. His feet left faint shadows in the plush carpet. Pausing at the first door, he looked into the office with the oak desk, worn leather swivel chair, the walls lined with law books. Old Luther had been dead for years, but the room still reeked of the bitter effluvium of cheap cigars.
Carter moved on, smiled as he entered the bedroom he and Meg had shared. Some things never changed. Burnt orange carpet, apricot walls, peach bedspread and curtains. Meg's colors. Warm and golden, like the woman he once loved.
Still loved.
He listened. Beethoven's "Pathetique" echoed from the music room. It was Carter's favorite melody played as only Meg could play it, each note as rich and clear as the voice of the meadowlark on a warm spring morning.
He hurried down the hall and pushed back the bamboo curtain. The hardwood floor gleamed in sunlight from the bay window. Meg sat primly at the Baby Grand, her face hidden by the fall of her hair. Her fingers caressed the keys. He stood transfixed, basked in her beauty, in the music, in being home at last.
Tears blurred his vision as he stepped into the room. Her name hovered on his lips.
The music faded. He stood for a moment in the stifling silence. Then he turned his back on the cracked, yellow piano keys, fled from the thick layer of dust on the piano bench, the broken window, the bird droppings on the rotting floor.
He ignored the empty rooms, the crumbling walls. The pervasive smell of rot, mold and mildew that made him gag. He grabbed his shoes, stumbled out of the house, down the moss-covered steps, and ran across the overgrown lawn and fought his way through the scraggly hedge.
Back on the street, he stopped, checked his watch. If he hurried, there would still be time to buy pink roses for Meg's grave.
Carter opened the back door and peered down the hallway. He hadn't been home for years, but everything seemed the same. The faint aroma of cinnamon drifted from the kitchen.
A vase of pink summer roses, Meg's favorites, stood on the hall table and added a breath of perfume to the air.
Carter removed his shoes. Meg was a tyrant when it came to the gloss on the hardwood floor in the music room. A dog barked. He glanced out the window hoping to see Red loping across the freshly mowed grass. The dog, however roamed farther afield, somewhere beyond the box elder hedge and Meg's symmetrical beds of marigolds and petunias.
Down the hall. Slowly. His feet left faint shadows in the plush carpet. Pausing at the first door, he looked into the office with the oak desk, worn leather swivel chair, the walls lined with law books. Old Luther had been dead for years, but the room still reeked of the bitter effluvium of cheap cigars.
Carter moved on, smiled as he entered the bedroom he and Meg had shared. Some things never changed. Burnt orange carpet, apricot walls, peach bedspread and curtains. Meg's colors. Warm and golden, like the woman he once loved.
Still loved.
He listened. Beethoven's "Pathetique" echoed from the music room. It was Carter's favorite melody played as only Meg could play it, each note as rich and clear as the voice of the meadowlark on a warm spring morning.
He hurried down the hall and pushed back the bamboo curtain. The hardwood floor gleamed in sunlight from the bay window. Meg sat primly at the Baby Grand, her face hidden by the fall of her hair. Her fingers caressed the keys. He stood transfixed, basked in her beauty, in the music, in being home at last.
Tears blurred his vision as he stepped into the room. Her name hovered on his lips.
The music faded. He stood for a moment in the stifling silence. Then he turned his back on the cracked, yellow piano keys, fled from the thick layer of dust on the piano bench, the broken window, the bird droppings on the rotting floor.
He ignored the empty rooms, the crumbling walls. The pervasive smell of rot, mold and mildew that made him gag. He grabbed his shoes, stumbled out of the house, down the moss-covered steps, and ran across the overgrown lawn and fought his way through the scraggly hedge.
Back on the street, he stopped, checked his watch. If he hurried, there would still be time to buy pink roses for Meg's grave.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
My name is Emily Lambert. For the past two years, my main focus has been professional writing on various topics, such as health and beauty, self-help and personal growth, for a number of different companies and websites. Demand Studios was such a blessing for me, as the site allows me to make my own schedule, work from the comfort of my own home and write on topics that I'm passionate about. The best part about working for Demand Studios is that I can stay at home and care for my son while generating income.
My name is Emily Lambert. For the past two years, my main focus has been professional writing on various topics, such as health and beauty, self-help and personal growth, for a number of different companies and websites. Demand Studios was such a blessing for me, as the site allows me to make my own schedule, work from the comfort of my own home and write on topics that I'm passionate about. The best part about working for Demand Studios is that I can stay at home and care for my son while generating income.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I'm Nancy Virginia Varian. My published work includes 11 fantasy novels and more than three dozen short stories, as well as poetry and poetry translations. I'm thoroughly enjoying my decision to work for Demand Studios. I'm part of a community of skilled freelancers who are glad to offer help and advice. I love writing about topics that fascinate me, for the best rate in the content provider industry. I'm paid twice a week, and I can work as much or as little as I like. Best of all, I have plenty of time to write fiction. Thanks Demand Studios.
I'm Nancy Virginia Varian. My published work includes 11 fantasy novels and more than three dozen short stories, as well as poetry and poetry translations. I'm thoroughly enjoying my decision to work for Demand Studios. I'm part of a community of skilled freelancers who are glad to offer help and advice. I love writing about topics that fascinate me, for the best rate in the content provider industry. I'm paid twice a week, and I can work as much or as little as I like. Best of all, I have plenty of time to write fiction. Thanks Demand Studios.
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
I'm August McLaughlin, a nutritionist and writer in Los Angeles. My favorite aspects of working for Demand Studios are the flexible schedule, income and the fact that I’m able to learn so much. Since I run my own nutritional practice and work as a fiction writer, my schedule and income are erratic. I love the fact that on a "slow" day with my other ventures, I'm able to set my own hours and make more funds doing so. I choose topics I'm an expert it as well as those I wish to learn more about. The staff is super professional, and I look forward to sitting down to work, be it in my office or on a sunny park bench. Thanks for everything you do, Demand Studios.
I'm August McLaughlin, a nutritionist and writer in Los Angeles. My favorite aspects of working for Demand Studios are the flexible schedule, income and the fact that I’m able to learn so much. Since I run my own nutritional practice and work as a fiction writer, my schedule and income are erratic. I love the fact that on a "slow" day with my other ventures, I'm able to set my own hours and make more funds doing so. I choose topics I'm an expert it as well as those I wish to learn more about. The staff is super professional, and I look forward to sitting down to work, be it in my office or on a sunny park bench. Thanks for everything you do, Demand Studios.
Photo Credit: whatsermane / flickr
Tomorrow is Earth Day. What are you doing?
Why not celebrate Earth Day by educating yourself on eco-friendly topics? Rob Callahan does a great job answering one of these tough questions on Answerbag.com. Do you think air pollution is associated with producing nuclear energy?
Ever wonder what it's like to work for Demand Studios? We checked in with our community of freelance creators—writers, copy editors, filmmakers and titlers—and asked them to share their experiences. Hundreds of people chimed in about why Demand Media works for them. Tune in daily to read their firsthand accounts.
My name is Kenneth Crawford, and I am a freelance writer based in Richmond, Va. I write content for website owners, blogs and user manuals. In July, I made the move to full-time freelancer, and Demand Studios has been my No. 1 client. There are many reasons why I love being associated with Demand Studios. I can write when I want, as long as I want and get paid well each and every week. I have a steady supply of titles from which to choose. I get the opportunity to learn new things every day. I get to be critiqued by editors that aid in improving my writing skills. I have the friendship of a fantastic group of peers on the forums. I thank Demand Studios for existing and providing me and thousands of others the opportunity to do what we love, provide for our families and improve our lives. Thank You Demand Studios.
My name is Kenneth Crawford, and I am a freelance writer based in Richmond, Va. I write content for website owners, blogs and user manuals. In July, I made the move to full-time freelancer, and Demand Studios has been my No. 1 client. There are many reasons why I love being associated with Demand Studios. I can write when I want, as long as I want and get paid well each and every week. I have a steady supply of titles from which to choose. I get the opportunity to learn new things every day. I get to be critiqued by editors that aid in improving my writing skills. I have the friendship of a fantastic group of peers on the forums. I thank Demand Studios for existing and providing me and thousands of others the opportunity to do what we love, provide for our families and improve our lives. Thank You Demand Studios.
