Content writing services are available for area educators, artists, and other content creators.

Packages: 

 

Package 1: Unlimited pre-written content     $0.00

The content in "The 315" is available for use on your website. If you see an article that would make good content for your site, simply copy and paste it onto the site with the following byline: 

by Jess Santacroce, Writer & Editor: The 315

Originally published at www.artistcafe315.com 

 

You do not need to fill out an order form for package 1. Just help yourself. 

 

Package 2: Sponsored article   $50

Choose the topic of the article you wish to sponsor. The article will be written with my byline and published in "The 315." You will receive a "shout out" below the byline of the article, reading "Thank you to <your name or business name> for sponsoring this article", and a link to your professional page. Since The topics covered in "The 315" are limited to those taken from the art work hosted on this page, your topic must fit in with one of those, but that list is long. Music, adult education, personal safety, job hunting and employment issues, budget living and bargain hunting, online communities, and fashion and beauty are just a few of them.  Like the sample articles, the article will be between 800 and 1500 words

 

Package 3: Custom article $100

Fill out the order form, wait for me to accept the project, and I will get to work. The article belongs to you. You may run or print the article anywhere you wish, with or without my byline. Topics do not necessarily have to be those addressed in the art on this page, but this service is intended for artists and other content creators and educators. Articles can be anywhere from 800 to 1500 words in length. If you need a shorter piece or longer piece, please reach out to me. 

 

The order forms for packages 2 and 3 are available by email. Reach out to me at: artistcafe315@gmail.com to request a form. 

 

If you are a fellow artist, educator, or other type of content creator and/or presenter, and you would like to collaborate with me on a project, please reach out to me by email at artistcafe315@gmail.com or message me on my personal facebook page. 

 

Frequently asked questions: 

1. What exactly are you offering to do? 

Content writing consists of providing written content for others to use on their website, social media site, in print, or in person. I can write articles, blog posts, evergreen content, skits, short fiction scenes for trainings and presentations, and other material. Each accepted order entitles you to two drafts of your project. If you require additional drafts, they will be considered additional projects. I do not provide photos, videos, or other content. I am not offering to present a speech or skit for your organization. 

 

2. Why should I hire you to do this when I can just use AI?

I fully understand that you can just use AI. I hope you understand that AI generated content is nearly always of lesser quality than content generated by a human being. A bot simply isn't capable of picking up on things like the tone of your voice or your word choice when talking about a population you feel called to serve, your passion for your project, or your frustration over an issue the way another human being can.  Hiring a person also means working with someone who cares about you and the success of your business, career, or project. Bots do not care whether or not the writing they produce serves you, and helps you reach your goals. I do. 

 

3. Can't I just do this myself?  Anybody can put words on a page.

Maybe. If you're also a writer, you certainly can do all your writing yourself. But do you want to? Hiring another writer to do things like write your bio for your band's page, write evergreen content for your business' webpage, or write an article for the company newsletter can save you time and energy you can spend on other things. If you're not a writer, you want to hire a writer for your written content for the same reason you take your car to a mechanic instead of looking up the problem on YouTube and trying to fix it yourself, save up to get your hair colored at a salon instead of buying a box of color at the drugstore, or...if you're a business owner...have your office cleaned instead of doing it yourself. 

 

4. How much will this cost me? 

Prices are listed above. Please reach out to me if there are any questions about pricing. I do plan to run regular specials and discounts, but they will not be listed on the page. Please reach out to me via email to learn about any current offers. 

 

5. Are you going to try to sell me a course you created, claiming that I can make thousands of dollars every month self-publishing and freelance writing? 

Absolutely not. I was a freelance news reporter from 2004-2017 and have been a freelance content writer off and on since 2017. I can assure you that freelance writing is not a guaranteed path to thousands of dollars every month, and there is no magic formula that can make it so. I make my living writing because I teach writing in addition to doing my own writing. 

 

6. Is there anything you won't write?

As a Christian, I will automatically reject anything that denigrates our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, promotes new age practices, encourages racism, homophobia, sexism against women or men, unfairly attacks or spreads misinformation about any group of people, or encourages any form of abuse or exploitation. Please do not ask me to write content that supports anything illegal. I will not help you cheat, whether that be in school by writing your papers for you, or on your romantic partner by writing you a personal ad. I reserve the right to reject projects for any other reason as well. 

 

7. What if my website deals with NSFW (adults only) topics? 

As long as the content, intended audience, and clients are all consenting adults, I will accept "not safe for work" assignments.  Discretion and respect are assured. I will never embarrass, judge, or "out" anyone for anything that goes on between them and other consenting adults, or for the content they create and market for consenting adults. 

 

8. You mention singing on your "about" page. Are you available to sing at events?

Only if you want the audience to get bored after one song and leave. I can sing, but not well enough to hold anyone's interest for very long. If you need a singer, you want my husband, with whom I share this website, not me. 

 

9. Can you tutor my child or teen?

I am not currently offering tutoring services. Just content writing. 

 

10. What are your qualifications as a writer?

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Theater with a minor in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Literature and Writing. I have taught writing and related skills to adults for more than nine years. Before becoming a teacher, I was a reporter for more than ten years. I also have some experience editing, tutoring children and adults in writing and related skills, blogging, and writing and self-publishing fiction. 

 

11. Are you looking for a part-time or a full-time job? 

No. Please do not send me employment ads, job board links, or job offers unless it has something to do with writing an article for you or for the digital magazine/blog. 

 

12. I can help you put all that behind you! Would you like to learn how you can start your own business with my company? 

I am already signed up to sell AVON as a personal use representative. In two years, I have purchased $157.00 worth of AVON products. I received $128.00 in free gifts from the company, earned $38.00 commission, and got an $11.00 rep only discount on a product I was going to purchase anyway. This puts me ahead by $20.00. Should I decide to try direct selling as a real job, I will just put some actual time into AVON.  

 

13. I am interested in the service you provide, but I don't want to pay for it. Can't you just do this for me? You love to write. 

Your doctor hopefully loves medicine and helping people live healthy lives. The person who fixes your car has probably loved cars and working with their hands most of their life. If you get any type of professional appearance maintenance, the people who provided that are going to be huge beauty industry fans. You wouldn't think of walking out of your doctor's office without paying or handing them your insurance card so they can get paid. And I truly hope you're not the type of person to speed off from the mechanic or run out of a salon or barber shop without paying your bill. I wish we could all just do what we love for free and still thrive, but that is unfortunately not the world we live in. 

 

14. Do you offer anything for free?

You may help yourself to the articles in "The 315" free of charge, or for a tip if you wish. To get your free copy, simply copy and paste the article. All I ask is that you add a link back to our page. 

 

15. I'm not trying to demand free things, but I am struggling to get my work out there or my business off the ground, and I truly cannot afford to pay the fees listed. Will you accept what I can pay?

Orders asking me if I can do the work for less money will be instantly rejected. You probably would not work for half your wage or salary either. 

However, please do reach out to me to inquire about any special offers or sales I might be running at the time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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