What are the prices for text content?

[MaDalton]

Hey there!

I found someone who is quite good in writing hot stories. That lets me think about hiring her and sell that stuff. Who has a clue how the specifics for text content (length, file format, copyright, prices) are?

Thx!

[Newton]

Mate hit me up there are plans within plans

[TheEnforcer]

Wish i could help ya but I have no clue. I've never bought stories before myself.

[Red]

Originally posted by MaDalton@Feb 14 2005, 06:32 AM
Hey there!

I found someone who is quite good in writing hot stories. That lets me think about hiring her and sell that stuff. Who has a clue how the specifics for text content (length, file format, copyright, prices) are?

Thx!

Unfortunately there are no set specifics for stories.

the length depends on what the buyer is looking for. I wouldn't go for anything under 1,000 words. Less than that barely gives time to meet, strip and fuck. Most of my stories run between 1,000 - 3,000 words unless someone requests something longer.

File format can be text, word doc or HTML, that would be your preferrence.

Copyright is something you would need to work out with the writer. Everyone is different. I retain copyright to all my work unless the buyer is willing to compensate me enough to give it up. And even then I feel like I'm giving my child up for adoption. It's a very hard thing for me to do.

Pricing. Ah, here's were we get into trouble.

When I first started there weren't many quality writers out there and I felt that since my work was so much better than the drivel that was found all over the net, I could charge more and get my price, which I did. Unfortunately there has been a glut of what I consider "sweat shop" writers who mass produce pure crap and sell it for $10-$20 per 100 or more stories. Also unfortunately there webmasters that don't care about quality they just want stories so they buy them, not caring that there are no real story lines, that there are spelling errors throughout and that grammar and sentence structure are non existant.

If you want quality work, you should be willing to pay for it.

If someone is writing you custom stories, and the work is good, you should be willing to pay $50 per 1,000 words. If the writer is just starting out or you're buying in bulk, then $25 per thousand. Anything less than that would be an insult to the time and energy it takes to write a good erotic story. You get what you pay for.

Those are just my thoughts, some of the other writers may have different opinions.

Hope that helps.

[coy]

Excellent points Red.

I've seen writers have to almost sell their souls to sell stories and it just shouldn't be like that. I’ve been in this industry for almost 5 years now and all but one webmaster has been not only happy with the well written text, but was more than happy to pay more than the “sweat shop stories.”

You get what you pay for... my mother told me that when I was just starting out and that has stuck with me the past 10 years because of the fact it is absolutely true.

Here’s an excerpt from an article I recently wrote regarding the use of text and audio on adult sites...

"Just what can text and audio do for you? Well as with pictures and videos, quality does matter. As with picture and video content, you should watch for stolen content. One of the many ways sites gather mass quantities of stories to sell dirt-cheap is by taking stories from free listing sites. If the deal seems too good to be true, normally it is. You can bet at least one of three things, the content is stolen, poor quality or has been sold more times than anyone can remember. Would you want to wade through tons of previously seen, typos, poorly written descriptions or choppy non-flowing stories to “enhance” your visit? No, and neither does your member. In this case, quantity does not rule over quality. A good quality story, both text and audio can really capture the member’s attention and in turn become real in the member’s mind, shaped by his or her imagination."

As far as price, as with anything it depends on what the terms of the agreement are, since the stories can be longer, or shorter and exclusiveness can range from sole owner to anyone can own it, not to mention the amount of stories bought at once.

Lets use the most common… 1000 word story, completely exclusive to the webmaster. Just as Red said, $50.00 should be expected if the writer is good and you’re not buying in mass.

I agree with Red on every single point actually.

You want quality text where your surfer doesn’t have to struggle with what the author was trying to say. Ugh! Can you imagine in the middle of the sex scene peak the story reads:


“He jerked a few times and shit his load.”

Instead of…

“He felt the warmth travel up the length of his shaft and he could feel his balls tighten as his climax washed over him. He gripped her waist tightly forcing his cock in deeper as he fired his white stick spunk deep within her spasming pussy.”

Which one would you prefer? Huge difference due to spelling errors and description wouldn’t you agree?

[MaDalton]

Thank you very much, Red! That helped me a lot - exactly what I wanted to know.

[MaDalton]

boah, and a second excellent post about that. Thanks to you too, Coy!

[Red]

Originally posted by MaDalton@Feb 14 2005, 04:01 PM
Thank you very much, Red! That helped me a lot - exactly what I wanted to know.

I aim to please.

though that has gotten me into trouble once or twice.

[MaDalton]

Originally posted by Red+Feb 14 2005, 04:14 PM-->