Paula, I’ve seen that, as well. They’re getting craftier at getting writers to respond. That in itself tells me a lot about how little they have to offer.

I noticed the “agencies” word cropping up a lot more often, too. I clicked on a couple “agency” links to find they were content mills in sheep’s clothing. No thanks.

Lord, that’s a real wake-up call, Devon! Why not just babysit, right?

You are full of wisdom today — “….instead of earning it at the actual craft they’re selling to customers.”

THIS. All day long, THIS.

LOL Krista, you’ve nailed it. You can bet the topics are just like that, too!

Some “recruiters” are now trying to lure writers into content mills, by calling them “agencies” — again, once I hear the demands and the real parameters, no thanks.

I almost signed up for a content mill once, when I was desperate, but couldn’t make myself do it, because the rates were less than I made babysitting at age 11.

Too often, those who claim to make 6 figures at whatever make the bulk of it from selling tips to people who are trying to earn a living, instead of earning it at the actual craft they’re selling to their customers.