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''Justice For Animals''' recent [[Wiki Go-Live Announcement (2019-08-19)|conversion to a wiki]] expanded the mission of the site to include being an encyclopedic and collaborative resource for Animal Rights and Vegan Advocacy, not just a resource to aid in answering objections. This calls for new foundational articles on a variety of topics—one for each species of farmed animal; one for each kind of product made from animals; one for each of the ways we exploit animals; one for each of the health problems that are mitigated by a plant-based diet, etc. To this end, we will select writers for specific assignments to help us achieve this goal. | ''Justice For Animals''' recent [[Wiki Go-Live Announcement (2019-08-19)|conversion to a wiki]] expanded the mission of the site to include being an encyclopedic and collaborative resource for Animal Rights and Vegan Advocacy, not just a resource to aid in answering objections. This calls for new foundational articles on a variety of topics—one for each species of farmed animal; one for each kind of product made from animals; one for each of the ways we exploit animals; one for each of the health problems that are mitigated by a plant-based diet, etc. To this end, we will select writers for specific assignments to help us achieve this goal. | ||
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Before you consider writing for us, you need to understand the kind of writing that will be accepted. This is explained in the [[Help:Content Guidelines | Content Guidelines ]]. But the best way to get a feel for what is expected is to familiarize yourself with existing articles. As the [[Help:Content Guidelines | Content Guidelines ]] explain, the articles on this site are written in an informal academic tone with an objective point of view. | Before you consider writing for us, you need to understand the kind of writing that will be accepted. This is explained in the [[Help:Content Guidelines | Content Guidelines ]]. But the best way to get a feel for what is expected is to familiarize yourself with existing articles. As the [[Help:Content Guidelines | Content Guidelines ]] explain, the articles on this site are written in an informal academic tone with an objective point of view. | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 31 August 2019
You can now get paid for writing for the JFA Wiki at justiceforanimals.org. Our $.08 per-word rate is at least competitive, if not high, for non-profit assignments. As an example of what you can earn, our 6,568 word article on Chickens would pay $525, while a short article like the one on Honey would pay $123.
Background
Justice For Animals' recent conversion to a wiki expanded the mission of the site to include being an encyclopedic and collaborative resource for Animal Rights and Vegan Advocacy, not just a resource to aid in answering objections. This calls for new foundational articles on a variety of topics—one for each species of farmed animal; one for each kind of product made from animals; one for each of the ways we exploit animals; one for each of the health problems that are mitigated by a plant-based diet, etc. To this end, we will select writers for specific assignments to help us achieve this goal.
Guidelines
Before you consider writing for us, you need to understand the kind of writing that will be accepted. This is explained in the Content Guidelines . But the best way to get a feel for what is expected is to familiarize yourself with existing articles. As the Content Guidelines explain, the articles on this site are written in an informal academic tone with an objective point of view.
Because providing credible citations for factual statements is a requirement, much of the time spend on an article will be spent in research.
Vetting
For these reasons, you will be
