Frequently Asked Questions

Primarily, a bid proposal is very specific summary of why you are qualified to undertake the writing job posted. It does more than initiate a friendly greeting to the buyer and express interest in the job. Your bid proposal allows you to state what your qualifications are and how your background would allow you to perform the
specific job with excellence, accuracy, and on deadline.

To bid on a project, you are required to have a bidding package. The cheapest bidding package goes for Ksh 350, and it allows you to send 10 applications or do 5 projects. At the moment, the bids do not expire. There is a question below that explains why you pay for bids.

These are steps in bidding

Step 1: Visit https://www.kenyawriters.com/login-2/ to login. If you don’t have an account yet, create one by following the link https://www.kenyawriters.com/become-a-writer/

Step 2: After creating and account and logging in, click find projects or follow this link https://www.kenyawriters.com/projects/

Step 3: Scroll projects on site, find the most interesting or ones that you can do, click project title to open

Step 4: Once open, click the red button written BID.

Step 5: If you don’t have a bidding package, you will be prompted to purchase bid. You can try with the lowest bidding package of Ksh 250, though bid packages of higher amounts can give you better value. Purchasing a bidding package shouldn’t discourage you. You may invest Ksh 350,and get an employer who will give you a project worth over Ksh 20000 on same day.

Step 6: Purchase a bidding package by selecting MPESA/AIRTELL or bank if living in Kenya. A window will open to give you payment details. Once you pay, remember to click red button written Make Payment to generate invoice number

Step 7: Forward MPESA message and invoice number to 0708124000. If you don’t get invoice number, please repeat the above process.

Step 8:

The bidding page has three questions:

1. Your bid: This is where you indicate how much you want to be paid for the project. It is good to read the employer description to note their maximum amount they are willing to pay. Also check the average amount to guide you on how other writers are bidding.
2. Delivery: This is where you indicate the number of days to complete the project. If it’s a single article, and employer hasn’t specified deadline, it may be wise to deliver within a day or 2
3. Add Notes: This is where you let the employer know why you are the best for their specific project:

Some sample phrases to get started in your description include:

• “I can complete your project on time and within your budget.”
  2)“I have worked
  on similar projects to what you are looking for, and I am confident I can exceed your expectations.”
  3) “I can achieve the results that you are asking for.”

4) “I would love to work on your project.”
5) ” I read through the job details extremely carefully and I am absolutely sure that I can do the project very well.”
6) “I am an experienced business writer and marketing expert. I can create an ________ and create the webcopy that will have an instant connect with
your end users.”

  7) “I have a Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies, majoring in   marketing. I have worked across all areas in copywriting.”

TIP: The phrases above are just to give you an idea. You can come up with own introduction phrase SUITABLE FOR SPECIFIC PROJECT

STEP 9

Wait for employer to get in touch. The length of time it takes depend on the employer

The employer will receive your application. They will be able to contact you via site’s message board. Some clients may ask for sample and others may hire you based on your profile. Please make sure your profile is sellable. In addition, make your bid appealing and respond to messages from prospective employers fast.

After posting a project, employer waits for writers to submit bids or application. They also interview applicants on site and discuss about the project. An employer may ask for sample links or ask you to do a short article to test your writing skills.

Please note that each employer has their mode of communication. Some may respond to a writer fast or not respond at all. Please make use of message board for all communication, and do not embark on project before the employer officially awards it to you.

If you win project, you shall receive an email notification. Do not start project before you get that notification that employer has awarded and funded the account. Please use site message board to get clarity on all the project requirements, and use the same channel to deliver files

You are likely to lose some project bids. Don’t be discouraged. You can chat with our support staff or mentor on whatsapp to discuss with themon how to improve your chances of winning bids

There is no limit. You can submit as many bids as possible

Kenyawriters.com has a message board. Please make use of message board to correspond with client. Please note that it’s only a client who can initiate a conversation via message board. Do not share contact with employer. This is in violation of our terms. Please report every employer who asks you to share your contact. If a client asks for sample, please use the message board to deliver it. You should not accept to do an unpaid sample exceeding 200 words. You will be notified via email every time an employer sends a message to you.

When employer awards you, they will be required to deposit money covering the entire project they wish to give you. They can only release funds to you if satisfied that all was done to their satisfaction

You need to ensure all instructions are followed. Employer will only release money to you if they are satisfied. In case of any dispute with employer, you can seek our arbitration services. Please note that we only come in to arbitrate if all transactions and discussions were done within our site.