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      "title": "Substack: Definition of freelance writing work on the platform",
      "summary": "Substack lets writers publish posts, podcasts, and video, and earn money from paid subscriber subscriptions.",
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      "summary": "Writers keep 90% of their revenue minus credit card fees; the remaining 10% powers the platform.",
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      "summary": "ProBlogger operates a job board connecting bloggers and writers with paid writing gigs from employers.",
      "body": "ProBlogger operates a job board connecting bloggers and writers with paid writing gigs from employers.\n\nWhat ProBlogger actually says:\n\n“Get Work\nWe've been helping bloggers find writing jobs since 2012. The ProBlogger Job Board is the most popular place for bloggers and businesses to find writers.”\n\nNote: ProBlogger Job Board - employers pay to list, writers browse free",
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      "title": "Substack: Platform fees for free accounts",
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      "body": "Substack is free to start with no platform fees, no tiers, and no contracts; writers keep 90% of subscription revenue minus credit card fees.\n\nWhat Substack actually says:\n\n“Free to startNo platform fees, no tiers, no contracts—Substack is free to start and free to leaveWriters keep 90% of their revenue minus credit card fees.”\n\nNote: Platform is free; fees only on paid subscriptions",
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      "title": "Contently: Creator eligibility and vetting process",
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      "title": "Contently: How writers find and deliver work",
      "summary": "Contently Talent Network matches credentialed creators with regulated brands; brands describe their vertical and timeline, Contently shortlists five credentialed creators in 48 hours, and creators apply to join with credential and portfolio.",
      "body": "Contently Talent Network matches credentialed creators with regulated brands; brands describe their vertical and timeline, Contently shortlists five credentialed creators in 48 hours, and creators apply to join with credential and portfolio.\n\nWhat Contently actually says:\n\n“Tell us your vertical and timeline. We'll shortlist five credentialed creators in 48 hours.”\n\nNote: Brands hire from network; creators apply to join",
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