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Indian Freelance Writers: Rates Survey
A survey that will build on Freelance Writers India's pay transparency initiative.
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Fill as many rows as you can. *A kill fee is compensation provided to writers when their article is rejected after acceptance and/or after the writer has put in significant time, efforts, and resources.
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How long have you been a professional freelance writer?
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0-1 years
1-3 years
3-6 years
6-10 years
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What is your age?
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What is your chosen gender?
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Third Gender
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Man
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Please tick all that apply to you
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Select 'none' if none of these are relevant to your background.
Part of a working-class community
Part of a SC community
Part of a ST community
Part of an OBC community
Part of a dominant caste community
Part of the religious majority (Hindu)
Part of a religious minority
Part of an ethnic minority
Part of a rural community
Part of an urban community
Part of a queer community
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Have you written for any international companies or publications?
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How satisfied are you with
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Mainstream Indian print news + magazines (Hindu, Outlook, Frontline)
Mainstream Indian digital news (Tribune, Indian Express, Hindu, etc)
Indian independent publications (Wire, News Minute, Scroll, Caravan, etc)
Indian companies + outlets
International companies + publications
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Mainstream Indian print news + magazines (Hindu, Outlook, Frontline)
Mainstream Indian digital news (Tribune, Indian Express, Hindu, etc)
Indian independent publications (Wire, News Minute, Scroll, Caravan, etc)
Indian companies + outlets
International companies + publications
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