Completed a writing test for a project I thought I’d be a shoo-in for, given my previous work experience. I was given really low scores in the feedback breakdown, particularly for grammar & syntax, and was told that ‘my test didn’t meet the required standards for the project. To say I was shocked and disturbed is an understatement. I’ve been a professional writer for years now and have always been told that my writing skills are very strong. But I got a ‘C’ for grammar and syntax which made absolutely no sense given that I proofread my pieces over and over again and run them through proofreading software to ensure they are error-free. I don’t know what standard they are looking for here but it seems to be an impossible one. Considering the pay for the project wasn’t very high either, I would have had to work doubly hard to meet those standards for absolute peanuts. If you’re a freelancer worth your salt then steer clear from this place. It definitely smells like a content mill.