I have come across heaps of "free" online writing courses. Is it a scam? Has anyone done any...
before? How can you tell whether they're legitimite?
I haven't; however, I haven't been looking. I would believe that with them you, perhaps, need to look at what is happening with your work, how much protection, if any, do these sites offer for your copyright, are they syphoning off the best bits and slightly altering them for their own use?
Usually online, if it's too good to be true then alarm bells should be ringing. There's plenty of great info on structuring content and writing available without having to sign up to a course. My guess would be that maybe not a scam, but you would get some perfunctory boilerplate instructions, and because they've got your email, lots of spam.
They may also try to upsell you other products and services. It would be good to check reviews of the aforementioned courses, but most reviews for online reports and stuff are spam anyway... You can't win, but personally I would spend time looking for paid stuff that has testimonials and stuff rather than free - you usually get what you pay for.
I think in this materialistic world...nothing is FREE They will either sell your information which you will provide at the beginning of the FREE course so, watch out!
I think its not real when a company from england sends you a email saying you won a million pounds. so if you get that email watch out and report it thats what i do.
by Karen Creftor 12 years ago
Hi there,I've just completed my first month of writing on HP and I'm hooked!! I want to be a full time writer (particularly articles online and for magazines) and wondered if it was worth doing a course or not? The one I've been considering is this one... http://www.stonebridge.uk.com/course/wr...
by SueShepard 12 years ago
Are there any sites where you can create a free online writing portfolio?I would like to create an online portfolio for my writing including ad copy samples that I have done in the past.
by Michael S 11 years ago
How beneficial are grant writing courses?Can solid writing skills and information acquired through courses lead to a rewarding career?
by KNOWLEDGESEEKER79 9 years ago
Im looking for a work at home job that isnt a scam do yall have any ideas?Im a stay at home mom of 4 children and I need a way to bring in some extra income, so I would realy appreaciate it if any fellow hubbers could help me out...thnx.
by AyatKoshak 11 years ago
Does any one know a website for free intrent marketing courses online ?
by Marian Cates 8 years ago
I was researching a totally unrelated topic when I came across this review. What do you think of it? BTW, I mean no offense in posting it. There are bad reviews of all sites. I want to know if any of the points it makes are legit.http://cazort.net/topic/hubpages-scam
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