Introduction
As a creator on our content marketplace, it's important for you to have a clear understanding of the different stages an assignment goes through before it's considered complete. With the new State Transparency feature, get more visibility of the current stage of your assignment. This support article will walk you through the various statuses and their meanings, helping you better understand the payment timeline.
Assignment State Cycle
An assignment typically goes through three main stages: Writing, Editing, and Client Review. Here is a detailed explanation of the assignment statuses as they appear on the Creator Platform for writers, translators, and editors:
Where Can Creators and Editors View This?
Writer's or Translator's View
Ongoing: The assignment is in the writing stage.
Editorial Review: The assignment has been submitted by the writer and is with the editor for review.
Client Review: The assignment is with the client for review.
Rework Request: The assignment requires rework based on the editor's or client's feedback.
Approved: The assignment has been approved by the client.
Rejected: The assignment has been rejected by the client.
Redacted: The assignment has been redacted.
Editor's View
Ongoing: The assignment is in the editing stage.
Creator Rework: The assignment is with the writer/ translator for rework based on the editor or client's feedback.
Client Review: The assignment is with the client for review.
Rework Request: The assignment requires rework based on client feedback.
Approved: The assignment has been approved by the client.
Rejected: The assignment has been rejected by the client.
Redacted: The assignment has been redacted.
Payment Timeline
It's essential to understand that payments are typically processed for assignments in the 'Approved' status. Knowing the assignment state cycle will help you set expectations for payment timelines.
Conclusion
The State Transparency feature aims to provide you with a clear understanding of the assignment state cycle, enabling you to manage your assignments and payment expectations more effectively. Familiarising yourself with these statuses will help you navigate the content marketplace with greater ease and confidence.
Happy writing :)