I think I’ve made it clear at this point that working for “exposure” is usually a bad idea, but it never stops me from making bad decisions. Just the other day I designed a logo for a client and when I presented him with the bill, he says, “I thought it would be, like $60.” Needless to say, he hasn’t paid up yet.
I’ve got another friend who says to me, “Have you heard of Fiverr?” My eyes almost instantly start rolling into the back of my head even before he starts with, “Unlimited revisions for super cheap. Man, that service is awesome.” So is it surprising that someone has taken all of those frustrating customers and turned them into a cool Twitter feed? No, no it’s not. The only thing I regret is that I didn’t think of it first.
@forexposure_txt is that feed, and man, is it great. It’s not always PG, so be forewarned, but it’s always great, and maybe even touches a bit too close to home for some of you (I know it does for me). It’s also not always writer or designer specific, but again, there’s always gold in there. That’s why I gathered some of my favorites and put them right here for you to enjoy. Have fun!
Wanted:
Unpaid photography intern
Responsibilities:
Photograph loose diamonds— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) October 2, 2016
look, you have serious professional skills. Unfortunately we can't pay that much money to a person that young. That's too much money for you
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) October 12, 2016
This is not a paid job however artist are welcome to accept donations given to them by onlookers while they paint.
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) October 10, 2016
"The moment you create something it is copyright to you." Yeah, right. Tell that to the poor fecker who created the original Candy Crush
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) October 5, 2016
I am willing to refer you to PAID gigs if you help me out AND do a great job.
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) October 2, 2016
why don't u do requests?
art should be for free not for money.
ur so rude and stuck up just bc ur popular.— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 27, 2016
This will not be a paid gig. This is for publishing BUT images can only be used for the magazine and NOT self promotion.
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) October 1, 2016
Can you show Joanne how you designed our business cards? I don’t want to pay you for doing them.
-via @clientsfh
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 21, 2016
your friend said you’d probably do it for free because you’ve been scrubbing pots and aren’t even a real designer anymore.
-via @clientsfh
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 21, 2016
I think artists are getting entirely too entitled these days: Exposure is not bad
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 19, 2016
The ability to work with us is pay enough.
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 17, 2016
We CAN pay, we just don't budget for marketing.
— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 15, 2016
No pay.
Credit only.
But u will b huge!
Perks later.
Party now!— For Exposure (@forexposure_txt) September 29, 2016
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Hi! My name is Kevin Whipps, and I'm a writer and editor based in Phoenix, Arizona. When I'm not working taking pictures of old cars and trucks, I'm either writing articles for Creative Market or hawking stickers at Whipps Sticker Co.
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