User guide
Bulk projects
For multi-episode work such as a series, a training course, a podcast or regular ads, you agree a fixed per-episode price with an artist; you create episodes as you need them and pay only for the episodes you create.
A bulk project is the easiest way to get several episodes from the same artist at the same price. The price is agreed once; you don't negotiate again for each episode.
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What is a bulk project?
You agree with the artist on the number of episodes, the price per episode and a validity period. Nothing is charged when the agreement is accepted; each time you create an episode you pay only for that episode.
- The episode price stays fixed for the whole agreement.
- You can create episodes at any time within the validity period.
- Episodes you never create cost nothing.
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Send an offer
On the artist's profile, click “Custom Offer Request” and choose “Bulk Project” as the project type, or pick “Bulk (multi-episode)” in the chat's “Send Offer” window. In the form you fill in:
- Project name, media usage and a description of the project (episode length, tone, delivery expectations).
- Number of episodes.
- Your proposed budget per episode.
- Validity period (in months): how long the offer and the episodes remain valid.
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Negotiate and accept
When the artist prices the offer, you see it on your My Offers page. You can accept, make a counter-offer or decline. When you accept, the bulk project agreement is created and appears on your Bulk Projects page; nothing is charged at this point.
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Create and pay for an episode
Open the project on your Bulk Projects page and click “Create Episode”. Enter the episode title, description and script, then click “Create & Pay”.
- Payment is taken from your wallet (including your open-account limit) or from a saved or new card.
- The amount is the agreed episode price; it does not change with script length, so state the episode length clearly in your offer.
- The project page shows how many episodes you've used and the time left (e.g. Episode 3/10).
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Episode workflow and revisions
Each episode works like a normal project: the artist accepts, delivers the audio, and you approve it or request a revision.
- A reading revision is covered by the episode's free revisions; once they're used up it is paid.
- A script change is always paid: 50% of the episode price.
- An approved episode is completed; when all episodes are used, the bulk project becomes “Completed”.
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Validity period
When the validity period ends, the project becomes “Expired” and no new episodes can be created. Unused episodes are not charged; episodes already created are completed as usual.
- The time left is shown on the project card.
- If you need more time, send the same artist a new bulk offer.
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Stopping the project
You can stop a bulk project unilaterally at any time: click “Stop project” on the project page, choose a reason and optionally add a note.
- Your reason is sent to the artist by notification and email.
- Episodes that are paid but not completed are cancelled and refunded.
- Completed episodes are not affected.
Example
A bulk project with 10 episodes at $50 each, valid for 2 months:
- Total agreement value (10 × $50)
- $500
- Paid on acceptance
- $0
- Paid if the client creates 6 episodes
- $300
- Paid revision (50% of the episode price)
- $25
- Artist's net per episode (35% commission)
- $32.50
The commission rate can differ by artist.
Frequently asked questions
How is a bulk project different from a monthly retainer?+
In a bulk project you pay per episode and only for the episodes you create. In a monthly retainer a fixed fee is paid every month, even if no jobs are opened that month.
Do I pay the full amount upfront?+
No. Nothing is charged when you accept the offer; you pay for each episode when you create it.
What if I don't use all the episodes?+
Unused episodes cost nothing. The project closes when the validity period ends.
Does the episode price change with script length?+
No, the agreed episode price is fixed. That's why it's important to state the episode length clearly in the offer description.
What happens when the period ends?+
No new episodes can be created; episodes already created are completed. To continue, send the same artist a new bulk offer.
If I stop the project, what happens to my money?+
Episodes that are paid but not completed are cancelled and refunded. Completed episodes are not refunded.
What if the artist withdraws?+
The withdrawal request is reviewed by the team. If approved, the project closes and the price of unfinished episodes is refunded to you.
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