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
Click “Request Quote” on the artist's profile or “Request Offer” in the chat, and choose “Bulk Project” as the type in the first step. In the next steps you fill in:
- Details: the project name, a description of the project (episode length, tone, delivery expectations), the number of episodes and the validity period (in months).
- Files: an optional video link and sample files.
- Usage: the media usage.
- Budget: a per-episode budget suggestion and extra services. Leave it empty and the artist sets the price.
- Summary: check and send; “Edit” on each row takes you back to that step.
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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.
Find an artist for your multi-episode work and send a bulk project offer from their profile.
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