Outsourcing content sounds like a dream — pay someone else to write your articles while you focus on growing your business. That’s what I thought when I tried iWriter, one of the most recommended content-writing platforms online.
But after spending $66 per article for their so-called “Elite Plus” writers, I learned a hard truth most creators never talk about:
You might end up spending more time fixing your outsourced posts than writing them yourself.
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly what happened when I tested iWriter for my Project 24 affiliate site — the mistakes I made, the results I got, and what I’d do differently if I were starting again.
Whether you’re trying to build passive income with content or looking for a shortcut to scale, this story will save you time, money, and frustration.
Why I Tried iWriter in the First Place
A few weeks back, I injured my knee. Sitting at my desk for long stretches wasn’t possible, but I still wanted to move toward my goal of 100 blog posts and 30 YouTube videos for my main site[Project 24] [Income School] My….
That’s when I remembered iWriter — a writing service recommended on several sites. The idea was simple:
I’d hire their Elite Plus writers to handle two “staple” posts (2,500–3,000 words each) and one “response” post (around 1,500 words).
According to Project 24’s content strategy, staple posts establish authority and depth, while response posts target specific questions for fast rankings. I thought outsourcing would let me maintain momentum without burning out.
Setting Up My First iWriter Orders
One of the biggest pieces of advice from the Project 24 community is to give your writers clear, detailed instructions.
So I did exactly that.
I spent about an hour per article creating detailed outlines with 10–15 subheadings. My goal was to leave no room for confusion — writers just had to fill in the gaps[Project 24] [Income School] My….
Once my instructions were ready, I logged into iWriter and submitted my first three orders:
- 1 Response Post (2,000 words) – $44
- 2 Staple Posts (3,000 words each) – $66 each
That’s $176 in total for 8,000 words — not cheap, but not unreasonable if the content quality was solid.
First Impressions: The Waiting Game
This is where things started feeling off.
After submitting the orders, the dashboard simply said “Pending.”
No clear ETA, no progress updates. Just… pending.
Then, out of nowhere, one order switched to “Being Written”, and shortly after, it was marked “Submitted.”
That quick turnaround made me suspicious — how could a high-quality 3,000-word article be written in just a few hours?
Even worse, I couldn’t find any refund policy on their site. Once you pay, your money’s locked in. You can’t cancel, request revisions, or move your balance to another service[Project 24] [Income School] My….
Already, this felt like a gamble.
The Content That Came Back
When I finally received my three completed posts, here’s what I found:
✅ 1 article was decent.
❌ 2 articles were poor — one was borderline unusable.
Let’s break it down.
The Bad (and the Ugly)
The first two posts looked like they’d been written by someone using Google Translate and a word spinner. Sentences made no sense. Every other word was “the.” Grammar was sloppy.
It read like a high school essay rewritten by AI.
To make things worse, both articles came from the same writer.
You could literally copy and paste sections from one article into the other and see identical sentence structures[Project 24] [Income School] My….
It was painfully obvious this person wasn’t a native English speaker — and that iWriter wasn’t doing any quality control on their “Elite Plus” tier.
The Surprisingly Good One
Out of three, one article was solid.
The writing flowed. The grammar was passable. It felt like someone who actually understood the topic.
That one article reminded me that these writing services are a lottery system — you might get lucky once in a while, but it’s inconsistent at best.
Why Cheap Content Isn’t Actually Cheap
At first glance, $66 for a 3,000-word article sounds fair. But let’s break down the real cost.
- Time Spent Creating Outlines: ~45 minutes per article
- Time Spent Fixing Errors: 2–3 hours total
- Mental Energy Lost: Priceless
By the time I finished editing and formatting everything, I realized I could have written those posts myself — faster, cleaner, and cheaper[Project 24] [Income School] My….
That’s the hidden cost of cheap outsourcing:
You’re not paying for time freedom; you’re paying to manage chaos.
The Hidden Risk: No Refunds, No Quality Control
Here’s another critical issue — iWriter offers no guarantee that you’ll get what you paid for.
There’s no clear refund policy, no way to dispute poor-quality content, and no support if your writer delivers unusable work.
This lack of accountability makes iWriter risky for creators building long-term, search-optimized sites. When you depend on a system like that, you’re gambling with your consistency — and consistency is what actually drives growth.
A Look at My Results So Far
Even though iWriter was a disappointment, my niche site still made small progress.
Here’s where things stood when I recorded the video:
- AdSense Earnings: $3.53
- Affiliate Earnings: $0.62 from an Amazon sale
- Total: $4.15 — almost halfway to the Project 24 “P-Day” goal of $5 online[Project 24] [Income School] My….
It’s not life-changing money yet, but it’s progress.
And progress, no matter how small, is what separates creators who succeed from those who quit.
What I Learned About Outsourcing (and Myself)
This experience taught me two major lessons.
1. Outsourcing Only Works When You Have Systems
If you’re just handing tasks off to random freelancers without a proof-based process, you’ll end up rewriting everything yourself.
Outsourcing only saves time when your systems are airtight — clear templates, strict quality checks, and automated workflows that prevent guesswork.
That’s what I help creators build inside my Platform-Proof Systems Membership — predictable automation and delegation frameworks that keep your business running, even when life gets busy.
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2. Growth Comes from Consistency, Not Shortcuts
iWriter reminded me that no one can shortcut your way to quality. Whether you’re writing, filming, or building funnels — you have to do the reps.
My analytics showed that even though income was small, page views and keyword rankings were trending up every month[Project 24] [Income School] My….
That’s the compound effect of consistent effort — the quiet climb that most creators quit before they reach.
The Bottom Line: I’m Done With iWriter
Will I use iWriter again? No.
Between inconsistent quality, lack of refunds, and wasted time, it’s simply not worth the gamble.
If you’re serious about building an affiliate site or digital product brand, put your energy into learning how to create high-quality, helpful content yourself — or invest in a system that makes outsourcing predictable and profitable.
Until then, remember this:
You don’t need perfect articles.
You need systems that work even when you can’t.
Final Thoughts
Outsourcing isn’t bad. It’s just misunderstood.
It’s not a shortcut — it’s an upgrade that only works when you have structure, clarity, and trust.
If you’re a creator juggling family, work, and the dream of financial freedom, don’t get caught in the trap of cheap shortcuts. Build once, automate smartly, and make every dollar count.
Because $66 spent on chaos is still $66 gone.
But $66 invested into systems? That’s how you build something platform-proof.
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