TransPerfect DataForceMultilingual & translation
Thyme Freelance Writer - Turkish (Turkey)
$335/task
About this role, in TransPerfect DataForce's words
The purpose of this project is to create high-quality story content to help test and improve Machine Translation technology. Submissions will not be published or distributed, and writers retain the right to use their work as they wish after submission.
Candidate background
Who is eligible?
- To participate you should meet the following qualifying criteria:
- Residency in Turkey
- Native-level fluency and excellent writing skills in Turkish (grammar, spelling)
- Working proficiency in English (all communication and guidelines are in English)
- Degree in Literature or Creative Writing and/or proven experience in writing or content creation
- Strong preference for candidates with published books and/or high-quality writing samples in relevant genres
Quoted from selected sections of TransPerfect DataForce's posting. The full posting may state other conditions. Read the full posting
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in TransPerfect DataForce's words
Posted by TransPerfect DataForce, reproduced here so you can judge the role before clicking. Original posting ↗
Thyme Freelance Writer - Turkish (Turkey)
Welcome and thank you for your interest!
Passionate about storytelling? We are seeking Freelance Short Story Writers!
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What is the project about?
The purpose of this project is to create high-quality story content to help test and improve Machine Translation technology. Submissions will not be published or distributed, and writers retain the right to use their work as they wish after submission.
Task Description:
The project task is to complete 1 short story of approximately 6,000 words.
After being selected, the task begins with submitting a brief plot for approval. Once approved, writers can proceed to complete the story within the specified timeframe. If needed, revisions may be required based on feedback received.
The short story must be in one of the following genres, and the genre will be assigned based on your selected preference:
• Kids
• Thriller/Mystery
• Sci-fi/Fantasy
• Self-help
• Romance
• Memoir/Biography
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Who is eligible?
To participate you should meet the following qualifying criteria:
• Residency in Turkey
• Native-level fluency and excellent writing skills in Turkish (grammar, spelling)
• Working proficiency in English (all communication and guidelines are in English)
• Degree in Literature or Creative Writing and/or proven experience in writing or content creation
• Strong preference for candidates with published books and/or high-quality writing samples in relevant genres
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Where is the project taking place?
This is a fully remote project. You can participate from the comfort of your home.
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When will the project start?
This project is estimated to start during the week of Aug 31, 2026 .
How long does it take?
We estimate it will take approximately 16.75 hours over a 2-week period to complete this project.
(The actual schedule and total workload may vary depending on feedback and revision cycles).
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How much is the compensation?
$335 USD per accepted short story (around 6,000 words) - covering all stages, including revisions after QA and client feedback if needed.
As payment method, we offer Gift Card, Wire Transfer and Western Union , according to your preference.
Please note that all submissions will be checked by our Quality Assurance team (including AI and plagiarism checks) and compensation will be provided for fully completed and accepted assets. The project team will provide you with feedback once the Quality Check process is completed.
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Questions or doubts?
If you have any doubts or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: DataForce.Sourcing@transperfect.com
If you're interested in participating and meet the above qualifying criteria, please click Apply Here, and complete the registration form.
Important: All your data will be kept confidential and WILL NOT be used for advertisement or distribution.
- If your selected payment method is Wire Transfer, the payment will be received within 14-17 business days after acceptance of your delivery. Please note that you may incur transfer fees from your bank
- If your selected payment method is Gift Card, the electronic gift card will be sent to you via email within 7-10 business days after acceptance of your delivery. Please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder. For more information about the gift card we offer please visit the Tremendous Online Catalogue . NOTE: Monetary options (such as Venmo, PayPal, and bank transfer—full list available before redeeming your gift card) may include associated fees. Please review any applicable costs before redeeming your reward.
- If your selected payment method is Western Union, the payment will be received within 14-17 business days after acceptance of your delivery.
If you don’t have an account with us yet, do not worry, you will be guided to create one in three easy steps. If you already registered with us, please sign in to apply to this project.
DataForce is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide.
Working with TransPerfect DataForcePay, getting started and work, from TransPerfect DataForce's own pages
What the platform publishes in general. These are not extra terms confirmed for this particular role.
- Getting paid
- Wire transfer, PayPal, check, Tremendous gift card or Western Union, depending on where you are. On remote projects pay is confirmed only after quality checks, which can take 2 to 6 weeks. dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/FAQ
- Before your first paid task
- Each project sets its own selection step, for example a plot submitted for approval or registration videos. Your payment method and tax forms are requested after your first project or study. dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/project/thyme-freelan..., dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/project/colby-jack-re..., dataforcecommunity.transperfect.com/FAQ
- How much work
- TransPerfect does not guarantee any assignment, and deliverables can be rejected up to 90 days after upload without a reason. transperfect.com/dataforce/terms
- Contract
- Independent contractor of TransPerfect and its clients. transperfect.com/dataforce/terms
Read on the pages linked above on 23 Sep 2026. Platforms change these terms, so check the linked page before you rely on one.
How does the pay compare?Across Multilingual & translation roles, not this role alone
From our own daily reads of every open listing on the platforms we follow, not from TransPerfect DataForce's posting. How we count.
Pay across the field: Multilingual & translation
Across 630 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 17 platforms, the middle half pays $20 to $50 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $35.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Meridial (Invisible) | 310 | $20 to $65 |
| SME Careers | 64 | $15 to $60 · median $35 |
| RWS TrainAI | 52 | $10 to $36.45 · median $22 |
| Alignerr | 43 | $20 to $120 · median $80 |
| DataAnnotation | 40 | $40 |
Other open roles in Turkish
10 roles with a stated hourly rate in US dollars also ask for Turkish, on 8 platforms. Their top rates run from $10 to $120 an hour, with a median of $35.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 2 | $35 to $120 |
| Lionbridge | 2 | $10 to $20 |
| Meridial (Invisible) | 1 | $65 |
| micro1 | 1 | $65 |
| DataAnnotation | 1 | $40 |
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This listing's history
- First seen here on 13 Sep 2026, and still on TransPerfect DataForce's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by TransPerfect DataForce
- Not stated
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- thyme-freelance-writer-turkish
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