Frequently Asked Questions

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Publisher

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Can I have multiple domains and voices?

Yes — you can create multiple publications, each with its own domain, author team, and voice. You can also build sub-brands or verticals within your publication.

What requirements do I need to meet to join?

You must:

- Be a real person

- Have a LinkedIn or social presence

- Publish in a relevant domain (business, tech, media, etc.)

- Have an interest in storytelling and writing

We’ll review and approve all new publishers based on fit.

Does RBD help me develop a brand?

Yes. We help you grow your reputation, define your editorial tone, and earn passive income from posts. You also get a public profile with all your articles and author personas.

What happens to my content if I leave RBD?

Your content stays live forever. If you cancel your account, your articles will still be public and searchable. You won’t lose any history or backlinks.

Is the training voice per publication or individual author?

Author-based. Each writer (real or AI) has a signature voice. RBD uses style matching to help each writer keep their tone across posts.

Do I need control of my site or publication? (Or, will anything go online?)

You do not need to own or manage a custom publication. We host the article for you, under your brand name and author identity. You control what’s published — and where.

Is there a submission review requirement?

Yes. Each submission must be reviewed within 5 days of receipt. (You’ll get reminder emails if something is waiting.) After 5 days, it’ll be auto-published unless you reject it.

Is journalist training or experience required?

Not at all. Some publishers are former journalists. Others are brand builders, creators, or media startups. We give you the tools to build a publication that fits your goals.

What level of editorial involvement is required?

Most of our publishers don’t touch the article at all. Some make light edits. Others reject and send feedback. It’s up to you — full flexibility.

How visible (highly responsible) is publication voice?

We give you control over tone and voice. Each article uses your voice, and you can assign AI writers that reflect your editorial tone. Or you can have different voices for each topic.

Do I need to write anything on my own?

Nope. Real Big Deal supplies the articles. You can also use our article generator to create your own content — but that’s optional.

Can I add other writers besides me?

Yes — you can build a full publication team. Invite “real” or AI writers, assign each a name, style, and profile image. This helps you create scale, consistency, and editorial voice.

Do I have to publish every article I receive?

Nope. You have full editorial control. You can approve or reject any submission. There’s no deadline or quota. You only publish what you want.

How do I get paid?

Once an article is published, payment is deposited automatically into your Stripe account. No invoicing or billing required.

Will I see the final article before it goes live?

Yes. Every submission requires your approval. Nothing goes live without your signoff.

How much do I charge per post?

You set your own rate. You’ll be listed in the RBD marketplace with your own pricing — which you can update at any time.

Can I edit the article?

Yes — you can edit any article before it goes live. You can also reject any submission and send revision requests to the RBD team or the author.

Pricing

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What kind of companies or people use Real Big Deal?

Real Big Deal is used by:- Startup founders- Indie hackers- VCs and investors- Solo creators- Agencies and studios- Authors, speakers, and course creatorsIf you have something worth sharing, RBD is the fastest way to get it in front of people — and make it look good.

Who can enter the article into elsewhere?

You have 3 ways to expand your article’s reach:- Share it across social media- Submit it to Google News- Turn it into: - A video script - A podcast intro - A newsletter blurb - A LinkedIn carousel - A slide deckWe make it easy to repurpose across the web/socials.

How does pricing work?

We charge a platform fee and article fee.- All users pay a $20/month platform fee.- Native RBD articles are $15 each.- 3rd-party articles are priced by the outlet and typically range from $30–$150.Your $20/month platform fee gives you access to the RBD tool and includes your profile, vault, all article categories per month, and unlocks access to the 3rd-party publisher network.You can stop anytime. Your profile stays live.

Is RBD journalism?

It’s signal-over-noise — written with journalistic tone, structure, and third-party framing — but it’s powered by AI and paid for by the subject. That’s not traditional journalism.That said, it looks and functions like an article — because it is. The voice, context, and publishing format are what make it different.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel or downgrade below your next billing cycle. You’ll keep your profile live and published articles — they always stay up and searchable.

Can I republish an article after editing it?

Yes — absolutely. Once your article edits are ready, you can republish at any time. Republishing triggers the share/recommend cycle again, bringing new eyeballs to the article. You’ll maintain the same article URL and author profile, and any updates will be tracked as part of your publishing history.

Can I edit an article after it’s published?

Yes — just let us know what updates or edits are needed.(If it’s published on a 3rd-party outlet, updates may take longer or be subject to approval depending on their editorial settings. If the update is denied, we can help migrate or republish elsewhere.)

How does the publishing process work?

For native RBD outlets, articles are published once you click approve. The RBD team reviews it for spam or formatting and pushes it live.For 3rd-party outlets, we submit articles to editors for manual approval. This step takes longer (1–5 days), and the article won’t go live unless it meets the publication’s standards. If it’s rejected, you’ll be refunded and we’ll help you choose another destination.

What’s the difference between a blog post and a Real Big Deal article?

Great question. Same length, same frequency – they sit on your website, same widgets. What’s the difference?Real Big Deal articles are:- Published in professional and paid media brands (not just your website)- Written by AI and edited by journalists trained in our network- Structured to build trust and drive action- SEO-optimized, shareable, and search-indexed — perfect for trust-building and long-term credibility

What exactly do I get with a Real Big Deal article?

Each article is:- Written by AI, edited by our in-house staff- Designed for maximum signal and zero jargon- Formatted to work on social and search- Automatically structured for amplification, growth, and trust-building- Includes embedded social proof, quote graphics, and suggested outreach/publish processes across networks

Can I unpublish an article after it’s published?

Yes. If you change your mind, or no longer want the article to appear under your name or company, we’ll remove it. (In some cases, if it’s on a 3rd-party outlet, we may not be able to fully remove it, but we’ll work with the publisher to take it down or remove author details where possible.)

Can I edit the article after it’s generated?

Yes. You have two options:- Edit it yourself (you can revise it before you go live)- Let our team know if you’d like our editors to do it for you (no extra cost)You can also add/remove links, logos, videos, calls to action, or anything else before publishing.