# Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions

## What is Egab?

## As a freelance journalist, why should I use Egab?

## How does Egab work?

## How do I sign up to Egab?

## How do I pitch stories to Egab?

## Do I get commissioned for a story immediately after I sign up?

## Can I submit more than one pitch?

## Is Egab a freelancing platform like Freelancer or UpWork?

## Is there any cost to register on the platform?

## I signed up but still can’t create pitches. What should I do?

## My account information is complete, but I still can’t create a pitch. What should I do?

## How long does it take to receive a response to my pitch?

## How will I know if my pitch has been accepted or rejected?

## What happens after my pitch is accepted?

## Can I submit new pitches after my pitch is rejected?

## In what languages can I submit pitches in?

## Do I get paid for my stories?

## Can I pitch to Egab outside the platform?

## What type of stories do we accept?

## Does Egab only accept pitches in text format?

## Can I choose which media outlet I want to publish with?

## Which media outlets does Egab work with?

## Do you work with local media outlets?

## Do I have to submit a pitch related to the country I live or reside in?

## Does Egab only accept Solutions Journalism (SoJo) pitches?

## Can I submit pitches that have already been published in regional or international outlets?

## Can I send the same pitch I submitted to Egab to other outlets or platforms?

## Can I publish the same or a similar story that was commissioned through Egab on other outlets?

## What are the benefits of signing up on Egab?

## Who can I contact if I have further questions?

## Can I delete my account on Egab?

## What is the Egab Expert Network?

## Why should I join as an expert?

## How does the Expert Network work?

## What is the EUR 12 fee for?

## When will I be charged the EUR 12 membership fee?

## Will Egab pitch me to journalists or guarantee media coverage?

## How long does the application review take?

## What qualifications do I need to join?

## Do I need to be based in a Global Majority country?

## Can I update my profile after it's approved?

## Will my profile be public?

## How do you handle my personal data?

## What languages can I do interviews in?

## Is there a limit to how many times journalists can contact me?

## Can I delete my expert profile?

## Who can I contact if I have questions about my application?

## How is Egab different from other expert networks or speaker bureaus?