As the nature of the working world evolves and people have the ability to flexibly sustain themselves in a non-traditional career setting, whole new systems are being developed. Contently is on the cutting edge of this movement. As stated in their "Manifesto," (link: http://contently.com/manifesto) “Creative talent lives everywhere; it can and should work from wherever it lives. And any quality publisher should have access to it.” Contently is creatively embracing the role of matchmaker between freelancer and publisher. Is it working?

For freelancers- as an independent entity, what challenges have you encountered in publishing your work, and publishers- how do you identify the quality journalists from the sea of clamoring applicants? Are platforms like Contently successful in bridging the gap?