You need to ask @someguy123 these questions. When I wrote those articles, my work was determined by how much volume I did. I can't remember how much I was paid, but I know it's doled out, divided up by how much volume you do. If you write a lot, you will earn more. I think I earned around 20 Steem, but I cannot remember......20 Steem is actually great...you need to ask him those questions.