Am I charged for the time the expert spends typing?

Yes. Billing covers the full length of the session, and that includes the time the expert spends writing their answer. It works like a call: the clock runs while the session is open.

You get told this up front so you can decide with the full picture.

Two things help you get more out of each minute:

• Arrive with your question written. Put it in full in your first message instead of splitting it up.
• Read the expert's reviews before you start. They usually show who answers directly and who writes at length.

If you would rather read without the clock running, open the chat without balance and go through the conversation calmly.