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I’m putting together a gritty war-action drama for adult readers and need a skilled writer who can handle everything from outlining to the final polished manuscript. The target length is firmly in novella territory—somewhere between 10,000 and 40,000 words—long enough to flesh out layered characters and high-stakes battles, yet tight enough to keep the pacing lean and cinematic. The core assignment: • Develop a compelling plot that balances frontline action with human-scale drama. • Deliver a complete manuscript in clean, publish-ready prose, formatted in MS Word or Google Docs. • Provide a brief synopsis and a chapter-by-chapter outline alongside the draft so revisions stay focused. I’ll supply broad story beats, historical touchpoints, and tone preferences; you’ll have creative freedom within those guardrails. Two revision passes are included so we can tune voice, pacing, and character arcs. Please share one or two relevant samples—military fiction, action thrillers, or any adult-oriented dramatic work—and note your typical turnaround time for a project of this scope.
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I pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines consistently, and provide regular updates throughout the project so there’s always transparency on progress. Beyond completing the task itself, I aim to add value by suggesting improvements, identifying potential challenges early, and ensuring the final result is high quality and scalable.
₹1,050 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I can deliver your war-action novella from outline to final manuscript. Here’s what I bring: • Plot & Structure: A compelling arc balancing frontline action with human drama, built around your story beats and tone preferences • Manuscript: Clean, publish-ready prose in MS Word or Google Docs, within your 10,000–40,000 word target • Deliverables: Full synopsis, chapter-by-chapter outline, and two revision passes included • Turnaround: Complete draft within 3–4 weeks depending on final word count Sample: ((He lay on his back, rain striking his face, his leg gone somewhere in the mud. Around him, only bodies — men he’d eaten with, fought beside, mourned together. In the distance, boots splashing. Voices fading. The living were leaving. He looked down at his blood-stained badge and felt something loosen in his chest. A single tear cut through the dirt on his face. “Did what I did have any value?” he whispered to no one. “Did my life mean anything?” Then the light died. And the gunfire started again.)) . Quick question: Do you have a specific historical conflict in mind, or is the setting open?”**
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Hmm, my beloved client I'm here for you, let me write a war action drama that feels very interesting and I promise you'll love it
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Olá, tudo bem? Você disse que precisa de um escritor para um drama de guerra intenso, ação na linha de frente, drama humano e ritmo cinematográfico. Tudo isso em uma novela de 10 a 40 mil palavras. Eu sou escritora. E isso é exatamente o tipo de projeto que eu entrego bem. O que eu posso fornecer: 1. Desenvolvimento da trama do zero ou a partir das suas ideias. 2. Escrevo prosa limpa, direta, pronta para publicação, sem enchimento, sem adjetivos desnecessários, com pulso de ficção adulta. 3. Entrego sinopse + esboço capítulo por capítulo + manuscrito completo. 4. Faço duas rodadas de revisão para acertar tom, ritmo e profundidade dos personagens. Tamanho do prazo: 10.000 palavras 15–18 dias úteis 25.000 palavras 30–35 dias úteis 40.000 palavras 50–55 dias úteis
₹66,675 INR in 55 days
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Hello! I saw your post and immediately knew I was the right candidate for this. Before I continue my bid, here’s an excerpt from one of my war stories: “We’ve been at it for hours already, scoping the area for intel. Something’s off. I grip my rifle tighter, wiping sweat from my neck. Then it happens. A deafening boom. The ground beneath me erupts with dust and fire, sending me flying like I weigh nothing. My body slams hard against the ground, and for a moment, everything goes dark. I can’t hear anything except for the sharp ringing in my ears. I’m on my back, struggling to breathe. I force myself to move my leg, but pain crashes through me instantly. I grab it with shaking hands and push it back into place. The bones crunch as they realign, and the pain nearly knocks me out again. As my vision clears, I look around. The ground is covered with the bodies of my squad.” As seen from the excerpt, I understand that a great military story isn’t just about action; it’s about emotional depth, psychological tension, and keeping readers hooked until the final page. I handle everything from outlining to final polish, with strong attention to pacing and suspense. I know how to create gripping scenes, believable characters, and twists that keep readers invested. I’m ready to bring that same energy and expertise to your project.
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Hello, I saw your ad for this novella and would love to discuss the project further. I have over 10 years of experience as a ghostwriter, with a portfolio of 70 completed novels across various genres. I specialize in lean, cinematic pacing and am very comfortable handling everything from initial outlining to the final polished manuscript. I charge 2 cents per word (outline not included, and one revision); however, I am willing to negotiate pricing since I am new to this platform ( work on UpWork) For a project of this scope (10k–40k words), my typical turnaround time is from 5 days to 21 days, depending on the depth of research required. I have samples that I can provide once we begin further discussions. Hope you'll consider me. All the best. Hristina
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Hello, Your project immediately stood out to me because it combines two elements I enjoy most in storytelling: emotionally grounded character drama and high-intensity action. A war novella in the 10,000–40,000 word range offers the perfect space to build cinematic momentum while still giving readers layered, unforgettable characters. I can assist with the complete development process, including: Story concept refinement and structural planning Detailed chapter-by-chapter outline Character arc development and emotional continuity Realistic battle sequences and tension-driven pacing Full polished manuscript in clean, publish-ready prose Synopsis creation for pitching or publishing purposes Two revision passes focused on pacing, tone, and narrative polish For a novella of this scope, my typical turnaround time is: Outline & synopsis: 2–4 days First manuscript draft: 2–4 weeks (depending on final word count and research depth) Revisions: 3–5 additional days Relevant writing strengths include: Military and conflict-driven storytelling Adult-oriented dramatic fiction Dark emotional arcs and morally complex characters Fast-paced cinematic action sequences Strong chapter hooks designed to maintain reader engagement Sample-style opening tone: “By sunrise, half the platoon would be dead. The men smoking beside the sandbags already knew it—they just didn’t know which half.”
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