Ghostwriter for YA Fiction Novel
$15-25 USD / heure
QUALIFIER: I am looking for a professional ghostwriter to hire for this project. A sample of your work is REQUIRED and relevant genre is a plus (Young Adult fiction/ action-adventure). The writer's rendered services will be paid in full, and there will be no share in profits generated by this property in perpetuity. Writer will need to sign a confidentiality agreement, and will not own any rights to the material. If you are not a professional ghostwriter and/or familiar with this standard protocol, please do not apply, thank you.
Also, because this is an unconventional project (as you'll read), and I don't really know how to put a fixed value on what needs to be done here, I am going to mark it as an hourly project, although I would prefer to pay a fixed price, once we've had a chance to discuss it.
The Project:
I'm looking to collaborate with a great creative mind and strong writer to help me re-work a very special novel. An initial draft is completed, but riddled with structure and story issues, and may require a "start from scratch" approach. I'm not 100% sure ...
The book is a time-traveler / adventure narrative that will require some open source historical research ability. Think DaVinci Code. I'm looking for smart writing and someone who can make every word count -- keep the energy high and the story compelling. And ultimately engage a YA demographic. Also, the novel is being written for strong film adaptability.
Here's a little background:
I work as a professional screenwriter, but I don't know a lot about writing in this format, so I commissioned a ghostwriter, and it backfired. The writing wasn't strong, and it lacked simple story structure, pay offs, and character development. A lot of the conflict had convenient solutions, and the story as a whole was very linear -- each chapter flowing into the next with high predicability. No B story; no ticking clock that pushed my protagonist to make tough decisions, etc.
Also, I learned the job was shared between two writers, and their writing styles were notably different throughout the text. YIKES! I suffered a big financial loss, and to be honest, I'm a bit jaded about putting this project back out there. But I simply don't have the time to do this myself, and would love to finish it. So that's why I'm here.
I have two ways of going about this project, and I guess ultimately it would be up to my writer and myself to discuss which one makes the most sense. I have a solid rough draft that is currently at 230 pages. This is what I received from the former writer, and there are pieces I'd like to keep, but a lot of it requires a rewrite and to be tightened/expanded upon. There is also a lot of room to grow. Alternatively, I have a new BEAT SHEET (outline) of the story that I put together after reading the latest draft. There were key story beats that were missing, and very important to me. I've included them in this new beat sheet.
Because I've been down this rabbit hole already once with a ghostwriter, I am not keen on the new expense, just to be on the level with you, but I know there are duly qualified writers out there, and I know that comes at a premium. That said, I'm not coming to you with a blank slate here, and hoping my new writer will be able to work with me and what I have (beat sheet and current draft) to find a way to make this feasible. I don't have a time line (anymore), and I'm happy to work with your current schedule to finish this product. I also have some other ideas that I'd like to share, once we've had the chance to connect and discuss this project.
Originally I was writing this novel just for my two kids, but I'm now thinking I would love to self-publish and adapt it for film down the road. I look forward to share this magical story with you.
Thank you for your taking a look!
Nº du projet : #4002760
À propos du projet
12 freelances font une offre moyenne de 17 $/heure pour ce travail
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Dear ringsnovel, I hold an MA degree in English and writing is what I have been doing for the better part of the last 9 years. I would like to work with you on your book, but I must admit I have never written a nove Plus