Writing & Translation
Hire Creative Writers
Creative writers craft fiction, poetry, narratives and brand stories that entertain, persuade or bring worlds to life.
The role
What creative writers do
A creative writer develops ideas, characters and voice, plans structure, writes drafts, and revises based on feedback. Some specialise in fiction, children's books, games or brand storytelling.
Typical deliverables
- Short stories
- Novel chapters
- Poetry
- Game or interactive narrative
- Brand stories
Tools you will see
- Google Docs
- Scrivener
- World-building tools
- Twine or Ink
Choosing
How to choose creative writers
What to look for
- Samples in your genre.
- Distinctive but adaptable voice.
- Strong structure and character development.
- Clear ownership terms.
Questions to ask
- 1Which genres do you write?
- 2Can you work within existing characters or worlds?
- 3How do you handle feedback on creative work?
- 4Who owns the finished writing?
Planning
Before you post the job
Creative direction
Share references, tone, audience and boundaries before writing starts.
What drives cost
Length, genre, research, world-building and revisions.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring creative writers
Can a writer develop my story idea?
Yes, many collaborate from an outline or concept.
Can they write game narratives?
Look for interactive writing experience and tools.
Can AI-generated fiction be edited?
Some writers do this, but agree on AI use and rights first.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for creative writers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.