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Outline Writer Needed Long-Term for Fantasy Romance Full-Length Novels
RoseHarbor Publishing is seeking a talented Outline Writer to create multiple outlines within the fantasy romance genre and collaborate with a team on a weekly basis. This is not a beginner role-we're looking for someone with a clear understanding of story structure who already possesses the knowledge and expertise in this genre to create compelling, twist-filled plots and develop dynamic, multi-layered characters [with a female main character age 18-29 in the lead role] to keep readers hooked until the final page. This long-term, flexible freelance position offers the opportunity to work on your own schedule, provided deadlines are met and communication is prompt.
If you love fantasy romance, have a keen eye for storytelling and popular romance tropes and experience writing in the genre, and can dissect a plot with razor-sharp precision, we want you on our team! Help us craft gripping, high-stakes love stories that captivate readers and leave them craving more.
The starting rate is $1,500 per outline, depending on experience and assigned process. Higher rates may be considered based on proven genre expertise and portfolio strength. This is a per-word/flat-fee contract role.
Scope of work:
Utilizing our online platform and working within a team consisting of an outline manager, series editor, creative director, editing director, and production manager, our outline writers:
• Write detailed book and series outlines from idea generation to completion. Series Outlines are something you may be asked to create in the future.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of the most popular and emerging Fantasy Romance series in the genre, including key tropes, trends, and reader expectations.
• Create a thrilling, well-paced outline that will be the foundation of a 90,000-110,000-word novel. Outlines should be approximately 20,000 words each.
• Develop engaging characters who become embroiled in battles for good and evil within fantasy worlds.
• Ability to implement both single and alternating POVs in plot structure with original twists, suspenseful writing, creative world development, witty dialogue, and ability to create emotional, tragic moments as well as humorous ones.
• Ability to create satisfying romantic arcs.
• Ability to thoughtfully assign the types of emotional wounds/internal conflict to the heroine and love interest that will create the most obstacles and turmoil as they struggle their way to a happily ever after.
• Ensure the believability of a story is in place, creating conflict and intrigue within a fantasy world.
• Research to document any related fantasy lore or mythology.
• Spot discrepancies in plot, background, lore, world, and timeline in a single book outline and between books/outlines in a series.
• Develop strong heroines to inspire and entertain a predominantly female fanbase.
• Develop swoon-worthy love interests.
• Are willing to adapt to our style and work independently while also being open to suggestions.
• Are committed to creating fresh and unique plots.
• Update series and book outline should the series/book turn in a direction we didn't anticipate during its creation.
Requirements:
• Excellent communication skills to discuss plots, brainstorm, etc.
• Must be able to accept and provide constructive criticism in a way that buoys the spirit of the team and helps everyone learn and grow.
• Able to respond to communication within 24 hours (if you are sick or will be late on a deadline, you agree to send a message).
• Strong research skills to fact-check lore details to ensure accuracy.
• Work in an online shared team environment while also working independently.
• Sign an NDA.
• Use up-to-date version of Microsoft Word's Track Changes function.
• Check tasks daily to ensure messages and posts are not missed.
• Be willing to work on a series that is partially completed, therefore would need to read books/outlines to learn the characters, author voice, style, series plot threads, details, etc. (please let us know if you have a reading fee for reading previously copyrighted work).
• Deadline driven.
• Able to self-edit and proofread before submitting work.
• Possess excellent research skills and the ability to document scientific details.
• Ideal candidate will be a reader of the romance fantasy genre and up to date with at least some of the most popular series of the last 5 or so years.
Ownership and Legal:
• Understand that this is a work-for-hire independent contractor position-outline writers hold no rights to the work and must adhere to all legal and ownership agreements set by RoseHarbor Publishing.
• Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for each book and outline.
• All submitted work must be 100% original. AI-generated, AI-assisted, pre-written templates, or PLR (Private Label Rights) content will not be accepted. Submissions that appear to rely primarily on AI, templates, or PLR material will be disqualified.
We are looking for quality, professional outline writers who work at a high standard. If you are interested, please answer the following with your application:
1. How many Fantasy Romance outlines have you written? (Please do not include screenplays, scripts, film, or television in your totals; it must be for full-length novels.)
2. When will you be available?
3. Please give a brief but detailed explanation of your skills, your experience in the fantasy romance genre, and tell us why you think you are right for this role.
4. Include your outline portfolio and samples of your work in the fantasy romance genre. If you have attachments, please upload them using the resume section of the application. Please do not paste your samples directly into this field, as formatting will not be preserved. (Important: Samples of your writing will let us know whether your writing fits the style we are looking for).
Thank you for your interest. RoseHarbor Publishing looks forward to hearing from you.