Wanted - RPG Writer (Celtic)

[ArcaneEarth]

I'm looking for one freelance writer to join my team for a Pathfinder compatible Campaign Setting. The CS is a historical fantasy. The writer will be responsible for creating approximately 50,000 words of Celtic material including NPCs. Someone else will be doing the mechanics, but you should have enough knowledge of Pathfinder Mechanics to understand Challenge Rating (CR), as your only mechanic responsibility will be to assign a CR to the NPCs you create.

Price structure is per word, price per word is competitive for the industry

If interested, please Email me your;

- Cover Letter
- Resume
- An essay on Celtic culture not less than 600 words and not more than 1000 words. You should seek to capture the heart and soul of the Celtic culture in the essay, in addition to demonstrating your writing skill, creativity, and knowledge of the subject.
- A statement identifying you, and stating that I may use the essay in the manner of my choosing.

 

[Chris_Nightwing]

Might I suggest you post a link to your project website, or at least give it an outline? You have only two posts (both asking for writers), and you're asking for something for free (an essay on celtic/roman culture) - for all we know this could just be your homework.

 

[ArcaneEarth]

Might I suggest you post a link to your project website, or at least give it an outline? You have only two posts (both asking for writers), and you're asking for something for free (an essay on celtic/roman culture) - for all we know this could just be your homework.

Unfortunately, I won't share more about the writing job without a nondisclosure agreement. That said, I can understand your concern - you've never heard of me and how do you know this isn't some scam - this is the internet after all.

What I can offer is a little background and some references. I've been playing RPGs for about 20 years now, though my online exposure has been limited to Dicefreaks. On that forum my username is Bartleby, and you'll note a similar add to this one posted on Dicefreaks by me.

I have two other authors working on this project.

Mythmage is a freelance author with two commercial publications reviewed in the public domain. These are; Random Encounters Remastered and Mor Aldenn Setting Guide. He has also created the first chapter of Songs of the Sidhe as a free publication. If you go to Dicefreaks and contact him, he will verify that I have and am paying him a competitive wage for RPG freelance work, and that the project is real.

Kain Darkwind is my stats guy for this project, which is why I only need an estimated CR for NPCs. He is one of the authors of The Gates of Hell and has created a very respectable list of reworked entities in Alternate World. If you go to Dicefreaks and contact him, he will verify that I have payed him for material and that the project is real.

 

[Loonook]

Unfortunately, I won't share more about the writing job without a nondisclosure agreement. That said, I can understand your concern - you've never heard of me and how do you know this isn't some scam - this is the internet after all.

What I can offer is a little background and some references. I've been playing RPGs for about 20 years now, though my online exposure has been limited to Dicefreaks. On that forum my username is Bartleby, and you'll note a similar add to this one posted on Dicefreaks by me.

I have two other authors working on this project.

Mythmage is a freelance author with two commercial publications reviewed in the public domain. These are; Random Encounters Remastered and Mor Aldenn Setting Guide. He has also created the first chapter of Songs of the Sidhe as a free publication. If you go to Dicefreaks and contact him, he will verify that I have and am paying him a competitive wage for RPG freelance work, and that the project is real.

Kain Darkwind is my stats guy for this project, which is why I only need an estimated CR for NPCs. He is one of the authors of The Gates of Hell and has created a very respectable list of reworked entities in Alternate World. If you go to Dicefreaks and contact him, he will verify that I have payed him for material and that the project is real.

And this is why I'm going to have to pass on the project... As stated in previous threads on freelancing, you need to provide information on rates and what the project is going to be about... And then you request the rights for free use of material... But you won't give information without an NDA?

No thanks. Would suggest against this.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[ArcaneEarth]

And this is why I'm going to have to pass on the project... As stated in previous threads on freelancing, you need to provide information on rates and what the project is going to be about... And then you request the rights for free use of material... But you won't give information without an NDA?

No thanks. Would suggest against this.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

Hi Loonook,

I'm sorry to hear that you are not interested in this project due to the requirement for a NDA and my free use of your submission. Both of these are for my company's protection and are non-negotiable.

I would like to clarify, however, that in the initial post I detailed;

1) A basic description of what I'm looking for. For this particular job, approximately 50,000 words of Celtic based material for a historical fantasy, Pathfinder compatible, Campaign Setting.

2) I have also provided a ballpark figure of how much I'm willing to pay, noting that

- Approximately 50,000 words are needed
- The price structure is per word
- The rate per word is competitive for the RPG freelance industry

Competitive narrows it down to a fairly small range, between 1 and 5 cents per word. The specific number will depend largely on your experience.

For the essay, my sole interest in requiring free use of the material is to eliminate the opportunity for litigation down the line. I have no interest in publishing your essay as it will not be suitable for the Campaign Setting. Rather, I need to know if you can skillfully portray the heart and soul of the Celtic people in changing times, thus the first requirement is demonstrating the ability to portray the heart and soul of the Celtic people in their historical context.

Hi StiltnerCor,

The project does not have a formal website at this stage - I need to have more of the project completed before the website is created, which is why I have posted adds for freelance RPG writers.

 

[Loonook]

Hi Loonook,

I'm sorry to hear that you are not interested in this project due to the requirement for a NDA and my free use of your submission. Both of these are for my company's protection and are non-negotiable.

I would like to clarify, however, that in the initial post I detailed;

1) A basic description of what I'm looking for. For this particular job, approximately 50,000 words of Celtic based material for a historical fantasy, Pathfinder compatible, Campaign Setting.

2) I have also provided a ballpark figure of how much I'm willing to pay, noting that

- Approximately 50,000 words are needed
- The price structure is per word
- The rate per word is competitive for the RPG freelance industry

Competitive narrows it down to a fairly small range, between .01 and .05 cents per word. The specific number will depend largely on your experience.

For the essay, my sole interest in requiring free use of the material is to eliminate the opportunity for litigation down the line. I have no interest in publishing your essay as it will not be suitable for the Campaign Setting. Rather, I need to know if you can skillfully portray the heart and soul of the Celtic people in changing times, thus the first requirement is demonstrating the ability to portray the heart and soul of the Celtic people in their historical context.

Which is weird because Paizo, ENWorld, WotC, FFG, Troll Lord, Goodman Games... None of them require what you're asking for RE: a pre-read 'essay' on the material basically providing a mini version of the material. Of course you get enough articles together...

Also, providing a vague 'range' for full rights work, and providing no actual background, web presence, information on the company, etc.

Again, you're asking for a free submission of work that you're just going to snatch up. . .

Again. The trimethylamine levels are high here. If you want to just write essays on culture or fiction you could go for spec fiction and probably get a higher rate, and not relinquish all rights to your material. And the companies that do request full rights are, again, going to be much more forthcoming on the cpw.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[ArcaneEarth]

Hi Loonook,

I hear your skepticism, and I can understand where you are coming from. This is a start-up company, and as such does not have a web presence or history. Because of this, I have provided two credible references.

The writer I hire will have a major impact on my product, and I need to know before I enter into a contract that the writer is capable of providing what I need.

I take offense to your accusation that I am lying. I have stated what I will use the submission for and respectfully answered the questions you have asked that I am able to answer. If you aren't interested in the job, don't apply.

 

[Chris_Nightwing]

[MENTION=6695645]ArcaneEarth[/MENTION]

It sounds like you are looking to hire someone to write a substantial component of your future publication. Freelance writers will be reluctant to take you up on this offer due to the novelty of your company and team - there is a high risk that they write a considerable amount and do not get paid for it (I am not accusing you of stealing, I'm suggesting that you may be unable to pay them if the product does not launch well). You might consider bringing someone on board more as part of your team than as a freelancer - so that they can contribute to the overall project, whilst primarily writing this specific material - perhaps even with some offer of future reward if the product sells well.

Also, to be a nitpicking historian, if you want someone to write about the Celts, you might want to be more specific with the time period and geographical setting. Are we talking pre-Caesar Gallic culture or post-invasion of Britain Iceni or Welsh or Pictish..?

 

[ArcaneEarth]

[MENTION=6695645]ArcaneEarth[/MENTION]

It sounds like you are looking to hire someone to write a substantial component of your future publication. Freelance writers will be reluctant to take you up on this offer due to the novelty of your company and team - there is a high risk that they write a considerable amount and do not get paid for it (I am not accusing you of stealing, I'm suggesting that you may be unable to pay them if the product does not launch well). You might consider bringing someone on board more as part of your team than as a freelancer - so that they can contribute to the overall project, whilst primarily writing this specific material - perhaps even with some offer of future reward if the product sells well.

Also, to be a nitpicking historian, if you want someone to write about the Celts, you might want to be more specific with the time period and geographical setting. Are we talking pre-Caesar Gallic culture or post-invasion of Britain Iceni or Welsh or Pictish..?

Hi Chris,

I will have my lawyer draw up a contract specifying the freelance author will be paid regardless of whether the material is actually published - I have the funds, and if that is a concern a freelance author may instead respond to my job post on RPGFreelancer.com - There the funds can be held by the neutral party until the work is completed.

This is a collaborative effort, and working with the other members of my team will be a part of the contract; we're building a campaign setting here, not writing a novel.

The freelance author should be familiar with what little material is available on Iron Age Celts, and the effects the Romans had on the Celtic People. Many changes will be necessary to adapt the Celts to a world with as much magic as the Pathfinder Multiverse allows - drastic changes if you consider what kind of effects even the lowest level spells like create water can do for the required needs of a civilization. What I'm looking for is someone who can integrate those changes into the culture and end up with a feel that is still uniquely and recognizably Celtic.