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I am interesting in writing some stories for you guys! I won't do fanfics, rape, or porn. Put up an idea and a price, and I'll consider it. I have no idea what to price things, so it's necessary you provide a range. Will post a link to my most recent sample, and a slot post. Don't post until then, please!

Would love to do:
Realistic Fiction
Poetry
Fantasy

Will do:
Sci-fi

Will not do:
Horror
Extreme Gore
Non-Fiction

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Anxious Noob

Hey, I couldn't get my writing page to work. I can post a chunk of it here, though.
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Time is a curious thing. For some, it passes in the blink of an eye. For others, it drags along like a weighed down snail. Often we scarcely notice time at work. But sometimes, time is all a girl can count on. Sometimes, time is everything.


Blind, deaf, and dumb, she mostly sat around all day. Now and again, she would hear someone walk into her spacious room. They were usually tall men in pristine white lab coats, but sometimes a short woman with a simple blue dress would visit her. Other women would visit, but none as frequently as the blue dressed girl, who would sit and talk with her for a while each time. Oh yes, the girl could see, talk, and hear.

Many times, she would sit and stare at the clock in the corner. The ticking had become the rhythm she lived by, the rhythm that was holding her together and breaking her apart. Sometimes it would stop working, and the girl would stop with it. Right away, though, more men in lab coats would fix it. It was a curious time for her. Something would change inside her, and the brokenness and wholeness would both just stop. Time was her master, and without it she could not be.

Her friend in the room was a small tin music box. It sang a familiar tune, one she swore she knew . She got an odd comfort from it, like the simple song could fight off all evil in the world.

“You are Rina.” She was told one day, by one of the men in a coat. She had nodded, accepting the name. With no name, she was nobody, and she certainly didn't want to be nobody.

Gradually, though, as Rina stayed in her brightly lit room, she started to reach out to her visitors. They became her friends, almost like family. She came to know them by name, share jokes with them. All but the woman in the blue dress. For some reason, the woman would not talk to Rina anymore. This saddened the girl, and she doubled her efforts, but she could not get the woman to talk. Finally, she asked one of her friends, Rob, why she wouldn't answer.

“Oh, her? That's Janice. She's been here longer than you. You scare her. Beauty, plus sociability, are key elements here.” He replied to her question. She also asked where 'here' was, but he would not answer. She decided to drop the topic, and chatted with Rob while the gentle lull of her music box played in the background. It created a soft environment that soothed Rina, calmed her and almost made her forget she had ever asked. After he left, Rina was joined by Janice.

“Hush now child, and listen. Questions in this place are not looked upon fondly. The one you call Rob may seem friendly enough, but things are not as they appear. If you heed my warning then perhaps you'll make it out. But whatever you're doing, stop. And never listen to that music box again. It is designed to mess with your mind, to make you think you've always been here. Never forget, they ripped you away from the one that matters most,” Janice had whispered furiously. This confused Rina, but she had nodded along anyway, mostly happy that her soon-to-be-friend had spoken to her again. Of course, right after she fled the room, another lab-coated man urged her to turn on the box. Rina liked the bliss it gave her, so naturally she agreed.

Oddly enough, after that day, she didn't see Janice anymore, and no matter how much she asked, she could get no answers. Rina thought this was strange, but it was quickly wiped from her memory.

Many days passed in the same fashion, with her friends coming and going multiple times throughout. Soon enough, she found herself to never be alone, not while eating or sleeping. She hardly noticed the people there, though, and eventually it was just a part of her day like anything else.

One day, she had heard voices come closer and closer. They sounded quarrelsome, and angry. Rina was upset by the loud and harsh voices, and went instead into the corner to listen to her music box. The melody could muffle their words, and as long as it didn't drown out the ticking of the clock Rina felt safe; so she rocked, denying the inevitable arrival of someone at the door.

Abruptly, her song ended. Before she could wind up the music box again, an urgent rap at the door alerted her to her surroundings. Strange, she thought, how she hadn't noticed the voices stopping. Eventually, it clicked in her brain, next to the ticking of time, that she was supposed to open the door. She slowly crossed the room, almost having forgotten how to walk after all this time.
Hi emmiegal! What kind of genres are you looking for - realistic, fantasy, sci-fi?

Anxious Noob

Lucky~9~Lives
Hi emmiegal! What kind of genres are you looking for - realistic, fantasy, sci-fi?

I am best at that kind of realistic story, and fantasy. I will not do non-fiction, and I am okay at sci-fi.

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Hello there, hon. Lately I've been hiring people to write about the plot in my request thread, and I was hoping you'd be interested.

Most of the people I hire work for 5 to 25 Gold (25 is for advanced literature writers- mainly university writing majors) a word, or 1k per chapter, with roughly 500-1000 words per chapter. I'm not sure what story lengths you're best at, but I wouldn't mind hiring you at the pay of 50k Gold for 10k words. ^^

Anxious Noob

Alice WR Ashdown
Hello there, hon. Lately I've been hiring people to write about the plot in my request thread, and I was hoping you'd be interested.

Most of the people I hire work for 5 to 25 Gold (25 is for advanced literature writers- mainly university writing majors) a word, or 1k per chapter, with roughly 500-1000 words per chapter. I'm not sure what story lengths you're best at, but I wouldn't mind hiring you at the pay of 50k Gold for 10k words. ^^


I can try for your story, but while the plot would be interesting to read it would be difficult for me to write. If I were to try, I would give you the story afterwards, most likely for free, as a way of practicing plots like this.

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emmiegal25
Alice WR Ashdown
Hello there, hon. Lately I've been hiring people to write about the plot in my request thread, and I was hoping you'd be interested.

Most of the people I hire work for 5 to 25 Gold (25 is for advanced literature writers- mainly university writing majors) a word, or 1k per chapter, with roughly 500-1000 words per chapter. I'm not sure what story lengths you're best at, but I wouldn't mind hiring you at the pay of 50k Gold for 10k words. ^^


I can try for your story, but while the plot would be interesting to read it would be difficult for me to write. If I were to try, I would give you the story afterwards, most likely for free, as a way of practicing plots like this.


I insist on giving you some form on monetary thanks if you find the style difficult, dear.

Anxious Noob

Alice WR Ashdown
emmiegal25
Alice WR Ashdown
Hello there, hon. Lately I've been hiring people to write about the plot in my request thread, and I was hoping you'd be interested.

Most of the people I hire work for 5 to 25 Gold (25 is for advanced literature writers- mainly university writing majors) a word, or 1k per chapter, with roughly 500-1000 words per chapter. I'm not sure what story lengths you're best at, but I wouldn't mind hiring you at the pay of 50k Gold for 10k words. ^^


I can try for your story, but while the plot would be interesting to read it would be difficult for me to write. If I were to try, I would give you the story afterwards, most likely for free, as a way of practicing plots like this.


I insist on giving you some form on monetary thanks if you find the style difficult, dear.


Alright, if you insist. However, I also insist it not be much, since that is not my usual style and should take me longer and be of lower quality. Also, I have limited time today and tomorrow, so I will write your story between my finals. Thanks for visiting my shop!

Completion should be around a week-two weeks, depending on how long I get to work on it each day and how long it ends up being.

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emmiegal25
Alright, if you insist. However, I also insist it not be much, since that is not my usual style and should take me longer and be of lower quality. Also, I have limited time today and tomorrow, so I will write your story between my finals. Thanks for visiting my shop!

Completion should be around a week-two weeks, depending on how long I get to work on it each day and how long it ends up being.


If you're certain, dear. Thank you. *Curtsies*
emmiegal25
I am best at that kind of realistic story, and fantasy. I will not do non-fiction, and I am okay at sci-fi.


Cool, thanks for the quick response. Your sample is very intriguing; it reminds me of a plot I had in mind, I don't know what genre it is though:

Cyrus, a mechanic in his 20s, is commissioned by a shady man to fix a large machine. Clambering inside, he receives a static shock; muttering to himself, he gradually finds his hammer strangely heavy, and has to keep hiking his pants up. Pausing in irritation as his voice starts cracking, he catches a glimpse of himself in a reflective surface, and is alarmed to see he looks like a teenager - by the time he works out what is happening and has scrambled out, he finds himself turned into a little kid! Rudely hoisted up and inspected by the man, Cyrus realizes the machine is actually a prototype age-changing-machine, and he was the guinea-pig. The man who commissioned its "repair" is planning on using it to be immortal and rule the world - he easily laughs off the shrunken mechanic's attempts to stop him and calibrates the machine to return him to his prime. Cyrus manages to jam the door, though, and begins to turn the clock back further, watching in wry amusement as the man dwindles to a teen. Too weak to force his way out, the man starts yelling at Cyrus, but fails to intimidate as his tone degenerates to childish whining. Cyrus taunts the now-boy with a taste of his own medicine, and eventually opens the door to reveal a year-old infant. Plucking him from his adult clothing, Cyrus chuckles at his fate and lays the squirming tot on his work-bench, then restores himself to his rightful age as the frustrated former man begins to fuss even more - Cyrus smirks as he notices his predicament, teasing him playfully and hunting about for a cleaning rag to use as a diaper, and decides to raise him to be a better man.

I was looking for about 2K word, and can pay 5-10g per word if that's okay. Feel free to ask any questions.

Anxious Noob

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emmiegal25
I am best at that kind of realistic story, and fantasy. I will not do non-fiction, and I am okay at sci-fi.


Cool, thanks for the quick response. Your sample is very intriguing; it reminds me of a plot I had in mind, I don't know what genre it is though:

Cyrus, a mechanic in his 20s, is commissioned by a shady man to fix a large machine. Clambering inside, he receives a static shock; muttering to himself, he gradually finds his hammer strangely heavy, and has to keep hiking his pants up. Pausing in irritation as his voice starts cracking, he catches a glimpse of himself in a reflective surface, and is alarmed to see he looks like a teenager - by the time he works out what is happening and has scrambled out, he finds himself turned into a little kid! Rudely hoisted up and inspected by the man, Cyrus realizes the machine is actually a prototype age-changing-machine, and he was the guinea-pig. The man who commissioned its "repair" is planning on using it to be immortal and rule the world - he easily laughs off the shrunken mechanic's attempts to stop him and calibrates the machine to return him to his prime. Cyrus manages to jam the door, though, and begins to turn the clock back further, watching in wry amusement as the man dwindles to a teen. Too weak to force his way out, the man starts yelling at Cyrus, but fails to intimidate as his tone degenerates to childish whining. Cyrus taunts the now-boy with a taste of his own medicine, and eventually opens the door to reveal a year-old infant. Plucking him from his adult clothing, Cyrus chuckles at his fate and lays the squirming tot on his work-bench, then restores himself to his rightful age as the frustrated former man begins to fuss even more - Cyrus smirks as he notices his predicament, teasing him playfully and hunting about for a cleaning rag to use as a diaper, and decides to raise him to be a better man.

I was looking for about 2K word, and can pay 5-10g per word if that's okay. Feel free to ask any questions.


Oh my! I like this! I'll get right on it!

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Hi, do you think you could write me just a short story about a girl and boy in high school, they're best friends. He's a jock, she's a drama nerd. She's always had a crush on him. Somehow they will end up together? It's vague, I know. But I like to give a lot of freedom. If you could do it, I would be ever so happy to pay you 5-10g/word

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emmiegal25
Do you think you can do story about this and this? :> How long will 50k bring me?
emmiegal25
Oh my! I like this! I'll get right on it!


Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

Anxious Noob

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emmiegal25
Do you think you can do story about this and this? :> How long will 50k bring me?


Let's see, I like this plot, so 50k will bring you as many words as I can get. If it is less than 10k words, I can lower the price. Is that a good price? Please tell me if it seems a bit pricey. If I go over 10k then I won't charge you extra.

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