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Creative writing support for stories still taking shape
Not every project needs a full ghostwriter. Our creative writing service helps with the parts you are stuck on: developing an idea, building characters, writing sample chapters, short stories and research.
- Writers who are stuck
- Short story collections
- Sample chapters
- Brand storytelling
Help with the part you are stuck on
Some writers need a sounding board for a premise. Others have a finished draft and a middle that does not work. Creative writing support is flexible: we work on the specific part of your project that needs it.
You keep writing your book. We help you see the story more clearly, develop it further or write the sections you ask for.
What's included in creative writing
Choose any part of the service on its own, or combine them. Select a service to see what you receive.
Story and character development
Premise, stakes, character arcs and the shape of the story, worked out with you.
- Story development document
- Character profiles
Book and fiction writing
Sample chapters, scenes or sections written to your outline, in your style.
- Written chapters or scenes
- Notes on voice and pacing
Short stories and collections
Single stories or a linked collection, planned and written or developed with you.
- Collection plan
- Edited stories
Research support
Historical, technical or location research to make your story accurate and specific.
- Research notes with sources
Writing for brands
Story-led content for websites, about pages and campaigns, for authors and small businesses.
- Web and campaign copy
- Brand story
A story development board
Story development turns a premise into characters, a world and scenes. Choose a card to see how each part is developed.
A lighthouse keeper's log predicts storms that have not happened yet.
Draft two. Stakes raised: the next storm in the log is the night of her daughter's wedding.
Example created to illustrate the service. Titles and text are samples.
How it works
You approve each stage before the next one begins. Your proposal sets out the schedule for your book.
- 1
Conversation
What you have written and where you are stuck.
- 2
Plan
We agree the specific help and what you will receive.
- 3
Development
Story documents, chapters or research delivered.
- 4
Review
Revisions based on your notes.
Projects
- Novels
- Novellas
- Short stories
- Collections
- Scripts to novels
- Series fiction
- Children's stories
- Brand stories
- Website copy
What you receive
- Story development documents
- Written chapters, scenes or stories
- Research notes
- Revision notes
Your written quote lists exactly what is included for your book.
How is this different from ghostwriting?
Ghostwriting covers the whole book. Creative writing support focuses on a specific part: an idea, characters, a few chapters or research. You stay the main writer.
Can you help me finish a stalled draft?
Yes. We can read what you have, find what is holding the story back and help you plan or write the rest.
Do you write content for websites too?
Yes, for authors and small businesses that want story-led copy for an about page, a book page or a campaign.
Talk to us about creative writing
Tell us about your book and we will reply with the route and a quote. Prefer to chat? Message us on WhatsApp.