StoryTerrace is looking for a junior writer

StoryTerrace is looking for talented, versatile, and personable writers at the junior level. Have you recently completed a course in creative writing? Are you looking for opportunities to gain ghostwriting experience, or to expand your portfolio? Are you looking to try something new? If so, read on!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

When StoryTerrace CEO Rutger Bruining lost his grandparents, he realized to his dismay that he had not preserved their stories. StoryTerrace was born in Amsterdam in 2014, with the vision of creating a world in which every life story is captured in a meaningful way. Our 600+ professional writers allow us to create beautiful ghostwritten biographies for our customers, their families, and future generations.

We offer standard packages as well as options to upgrade or create a custom package. Writers conduct and record interviews with our customers, write manuscripts of their books, and provide revisions based on feedback from one of our project editors and the storyteller. StoryTerrace handles the photo collection, design, printing, finances, and more.

REQUIREMENTS

StoryTerrace is looking for excellent freelance writers who can:

Build quick rapport with storytellers and other stakeholders;
Conduct and record empathetic interviews in-person and remotely;
Craft high-quality narrative non-fiction (7.5k+ words);
Adhere to deadlines and provide timely and clear communications;
Be comfortable with new technology, including our in-house bookmaking platform.

Writers of all backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome to apply. A combination of some interviewing experience, narrative writing skill, and other relevant experience will be considered in lieu of previous ghostwriting experience. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION

Write a short introduction about yourself
Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

COMPENSATION

- Compact Package:4 hours of interviewing / 7,500 words – $600
- Complete Package: 6 hours of interviewing / 12,500 words – $1,000
- Add-ons are always compensated / Custom project rates are negotiable

CONTACT

For more information, visit their website.

Apply here.

Margarita Sanabria