Young Adult Mystery Story
Budget: £250 – £750 GBP
I’m looking for an original mystery story that grips a young-adult audience from the very first page. The tone should stay age-appropriate—think relatable teen or early-college protagonists, emotionally engaging stakes, and language that’s easy to read yet never talks down to the reader.
Here’s the flow I have in mind:
• First, send me a brief pitch (about one paragraph) outlining the premise, key characters, central conflict, and that all-important twist.
• Once the pitch is approved, expand it into a complete manuscript. Feel free to suggest a sensible word count for the genre; I’m after quality, not arbitrary length.
• Deliver the final story in an editable format—Microsoft Word or Google Docs both work for me—proofread, coherent, and ready for light copy-editing only.
Acceptance criteria are straightforward: strong pacing, believable dialogue, logical clue placement, and a satisfying resolution that doesn’t rely on last-minute information. If you enjoy weaving red herrings, misdirection, and a twist readers won’t see coming but will find perfectly fair in hindsight, this assignment should be right up your alley.
I’m eager to read your pitch and collaborate on bringing a fresh mystery to life for young adults.
Here’s the flow I have in mind:
• First, send me a brief pitch (about one paragraph) outlining the premise, key characters, central conflict, and that all-important twist.
• Once the pitch is approved, expand it into a complete manuscript. Feel free to suggest a sensible word count for the genre; I’m after quality, not arbitrary length.
• Deliver the final story in an editable format—Microsoft Word or Google Docs both work for me—proofread, coherent, and ready for light copy-editing only.
Acceptance criteria are straightforward: strong pacing, believable dialogue, logical clue placement, and a satisfying resolution that doesn’t rely on last-minute information. If you enjoy weaving red herrings, misdirection, and a twist readers won’t see coming but will find perfectly fair in hindsight, this assignment should be right up your alley.
I’m eager to read your pitch and collaborate on bringing a fresh mystery to life for young adults.