Research & Ghostwrite For True Disturbing Stories & True Crime YT Channel ...
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Hi there! I am looking for writers for a TRUE CRIME and DARK CONTENT Youtube channel who are able to write and research scripts between 1500 and 3000 words.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU USE CHAT GPT OR OTHER AI WRITING TOOLS - TRIED & TESTED THEY PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION. ALL WORK SCANNED FOR AI WRITING...
PLEASE PROVIDE PRICES FOR 1500, 2000, 2500 AND 3000 WORD SCRIPTS IN YOUR APPLICATION.
The style is factual and respectful (but with added suspenseful moments) and will drive ever-forward, be mainly linear in structure, and almost work as a timeline of events to record what happened.
If you apply and are successful I will send you the case that I’d like you to work on - if you have any triggers I can send you something that should be suitable for you.
The first script we work on will be split into 2 milestones and the payment split into 2 payments:
One for a draft script just to make sure we’re on the right track, and one for final delivery.
Once we nail the process it will just be one milestone where what you deliver should be the final product - I've found this is just better for morale and allows a bit more freedom.
I have included some guidance below which might seem like a lot - I just need it to fit in with the current content.
I require as many as 20 scripts per month so there is a possibility of repeat work here.
I have been working with some writers for over a year - the goal is always to build a strong working relationship and feed you as much work as you need.
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Do not include a video intro or outro in your script - this will be added by myself afterward.
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This script is for dialogue of the narrator only, so do not worry about visuals or sound effects.
It should read as a linear, factual story, roughly shaped as suggested below should the case allow.
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The tone towards the victim should be respectful, and we want the audience to feel like they know them by the time the even happens.
If the event is historical then we should be able to imagine ourselves being there - the scene should be set well.
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If this is a true crime script then this is most relevant:
The script should build suspense where possible - the victim shouldn’t be referred to as a victim either directly or indirectly until after the “event” has happened.
Do not refer to the crime/murder/event until it comes up in that section of the script.
For example in the biography do not say “before their murder John Smith was…” during the biography.
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This is a rough idea of how you could pace the script and keep the story linear:
- 100-200 word biography of victim [DOB, parents, what they liked, quotes about them]
- 25-50 word description of town or city of the event [adjust length depending on importance]
- 250-500 words of situation leading up to event. [the listener should be able to picture the whole thing]
- 500-800 words on the event [try to keep some suspense for big reveals in the investigation & trial]
- 250-500 words on investigation. [if you can, keep the suspense going regarding suspects up until arrest/interrogation reveals it]
- 100-200 words on trial & conviction. [again, keep suspense where you can on whether suspect will be found guilty]
[Please do not include a conclusion where it repeats what has happened]
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A list of sources should be provided - but there is no need to include academic-style reference mid-text. Just include a list at the end of the script.
However similarly to academic-style referencing these sources will not count towards the 2000 word count.
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Language:
Try to soften harsh language for suitability to the Youtube platform…
For example “murdered” could become “ended”
Or “he was dead” could become “he was no longer breathing” if the act just occurred.
Or “s*xual intercourse” could become “intimate act”
Or “r*pe” could become “intimately violated” or “
Or “dr*gs” could become “illicit substances”.
Or “knife” to “sharp object/implement”.
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Please format the script using by adding a paragraph break after each sentence.
You can “Add a paragraph break after sentences” via this link, just double check it afterwards for anomalies:
(link removed)
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By applying to this job you understand that this script must be fully original, not plagiarised nor AI generated. Once the fee is paid full ownership of the script will be passed on to me with no residuals or royalties due at any stage. Credit will not be given, nor should it be claimed once payment is made. You agree not to use the script as a sample to solicit further work or showcase your abilities.
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By applying for this job you understand that the script can be used for any purposes, commercial or otherwise on multiple platforms. No additional compensation, royalties or any other payments will be due to you at any time in the future, ever.
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If this seems like something you'd like to be a part of then I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you