Short Stories

Short Stories FAQs

• What type of short story services are offered on Fiverr?

  Fiverr freelancers offer a range of short story services, including: - Topic research. - SEO keyword research. - Outline building. - Ghostwriting. - Editing. - Novel to screenplay adaptation (and vice versa). - Children’s book writing. - Consultation and critique. Freelancers can also work in a variety of short story genres, including romance, literary fiction, fan fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, history, science, and philosophy. Moreover, you can use Fiverr’s filter options to find a freelancer who can work in a particular language, such as English, French, Urdu, and Italian.

• Can I request a custom short story written for me?

  Yes. Many Fiverr freelancers can write a custom short story for you. Simply provide them with a prompt or other relevant details that you might need in your story. It helps if to provide them with more specifics to ensure that you get better results. Feel free to communicate with your preferred freelancer to discuss anything off-limits or further discuss the scope of their services, such as if they can write shorter stories for you or what POV you want to use. To learn more about what a freelancer can offer, check out their Gig page, which can sometimes house their FAQs.

• Can the writer research and write about a specific topic or genre?

  Yes, they can. For instance, if the writer isn’t familiar with a fandom, they can do research to create compelling and consistent characters, interactions, and worlds. If you aren’t very familiar with a particular genre or fandom, the writer can still help you craft your custom short story. It’s recommended that you contact the freelancer to discuss your project so that they can better understand what you want.

• How do I ensure the originality of the short story?

  The writers guarantee the originality of their work and can give you the rights to edit, modify, or post them on your preferred websites. Some Fiverr freelancers also offer a money-back guarantee if you aren’t satisfied with their work. Many, if not most, of Fiverr freelancers are readers and have extensive writing experience, which helps them craft unique and compelling pieces.

• What if I need help editing or proofreading my own short story?

  Some Fiverr short story writers also offer editing and proofreading services. If your chosen writer doesn’t offer these particular services, the excellent news is Fiverr also has plenty of freelancers who provide copyediting, proofreading, beta reading, and book editing services. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, use Fiverr’s search and filter features to narrow your search.

• Can the writer help me publish my short story?

  Not all writers offer assistance with publishing, but you can find freelancer services on the platform to help you format and publish your short story on platforms like Amazon KDP and Barnes & Noble. If you want to find freelancers who specialize in formatting and/or publishing your short story, use Fiverr’s search and filter features to find specific services.