Freelance Romance Writer

Company Overview:

Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a global team that drives our innovation and success across diverse markets.

My Fiction is a leading serialized novel platform with 70M+ readers worldwide, specializing in engaging, binge-worthy stories. As part of Crazy Maple Studio, our content powers multiple storytelling platforms, including Chapters (interactive stories) and ReelShort (vertical short dramas).

We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.

Job Overview:

We are seeking talented freelance writers to join our Paid Content Creator (PCC) Program on a work-for-hire basis. Writers in this program create original, emotionally driven stories in the following genres:

• Werewolves
• Fantasy Romance
• Paranormal Romance
• Dark/Taboo Romance
• Mafia and Erotic / High-Heat Romance

Whether you’re an emerging writer or a seasoned author, this is an opportunity to get paid for your stories and reach millions of readers worldwide.

Responsibilties:

• Write original serialized romance stories in one or more of the genres listed above
• Deliver engaging, character-driven, and emotionally compelling narratives
• Submit a minimum of 20,000 words for initial evaluation
• Collaborate with our editorial team to refine and improve storylines as needed

Requirements

• Strong storytelling skills with a focus on emotional engagement
• Familiarity with serialized fiction or web novel style is a plus
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver polished work
• English fluency (native or advanced)

Benefits

Compensation:

• $20–$30 per 1,000 words for the first 20,000 words
• Up to $50 per 1,000 words based on story performance
• Additional compensation for stories selected for adaptation to ReelShort or Chapters

How to Apply:

For consideration, please submit the following to [email protected]

• A writing sample (Priority will be given to authors who submit a writing sample in one of the target genres)
• Any links to examples of your work (if applicable)
• Three original story pitches. Pitch MUST pertain to one of the genres listed above. Pitches need to contain all vital elements of the story. Do not just tell us the MC has a dark secret. In order to evaluate pitches, it is important we are aware of any main plot points and twist. (Note: We DO NOT accept AI-generated content.)

We look forward to helping you bring your stories to life for millions of readers!