Third-Party Publishers: Freelancer Open Call

[JGray]

JGray wrote:

Flaming Crab Games looking for two writers.

Cut for brevity. We've closed applications for this one. We will be looking for new writers for additional Letters of the Flaming Crab next year.

[terraleon]

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[David Rust]

An excellent thread; I'm looking forward to seeing more postings in 2016!

[Malikjoker]

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for Freelance Writers to submit 500 words for a New Cavalier Order.
Pay Rate: $.02 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add some new cavalier orders, specific to our campaign setting.
PROJECT DEADLINE: January, 17 2016 11:59 PM.
Respond to: [e-mail] with complete, finished article.

[Splode]

Malikjoker wrote:

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for Freelance Writers to submit 500 words for a New Cavalier Order.

Pay Rate: $.02 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add some new cavalier orders, specific to our campaign setting.
PROJECT DEADLINE: January, 17 2016 11:59 PM.
Respond to: [e-mail] with complete, finished article.

Is 500 word the minimum or maximum? I'm just checking to see whether I need to trim my submission or expand it before sending it your way.

[Drejk]

My guess it's the specific target number and the submission is expected to be as close to it as possible.

[Artemis Moonstar]

Malikjoker wrote:

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for Freelance Writers to submit 500 words for a New Cavalier Order.

Pay Rate: $.02 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add some new cavalier orders, specific to our campaign setting.
PROJECT DEADLINE: January, 17 2016 11:59 PM.
Respond to: [e-mail] with complete, finished article.

Any place I can check out the particulars of this campaign setting?

[Oceanshieldwolf]

Artemis Moonstar wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for Freelance Writers to submit 500 words for a New Cavalier Order.

Pay Rate: $.02 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add some new cavalier orders, specific to our campaign setting.
PROJECT DEADLINE: January, 17 2016 11:59 PM.
Respond to: [e-mail] with complete, finished article.

Any place I can check out the particulars of this campaign setting?

You can find Wayward Rogues Publishing products HERE including a bunch of stuff germane to their Shattered Skies campaign setting.

[EltonJ]

I'm tempted to look for an editor for my wikis. Phaeselis needs an editor pretty bad; and I'm writing two campaign expansions. *sigh* Should I put up an ad or not?

I have a good reason why I shouldn't, but I need some help pretty badly. Also, someone experienced in Wiki-design would also be helpful.

[thenovalord]

Just a general question

What is the rate for someone to use InDesign to do some layout for future POD so it is compatible with say DriveThru's templates?

Would such people charge per page or word count or time? Going to require some, I think, and am clueless as to how much to offer?

Thanks for any help

John

[Captain Phoenix]

Splode wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for Freelance Writers to submit 500 words for a New Cavalier Order.

Is 500 word the minimum or maximum? I'm just checking to see whether I need to trim my submission or expand it before sending it your way.

Drejk wrote:

My guess it's the specific target number and the submission is expected to be as close to it as possible.

Having written for Wayward Rogues Publishing before, I'd agree with Drejk. They were well pleased when I hit the mark spot on.

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thenovalord wrote:

Just a general question

What is the rate for someone to use InDesign to do some layout for future POD so it is compatible with say DriveThru's templates?

Would such people charge per page or word count or time? Going to require some, I think, and am clueless as to how much to offer?

Thanks for any help

John

I'd say it depends on skill/experience. I'd charge per page, since you're not writing the words and may have pictures on a page. I'd also break it down:

• Cost for the layout design (once off). We usually included several sketches and an allowance for much back and forth with clients in this cost.
  
• Cost per page (to cover how much time you need to put into each page).
  

This is based on my experience as a web designer and some inDesign work I outsourced. My advice is to plan well and be in dialogue with your client.

[Charles Ulveling]

Dotting!

[Lilith]

I usually charge a flat setup fee and a per-page rate that changes depending on the design complexity for layout freelance.

[Garrett Guillotte]

the handsomely avatared thenovalord wrote:

What is the rate for someone to use InDesign to do some layout for future POD so it is compatible with say DriveThru's templates?

Would such people charge per page or word count or time? Going to require some, I think, and am clueless as to how much to offer?

Check this post of mine from December, too. It varies based on the layout complexity, but I usually charge around $3/page for B&W layout; if I quote more than that, I tend to get rejected. Color is quite a bit more complex (namely in dealing with accurate reproduction, page backgrounds, and ink coverage limits) and I charge more when I work with it, but in my games work that's been limited to covers.

I've also worked out flat-fee agreements for funded Kickstarter projects that have a fixed budget, in which case I charge a per-page rate for extra revision passes or out-of-scope additions, and an hourly rate when I need to generate assets like page decorations. Those are rare but have worked out really well.

[thenovalord]

So paying someone a £1 a page is on the low side? (so $130 for an 80 page booklet)

[Malikjoker]

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for Freelance Writers to submit 500 words for a New Cavalier Order.
Pay Rate: $.02 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add some new cavalier orders, specific to our campaign setting.
PROJECT DEADLINE: January, 17 2016 11:59 PM.
Respond to: [e-mail] with complete, finished article.

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN FILLED. Thanks to all who submitted.

[Jason Nelson]

Legendary Games is now hiring for 5E rule converters. Applicants must be extremely familiar with pathfinder and 5E rules, have an understanding of the OGL, and have past experience with rule conversion. Applicants will work under a line developer and with the authors as needed.

Please send applications to [e-mail];

Submission Deadline: 1/31/16.

This is an open call; please feel free to share this post with others.

[Marc Radle]

thenovalord wrote:

So paying someone a £1 a page is on the low side? (so $130 for an 80 page booklet)

Per page is pretty standard.

$130 for 80 pages comes out to a little over $1.50 per page, which is pretty low. You might be able to get someone just starting out to accept that rate though ...

[Micah Watt, Pyromaniac Press]

Pyromaniac Press is looking for a couple of freelance artists to support our primary artist in completing the current project workload. Pieces would relate to a dark fantasy adventure module.
Project Requirements: 1-2 pieces per artist; full colour; bust, 1/4 or 1/2 page.
Pay Rate: Negotiable by size/quality, payable on acceptance of final piece.
Additional Details: contact [e-mail] for more info, or to submit work samples or portfolio link.
Respond By: 02/12/16

Approximate art tone/style we are seeking is dark/gothic, but all submissions will be considered, and artists with range are preferred.

[Malikjoker]

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for an emergency Freelance Writer for a 2000 word, one-session adventure scenario that takes place in, or originates from "the local tavern".
Pay Rate: $.01 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: The scenario must only use monsters from the Tome of Horrors Complete or Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary, though the central villain can be an original creation. Any level is fine, higher levels preferred. To be considered, please submit a brief proposal of your adventure idea to the email below.
PROJECT DEADLINE: February, 20 2016 11:59 PM.
Respond to: [e-mail] with brief proposal for adventure.

[EltonJ]

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

[Malikjoker]

EltonJ wrote:

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

This project has now been filled. Thank you to all that submitted.

[kevin_video]

Malikjoker wrote:

EltonJ wrote:

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

This project has now been filled. Thank you to all that submitted.

Did you accidentally quote the wrong job being filled, and meant the one above (yours)?

[EltonJ]

kevin_video wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

EltonJ wrote:

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

This project has now been filled. Thank you to all that submitted.

Did you accidentally quote the wrong job being filled, and meant the one above (yours)?

I believe he did.

[Micah Watt, Pyromaniac Press]

Micah Watt, Pyromaniac Press wrote:

Pyromaniac Press is looking for a couple of freelance artists to support our primary artist in completing the current project workload. Pieces would relate to a dark fantasy adventure module.

Project Requirements: 1-2 pieces per artist; full colour; bust, 1/4 or 1/2 page.
Pay Rate: Negotiable by size/quality, payable on acceptance of final piece.
Additional Details: contact [e-mail] for more info, or to submit work samples or portfolio link.
Respond By: 02/12/16

Approximate art tone/style we are seeking is dark/gothic, but all submissions will be considered, and artists with range are preferred.

This open call is now closed. Thanks to all who showed interest.

[kevin_video]

EltonJ wrote:

kevin_video wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

EltonJ wrote:

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

This project has now been filled. Thank you to all that submitted.

Did you accidentally quote the wrong job being filled, and meant the one above (yours)?

I believe he did.

Just out of curiosity, is this still open?

[EltonJ]

kevin_video wrote:

EltonJ wrote:

kevin_video wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

EltonJ wrote:

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

This project has now been filled. Thank you to all that submitted.

Did you accidentally quote the wrong job being filled, and meant the one above (yours)?

I believe he did.

Just out of curiosity, is this still open?

I do believe I have to close it now since I've been admitted to the hospital over a misunderstanding. I'll reopen it in around mid-march. Hopefully.

[kevin_video]

EltonJ wrote:

kevin_video wrote:

Just out of curiosity, is this still open?

I do believe I have to close it now since I've been admitted to the hospital over a misunderstanding. I'll reopen it in around mid-march. Hopefully.

That sucks. I hope everything turns out for the best.

[JGray]

Flaming Crab Games looking for 2 writers
Project Length: 8,000 words split among 3 writers.
Pay Rate: .01/word + 16.67% of the profits from the first month's sales.
Additional details: Looking for writers for our May Letters from the Flaming Crab. The subject will be public baths and hygiene. There'll be crunch and fluff both. The assignments are specific so we aren't looking for pitches. If you're interested, please email [e-mail] and attach examples of your RPG writing skills.
Respond by: April 3, 2016

Flaming Crab Games looking for 3 writers
Project Length: 8,000 words split among 4 writers.
Pay Rate: .01/word + 12.5% of the profits from the first month's sales.
Additional details: Looking for writers for our June Letters from the Flaming Crab. The subject will be the county faire, including contests/games, festivals, and faire foods and booze. The assignments are specific so we aren't looking for pitches. If you're interested, please email [e-mail] and attach examples of your RPG writing skills.
Respond by: April 12, 2016

[Purple Duck Games]

I am looking for fiction writers for an upcoming game. Information is posted on the Purple Duck Games blog.

[Kobold Catgirl]

Purple Duck Games wrote:

I am looking for fiction writers for an upcoming game. Information is posted on the Purple Duck Games blog.

Fixed link.

[Purple Duck Games]

Thanks.

[Broken Zenith]

Zenith Games looking for an Editor for Undead Classes: Skeleton, Zombie and Vampire
Project Length: Approximately 30 pages
Pay Rate: $0.40 a page, or approximately $12

Additional details: I'm looking for a solid editor to edit our upcoming Undead Classes: Skeleton, Zombie and Vampire product. You must have credits on published Pathfinder products as either a writer or an editor. The product is a single race, a handful of feats, and three classes. You must not only have an excellent grasp of the English language, but also understand proper formatting and wording for Pathfinder (such as when to italicize, capitalize and bold, how to structure feats, how to structure class abilities, etc...). Comments on power, balance, and clarity are welcome as well. If you are interested in the undead, all the better! Potential for more work after this project.

Respond to: [e-mail] with your name, credits, and example work. Subject line should be "Undead Classes Editor"
Respond by: April 20th, 2016

[Broken Zenith]

Broken Zenith wrote:

Zenith Games looking for an Editor for Undead Classes: Skeleton, Zombie and Vampire

Project Length: Approximately 30 pages
Pay Rate: $0.40 a page, or approximately $12

Additional details: I'm looking for a solid editor to edit our upcoming Undead Classes: Skeleton, Zombie and Vampire product. You must have credits on published Pathfinder products as either a writer or an editor. The product is a single race, a handful of feats, and three classes. You must not only have an excellent grasp of the English language, but also understand proper formatting and wording for Pathfinder (such as when to italicize, capitalize and bold, how to structure feats, how to structure class abilities, etc...). Comments on power, balance, and clarity are welcome as well. If you are interested in the undead, all the better! Potential for more work after this project.

Respond to: [e-mail] with your name, credits, and example work. Subject line should be "Undead Classes Editor"
Respond by: April 20th, 2016

Filled! Thanks to all those who applied.

[Captain Phoenix]

Rising Phoenix Games is hosting May's RPG Blog Carnival. The theme for May is "At World's End", and you can find the introductory post at risingphoenixgames.com/blog/at-worlds-end/

I realize this is a slightly different post from what you usually find here, but I'd especially love to see Pathfinder Third Party Publishers and Designers/Writers/Artists/Cartographers represented, especially because 'tis the season of Paizo Con.

If you're a blogless writer who wants to participate, send me a PM and we'll see what we can do.

Enjoy the Apocalypse.

[Malikjoker]

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for a Freelance Writer to write 3500 words for booklet featuring a new small PC race. (Details will be given to author upon selection).
Pay Rate: $.01 cents/edited word USD and 5% royalties of pdf sales through One Book Shelf sites . Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add a new small PC race, specific to our campaign setting (Shattered Skies). The race is based on the marsupial the Yapok.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May, 13 2016 11:59 PM.

Respond to: [e-mail] with a sample of your work along with your proposed "build" of this new race.

[Ambrosia Slaad]

Malikjoker wrote:

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for a Freelance Writer to write 3500 words for booklet featuring a new small PC race. (Details will be given to author upon selection).

Pay Rate: $.01 cents/edited word USD and 5% royalties of pdf sales through One Book Shelf sites . Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add a new small PC race, specific to our campaign setting (Shattered Skies). The race is based on the marsupial the Yapok.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May, 13 2016 11:59 PM.

Respond to: [e-mail] with a sample of your work along with your proposed "build" of this new race.

If accepted, what is your expected deadline for a final draft from the freelancer?

[Malikjoker]

The final date would be May 30, 2016 by 11:59 pm for the final draft.

[Little Red Goblin Games]

Little Red Goblin Games looking for player races.
Project Length: About 1-2,000 words (including provided template)
Pay Rate: .02c per word, max of $40
Additional details: We are putting together a new racial guide. We are looking for creative, novel, new races unconnected to existing material. Example: We are not interested in rust-monster kin or whale-kin. We would be interested in three-gendered race of telepaths who regard academics as religious figures and have 4 arms. New lore and new mechanics (not just stuff from the race builder please). Please send high concept pitches only (1-3 sentence distilled concepts).
Respond by: [e-mail]
Respond by: May 31st

[cartmanbeck]

Little Red Goblin Games wrote:

Little Red Goblin Games looking for player races.

Project Length: About 1-2,000 words (including provided template)
Pay Rate: .02c per word, max of $40
Additional details: We are putting together a new racial guide. We are looking for creative, novel, new races unconnected to existing material. Example: We are not interested in rust-monster kin or whale-kin. We would be interested in three-gendered race of telepaths who regard academics as religious figures and have 4 arms. New lore and new mechanics (not just stuff from the race builder please). Please send high concept pitches only (1-3 sentence distilled concepts).
Respond by: [e-mail]
Respond by: May 31st

I'll be submitting a couple concepts for this, for sure.

[Creighton Broadhurst]

Publisher Name Raging Swan Press looking for cartographer
Project Length: One half-page hand drawn black and white village map for our critically acclaimed Village Backdrop line.
Pay Rate: $40
Additional details: Our cartographer has gone AWOL and we need a map doing quick! I can provide a rough draft of the map and need it completed in the next two weeks (deadline for turnover May 20). Please email me at creighton (at) raging swan (dot) com and include a sample of your work. For samples of the kind of map we are looking for check out this link (or any other recent Village Backdrop)
Respond by: 8 May

[Broken Zenith]

Zenith Games looking for an Editor for Superhero Classes: Superhuman, Animalman and Telepath
Project Length: Approximately 25 pages
Pay Rate: $0.40 a page, or approximately $10

Additional details: I'm looking for a solid editor to edit our upcoming Superhero Classes: Superhuman, Animalman and Telepath product. You must have credits on published Pathfinder products as either a writer or an editor. The product is three classes and some fluff. You must not only have an excellent grasp of the English language, but also understand proper formatting and wording for Pathfinder (such as when to italicize, capitalize and bold, how to structure feats, how to structure class abilities, etc...). Comments on power, balance, and clarity are welcome as well. If you are interested in the superheroes, all the better! Potential for more work after this project.

Respond to: [e-mail] with your name, credits, and example work. Subject line should be "Superhero Classes Editor"
Respond by: May 15th, 2016

[Creighton Broadhurst]

Creighton Broadhurst wrote:

Publisher Name Raging Swan Press looking for cartographer

Project Length: One half-page hand drawn black and white village map for our critically acclaimed Village Backdrop line.
Pay Rate: $40
Additional details: Our cartographer has gone AWOL and we need a map doing quick! I can provide a rough draft of the map and need it completed in the next two weeks (deadline for turnover May 20). Please email me at creighton (at) raging swan (dot) com and include a sample of your work. For samples of the kind of map we are looking for check out this link (or any other recent Village Backdrop)
Respond by: 8 May

This open call is now closed.

[Malikjoker]

EltonJ wrote:

kevin_video wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

EltonJ wrote:

Elton Robb Productions is now looking for three concept artists for concept art for a race book containing ten different reptile races.

Pay rate: Negotiable.

Additional details: Are found on my wiki.

PROJECT CALL DEADLINE: February, 29th 2016
Respond to: my paizo private message with a link to your online illustration portfolio.

This project has now been filled. Thank you to all that submitted.

Did you accidentally quote the wrong job being filled, and meant the one above (yours)?

I believe he did.

OOPS

[Little Red Goblin Games]

Little Red Goblin Games wrote:

Little Red Goblin Games looking for player races.

Project Length: About 1-2,000 words (including provided template)
Pay Rate: .02c per word, max of $40
Additional details: We are putting together a new racial guide. We are looking for creative, novel, new races unconnected to existing material. Example: We are not interested in rust-monster kin or whale-kin. We would be interested in three-gendered race of telepaths who regard academics as religious figures and have 4 arms. New lore and new mechanics (not just stuff from the race builder please). Please send high concept pitches only (1-3 sentence distilled concepts).
Respond by: [e-mail]
Respond by: May 31st

We have received a massive number of submissions to this (25+) in the short time this has been posted. Thank you for all who submitted. We will be closing this prematurely. Submissions are now closed.

[Curaigh]

Little Red Goblin Games wrote:

Little Red Goblin Games wrote:

Little Red Goblin Games looking for player races.

Project Length: About 1-2,000 words (including provided template)
Pay Rate: .02c per word, max of $40
Additional details: We are putting together a new racial guide. We are looking for creative, novel, new races unconnected to existing material. Example: We are not interested in rust-monster kin or whale-kin. We would be interested in three-gendered race of telepaths who regard academics as religious figures and have 4 arms. New lore and new mechanics (not just stuff from the race builder please). Please send high concept pitches only (1-3 sentence distilled concepts).
Respond by: [e-mail]
Respond by: May 31st

We have received a massive number of submissions to this (25+) in the short time this has been posted. Thank you for all who submitted. We will be closing this prematurely. Submissions are now closed.

Dang, with two other deadlines I set aside next week for this one. :) Congratulations on the good turnout.

[Malikjoker]

Malikjoker wrote:

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for a Freelance Writer to write 3500 words for booklet featuring a new small PC race. (Details will be given to author upon selection).

Pay Rate: $.01 cents/edited word USD and 5% royalties of pdf sales through One Book Shelf sites . Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
Additional Details: We are looking to add a new small PC race, specific to our campaign setting (Shattered Skies). The race is based on the marsupial the Yapok.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May, 13 2016 11:59 PM.

Respond to: [e-mail] with a sample of your work along with your proposed "build" of this new race.

This Project has been filled Thank you to all that submitted a proposal.

[BJ Hensley - Lone Wolf]

Playground Adventures is looking for family friendly adventure shorts!

http://www.playgroundadventures.net/pg-is-hiring/

[Malikjoker]

Wayward Rogues Publishing is looking for a Freelance Writer to write a 5000, word horror-themed, 3rd level adventure. (additional details will be given to author upon selection). For your submission, create one horror themed encounter that takes place inside, or around an abandoned tower. If selected, this submission will become apart of your final submission.
Pay Rate: $.015 cents/edited word USD. Paid to writers verifiable paypal account upon acceptance of finished work.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May, 30 2016 11:59 PM.
FINAL DRAFT DUE: June 20, 2016 11:59 PM

Respond to: [e-mail]

[Bardess]

Lady Kali wrote:

Playground Adventures is looking for family friendly adventure shorts!

http://www.playgroundadventures.net/pg-is-hiring/

I'm working on something.