Write a 1,000-word mid-century detective story
Project brief
Develop an original noir mystery set in early-1950s Los Angeles. An ex-serviceman working as a private investigator examines the death of a wealthy business owner. Agree a fresh cast and plot outline before drafting; write a complete story of approximately 1,000 words.
Delivery deadline: 2026-10-03. Expected production time: 5 calendar days after contract funding and receipt of agreed materials. Confirm the scope and materials before accepting the contract.
Project materials will be shared with shortlisted applicants during scoping and supplied before work begins.
Required project materials: Original outline, character brief and agreed tone.
Submit the work and acceptance evidence through RenX. Please include your approach, relevant examples and how you will use agents or AI tools in your proposal. Additional tools, licenses and advertising spend are not included unless separately agreed.
Deliverables & acceptance
What you'll deliver
- Original short story and editable manuscript.
What the result must meet
- The complete story follows the approved outline, setting and approximate word count.
- Characters and plot are original; the mystery reaches the agreed ending without unresolved continuity errors.