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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ: Welcome

How much does a commission cost?
The cost of a commission is dependent on the word count of the finished story.
$10 for 2000 words & below
$25 for 2001-5000 words
$50 for 5001-10,000 words
$75 for 10,001-15,000 words
$100 for 15,000-20,000 words
$150 for 20,000-30,000 words

$175+ for over 30,000 words

How do you determine pricing?
Pricing is determined by the number of hours required to complete the story. This includes any time spent brainstorming, communicating with the commissioner, outlining, writing, editing and posting. The longer the story, the more time it takes. I am happy to provide you an invoice with total hours spent.

How can I pay?
I use Ko-Fi for payments. Ko-Fi accepts a variety of payment methods including Paypal and credit/debit card (provided by Stripe). Payment links are available on both the story store and request a story pages.

Do I pay before or after receiving my story?
I prefer payment before writing the story to avoid non-payment for the completed product, but for longer commissions ($100+), I can provide you a sample of what I've written so far to ensure you like it prior to  payment.
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How quickly will I receive my story?
I work full time and do writing commissions as a hobby. I do most of my writing on weekends and occasionally in the evenings. If your commission is between the $10-25 range, it should take no longer than a week. This depends on the amount of commissions I currently have, the circumstances of my life at that time, etc. I will let you know when you request a story when I believe I will have it posted.

If after my commission is complete, I decide I want the story to be continued, are you willing to write more?
Yes, but you will have to pay for the requested word count just as you did for the first part of the story. If you think you want a multiple chapter story, indicate that when requesting your commission & choose a higher word count.

Is there anything you won't write?
I am open to writing for any fandom, but if it is something I don't have knowledge of, additional charges will apply due to research being needed. As far as what content is not allowed, there are certain sexual situations that I would not be comfortable writing. If any such situations are requested, I will speak with you privately & let you know.

Where can I read examples of your work?
You can read excerpts on my "works" page. Full length fanfictions are available on Archive Of Our Own here.

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