Freelance Writer - Afrikaans (South Africa)

About this task

Freelance Short Story Writer — Afrikaans

Project:
- Write one original short story of approximately 6,000 words in Afrikaans to help test and improve machine translation technology. Submissions will not be published or distributed; writers retain the right to use their work after submission.
- The assigned genre will reflect the writer’s stated preference among kids, thriller/mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, self-help, romance, and memoir/biography.

Responsibilities:
- Submit a brief plot for approval before writing the story.
- Complete the story within the specified timeframe and revise it if requested following feedback.

Requirements:
- Reside in South Africa.
- Have native-level fluency and excellent Afrikaans writing skills, including grammar and spelling.
- Have working proficiency in English; communications and guidelines are in English.
- Have a degree in literature or creative writing and/or proven writing or content-creation experience. Published books or high-quality samples in relevant genres are strongly preferred.

Schedule and location:
- Estimated start: the week of August 31, 2026.
- Estimated workload: approximately 16.75 hours over two weeks, subject to feedback and revision cycles.
- Fully remote.