Story writing services for short stories and novellas
Our story writing services turn a premise, a character or a memory into a finished short story or novella with a strong opening, real tension and an ending that stays with readers. Talk to our team 24/7 for a free consultation and a clear quote.
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What are the facts about BooksWriterUSA?
Years of experience
Books published
Client satisfaction
Author support
Remote team, nationwide
Money-back guarantee: if you are not satisfied after the first draft, we revise or refund per our policy. Mon to Sat, 9am to 8pm PT.
Why do authors choose BooksWriterUSA for story writing services?
Short fiction asks a lot of a writer: every scene has to earn its place. Our story writing services begin with your premise and build a clear plot, believable characters and a voice that suits your audience.
We write literary and genre stories, collections, novellas, family stories, bedtime stories and stories for anthologies or contests. Each writer is chosen for the genre, and an editor reviews pacing, dialogue and continuity before you see the draft.
You stay in control. You approve the outline, request changes on each draft and receive the finished story with full rights and an NDA.
We offer story writing services for first time authors, busy professionals and experienced writers alike. Every project includes an NDA, a dedicated account manager and support 24/7, and you keep full copyright. Every project gets a written quote after a free 30 minute call, which you can book through our contact page. To learn how authors protect their work, visit the U.S. Copyright Office.
Every story writing project starts with a free consultation, where we review your goals and explain the next steps. Your story writing project also comes with 24/7 support and our money-back guarantee.
What comes with our story writing services?
- Premise and plot development
- Character profiles and arcs
- Scene by scene outline
- Draft written in your chosen voice
- Developmental and line editing
- Proofreading before delivery
- Full rights and NDA
- Formatting for print or ebook
How do short stories, novellas and novels differ?
Length changes everything in fiction, so our story writing services begin by matching your idea to the right form. A short story usually follows one character through one turning point, often in under 7,500 words. A novella has room for a subplot and a few key scenes more. A novel carries several threads, a full cast and an arc that builds across many chapters.
We also look at genre expectations. Romance readers expect an emotionally satisfying ending, mystery readers expect fair clues, and literary fiction readers look for depth of character and language.
Once the form and genre are clear, we agree on point of view, tense and tone, then outline the key beats so you can see the shape of the story before a single chapter is drafted.
How do we turn your premise into a finished story?
Premise
Share your idea, audience and preferred length.
Outline
We map the plot, characters and key scenes for your approval.
Writing
Your writer drafts the story and shares it for feedback.
Polish
Editing and proofreading prepare the final manuscript.
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Book Editing
Our book editing services improve your manuscript at every level, from structure and pacing to sentence clarity and voice.
What do authors ask before they start?
Still have a question? Call (323) 366-4568 or email info@bookswriterusa.com. Our team is available 24/7.
How long can my story be?
We write anything from flash fiction to novellas. Length affects price and timeline, which we confirm in your quote.
Can you write a collection?
Yes. We can write a linked or themed collection and keep style consistent across stories.
Can you help publish my story?
Yes. Our publishing team can format and release it in print and ebook.
Will my idea stay private?
Yes. Every project is covered by an NDA.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. If you are not satisfied after the first draft, we revise or refund per our policy. Full terms are on our terms and conditions page.
Ready to start your project?
Book a free consultation about story writing services and we will match you with the right specialist for your project.