Brainstorming/Research Combo

Priced: by the hour, minimum 1 hour
Projects are accepted at Lacy’s discretion. Please submit a WORKSHEET that will help me determine what your exact needs are and what the estimated hours to complete would be. If your project is accepted, one-half of estimated price is required before I’ll begin the project; the remaining balance must be paid before I will release your project documents.


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT from the brainstorming/research combo:

I’ll work with you to brainstorm and research to help you develop your novel.

EXAMPLE: character occupations

I will do some light research to get a general understanding of the time period/location/ etc.

I’ll schedule an online chat or phone call with you to get an idea what kind of jobs would best fit your character (this will help me get a clearer picture of what you’re looking for).

Then, I’ll dig deeper and do further research and give you a short list of possible occupations as well as one to two sources for each.

OPTIONAL: Once you’ve selected the profession you want to use in your story, I can do additional research and provide further details of the daily life, duties, real-life examples, etc.


WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

A summary of the generalities of the time period/location. A brainstorming session that will ask pointed character questions and help you get a better grasp of your character(s). A short list (5-10) of possible occupations, with 1-2 sources for each.

WITH OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL RESEARCH: A summary of research findings, plus a list of sources (books and/or websites).


TO GET STARTED

Complete and submit a WORKSHEET (email to lacy@novelinspirations.com) and I’ll work up a price quote for you.


OTHER OPTIONS FOR BRAINSTORM/RESEARCH COMBO

Character backstory – need something in your character's past to create more internal conflict in their "here and now"?

Location – have a general idea of the plot of your story but need an idea for a setting/place that will really make it stand out?

Plot – already know what your character’s jobs are going to be, but need some ideas of plot points that will create conflict for your story? Or having problems with a sagging middle?

Other??? Fill out a WORKSHEET and let me see if I can help with the issue you’re having.