Novelist

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Creative Writer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75–$150/hour
Commitment: Flexible participation

Role Responsibilities

• Review and refine AI-generated content across plays, novels, and short stories.
• Evaluate outputs for literary quality, structure, tone, and thematic depth.
• Provide detailed editorial feedback to improve coherence and originality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to enhance narrative content quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 10+ years of experience in creative writing, including playwriting, novel writing, and/or short fiction.
• A substantial body of published work (e.g., novels, staged plays, or multiple short stories in recognized outlets).
• Work featured in prestigious literary publications, journals, anthologies, or professional productions.
• Recipient of recognized literary awards, fellowships, or honors across any of the three disciplines.
• Exceptional command of narrative craft, including structure, voice, dialogue, and character development across formats.
• Strong ability to critique and refine written work with attention to style, coherence, and thematic depth.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.