Narrative Design Packages & Rates Sheet
See standard packages below.
If you require something more customised to your project needs, please use the contact form on this page.
Important T&Cs:
Rates are listed in USD as most of my clients are US-based. I do accept equivalent ZAR/your currency based on the conversion/exchange rate at your time of order. e.g. $50 = 800ZAR.
NEW CLIENTS: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to begin work. The remaining 50% is due upon project completion, before final drafts delivery.
3 revisions are included. Any work beyond the agreed-upon scope will require an additional payment of $100-150 depending on the nature and extent of the revisions.
All original content I create (names, locations, characters and storylines) must be appropriately credited to “Rohil Aniruth.”
E.g. “Narrative Design by Rohil Aniruth,” or “Narrative Consulting by Rohil Aniruth,” or “Additional Dialogue by Rohil Aniruth” etc.
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERABLE
RATE
BASIC STORY BANK
2 week sprint
A structured, categorized Notion/Figma board/collab space with a large bank of original content e.g. main story options, subplot options, potential characters, key items, quests, dialogue chunks etc. All highlighting thematic threads and metaphors.
I’ll sit down with your team to go through your narrative needs, sensibilities and any existing materials.
Together we’ll build a shared point of reference and comps, then I’ll start creating.
Extensive “story bank” as outlined in the description.
A modular workflow/pipeline for the team to continue building story content internally.
Ownership of new original IP created.
Initial meeting call.
A check-in call if needed.
$1600 / 28000ZAR
BASIC WORLDBUILDING
1 week sprint
A wiki-like document providing key world building items (places, races, corporations).
Google doc/preferred suite.
3000 word minimum.
Ownership of new original IP created.
Initial meeting call.
A check-in call if needed.
$1000 / 16000ZAR
ADVANCED WORLDBUILDING
1.5 week sprint
As above + in-depth history/lore and world logic or rules.
Google doc/preferred suite.
6000 word minimum.
Ownership of new original IP created.
Initial meeting call.
A check-in call if needed.
$1300 / 21000ZAR
BASIC BRANCHING NARRATIVE (VN MAP)
2-3 week process minimum
Mapping a basic story path or dialogue tree for your choice-based game, visual novel, or choose-your-own adventure.
I'll sit down with your team to go through your story and characters, the desired tentative story outcomes or narrative beats.
Then, I'll get to crafting a cohesive narrative with multiple paths that honors each character's growth and arc and incentivizes replayability.
A story script and visual map of the branching narrative.
A centralized organisational structure in Notion/Figma/Google Drive for tracking content.
Compelling player choices and connections between paths with each story event seamlessly advancing the overall narrative.
Initial meeting call.
A check-in call if needed.
$2300 / 38000ZAR
QUEST WRITING & LORE NOTES
Flexible, per page
Creating content for your studio's existing world, characters, and mechanics. In simple terms, helping the team scale the content.
Frictionlessly, cohesively expanding on your world, strengthening the overall player immersion.
Providing openings for expansion packs, side missions, backstories and mysteries to uncover, and deeper thematic threading.
The agreed-upon # of pages each orderly detailing the quest: the player journey and flow, the key characters, suggested dialogue, the intent i.e. thematic ties and overall impact on the story and characters.
$100 / 3000ZAR
per
1000 words / 2 pages
DIALOGUE PUNCHUP
Flexible, per page
Going through your script, replace stand-in dialogue with precisely-considered character-driven, authentic and memorable dialogue all grounded in the tone of your world.
Giving you quotable moments. From badass one-liners, to quirked-up cuteness, to the more contemporary funny pop-culture references, and deeper vulnerability.
If desired, social commentary that activates without alienating.
Editing, polishing up your dialogue.
The agreed-upon # of pages with the new lines and alternative options for some lines where appropriate.
"SparkNotes"/cheat sheet detailing the intention behind each dialogue moment and subtext, including explainers for any references and the fandoms they're affirming.
A centralized language guide for consistency in future writing. (Slang uses, established inside jokes, naming conventions, etc.)
$100 / 3000ZAR
per
1000 words / 2 pages
NAMING AND FLAVOR TEXT
Flexible, per page
Providing iconic, distinctive and intriguing names for all your in-game items, power-ups, collectibles, and providing snappy, engaging descriptions for each, within the tone of your world.
Fun copy that reinforces the voice of your project and player-immersion.
The agreed-upon # of pages with the new names and alternative options.
A centralized language guide for consistency in future writing. (Naming conventions, unique punctuation styles etc.)
$50 / 800ZAR
per
1000 words / 2 pages
