We are looking for a scriptwriter to develop detective quests and interactive investigations for offline events and online formats.
We need not classic complex detective stories in the style of Agatha Christie, but dynamic, clear, and engaging scripts lasting 30 minutes with intrigue, a mystery, suspects, clues, and logical resolutions.
Tasks
Development of detective quest scripts that can be used for:
offline events;
interactive shows;
corporate events;
children's / family / teenage events;
online materials and video formats.
The script should be a ready working material that the host or team can use to conduct the event.
What needs to be prepared in the script
Each script must include:
the theme and a brief description of the quest;
the story's hook;
a list of characters / suspects;
a description of the main mystery;
clues;
false leads;
tasks for participants;
the logic of the investigation;
hints for the host;
the final resolution;
text lines / instructions for the host;
a time structure for 30 minutes.
Candidate requirements
We are looking for someone who can:
write simple yet interesting detective stories;
build intrigue and maintain audience attention;
come up with mysteries, clues, and unexpected twists;
adapt the script for offline and online formats;
write clearly, structurally, and without unnecessary literary complexity;
create a script suitable for real event execution.
Experience in the following areas will be an advantage:
writing quests;
scripts for events;
interactive shows;
theatrical productions;
detectives;
game development / narrative design;
children's or family projects.
Work format
Project work.
Scripts are needed with a duration of approximately 30 minutes.
Regular work is possible if the first script is successful.
How to respond
In your response, please indicate:
your experience;
examples of similar work;
the cost of one script;
completion timelines;
whether you are ready to do a short test assignment.
Test assignment
For selection, we may ask you to prepare a short concept of a detective quest on 1 page:
the setting;
the main mystery;
3–4 suspects;
4–5 clues;
one false lead;
the final twist;
the logic of the resolution.
