Novel Writer (Narrative Designer) - Freelance/Project Work

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Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Social Media • Software • App development
SDG is one of the world's leading social discovery companies — connecting millions of people across dozens of products
The Role

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE,  Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.


We are looking for a talented Novel Writer to craft immersive, interactive stories for our next-generation platform. If you love storytelling, interactive fiction, and creating emotionally engaging experiences, this role is for you!

Your main tasks will be:

  • Create engaging role-playing stories for couples with multiple plotlines and branching scenarios.
  • Develop a universal script template for AI-driven interactive stories.
  • Write dialogues, scripts, and scene descriptions tailored for an interactive audience.
  • Research and identify relevant storylines based on trends and user interests.
  • Design scenarios that strengthen emotional connections between participants.
  • Integrate game mechanics such as choices, decision timers, and trust levels.
  • Adapt stories for different cultural contexts and audiences.
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers and developers to ensure seamless integration.

We expect from you:

  • 2+ years of experience in writing scripts, interactive stories, visual novels, or RPGs.
  • Strong knowledge of non-linear storytelling and interactive content mechanics.
  • Experience in developing AI-driven script templates (OpenAI, ChatGPT, etc.).
  • Excellent storytelling, character development, and dialogue-writing skills.
  • Ability to create logical branching paths and dynamic storytelling elements.
  • Fluent in English (Upper-Intermediate or higher) with strong writing skills.
  • Ability to adapt to different tones and genres (romance, drama, mystery, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of ChatGPT and AI-driven content generation.
  • Proficiency in Google Docs for scriptwriting and collaboration.

What do we offer:

  • Remote opportunity – Work from anywhere.
  • Freelance contract with potential for renewal and/or joining full-time.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
  • The chance to be part of an innovative project reshaping online communication.

Sounds good? Join us now! 

Social Discovery Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Social Discovery Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Social Discovery Group.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as a voluntary medical insurance program with options like dentistry, cancer coverage, telemedicine, psychological support, and discounted coverage for relatives. For those not eligible for corporate plans, an annual allowance toward health insurance or doctor’s fees is available.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness-oriented perks include yoga, sports tournaments, a unified sports subscription, office massages, and remote-work support such as equipment and internet/coworking stipends. Feedback suggests mobility perks like work-from-anywhere and relocation assistance further enhance everyday flexibility.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses are described as flexible and tied to outcomes and projects, with substantial referral rewards and recognition via a gamified gratitude system. Professional development funding and paid conferences add tangible performance-linked rewards.

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The Company
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is one of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies, uniting millions of users on dozens of products. SDG solves the problem of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG products redefine the way people interact and connect with each other. Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures in different parts of the world. This includes globally recognized brands such as DateMyAge, Dating.com, EuroDate, Dil Mil and Cupid Media. SDG has a presence in more than 150 countries. We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1000 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).

Why Work With Us

We infuse Passion into every project, driving innovation. Empowerment and Responsibility lets you own initiatives beyond your role, Result-based Evaluation rewards impact over hours. Integrity and Trust ensure transparency, Honesty and Feedback fuel growth, Tolerance of Failures turns setbacks into breakthroughs—unique in tech

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