+10% Permanent bonus chance to write a hit and best-seller each
N/A
Write a book worth §100.
(Sim name) read some of your very first books and determined they weren't quite up to snuff. Prove that you've improved as a writer by writing a novel that generates §100 in weekly royalty checks, and you'll improve your relationship with (Sim name). Your books will also improve from then on!
(Sim name) has a soft spot for well-written drama that pulls at the heartstrings and excites readers with its suspense. Write a Drama novel for (Sim name) to earn some money and improve your relationship.
A History of One
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 3-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Repeatable
Received from phone (20)
Variable cash
+10 Relationship with target
Unlocks autobiography genre (see notes)
N/A
Write a biography of the target Sim.
(Sim name) wants to be immortalized in print, and you're just the writer to do it! If you find the time to write a biography of (Sim name), it'll surely improve your relationship and earn you some money.
Notes: This opportunity temporarily unlocks the biography genre of the target Sim. Upon completing or cancelling this opportunity, the biography genre is locked again. Completing this opportunity three times will unlock autobiography genre.
Hopefully You Like Orks
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 4-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write fantasy genre
Once per Sim
Received from phone (10)
§500
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write a fantasy book.
(Sim name) has a hankering for magic, wizards, and green-skinned Orks that like fighting just a little too much. You should take a stab at writing a Fantasy novel for (Sim name). It'll improve your relationship and earn you a little cash!
To Boldly Go
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 4-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write science fiction genre
Once per Sim
Received from phone (10)
§250
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write a science fiction book.
Lasers, adventuring through space, and discovering new planets where evil monsters may lurk are exactly what (Sim name) wants you to occupy your time with. Write a Science Fiction novel for (Sim name) and you'll earn some money and your relationship will improve.
A Few Pages of Satire
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 5-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write satire genre
Once per Sim
Received from phone (10)
§500
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write a satire book.
(Sim name) absolutely loves satire and is very interested in seeing you take a pass at the genre. Write a Satire novel for (Sim name) and it'll improve your relationship, plus you'll earn some money.
Your Autobiography
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 5-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write autobiography genre
Once per Sim
Received from phone (15)
§500
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write an autobiography.
(Sim name) has read quite a few of your books and thinks you're quite the writer. With such an interesting life, (Sim name) thinks you should put it on paper. Write an Autobiography and you'll improve your relationship with (Sim name) and earn some money.
A History of the Times
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 6-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write historical genre
Repeatable
Received from phone (5)
Sim is an elder
§500
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write a historical book.
(Sim name) worries that not enough is known about the past and has asked you to write a book of History. It's quite the respectable genre! Writing this book will improve your relationship with (Sim name) and earn you a little money.
The Glory of Vaudeville
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 7-10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write vaudeville genre
Once per Sim
Received from phone (10)
§600
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write a vaudeville book.
The great storytelling and humor of Vaudeville is sought by your acquaintance (Sim name). Write a vaudeville story for (Sim name) and your relationship will improve, plus you'll earn a cash bonus!
A Masterpiece
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 10
Have an acquaintance or higher
Can write masterpiece genre
Once per Sim
Received from phone (10)
§1,200
+20 Relationship with target
N/A
Write a masterpiece.
(Sim name) has read everything you've ever written. As one of your biggest fans, (Sim name) is eagerly anticipating your masterpiece. Write a Masterpiece and your relationship with (Sim name) will improve. You'll also earn some money!
All the best writers make mountains of money in weekly royalty checks, but you have to really work to get to that point. (Sim name) has a contact at the publishing company, and if you can get to a point where you're earning §500 a week in royalty checks, (Sim name) will get you a permanent increase on your royalties!
Notes: Due to the requirement having a maximum skill level cap, it is possible to miss this opportunity. If this opportunity is missed, the Sim is no longer able to obtain the 2 opportunities below, because they require Sims to complete this particular opportunity. Because of this, Sims may never be able to earn the royalty increase bonus.
Writing can be incredibly lucrative if you work hard enough. (Sim name)'s contact at the publishing company wants to pay you bucket loads, even! Once you're earning §1,000 a week on your royalties, (Sim name) will arrange a permanent increase on your checks!
You've become one of the publishing company's most esteemed writers. (Sim name)'s contact down at the publishing company wants to pay you even more. If you manage to generate {10.Money} a week in royalties, (Sim name) will arrange a permanent increase on your checks!
Deliver 3 written books to the city hall between 8 AM and 6 PM.
City Hall is collecting books for the library – such a great cause! Those who donate will be viewed as Charitable, so bring three books that you've written and drop them off at City Hall!
Deliver a Book to China
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 1-10
A merchant in China
Repeatable
Received from phone (10)
Variable cash
+15 Visa points
N/A
Travel to Shang Simla and deliver a written book to the target Sim.
Some of your books are banned in China but a local merchant is begging you to smuggle one in on your next trip.
Deliver a Book to Egypt
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 1-10
A merchant in Egypt
Repeatable
Received from phone (10)
Variable cash
+15 Visa points
N/A
Travel to Al Simhara and deliver a written book to the target Sim.
Schools in Egypt need more foreign books to encourage students to learn about other cultures. They've asked if you would contribute one of your books.
Deliver a Book to France
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 1-10
A merchant in France
Repeatable
Received from phone (10)
Variable cash
+15 Visa points
N/A
Travel to Champs Les Sims and deliver a written book to the target Sim.
The French Literary Guild is collecting the best first edition novels from around the world and would like you to contribute one of yours.
Rising Writer
Requirements
Availability
Rewards
Timeout
Writing skill level 5-10
Celebrity level 0
Have a non-friend celebrity
Once per Sim
Received from phone (100)
+1,000 celebrity points
Variable cash
N/A
Deliver a written book to the target Sim.
"Hello, (Sim name), I'm (target Sim name). I'm on the lookout for new writers in town and I heard that you're quite good. It seems a shame that such a talented writer should be languishing in obscurity. I think I could make you famous. Bring me some samples of your work, and I'll see what I can do."
