How RDC Unsaid Commissions Work
A clear view of the conversation, quotation, interview, drafting, revision and delivery process behind a private writing commission.
The process is structured so the writing can remain human
Personal material deserves more than an open-ended promise to ‘write something beautiful’. Every RDC Unsaid commission begins by clarifying purpose, audience, scope, privacy and the emotional result the work must achieve.
The exact number of conversations and drafts varies by service, but the underlying journey remains consistent.
The commission journey
Enquiry
You share the service, occasion, broad requirement and preferred timeline.
Scope and quotation
We confirm the deliverable, process, fee, turnaround, revision allowance and any urgent requirement.
Advance and scheduling
The commission is booked after the agreed advance and the interview is scheduled.
Listening conversation
A confidential, guided discussion gathers facts, voice, memories and emotional contours.
Writing and first delivery
The work is drafted, internally reviewed and delivered through the agreed private medium.
Revision and completion
One included revision addresses factual or tonal adjustments before the final version is closed.
You do not need to arrive with a perfect story
Helpful to bring
- The purpose of the piece
- Names, dates and spellings that matter
- Photographs, messages or anecdotes
- The intended reader or audience
- Any language, memory or topic to avoid
Not required
- A finished brief
- A chronological account
- Elegant answers
- Previous writing experience
- Certainty about the final form
Clarity before intimacy
Before substantive work begins, the written scope should identify the deliverable, language, interview format, fee, payment schedule, estimated turnaround, revision allowance, delivery medium, confidentiality expectations and intended usage.
A meaningful change in length, form, number of interviewees or intended use may require a revised timeline and quotation. No additional charge should arrive as a surprise.
Common questions
Is an interview always required?
Can the interview happen online?
How is the booking confirmed?
How many revisions are included?
Can I ask for urgent delivery?
What if I am unsure which service fits?
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Begin with the outcome, not the perfect brief.
Tell us what needs to be written, who it is for and when it is needed.