I've done FTH two times now though not as a writer but in fan labour (translation, beta, special expertise). It seems quite intimidating at first and I'd also dithered the first time, but it was a really good experience each time.
And yes, as evewithanapple said, you can specify different lengths etc - I've done that with translation. You can click "depends what the bidder contributes" when they ask about length and then you can later specify how many words you'd write for say, the minimum bid. Like, last year I offered help with some short sentences or culture stuff for the minimum bid, and translation of a fic up to 6k for a minimum of $ 10. You don't need to change the bidding amount, you could just use that space to define the lengths for the fandoms. And yes, it's always good to give more details so that bidders get a better idea what they can expect from you. If the offers are super vague or extremely narrow, it's sometimes difficult to get bidders on them. Middle ground is good here. You can check last year's offerings to get a feel of what people offer.
I'm sorry about your mom! *hugs* My mom is super insecure about technology because she never learned it (didn't need it for her job) and is now at an age where it has passed her by. My parents have a tablet now, though, and she sometimes scrolls through some shopping apps or the newspaper. But very rarely and she wouldn't dream of trying something like Facebook or, worse, Instagram.
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And yes, as evewithanapple said, you can specify different lengths etc - I've done that with translation. You can click "depends what the bidder contributes" when they ask about length and then you can later specify how many words you'd write for say, the minimum bid. Like, last year I offered help with some short sentences or culture stuff for the minimum bid, and translation of a fic up to 6k for a minimum of $ 10. You don't need to change the bidding amount, you could just use that space to define the lengths for the fandoms.
And yes, it's always good to give more details so that bidders get a better idea what they can expect from you. If the offers are super vague or extremely narrow, it's sometimes difficult to get bidders on them. Middle ground is good here.
You can check last year's offerings to get a feel of what people offer.
I'm sorry about your mom! *hugs* My mom is super insecure about technology because she never learned it (didn't need it for her job) and is now at an age where it has passed her by. My parents have a tablet now, though, and she sometimes scrolls through some shopping apps or the newspaper. But very rarely and she wouldn't dream of trying something like Facebook or, worse, Instagram.