More Opportunities for Writers
Several new opportunities for writers have been posted recently on the Writers Wanted board of my forum, so I thought I'd quickly run through them.
First up, my regular clients Lagoon are looking for a UK-based maths teacher or educational author to write a multiple-choice quiz book based on National Curriculum requirements. You will need a good knowledge of Key Stage 2 Maths.
If you are interested, apply to Nikole Bamford at nikolebamford-at-thelagoongroup.com. Obviously, change the -at- in the email address to the usual @ symbol.
Lagoon are leading publishers of novelty and quiz book titles. They pay a flat fee rather than royalties. I have written dozens of products for them over the years, and they are always a pleasure to work with. If you apply to Nikole, do say hello to her from me!
The second opportunity was posted by our long-standing member Smiley, and again it is most likely to be of interest to UK authors. Indeed, it will only be relevant if you live in the south-west (or are willing to move there), as the job is in Exeter. The advert is copied below:
Click on this link - kindly provided by Smiley - to visit the job site where this vacancy is being advertised. If you're looking for a full-time writing position and are lucky enough to live in the Exeter area, it should be your dream job, I'd have thought!
The next opportunity is open to anyone in the world. A US-based publishing house is currently seeking submissions of short stories from 2000 to 5000 words for a new anthology to be titled One Step Beyond: Rocking Tales of the Fantastical. As the name suggests, stories should be in the fantasy genre, with a rock 'n' roll element. This is a paying market, and the final deadline is October 1 (submissions by August 1 preferred). For more info, click here to visit the relevant topic on my forum.
Finally, my colleague Suzie Harris is in the process of launching her own online women's magazine. Quite a few forum members have already signed up as contributors, but if you're interested I'm sure it's not too late to get in touch! The magazine will be called Perfume and Lace, and the website is already up and running. Here's a link to the topic on my forum where the magazine is being discussed.
Good luck if you decide to apply for any of these opportunities!
First up, my regular clients Lagoon are looking for a UK-based maths teacher or educational author to write a multiple-choice quiz book based on National Curriculum requirements. You will need a good knowledge of Key Stage 2 Maths.
If you are interested, apply to Nikole Bamford at nikolebamford-at-thelagoongroup.com. Obviously, change the -at- in the email address to the usual @ symbol.
Lagoon are leading publishers of novelty and quiz book titles. They pay a flat fee rather than royalties. I have written dozens of products for them over the years, and they are always a pleasure to work with. If you apply to Nikole, do say hello to her from me!
The second opportunity was posted by our long-standing member Smiley, and again it is most likely to be of interest to UK authors. Indeed, it will only be relevant if you live in the south-west (or are willing to move there), as the job is in Exeter. The advert is copied below:
Experience of creative writing? Strong proof reading skills? Passionate about the English language? If so read on...
We have an exciting and highly unusual opportunity for someone with strong language skills to join a growing company in their Exeter offices. You will be providing assistance to the Editorial Manager, and ideally will have some creative writing experience. A strong team ethic is required, along with some previous office administration experience for this busy and varied post. You will be liaising with clients, planning work schedules and writing short stories/activity books, etc. for a children's market. This is truly a unique opportunity for Exeter, and if you have a natural ability with words, or perhaps an English degree - don't delay - apply immediately!
Click on this link - kindly provided by Smiley - to visit the job site where this vacancy is being advertised. If you're looking for a full-time writing position and are lucky enough to live in the Exeter area, it should be your dream job, I'd have thought!
The next opportunity is open to anyone in the world. A US-based publishing house is currently seeking submissions of short stories from 2000 to 5000 words for a new anthology to be titled One Step Beyond: Rocking Tales of the Fantastical. As the name suggests, stories should be in the fantasy genre, with a rock 'n' roll element. This is a paying market, and the final deadline is October 1 (submissions by August 1 preferred). For more info, click here to visit the relevant topic on my forum.
Finally, my colleague Suzie Harris is in the process of launching her own online women's magazine. Quite a few forum members have already signed up as contributors, but if you're interested I'm sure it's not too late to get in touch! The magazine will be called Perfume and Lace, and the website is already up and running. Here's a link to the topic on my forum where the magazine is being discussed.
Good luck if you decide to apply for any of these opportunities!
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