Writers/Editors
Job Description
Writers and/or editors will help in preparing a variety of
informational books, ebooks, articles, newsletters, etc. targeted at
individuals with mental illnesses, as well as their supporters. Writers
and/or editors should be high functioning, organized, and highly qualified
and experienced in written communications.
Schedule
Writers and editors work on a “deadline” basis. In other words, when
selected for a project, the writer and/or editor will be given a
particular deadline, and he or she is responsible to prioritize the work
and plan accordingly in order to get the project done on time and with
excellence. You are free to set your own schedule—as long as you meet the
deadline and turn in a quality product.
Tasks
Writers will be responsible for the following:
- Research: Doing necessary upfront research to ensure
that your finished document is accurate and complete.
- Clear writing: Communicating clearly, concisely, and
compellingly on a variety of topics. Your finished product should be a
pleasure to read—not a chore.
- Source citation: Carefully documenting and footnoting
all outside sources.
- Originality: Never copying or plagiarizing another’s
work. Your finished document should be 100% original. If you do quote
others, those quotes should be clearly marked as quotations and cited. I
do NOT tolerate plagiarism.
- On-time delivery: Meeting or exceeding the deadline.
If an emergency arises and you cannot meet a deadline, I expect you to
let me know ahead of time so that I can plan accordingly.
Editors will be responsible for the following:
- Editing/Proofreading: Reading manuscripts for
spelling, grammatical, punctuation, and formatting errors, and
correcting those errors.
- Source checking: Double-checking all references and
citations to ensure that the writer accurately quoted or summarized the
referenced information.
- On-time delivery: Meeting or exceeding the deadline.
If an emergency arises and you cannot meet a deadline, I expect you to
let me know ahead of time so that I can plan accordingly.
** Depending on your qualifications,
you can apply for the position or Writer, Editor, or both.
Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for on your cover
letter.**
Agreements
Individuals selected for the Writer and/or Editor position will need to
sign the following:
- W-9 form for tax purposes
- Work from home agreement, indicating they are an independent
contractor and not a salaried employee
- A non-compete agreement
- A non disclosure agreement
The selected candidates will also need to agree to background checks.
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