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Wilton Library

The cornerstone writer-in-residence program.

Wilton Library (CT) is pleased to announce the inaugural year of The Cornerstone Writer-in-Residence Program. The program provides an emerging or mid-career writer with financial support and office space to complete one manuscript within a 12-month period. The selected writer will receive a $30,000 stipend, generously provided by the Wilton Library Endowment Fund. In addition to completing their manuscript, the Writer-in-Residence will lead a series of library programs for all ages and offer outreach visits to Wilton schools during their residency.

The University of British Columbia

Lecturer in writing for video games.

The UBC School of Creative Writing invites applications for a 0.5FTE part-time Lecturer position in Writing for Video Games, with a likely start date of July 1, 2024. 

This is a part-time without review (i.e., non-tenure track) position for a term of up to three years, renewable for successive terms, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service, in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association. This position will entail a probationary first year. 

Diversion Publishing

Royalties admin assistant.

Do you like working with numbers and tracking data but want to learn more about the book publishing industry? Are you a motivated self-starter who thinks no job is too small? Well, keep reading because Diversion Publishing is seeking a Royalties/Bookkeeping Assistant to join our growing book publishing team. This unique role combines the responsibilities of a Royalties Assistant along with bookkeeping responsibilities. Our ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator who is extremely organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

AmeriCorps Writers’ Room High School Program Specialist

826 Boston seeks mission-driven change-makers to join the 826 Boston AmeriCorps Fellowship for the 2024-2025 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cohort of 12 AmeriCorps members and play a key role in driving impact to serve more students in the Boston Public Schools through 826 Boston’s innovative Writers’ Room Programs. The priority application deadline for this position is March 15, 2024. After that date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Amplify Publishing Group

Marketing and publicity manager.

Amplify Publishing Group (APG) is a leader in the hybrid publishing space with more than twenty years of experience acquiring, producing, marketing, and distributing books. Passionate about ideas and voices that need to be heard, APG is known for launching nonfiction titles that start engaging and timely conversations. 

We’re seeking a marketing and publicity expert to join our energetic and forward-thinking team. Candidates should be passionate about publishing and prepared to think creatively in order to successfully launch and publicize new books.

Content Writer

Use your expertise in storytelling, ghostwriting, marketing, and message development to help Bellwether’s experts share the impact of our work. 

Bellwether is looking for a Content Writer to join our External Relations (XR) team and work cross-functionally with Bellwether’s Strategic Advising (SA) practice area as well as its Policy and Evaluation (PE) practice area to write materials for a variety of external audiences and clients with brand fidelity. 

The Poetry Foundation

Business and circulation manager.

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The Feminist Press

Senior editor.

The Feminist Press is seeking a full-time Senior Editor to work closely with the Executive Director and Publisher and other editorial staff to shape the list of this 54-year-old independent nonprofit intersectional feminist book publisher. The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about feminist writing and independent publishing. The Senior Editor will be responsible for acquiring and editing fiction and nonfiction books, overseeing the editorial and production department, and leading the Press’s rights program.

Fine Arts Center

Instructor of creative writing.

Job Description: Instructor of Creative Writing at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC.

Applications Open: January 9, 2024

Applications Close: March 1, 2024 

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