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Publicity Assistant Manager needed to manage author's projects

P/T Author Publicity Assistant (Contract, 1099) Part-time, 8 hours/week, $800/month Through May 2025; possibility of extension for exceptional performers. JOB DESCRIPTION *** You may have up to ONE other part-time job. This gig is NOT a good fit if you have MORE than one other part-time job. *** Your role is providing research, publicity outreach, administrative support and coordination for author, producer, and creative writing instructor Lyzette Wanzer, MFA. Lyzette is currently focusing on creative nonfiction and fellowship program work. You will be providing support with multiple projects. The first is TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH, a book-and-conference project interrogating and uplifting the perception, policing, persecution, and politics of African American and Afro Latina women’s natural hair in American society. For over four hundred years, our hair has been the target of erasure efforts, demarginalizing us both as African Americans and as women. The various institutional modalities of policing Black women’s hair are a form of racist politics. Despite structural denials to the contrary, the fact is that our natural hair remains a heretical war zone. Policing of Black bodies and our natural hair is a form of structural oppression. Learn more about the TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH book, which has been named a Library Journal Top 10 Best Social Sciences Book of 2022 and was a 2023 Black History Month Selection of the Black Women’s Studies Association: https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/trauma--tresses--and-truth-products-9781641606707.php?page_id=21 Learn more about the TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH conferences: https://trauma-tresses-truth-3rd-annual-conference-in.heysummit.com/ You will also be involved in growing the professional development side of Lyzette’s business. She teaches a breadth of professional practices workshops for creative writers and is the Founder and Director of the Muses & Melanin Fellowship for BIPOC Creative Writers. Both the workshops and the Fellowship equip writers with the strategies, approaches, and tools they need to raise the trajectory of their literary careers from hobbyist to professional writers. Learn more about the workshops at https://www.lyzettewanzermfa.com/blog. Learn more about Muses & Melanin at https://shuffle.do/projects/muses-melanin-fellowship-for-bipoc-creative-writers/about. This position is suited for a self-starter with a strong interest in publicity, marketing, and literature, with a solid knowledge of the media and cultural landscape. Your resume must present at least 10 years’ experience in administrative or project-management roles. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE • A minimum Bachelor’s Degree in English, Creative Writing, Literature, African American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Latinx Studies, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Political Science, or another Humanities field. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Attention to detail and deadlines are a must. • Superb ability to take a proactive approach to projects with regard to pitching and implementing publicity campaigns, scheduling author interviews, and liaising with organizations and bookstores to arrange author events. You’re an excellent project manager. • Expertise in researching media outlets, book festivals, and event and college venues. You possess solid online-research chops. • You’re familiar with Excel or Google Sheets, Word, Google Docs, Doodle, and Google Forms • You have excellent grammar, punctuation, spelling, and proofreading skills. • You have a current LinkedIn profile. • You have a maximum of only one other part-time job. • Experience with a literary agency, writers’ organization, or public relations company is a plus. • Ability to meet in-person in San Francisco once or twice per month, near Van Ness Avenue and Market Street. BONUS SKILLS • You know Canva, Adobe Express, Easil, or Vista Create inside and out • You’ve published a few stories, articles, poems, or essays in esteemed literary or peer-reviewed academic journals, newspapers, or magazines. • You’ve attended at least two AWP Conferences or MLA Conventions in the past decade. Extra bonus if you were a panel presenter! INELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: You are ineligible for this role if: • You already hold two or more part-time jobs or have a full-time position. • You have fewer than 10 years’ related experience. • You’re unable to meet in-person in San Francisco a couple of times per month. • You can’t follow or ignore instructions (including the ones for this application). • Your cover letter does not address the required questions. SCHEDULE 8 hours per week on your own schedule PAY RATE $800 per month for four months The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by contractors in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. HOW TO APPLY Only applications including all required materials will be reviewed. In one single Word or PDF file, submit, in this order: *a one-page cover letter introducing yourself and your background, mentioning what degree you hold and in which of the fields mentioned above. Include responses to the following questions in your letter: 1) What is your background in literature or creative writing? 2) In what ways does your cultural, educational, or work experience intersect with the subject area of either TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH or the Muses & Melanin Fellowship Program? 3) How many years of work experience do you have? 4) What is the largest project you've worked on to date? 5) How far away do you live from San Francisco? *List up to three of your publication credits (skip if these are included on your CV). *Attach your resume or CV. Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to submit references and complete a Zoom interview. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lyzette Wanzer’s work appears in over thirty literary journals, books, and magazines. Library Journal named her book, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives (Chicago Review Press 2022), a Top 10 Best Social Sciences Book. Publishers Weekly featured the book in Fall 2022. Lyzette is a contributor to Lyric Essay as Resistance: Truth From the Margins (Wayne State University Press 2023), Civil Liberties United: Diverse Voices from the San Francisco Bay Area (Pease Press 2019), and the multi-award-winning The Chalk Circle: Intercultural Prizewinning Essays (Wyatt-MacKenzie 2012). She is the Founder of the Muses & Melanin Fellowship for BIPOC Creative Writers. A National Writers’ Union and Authors Guild member, Lyzette’s work has been supported with grants from Center for Cultural Innovation, San Francisco Arts Commission, California Arts Council, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Black Artist Foundry, The Awesome Foundation, and California Humanities, a National Endowment for the Humanities partner. She has been awarded writing residencies at Blue Mountain Center (NY), Kimmel Harding Center for the Arts (NE), Playa Summer Lake (OR), Horned Dorset Colony (NY), Virginia Center for Creative Arts, Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow (AR), Headlands Center for the Arts (CA), The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada, PlySpace (IN), The Anderson Center (MN), and she has been named a 2023-2025 Lucas Arts Fellow for her upcoming Montalvo Arts Center residency.

$ 800

YouTube Content Idea Curator - Movie/TV Show Channel

I am looking for someone to obtain viral video ideas for a Movie/TV Show video essay channel on YouTube. Below are examples of similar channels I want to be like: https://www.youtube.com/@cinemacop https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdstalgic https://www.youtube.com/@EntertainTheElk/videos https://www.youtube.com/@DexecutionerYT PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, PAYMENT WILL BE $10 FOR EVERY VIDEO IDEA THAT IS USED TO ACTUALLY MAKE A FULL ON VIDEO. (Once a video idea is selected to create a full on video, you will be notified that it has been selected and payment will be sent). To do this job successfully, I would need you to give me a video idea topic, an example title that could generate a high click-through-rate, and a brief description of what the video will be about and how to structure it. $10 per every idea used. Send some examples in your proposal and start your proposal with "APPLES & ORANGES" so I know you read the full listing and are a real human.

$ 10

Experienced Ghostwriter for Memoir & Screenplay Adaptation

Job Description: Are you a talented ghostwriter passionate about crafting compelling, emotionally resonant stories? I'm seeking a highly skilled and experienced writer to help bring my project to life as a memoir-style / creative fiction book with a screenplay adaptation. This intensely personal and creative endeavor requires a writer with exceptional storytelling skills, a firm grasp of mental health nuances, and a proven track record in long-form creative fiction or memoir writing. This project told through a mix of raw personal experiences and imaginative, elaborate delusions from the main character, aims to educate and captivate readers and viewers alike. The story combines memoir-style honesty with rich, surreal fantasy sequences, requiring a writer who can balance both elements seamlessly. What You'll Do: - Collaborate with me to finalize the story outline for the book and screenplay adaptation. - Work with extensive notes, journal entries, essays, and disparate writings I've compiled to craft a cohesive narrative. - Help decide which materials to incorporate and what to refine or eliminate for the most compelling storytelling. - Help me write and finish the memoir-style book, weaving my personal stories with creative fictionalized elements. - Adapt the book into a screenplay, staying true to the tone, themes, and unique storytelling style. - Maintain the authentic voice of the main character while making the story relatable and impactful for a broad audience. - Collaborate under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect this project's sensitive and personal nature. Requirements: - Proven writing experience: Demonstrated success in long-form creative fiction, memoir, and/or screenwriting. - Portfolio of work: Applicants must provide examples of past projects that showcase their skills and storytelling abilities. - Exceptional storytelling skills: Ability to merge raw memoir elements with vivid, imaginative sequences in a cohesive and compelling narrative. - Attention to detail: Strong organizational skills to sift through large amounts of material and craft a structured, engaging story. - Collaborative mindset: Open to feedback and willing to work closely with me throughout the process. - Availability for interviews: Be prepared to discuss your approach and ideas during an interview.

$ 50

Personal statement for environmental engineering

Personal statement for Environmental engineering Masters 1000 word count I already wrote something but I feel it is not adequate I need someone to guide me through it and fix what needs to be fixed

$ 60

Social Media Scriptwriter for Kava Wellness Brand: Write about Stress & Happiness for TikTok and IG

We’re looking for someone to help us write approx. 16 engaging scripts per month (4 per week) for our Instagram and TikTok. These scripts will be used to create short form videos talking about the topic + interweaving our product. These scripts should hook people in, educate them about topics like happiness and mental health, and naturally tie in our kava nectar products and non-alcoholic bar in Los Angeles in a subtle, but authentic way - like any other social media influencer. What we need help with exactly: 1) Write fun, conversational scripts that match our brand voice. 2) Create hooks that stop people from scrolling. Inspo from https://www.instagram.com/wellness.pharm/ 3) Focus on educational and entertaining topics that make people feel good. 4) Work closely with us to make sure the scripts fit our brand voice/tone What We’re Looking For: 1) Someone who can nail a conversational tone—please take a look at our Instagram (@kavahanabar) 2) Proven experience writing attention-grabbing HOOKS for social media. 3) A deep understanding of how to educate, entertain, and keep things engaging. 4) Original thinking—we do not want to see any ChatGPT-generated ideas or scripts (although we love AI, its extremely difficult to get our brand voice down) Why This Role is Cool: - We want someone who can grow with us. - You’ll help us create content that makes people feel happy and connected. - We value creativity and people who bring fresh ideas to the table. We'd love for you to apply! please share: 1) Examples of your scripts or posts that show off strong hooks and a conversational tone. 2) A quick note on why you’re the right fit and how you’d approach helping us with content.

$ 20

Writer with experience in admissions

I need help organizing for an educational admissions application. I will need someone to help organize my to do list and help me submit all information required in a timely manner. Must speak and write excellently in English

$ 12

Personal Statement Editing/Writing

I am looking for a skilled and experienced writer to assist in crafting my Statement of Purpose and Diversity Statement for my graduate school application. I’ve outlined most of my experiences and ideas but need help transforming them into compelling, cohesive essays that align with the application requirements. About Me: I am applying to Emory University’s Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology Ph.D. program. I initially aspired to earn an MD, but my research experience at Emory University in Dr. Cassandra Quave’s lab inspired me to pursue a Ph.D. instead. This experience expanded my horizons and deepened my love for research. My research focuses on public health disparities natural product chemistry, with a particular interest in HIV and antimicrobial properties. I aspire to become a biotech entrepreneur, specializing in developing cosmetic therapies and advancing regenerative medicine. What I Need: Statement of Purpose: A clear and polished essay that addresses the following: My intellectual journey, including my initial MD aspirations and the pivotal moment at Emory that solidified my decision to pursue a Ph.D. My specific research interests in regenerative medicine, natural product chemistry, and cosmetic therapies. A description of my research experiences, including my work with Dr. Quave’s lab, and how they have prepared me for graduate school. How Emory’s program aligns with my goals and how I plan to contribute to its community. Diversity Statement: A concise, impactful essay (up to 500 words) that highlights: My experiences working under two women PIs from diverse backgrounds. The diversity within Dr. Quave’s lab at Emory, including its lab members' varied cultural and geographic backgrounds. My unique experience attending a predominantly Black men’s college and the diversity within that community. Atlanta’s vibrant and multicultural environment and its influence on me. How these experiences have shaped my commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in STEM. How I will contribute to diversity initiatives at Emory and in my future career as a biotech entrepreneur. Deliverables: Statement of Purpose (1–2 pages) and Diversity Statement (up to 500 words) that meet Emory’s guidelines and are tailored to the program. Essays that flow seamlessly, connecting my academic, professional, and personal experiences while showcasing my commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Requirements: Experience writing graduate application essays, particularly for STEM or entrepreneurial fields. Ability to create engaging narratives that tie together personal, academic, and professional stories. Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, especially in academia and STEM. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience crafting essays for applicants to competitive Ph.D. programs. Familiarity with Emory University or similar institutions. If you are passionate about storytelling and helping others achieve their academic dreams, I’d love to hear from you. Please include examples of your work, rates, and timeline in your response. Thank you!

$ 200

Freelance Editorial Proofreader

Proofread and correct articles, essays, and publications.

$ 6900

Academic Writing Tutor

We are hiring experienced tutors to help students improve their academic writing skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in English or education and the ability to provide constructive feedback on essays and reports.

$ 50

Academic Writer - Business & Economics

Looking for an academic writer with expertise in business and economics to create high-quality research papers, essays, and case studies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of economic theories and business strategies.

$ 55