Because WTAW Press receives a large volume of submissions, a committed corps of preliminary readers is essential to helping select manuscripts. First readers have the the responsibility of reading submitted material and providing thoughtful feedback as to the merit and potential of each submission assigned to them to review. WTAW Press strives to maintain a corps of readers with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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For this position, we look for writers who care deeply about literature and books. We want experienced writers, editors, and those with a background or education in creative writing or literature. Writers who are serious about their own craft are great candidates, as are those who are interested in learning what goes into publishing a strong catalog of books.

 

Reliability and a commitment to reading for the entire submission period is essential.

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Other essential responsibilities of the role include:

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• Providing concise responses to assigned manuscripts according to the provided framework.

• Meeting weekly deadlines and clearly communicating with editorial staff when scheduling conflicts arise.

• Familiarity with the evolving WTAW Press catalog, and an interest in contemporary and enduring literature.

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This is a volunteer position that requires approximately ten hours per week. Readers work remotely on their own schedules to meet their deadlines each week.

 

WTAW Press conducts reviews in which reviewers and authors are kept anonymous. Multiple reviewers are assigned to each manuscript, so that each is read by at least three reviewers. Reviewers are anonymous to one another and unable to see one another's reviews.

To apply, please email a brief cover letter introducing yourself and speaking to your reasons for wanting the position. If you have links to online publications of your own creative writing and/or criticism, please include them, as well as your website and social media links, if any.

 

Fill in the application form below. Or contact wtaw @ wtawpress . org.

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