It’s that time again! Many of you have asked whether you should get a creative writing MFA. I have one. I also have opinions about it. That’s why I created Story Mastermind: an online writing workshop, taught over six months, in the comfort of home. Applications for cohort five are open until April 8!
Six-Month Intensive Small Group Writing Workshop
As many of you know, I’ve been devoted to teaching about writing and publishing for over a decade now (this blog started in 2009!). I have been blogging here, I’ve written a book of writing advice, and I work on over one thousand one-on-one freelance editing projects per year.
But I have always—ALWAYS—wanted to host a writing workshop. In fact, I was making plans for one during late 2019, and thinking about holding the inaugural event in 2020.
The world had other plans!
I realized that I could do more good, dig in more deeply, and truly offer a unique experience for the writing marketplace by instead pivoting to an online writing workshop intensive held over six months. This fits somewhere between a really craft-focused weekend or weeklong writing conference (there are a lot of those) and a two-year MFA program.
And so, Story Mastermind was born. On Zoom. Just in time for the pandemic.
A Mini-MFA in the Comfort of Home
We have now run four cohorts of Story Mastermind and I am loving it. Not only the process of teaching and making my own dreams come true, but seeing our writers commit to and craft their novel drafts and picture book portfolios.
The rich discussions, guest visits from agents, editors, and published authors, and the group accountability and support have all been a wonder to behold.
So have the deliverables! Novel Mastermind students emerge from our time together with a pressure-tested and peer-workshopped novel draft, complete with submission materials. Picture Book Mastermind students have a full collection of at least six picture book drafts that they can submit confidently. If you’re looking for something more bite-sized, we also offer a six-week Outline Intensive in the summer.
Get a Taste of the Workshop
If you’re at all interested in applying for Story Mastermind before applications are due on April 8th, 2022, I want to invite you to matching two-part workshops for the Novel Mastermind track and the Picture Book Mastermind track.
By very, very, very popular demand, here’s a PDF download of a novel outline template. You have been asking for one for years, but the closest I’ve ever written is this short article on a novel synopsis. Well, I’ve rectified that!
You can also grab it directly via this Google Drive link. (To use the document in your own Google Drive, simply make a copy of it by going to the File menu, then to “Make a copy”. You won’t be able to edit the original because I want everyone to have this template.)
Fill in this template to start charting your own novel outline. It’s good stuff!
Writers want to see examples of a novel outline template because there are so many ways to achieve this. What goes into a novel outline? How do you format it? This is certainly one way to organize an outline, but there are many other writers and writing teachers who have put together comprehensive advice and their own novel outline templates. (Two of my favorites are Fool Proof Outline and Outlining Your Novel).
Start here and see where it takes you. Most of my readers know that I’ve been teaching the concept of interiority for years, and so this outline goes into character arc a lot, not just plot arc. I think it’s the best of both worlds, but would love to hear your reactions in the comments when you use it!
If you’re looking for a deeper dive into outlining and crafting your novel, check out our six-month writing intensive at Story Mastermind. This program is for serious writers only—the ones who want to invest the time and effort it takes to make their work the best it can be, and to help others do the same.
You’ll get a detailed outline template as soon as you begin Story Mastermind.
As a freelance editor, I do the novel outline edit all the time. Do all the hard thinking ahead of time. Kick the tires of your idea. Pressure test your plot and character arcs. I can do one or multiple rounds to make sure you have a road map for your future draft nailed down before you sit down to write. This is honestly one of my favorite services to do because we can anticipate a lot of issues ahead of time and save you so much revision heartache.
This is a post about Story Mastermind, my small group writing workshop, taught over six months, in the comfort of home. I realize that not everyone here has heard of it, and so I wanted to let you know that applications for cohort four are now open!
Six-Month Intensive Small Group Writing Workshop
As many of you know, I’ve been devoted to teaching about writing and publishing for over a decade now (this blog started in 2009!). I have been blogging here, I’ve written a book of writing advice, and I work on over one thousand one-on-one freelance editing projects per year.
But I have always—ALWAYS—wanted to host a writing workshop. In fact, I was making plans for one during late 2019, and thinking about holding the inaugural event in 2020.
The world had other plans!
I realized that I could do more good, dig in more deeply, and truly offer a unique experience for the writing marketplace by instead pivoting to a remote workshop intensive held over six months. This fits somewhere between a really craft-focused weekend or weeklong conference (there are a lot of those) and a two-year MFA program.
And so, Story Mastermind was born. On Zoom. Just in time for the pandemic.
A Mini-MFA in the Comfort of Home
We have now run three cohorts of Story Mastermind and I am loving it. Not only the process of teaching and making my own dreams come true, but seeing our writers commit to and craft their novel drafts and picture book portfolios.
The rich discussions, guest visits from agents, editors, and published authors, and the group accountability and support have all been a wonder to behold.
So have the deliverables! Novel Mastermind students emerge from our time together with a pressure-tested and peer-workshopped novel draft, complete with submission materials. Picture Book Mastermind students have a full collection of at least six picture book drafts that they can submit confidently.
Get a Taste of the Workshop
If you’re at all interested in applying for Story Mastermind before applications are due on October 8th, 2021, I want to invite you to matching two-part workshops for the Novel Mastermind track and the Picture Book Mastermind track.
This is a survey of published authors that I did on here (mumbles) over a year ago. But now I finally have a beautiful infographic to share on how to write a manuscript that succeeds.
The key takeaway, I think, is that so many of you have written more than ten manuscripts on your journeys, and how many of you enlisted outside help in the form of online writing groups, critique partners, beta readers, and editors.
What I’m seeing here? A lot of encouragement and perseverance. While it’s true that approximately 20% ended up landing an agent or publishing their first manuscripts, between 38 and 43% of writers ended up breaking through on their 5th through 9th manuscript, or even their tenth+ manuscript! That’s the majority of responders to the survey.
These writers have also taken the time to leave some very important words of wisdom to those of you who are still struggling with how to write a manuscript that succeeds.
Please take this to heart: you may publish your current WIP, or you may not (check out examples of successful queries here). But a large determining factor of success is perseverance and self-education. That’s why you’re already ahead of the curve! You’re sitting here, learning about the writing craft, and adding tools to your toolbox.
Now all you need to do is keep going. Trust that one day you will crack the code of how to write a manuscript that succeeds, like the published authors who responded to the survey did.
After a lot of work and time and the wonderful contributions of many real writers, just like you, I’m thrilled to introduce my ebook, Successful Query Letters. Check out the cover. Ain’t she a beaut?
Forty-three real query letters from every category, with in-depth analysis and resources.
Forty-Three Real Query Letters From Real Writers
One drawback of being a querying writer is that you don’t have access to a slush pile, so you don’t know what everyone else is doing. Critique partners share manuscripts, but maybe not queries. It’s tough to get your hands on real query letters from real writers.
Well, I had my own slush pile for five years as a literary agent, and I have reviewed hundreds of thousands of queries over the last decade-plus. Not only have I collected forty-three query letters from real writers (some of which have gone on to gain representation and even book deals!), but there are queries in every category, and I dissect each one with margin notes and overview feedback.
My goal with this ebook was to make it as comprehensive as possible, with as many examples as possible, to be the ultimate query letter resource and learning tool.
Get Your Copy Today
This ebook is only available from the Good Story Company store as a digital PDF download. It will be delivered to your email inbox as soon as you check out for your reading and learning pleasure!
It’s that time again to grow my amazing group of talented writers, designers, editors, and marketers! Right now, I am looking for one or more editorial assistants as my existing editors step up to work on their own lists.
As an editorial assistant, you will work alongside me on projects that come into my editing business, Mary Kole Editorial, as well as Quick Crits that come into the Good Story Company. I will continue to be the primary editor on every project, but I am looking for someone to do proofreading work, research comparative titles, and otherwise support me and my clients. I will train you in my editorial approach, including the concept of interiority, so that you may become proficient in applying my principles to manuscripts down the road, perhaps even with your own list under the Good Story Company umbrella.
Familiarity with my work is a big plus. Ideally, I am looking for a long-term relationship with the right individual or individuals.
Read, comment, make your voice heard, learn the ins and outs of the writing and editing craft, and get paid for it!
About You
The ideal candidate must be well-read in the current marketplace, with a focus on picture books, middle grade, and young adult, but, ideally, with wide interests elsewhere as well. I work on genre and literary fiction outside of the kidlit space, including a lot of narrative nonfiction, for example. For this opportunity, I am especially interested in at least one candidate with a passion for picture books, early readers, and chapter books. The ability to reference contemporary published titles in an informed way is key. (The ability to read quickly while retaining information is also a huge bonus!)
Proofreading is a large component of the job, so the ideal candidate will be proficient in grammar, usage, and formatting. English training at the college level (or above) will be given top consideration. Also key is the ability to summarize what you’re reading so that we can discuss projects. Providing micro- and macro-level feedback will be a big part of your role. In terms of editorial work, you must already have some affinity for giving constructive response to writing in progress, and this skill will be developed according to my editorial philosophy.
From a logistical standpoint, I’m looking for someone with good time management skills, who is very communicative, can set and then meet (or exceed!) expectations, and is otherwise honest, punctual, and responsible.
It will help if you’re already comfortable with, proficient in, or (at least) very driven to learn:
Google Suite: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms
Trello: a project management interface
Dropbox: a file management system
Fluent and engaging written communication skills are a must, as you’ll be representing a company that is for writers, by writers. From a personality perspective, excellent accountability is my top priority. You need to be driven enough to motivate yourself and communicate about any potential problems (like missing a deadline) way ahead of time.
I don’t have the bandwidth or energy to chase someone around and constantly check in, nor do I want to set up that kind of overbearing dynamic. I want you to be very excited to kick butt independently!
Job Details
Pay is hourly, and you can expect to work up to 20 hours per week, but the ideal candidate would have bandwidth for more hours, if needed. Training is paid, and there is a 30-day probation period before the official hire. The pay is $16 per hour with room to grow, paid monthly. You are a 1099 contractor responsible for filing your own taxes. You will receive a 1099 instead of a W2 each year.
I love entrepreneurial, self-starting personalities, but I ask that you not engage in any other freelance editorial work during your tenure. It’s perfectly fine with me if you have another job, even in a related field, but you will be contractually excluded from acting as direct competition.
Since we do not provide benefits like health care or a 401k, I make it a point to provide learning, growth, personal, and professional development opportunities. I’ve enrolled members of my team in about $10,000+ worth of online classes. Before the COVID pandemic, I hosted an all expense paid four-day retreat in Arizona for my entire team.
I am looking for US-based candidates at this time, who are able to legally work in the US. Within that parameter, the job can be performed remotely from anywhere, though I will ask that you be available for check-ins with me during my business hours. I am on Central time. The only necessary tools are a computer with Microsoft Word and Internet access … as well as your passion, knowledge, willingness to learn, and creativity, of course!
Company Culture
I’m Mary and I have been in the publishing business for over a decade. I started the Kidlit blog in 2009, published my book Writing Irresistible Kidlit in 2012, founded Mary Kole Editorial in 2013, and Good Story Company in 2019.
At Mary Kole Editorial and Good Story Company, we believe in helping all writers unlock their potential. We’re also passionate about doing good. In 2020, I launched the Good Story Grant and gave away an award of $2,000 to one writer to enable them to make an amazing dream come true for her project, and $500 so a runner up could take a very important trip. Starting in 2021, I’m making a commitment to increase the grant and earmark one award for a writer of color. I can’t wait to see what kind of creativity the Good Story Grant facilitates in the future!
I’m a female founder working my way up in the business world and building a company that makes a difference. My team is a fun and motivated crew of writers, creatives, nerds (said with love!) and more. Our work, from the editorial team to the marketing team, is highly creative. But we’re successful, too, and only striving to become more so.
More than anything, I want to inspire my future editorial assistant and give you the tools and firsthand experience of what it means to run an amazing independent business. My dream for you is that you stay with me for a long time, but then maybe go on to build something yourself, using what you’ve learned!
How to Apply
If this sounds like a good fit for you, I’d love to hear from you with a resumé and cover letter sent via email to:
The deadline for applications is midnight Central time on July 10th, 2020.
The next step of the interview process is a phone interview, followed by a written editorial test. I am looking for candidates available to start training and working ASAP.
Please note: If I have considered your application for another opportunity within the last twenty-four months, please refrain from applying again unless you have relevant new experience that you’ve added to your resumé since the last time you submitted your information or were interviewed.
I welcome the opportunity to hear from diverse applicants! Thanks so much for your interest!
In light of recent events, the Good Story Company and I have decided to do our small part to celebrate and amplify Black writers in our community. Personally, as a Minneapolis resident hoping so desperately that our city can lead the world in terms of creating positive change for justice, I want to do what I can.
The US publishing industry consists of a demographic that identifies as 76% white, 74% cis woman, 81% straight, and 89% non-disabled, per the Lee & Low Books Diversity in Publishing 2019 survey. Yet our world is so much more diverse than this, in terms of both writers and readers. If I’m not actively contributing to fighting systemic inequality, I am part of the problem. So I’m offering two immediate opportunities to writers and published authors who identify as Black, and one long-term commitment to all writers of color.
Why Spotlight Black Writers and Authors?
It’s undeniable that we live in a deeply divided and unjust world. Why am I choosing to spotlight specifically Black writers for the first two offerings and not opening these particular opportunities up to all minorities, indigenous people, and people of color? I firmly believe that this particular time in history has focused its lens on the inequalities lived every day by Black people in America.
That is not at all to say that those of us who come from diverse backgrounds, religions, have visible or invisible disabilities, live with mental health struggles, or are seen by society as “other” in any way don’t deserve opportunities. However, opportunities have been systemically denied to Black people and Black artists, and this is the specific injustice I want to address right now.
The point is: I am here to stay, and I am here to serve. This is not the first or the last outreach I will do. You will notice one long-term commitment made to all writers of color at the bottom of this post. This is simply the current need, as I see it, and where I believe my efforts can do the most good right now.
A Conversation on Good Story Podcast
If you are a published Black author, how do social justice and civil rights issues shape and inform your craft and your work? Will your commitment to including social justice themes, characters, or plots change in light of recent events? Or do you not consider it your responsibility to represent these issues in the marketplace? Have movements like We Need Diverse Books and #ownvoices affected your work or career? How do you feel publishing is doing representing your voice on the page and off?
This opportunity is open to all published Black authors writing in English.
I’d be very curious to have a conversation with several published authors (debut authors welcome!) who perhaps have varying perspectives here for the Good Story Podcast, in an interview to take place over the next few weeks. Please inquire with a short sense of your position on the above questions to mary@goodstorycompany.com with the subject line “Podcast Interview”.
Query Letter Clinic
Recently, Sourcebooks editor Molly Cusick committed to removing barriers for writers of color and accepting unagented submissions directly. This is an amazing move! While I’m no longer in a gatekeeper position, I want to do my part to help Black writers navigate the slush pile. Since a great query letter can open doors, and I want to bring my experience as a literary agent to bear, I’ve decided to run a completely free query letter clinic.
The Good Story Company team commits to giving complimentary overview feedback on all of the query letters that we receive from Black writers on Friday, June 12th. This is not a first-come, first-served opportunity. There is no selection process. Every query letterthat we receive with a timestamp of Friday, June 12th will get a critique. I’m posting this ahead of time so writers have a chance to get their letters together. Your book’s category doesn’t have to be limited to children’s books, either. We will work on queries in all genres and for all audiences, from picture books to nonfiction to memoir to adult fiction. Rough drafts are welcome, don’t hesitate if your query isn’t “ready” yet! (Turnaround time may vary based on demand.)
This opportunity is to all Black writers writing in English. Though you don’t have to live in the United States, you will ideally be hoping to publish here. Our familiarity is with the US publishing marketplace, and that’s the lens we will apply to the critiques.
In order to allow us to provide this opportunity to as many writers as possible, we ask that each writer send one query letter only. You may send your query letter copied and pasted into the body of an email to mary@goodstorycompany.com with the subject line “Query Clinic”. We can’t wait to see your work!
Good Story Grant
In January 2020, I gave away the very first Good Story Grant and committed to running this grant once a year to help one writer pursue a dream project or take the next step in their growth and personal development. Starting in 2021, and going forward, I am personally committing more funding to the grant so that I may offer two awards: one to any writer who chooses to apply, and one dedicated to a writer of color.
As the world mourns George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Philando Castile, and many, many others—those we know about, and those we don’t—it’s very important to note that this is not just a June 2020 issue. Our support of Black writers, indigenous writers, and writers of color is not some hash tag.
Many individuals live with prejudice every day based on the color of their skin in a system that works to stigmatize them and deny them opportunities that some white people take for granted, so often without realizing it. Once this issue leaves the news cycle, it cannot leave our consciousness. We cannot stop acting. My team members and I have donated to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund as a first, short-term step, but it is far from our last financial contribution.
Please look for a completely revamped Good Story Grant in January 2021. As money changes hands with this opportunity, applications are open to writers 18 years and old at the time of the grant deadline, with the ability to accept US funds via PayPal. More details will be made available once the application goes live every year.
It’s that time again to grow my amazing group of talented writers, designers, editors, and marketers, and I’m looking to add a very specialized team member to join Good Story Company!
Come join us and sling some words that will make a difference to reach and inspire thousands of writers a year!
Job Skills
Copy that compels and sells! Please note that copywriting is a very different skill set from creative writing. I am looking for a candidate that can bring a certain understanding of marketing and sales writing to the table.
Your primary copywriting responsibilities will be Facebook/Instagram ads, web copy for our websites, sales pages, and email newsletters. Our primary revenue drivers are editorial services, webinars, and online courses. There are new initiatives in the pipeline, including a marketing challenge for writers.
It will help if you’re already comfortable with, proficient in, or (at least) very driven to learn:
Google Suite: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms
Trello: a project management interface
Dropbox: a file management system
Facebook Ads Manager: where we set up and manage our advertisements
MailChimp: an email newsletter and mailing list management software
ActiveCampaign: same
ClickFunnels: a landing page software that hosts our sales pages
Member Vault: our logged in student software (very easy to learn)
Fluent and engaging written communication skills are a must, as you’ll be representing a company that is for writers, by writers. From a personality perspective, excellent accountability is my top priority. You need to be driven enough to motivate yourself and communicate about any potential problems (like missing a deadline) way ahead of time.
I don’t have the bandwidth or energy to chase a copywriter around and constantly check in, nor do I want to set up that kind of overbearing dynamic. I want you to be very excited to kick butt independently!
Job Details
This is a remote position. You can work from anywhere, but for tax reasons, you will need to be based in the US and legally eligible to work. This is a contractor position, so tax withholding is not provided. You are responsible for withholding your own income taxes and reporting your earnings to the IRS. You will receive a 1099 instead of a W2 each year.
Since we do not provide benefits like health care or a 401k, I make it a point to provide learning, growth, personal, and professional development opportunities. I’ve enrolled members of my team in about $10,000+ worth of online classes. Before the COVID pandemic, I hosted an all expense paid four-day retreat in Arizona for my entire team.
This work is paid hourly and wages are based on qualifications. Time commitment will be on a project-by-project basis, though I am looking to revamp a lot of my copy right away. I am also looking for someone who can be dedicated to this job and this company for the long haul. I love my team to bits. I hate making changes to my team or suddenly being left with a position to fill. If you’re committed to us, we will be 100% committed to you.
We welcome the opportunity to hear from diverse applicants!
Company Culture
I’m Mary and I have been in the publishing business for 10+ years. I started Kidlit in 2009, published my book Writing Irresistible Kidlit in 2012, founded Mary Kole Editorial in 2013, and Good Story Company in 2019.
At Mary Kole Editorial and Good Story Company, we believe in helping all writers unlock their potential. We’re also passionate about doing good. This year, I launched the Good Story Grant and gave away an award of $2,000 to one writer to enable them to make an amazing dream come true for her project, and $500 so a runner up could take a very important trip. I can’t wait to see what kind of creativity the Good Story Grant facilitates in the future!
I’m a female founder working my way up in the business world and building a company that makes a difference. My team is a fun and motivated crew of writers, creatives, nerds (said with so much love!) and more. Our work, from the editorial team to the marketing team, is highly creative. But we’re successful, too, and only working to become more so!
More than anything, I want to inspire my future copywriter and give you the tools and firsthand experience of what it means to run an amazing independent business. My dream for you is that you stay with me for a long time, but then maybe go on to build something yourself, using what you’ve learned!
How to Apply
This opportunity is now closed. Thanks so much for your interest!
Our admin support is graduating college and leaving the nest, so I’m looking for a dedicated, hard-working, fun, and energetic executive assistant for me as I manage clients, projects, and launch two new businesses this year. Interested in helping Mary Kole Editorial and Good Story Company thrive, and thriving with us? Read on!
Look at how much fun we’re having!
Job Skills
I run a high six-figure editorial business with a team of ten and more than 600 projects annually. I’ve developed a system that helps me give my best to all of the amazing writers who want to work with me—but I need someone to help me keep things moving.
We will train you up in all of the functions required, but it will help if you’re already comfortable with, proficient in, or at least very driven to learn:
Google Suite: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms
HoneyBook: a mostly automated client management system that we use to move projects through the pipeline, you’ll be monitoring the calendar and inbox here, returning projects on my behalf, as well as sending some manual messages and reminders
Trello: a project management interface where you will set up our editorial team for success
Dropbox: a file management system where you will create client folders
MailChimp: pulling together existing content for email newsletters
YouTube: uploading, describing, and scheduling videos
Zoho: some monthly data entry into a database form
Social Media: Instagram and Pinterest fluency—I’m looking for a design driven person to help with the “visual” social media
Design: Photoshop, InDesign and Canva skills a huge bonus!
Fluent and engaging written communication skills are a must, as you’re representing a company that is for writers, by writers. Excellent accountability is my top priority. You need to be driven enough to motivate yourself and communicate about any potential problems (like missing a deadline) way ahead of time.
I don’t have the bandwidth or energy to chase an assistant around and constantly check in, nor do I want to set up that kind of overbearing dynamic. I want you to be very excited to kick butt independently!
Job Details
This is a remote position. You can work from anywhere, but for tax reasons, you will need to be based in the US and legally eligible to work. This is a contractor position, so tax withholding is not provided. You are responsible for withholding your own income taxes and reporting your earnings to the IRS. You will receive a 1099 instead of a W2 each year.
Since we do not provide benefits like health care or a 401k, I make it a point to provide learning, growth, personal, and professional development opportunities. My marketing person is currently enrolled in about $10,000+ worth of classes. Two weeks ago, I hosted an all expense paid four-day retreat in Arizona for my entire team.
Hourly wages are based on qualifications. I am looking for a firm commitment of 10-15 hours per week. I am also looking for someone who can be dedicated to this job and this company for years. I love my team to bits. I hate making changes to my team or suddenly being left with a position to fill. If you’re committed to us, we will be 100% committed to you.
We welcome the opportunity to hear from diverse applicants!
Company Culture
I’m Mary and I have been in the publishing business for 10+ years. I started Kidlit in 2009, published my book Writing Irresistible Kidlit in 2012, founded Mary Kole Editorial in 2013, and Good Story Company in 2019.
At Mary Kole Editorial and Good Story Company, we believe in helping all writers unlock their potential. We’re also passionate about doing good. This year, I launched the Good Story Grant and gave away an award of $2,000 to one writer to enable them to make an amazing dream come true for her project, and $500 so a runner up could take a very important trip. I can’t wait to see what kind of creativity the Good Story Grant facilitates in the future!
I’m a female founder working my way up in the business world and building a company that makes a difference. My team is a fun and motivated crew of writers, creatives, nerds (said with so much love!) and more. Our work, from the editorial team to the marketing team, is highly creative. But we’re successful, too, and only working to become more so!
More than anything, I want to inspire my future executive assistant and give you the tools and firsthand experience of what it means to run an amazing independent business. My dream for you is that you stay with me for a long time, but then maybe go on to build something yourself, using what you’ve learned!
How to Apply
Thank you so much for your interest, but this opportunity is closed. I’m leaving this page up in case anyone ever wants to learn more about GSC and what we do!
I have some big plans for 2020, and to that end, I’m hiring!
Marketing Internship
I’m looking to train a marketing intern for this paid internship position. Book marketing is a big issue on every writer’s mind. I have conversation after conversation with writers in my editorial business, on the traditional and indie tracks, all about how to market themselves and their work.
Marketing isn’t just social media or printing bookmarks. And contrary to popular belief, marketing isn’t guaranteed with a book deal, not even for traditionally published writers. And how do writers market themselves before they’re published? Ack!
I’m looking for the right candidate to help me build a marketing extension of the Good Story Company. This will start as a paid internship, and will grow to a half-time or even full time position over time. There will be a heavy teaching and training component, but the right person will come to the table with experience and ideas of their own.
Requirements:
Age 18 and over
Legally able to work in the United States (unfortunately, for legal reasons, I’m not able to hire from outside of the US)
Have 8-10 hours available per week to devote to the internship
Be familiar with Slack and the G-Suite of tools
Have at least one year of existing experience in marketing—I’m looking to train up the right candidate, but I do want them to bring something to the table (not necessarily in book marketing)
In order to apply for this position, which will start in late January 2020, please submit the following:
Your latest and greatest resume
A cover letter that details your interest in this position
A sample marketing plan for a writer, traditionally published book, or independently published book—if you don’t know how to make one, do a little research online and give it your best shot!
Please send this combination (attachments are okay) to:
with the subject line “Marketing Internship” by January 10th, 2020, noon Central time. Late submissions will be deleted unread.
Diverse applicants are encouraged, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements! Starting pay for this internship will be $12/hr. This is a remote, web-based internship. I can’t wait to hear from you!
