Author job description

Job brief

We are seeking an Author to write books and other stories, both long and short, to be published on a regular basis. The candidate will need strong writing abilities and need to be creative in developing characters and plots.

Responsibilities

• Craft story elements such as characters, setting, plot, style, and dialogue.
• Collaborate with illustrators to determine appropriate illustrations.
• Develop creative ideas for stories.
• Attend events and other seminars on behalf of the company.
• Performing research to append fact-based information in stories.
• Present drafts for presentation and editing within deadlines.
• Deliberate with editors, management, and other personnel for feedback and other suggestions.
• Edit writing pieces of other writers.
• Write scripts for fiction and nonfiction, biographies, etc.
• Conduct research to obtain accurate data and authentic details.
• Provide feedback on drafts to editors and clients.
• Collaborate with editors and clients to create content for publication.
• Work with editors and clients to shape material for publishing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in literature or relevant field
• 2+ years experience in professional writing
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Creative mindset
• Able to write in great detail and meet deadlines