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1 person is interested
Proofreader for Book Publishing - Poetry
ORGANIZATION: Community Literature Initiative
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1 person is interested
Quick Overview: Community Literature Initiative (CLI) is seeking volunteer Proofreaders to assist with book production. With the support of our staff, you play a pivotal role in coordinating with authors and designers to ensure accurate typeset proofs.
Impact: The 10-week CLI Publishing Class culminates with students experiencing the book production process first-hand. The focus of the final weeks of the course is guiding and supporting approximately 40 students in self-publishing their manuscripts. The Proofreader will work with 4 poets to help bring their dreams to reality.
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities: The Proofreader Volunteer will detect and correct discrepancies between original poetry manuscrips and typeset proofs. Responsibilities include:
Read content and suggest edits in copy and layout
Communicate with authors and publishing staff
Meet proofreading deadlines
Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Proofreader, Content Editor, Web Editor or similar role
Excellent writing and editing skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Team spirit
Familiarity with Trello and/or ability to learn new software
Additional Information: This is a virtual role. Must be available to work on 4-5 projects during May and June with possible need for quick turn-around. Hours listed as 9AM-1PM are for meeting availability. Actual proofreading work can be accomplished according to volunteer's availability.
INTERESTED? Click Express Interest below and our opportunity coordinator will follow-up with you with further instructions.
*Important information
*Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:
Monday Morning
Monday Afternoon
Tuesday Morning
Tuesday Afternoon
Wednesday Morning
Wednesday Afternoon
Thursday Morning
Thursday Afternoon
Friday Morning
Friday Afternoon
More opportunities with Community Literature Initiative
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Community Literature Initiative
Location:
2702 W Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043, US
Mission Statement
Create an inclusive and accessible space for poetry.
Description
CLI is a small Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to uplifting the voices of people in marginalized communities by providing accessible poetry and literature resources. Within CLI, the Sims Library of Poetry aims to engage with the South L.A. community by offering a space to read, write, study, perform, and appreciate poetry. And the World Stage Press (WSP) is an independent publishing press that edits, designs, and publishes local manuscripts. WSP oversees and manages full-cycle book production, publishing, and local distribution.
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Los Angeles, CA 90043
DATE POSTED
May 4, 2021
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