Help Wanted!

Chick Lit Plus is on the lookout for a few more reviewers/writers to add to the family!  I am looking for people who can read books and write timely reviews, or contribute other articles directly pertaining to Chick Lit Plus. Please read below for all the details and how to apply.

help wantedJob Description:

Book Reviewer:

Chick Lit Plus is looking for an avid reader(s) to join the team and provide book reviews at least once a month. All books will be provided by Samantha. If you would like to review a book that isn’t provided, permission must be granted by Samantha beforehand. Reviewer should submit at least one book review a month. Reviewer will only be responsible for the reviews, Samantha will handle the posting to Chick Lit Plus. Reviewer will be expected to drive traffic to Chick Lit Plus.

Contributor:

Chick Lit Plus also publishes a variety of other articles that are not book reviews, and is looking to add writers to the team! Articles can be on books and authors, as well as celebrities, health, fashion, fitness, and beauty. Topic suggestions are welcome, or topics can be provided from Samantha. Contributors will be expected to provide at least one article a month.

Compensation:

This position will not have monetary compensation, but the selected reviewer will be able to keep all books they receive for reviews, as well both reviewers and contributors will be in a featured spot in the About section of Chick Lit Plus. This is great for a résumé and Samantha can provide a reference if applicable and warranted.

Further Information:

All candidates applying for a reviewer position should have eReader capabilities. You may have a  blog, but all reviews and articles for this position need to be original and will not be published on a personal blog. Reviewers will also be expected to post reviews on Amazon and GoodReads. Other review sites are optional. Reviews should be consistent with Chick Lit Plus reviews, which means offer a brief original synopsis, thoughts and feedback, if you would recommend, and a rating of 1-5. For other articles, all sources and research must be cited if applicable.

To Apply:

Please send a resume to Samantha (at) chicklitplus (dot) com. Please make sure the following information is included:

Full Name

Address

Phone Number

Email

Blog (if applicable)

Position Applying For

 

Please answer the following questions in addition to your resume:

Why do you think you would make a great addition to Chick Lit Plus?

For Reviewer Position:

How many reviews can you provide a month?

Do you have an account on Amazon/GoodReads? Other review sites?

What do you think makes a great book?

Please provide two book reviews, one for a book you would recommend, and one for a book that you would not. I would like to get an idea of your writing style. These can be reviews that you have already written.

What are your preferred genres to read?

Do you have eReader capability?

For Contributor Position:

What article types are you interested in writing? (books, celebrities, fashion, etc)

Please list your writing experience.

Do you have social media pages? If yes, please provide links.

Please provide two samples of your writing work.

Thank you in advance to everyone who applies!

 

 

 

8 Comments

  1. Rhonda
    April 3, 2013 / 9:33 pm

    Sounds like an awesome opportunity. I wish I could commit to submitting a weekly review, but unfortunately with work, home etc, I couldn’t commit to a book a week. I hope you find someone as good as you! I enjoy reading your reviews.

  2. Samantha
    Author
    April 4, 2013 / 1:21 pm

    Hi Rhonda! If you would be able to do one a month I think we could work something out 🙂 Feel free to email me if you are still interested!

  3. Heather
    June 5, 2013 / 7:42 pm

    Hello,
    I am an author, and I would appreciate/love and care for reviewers! I just can’t seem to find an email or contact information to send my resume too…I also don’t mind reading books as well!
    Thanks
    Heather

  4. Samantha
    Author
    June 5, 2013 / 8:52 pm

    Just sent you an email Heather, thank you!

  5. April 26, 2014 / 10:47 am

    I would love to do this! I will work on looking for some writing/review examples.