WriteByNight is always interested in hearing from qualified candidates with a passion for literary education and the written word. We pay in wampum, but it’s colorful wampum. And the coffee is free—we only ask that you pay for it.

Writing Coach, Editor, and/or Publishing Professional

A writing coach works with writers of all experience levels one-on-one in private instruction, book coaching, and/or writer’s block counseling.

An editor critiques, copyedits, proofreads, and/or revises manuscripts of varying lengths and skill levels.

A publishing professional educates and positions writers of all experience levels for publication via consults, query letter and book proposal clinics, and pitch packages.

Click here for detailed descriptions of these services.

If you are qualified to deliver one or more of these services, we want to hear from you.

All applicants must be comfortable expressing feedback both orally and in writing, and have proven expertise in one or more of the following genres:

Fiction – mainstream fiction, literary fiction, genre fiction, young adult, novels, short stories
Nonfiction – memoir, journalism, blogging
Other – poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, children’s literature

To apply, send a cover letter, resume including publishing credits, and references to WriteByNight owner Justine Tal Goldberg at Justine@WriteByNight.net.

Intern

Applicants should have superb writing skills and familiarity with literary topics. A background in writing, English, or journalism is preferred, but not required.

Applicants must, must, must have an interest in creative writing. All else can be taught.

We’re looking for well-spoken forward-thinkers who aren’t afraid of large projects and will work well with minimal supervision. (We take four-hour lunch breaks).

Responsibilities include research, website maintenance, blogging, community outreach, publicity, event planning, and administrative tasks as needed. More responsibility will be awarded to the right candidate.

The internship typically runs five months (negotiable), 10-20 hours/week (also negotiable), for school credit if desired.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and statement of purpose to owner Justine Tal Goldberg at Justine@WriteByNight.net.