What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Reader: Literary Fiction position at Book of the Month?
We are looking for a freelance reader to help us discover and evaluate literary fiction. We are looking for someone who is deeply passionate about literary and highbrow fiction. To be successful in this role you need to genuinely prefer books that are focused on the artful use of language, deep development of characters, complex ideas and themes, and that potentially lack a traditional plot or storytelling structure.
Our freelance readers read forthcoming titles, share feedback on books read, and take clear positions for or against the titles they read. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly knowledgeable about current literary fiction, has strong taste and good communication skills, and is excited about discovering and championing emerging authors.
What you’ll do…
- Read forthcoming manuscripts as assigned and evaluate their potential for the Book of the Month audience. Note: you may also propose titles that you source yourself
- Submit written feedback and recommendations in the provided format
- Advocate clearly and strongly for titles you believe are excellent and will be great fits for Book of the Month
- Accurately weed out titles that are not strong enough to be Book of the Month selections
- Attend calls to discuss reading as requested
About you…
- A fast reader who can read at least 3 books a week, ideally more
- Deep knowledge of and familiarity with high-quality literary fiction and its sub-genres
- Savvy written communicator
- Familiarity with the Book of the Month brand and excitement to help us pursue our mission
- At least 1 year of experience reading and evaluating books in a professional context
