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As you all know I am looking for work and will consider almost anything. I would consider many things but would definitely do typing up manuscripts from home. Can anyone tell me how I can find this type of work (no pun intended) and how much I can charge for this?
I have emailed the Writer's and Artist's Yearbook but they have not replied. Can I write to the publishers directly and where do I find their email addresses?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
I have emailed the Writer's and Artist's Yearbook but they have not replied. Can I write to the publishers directly and where do I find their email addresses?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
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Unfortunately nowadays it's very rarely that publishers need the help of typists as most authors submit manuscripts by email or on disc. But it might be worth contacting them anyway - occasionally we get books written by old codgers who have yet to find their way around a computer!
Use the Writer's & Artist's Yearbook for phone numbers, then ring up and ask for a contact name and email address in the editorial department - senior commissioning editor would be a good one to ask for. Don't ask to speak to them as they probably won't put you through. Then send an email introducing yourself and attaching your CV. But PLEASE read what you've written very carefully before you hit the send button - any spelling and grammar errors and you'll go straight into the recycle bin.
Hope that helps!
Use the Writer's & Artist's Yearbook for phone numbers, then ring up and ask for a contact name and email address in the editorial department - senior commissioning editor would be a good one to ask for. Don't ask to speak to them as they probably won't put you through. Then send an email introducing yourself and attaching your CV. But PLEASE read what you've written very carefully before you hit the send button - any spelling and grammar errors and you'll go straight into the recycle bin.
Hope that helps!
jonny, these days most people use word processors so people who write longhand are few and far between.
However - university students who are disabled and can't write need help - my friend's son had a scribe who used to write up his assignments he dictated. Contact your local university student support office, see what they say.
However - university students who are disabled and can't write need help - my friend's son had a scribe who used to write up his assignments he dictated. Contact your local university student support office, see what they say.
jonny, it would need to be a university you can get to easily, as you need to be there with your allocated student. Something about our local university here http://
Jonny
It was for people to be with the students who have registered their disabilities with Student Services (during the semesters and examination periods).
E-mail would only work if you were editing/proofreading theses/dissertations, etc.
If you wanted to do this'd dieting work, then I would suggest that you approach the uni and ask for permission to advertise your services on their notice boards.
Find your nearest uni and approach S. Services first.
Good luck!
It was for people to be with the students who have registered their disabilities with Student Services (during the semesters and examination periods).
E-mail would only work if you were editing/proofreading theses/dissertations, etc.
If you wanted to do this'd dieting work, then I would suggest that you approach the uni and ask for permission to advertise your services on their notice boards.
Find your nearest uni and approach S. Services first.
Good luck!
Silliest answer award goes to bednobs; the best answer goes to the rest of you for your mainly sensible replies. Of course I can jolly well type; I would not be offering this kind of service if I could not. I was not aware that I had to be near my allocated student as thought it could all be done by post and email.
