Dear reader, Amit Varma, whose India Uncut is one of India's most widely read blogs, has turned author with his first book, My Friend Sancho, set for release in April.
He needs an artist to do a book cover. Those interested can read the full details here.
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Kiran Gore, a retired IT professional from Mumbai, needs a co-author for his book. His full email is as follows:
Dear Friend---
My name is Kiran Gore, from Mumbai.
I am a retired person, was an EDP / MIS / IT Manager with multi national companies in India and abroad, I have an idea to write a book but I cannot write like a writer.
So I am looking for a writer who would like to join me in creating the book together.
I expect the book to be about 100 – 130 pages, hard cover and large prints for even elders to read easily. I am prepared to invest my savings to achieve the creation of this project.
I expect a writer to spend a few hours at his home and write a few pages regularly. We could try and meet often to discus the matter and work done. We could also use the internet to communicate.
The writer should be a person preferably a graduate, computer literate, with a good command of English and a flair for writing. It would be nice if the writer could contribute in developing / enhancing structuring the contents of the book. The person could be a college student, retired writer, housewife, young person who is / wants to be a budding writer.
I am prepared to pay the person some monthly expense money also share the profits earned from the book.
I think I would like to meet a person young, aspiring to be a professional writer
Should you be able to help me find one I will most grateful to you..
Also if anybody can give me advice on how to move better in my project, please let me know.
My address is: Kiran Gore, 302 Mangal Sudha, 7th Rd, Khar, Mumbai 400052. Tel 26044200. Email: kvgore [at] hotmail.com
Sincere thanks and best wishes.
Kiran Gore
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About: Sage is an international publisher of books and journals in social sciences and STM with offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi and Singapore. Openings as follows:
Editors
If you are a bookwork with a penchant for the world of academia, then why not consider pursuing a career in book publishing? Sage India, a vibrant publishing house, is expanding domestic program at a phenomenal rate. We are on the lookout for Editors to work on academic books and journals of international repute.
What we want: Apart from a command over and a love for the English language, he must posses refined interpersonal skills to win over authors. The ability to thrive under deadline pressures and remain unflustered while multitasking is desirable. You will be responsible for quality checking edited manuscripts for style and editorial content, language, references and citations.
What you get: As an editor, your credit will appear in every book. You will be rubbing shoulders with renowned authors and also attending book events launched by noted personalities such as the prime minister, vice president, etc. You will be working in a stimulating environment for a company that prizes its people. And of course you will be working with like-minded people, who are also bookworms!
Proof readers
You will be responsible for reading proofs to ensure that manuscripts are error free. You need to have an eye for detail and a command over the English language. Preference will be given to applicants with proof-reading experience and to those who can adhere to deadlines.
Contact: Please send your CV, along with complete details of your current remuneration and a cover letter to sonal.sharma@sagepub.in or by post to Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd., B-1/I-1, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, Mathura Road, New Delhi 110044. Please mark the title of the post for you are applying in every communication sent to us.
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Caferati Listings has listed the following openings in its Edition 16, dated December 13. For full details of Edition 16 and also their previous editions, please sign up with them.
Caravan seeks editors and writers
Delhi Press, India's largest magazine publishing house, has at least two fulltime editorial openings for a new fortnighly magazine to be launched early next year. The magazine, Caravan, will be modelled after magazines like The New Republic and The New Yorker—a text-heavy magazine dedicated to high-caliber, long-form journalism. Caravan's primary focus will be on domestic and international politics and social issues, with secondary emphasis on topics such as arts and culture, travel, sports, science and technology, environment, education and business.
Rolling Stone India
The magazine needs a people who can write or review electronic games for Rolling Stone. They need to be passionate about gaming and need to be able to put down the experience decently well on paper. Rolling Stone India requires a features writer at a junior level for its Bombay office.
Copywriter
A Bangalore based company wants a copywriter who is great with English, has a smattering of understanding of Information Technology, and is willing to do the 9 to 6 work cycle 5 days a week.
Ratna Sagar wants editors
Ratna Sagar is a publishing house that does school books for the CBSE and ICSE schools, with some fiction now and then (including four Ruskin Bond titles). Head Office in Delhi; branches in Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai; offices in Bangalore, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Madurai, Mumbai, Patna
Trade India wants reporters and correspondents
Tradeindia.com is a leading B2B Portal in India. It needs Reporters/Correspondents in the leading metros for our upcoming Business News Portal for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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About:
Penguin Books India, the largest English-language trade publisher in Asia, looks for individuals in the following positions.
Designers:
You must design Penguin titles. Idea profile:
1) Art/Design degree from recognized institute
2) 2-3 years experience in magazine/book design/advertising
3) Proficient with IT systems (Macm In Design, Quark, Photoshop, etc)
Associate Copy Editor:
You must commission and edit fiction and non-fiction books for children. Profile:
1) Good academic record with 1st class bachelor's or master's degree
2) 2-3 years experience in publishing
Contact:
Send pplication wth CV, mentioning current and expected CV, to jobs@in.penguingroup.com within ten days.
