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VOLUNTEER

Are you passionate about the written word? Are you interested in helping other writers learn and grow their craft? The Writer's Workout is expanding so we're looking for creative individuals to add to our team in a remote capacity.

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The Writer's Workout is a 100% volunteer organization; all positions are considered "spare time" with room to grow and ask for less than ten hours per month. Applicants must have a strong desire to help other writers improve.

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The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Applications accepted via email. To apply, send a letter of interest to Theresa at Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

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The Writer's Workout cannot accommodate high school applicants.

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Current openings:

 

Affiliate Manager

Content Creator: Blog

Content Creator: YouTube

Editor Interviewer

Social Media Manager

Substack Manager

Flash Judge

Floating Judge

Swap Manager

Workshop Presenter

Awards Manager

Reader: Fiction

Reader: Poetry

Donations

 

Founded in 2014 with just 44 members, The Writer's Workout is now global with members in more than 70 countries across six continents. We cultivate a motivating atmosphere that fosters self-growth and development through accessible education. We can help you be a better writer.

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The Writer's Workout is a registered

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

run entirely by volunteers.

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Affiliate Manager

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks organized account managers to cultivate relationships with affiliates and sponsors to foster The Writer's Workout growth. 

 

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DUTIES:

  • Communicate with affiliates and sponsors

  • Research potential affiliates and sponsors

  • Research writing community trends

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Preferred: B2B communications experience

  • Plus: social media marketing best practices

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrate clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:

To apply for the volunteer position of AFFILIATE MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

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Content Creator: Blog

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks creative writers to write educational blog posts. Posting schedule varies and is dependent on community activities. 

Multiple spaces open.

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DUTIES:

  • Research writing-related topics

  • Write educational blog posts on writing best practices, trends, styles, and foundation

  • Other, as needed

    • May include designing graphics

    • May include occasional copyediting

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills 

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Plus: Canva

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:​
To apply for the volunteer position of CONTENT CREATOR: BLOG with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

 

Content Creator: YouTube

Brand

The Writer's Workout seeks energetic people passionate about writing to create and produce content for our educational YouTube channel.

Multiple spaces open.

 

 

DUTIES:

  • Research writing-related topics

  • Produce educational videos on writing best practices, trends, styles, and foundation

  • Other, as needed​

    • May include recording voiceover for existing slideshow projects ​

 

 

WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Required: High School diploma or equivalent (must be at least 18)

  • Preferred: Video production experience 

  • Preferred: Understanding of YouTube platform 

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

Applications:

To apply for the volunteer position of CONTENT CREATOR: YOUTUBE with The Writer's Workout, send your resume and cover letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

 

Editor Interviewer

Brand

​The Writer's Workout seeks socially energetic writers to conduct interviews with industry professionals for a new segment on our Substack. Posting schedule varies and is dependent on community activities. 

Multiple spaces available. 
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DUTIES:

  • Conduct virtual interviews with industry professionals

  • Post to and market Substack for non-monetized posts

  • Research writing community trends

  • Occasional image design as needed

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills 

  • Plus: Substack familiarity

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Plus: Canva

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout​

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Applications:​
To apply for the volunteer position of EDITOR INTERVIEWER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

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Social Media Manager

Brand

​The Writer's Workout seeks social media mavens to organize and develop multiple social media platforms. Posting schedule is occasional and dependent on community activities. 

Multiple spaces open.

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DUTIES:

  • Manage posting schedule on multiple platforms

  • Track metadata

  • Research writing community trends

  • Occasional image design or video development as needed

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills 

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Plus: Canva

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:​
To apply for the volunteer position of SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

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Substack Manager

Brand

​The Writer's Workout seeks an editing specialist to manage cross-posting to our Substack. Posting schedule varies and is dependent on community activities. 
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DUTIES:

  • Assist with blog posting schedule

  • Cross-post and market Substack for monetized and non-monetized posts

  • Track metadata

  • Assist with backlog management

  • Work with guests

  • Research writing community trends

  • Occasional image design as needed

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills 

  • Preferred: Substack familiarity

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Plus: Canva

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout​

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Applications:​
To apply for the volunteer position of SUBSTACK MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

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Flash Judge

Education

​​The Writer's Workout seeks creative writers to develop monthly flash fiction challenges and judge submissions for a new section of our Substack. Training is provided.

Multiple spaces open.

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DUTIES:

  • Work with a team to develop challenges

  • Judge submissions

    • Critique may be added later​

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Deadline-focused

  • Plus: Docs

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

Applications: 

To apply for the volunteer position of FLASH JUDGE with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

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Floating Judge

Education

​​The Writer's Workout seeks creative writers to develop challenges and judge and critique limited submissions for multiple competitions including Fests and Fiction Potluck. Training is provided.

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DUTIES:

  • Work with a team to develop challenges

  • Judge and critique submissions

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Deadline-focused

  • Plus: Docs

  • Preferred: Successful completion of The Writer's Workout internship program

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

Applications: 

To apply for the volunteer position of FLOATING JUDGE with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

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Swap Manager

Education

​​The Writer's Workout seeks creative writers to organize, manage, and review recurring feedback swap. Training is provided.

Multiple spaces open.

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DUTIES:

  • Organize writers, submissions, and genres for monthly feedback swap

  • Review and distribute feedback

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Plus: Docs

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Required: Successful completion of The Writer's Workout internship program

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

Applications: 

To apply for the volunteer position of SWAP MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

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Workshop Presenter

Education

​The Writer's Workout seeks creative writers to develop educational workshops for small groups. Training is provided.

Multiple spaces open.

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DUTIES:

  • Research, develop, and present virtual, interactive workshops

  • Live review optional

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Plus: Canva, PowerPoint, or Slides

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:
To apply for the volunteer position of WORKSHOP PRESENTER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

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Awards Manager

Publications

​The Writer's Workout seeks super-reader to track and nominate published pieces for awards. Training is provided.

 

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DUTIES:

  • Manage active schedule of fiction and poetry awards

  • Select and nominate eligible pieces

    • Annual publication ​volume: ~150 pieces

 

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Strong appreciation for wide range of writing styles

  • Plus: Docs

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

 

 

Applications:

To apply for the volunteer position of AWARDS MANAGER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

 

Fiction Reader: WayWords

Publications

​The Writer's Workout seeks fiction readers to assist in production processes for publication of the quarterly literary journal, WayWords. Readers work with a team and participate in group discussion. Training is provided.

Two spaces open.

 

 

DUTIES:

  • Reviews and selects fiction submissions for quarterly literary journal, WayWords

  • Participates in group discussion

  • Researches writing best practices and trends

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Plus: Docs

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:
To apply for the remote, volunteer position of FICTION READER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

 

Donations

Tax exempt!

If you can't find the volunteer position you're looking for but you still want to support the Writer's Workout community, check our Donations page for more information on how you can be a positive force for writers on a global scale.

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The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All positions are volunteer.

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Have an idea for a position you don't see listed? Let us know!

We're always open to writers excited to share their time and talent with the writing community.

Contact us to share your pitch.

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Poetry Reader: WayWords

Publications

​The Writer's Workout seeks poetry readers to assist in production processes for publication of the quarterly literary journal, WayWords. Readers work with a team and participate in group discussion. Training is provided.

Two spaces open.

 

 

DUTIES:

  • Reviews and selects poetry submissions for quarterly literary journal, WayWords

  • Participates in group discussion

  • Researches writing best practices and trends

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WE WANT TO SEE:

  • Plus: Docs

  • Plus: Sheets

  • Self-starter

  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the purpose of The Writer's Workout

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Applications:
To apply for the remote, volunteer position of POETRY READER with The Writer's Workout, send your interest letter to Theresa.Green [at] writersworkout.net

 

 

 

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