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    Design

    Our freelance designers create showstopping covers and fully illustrated interiors, and they even do series branding. If you are interested in design opportunities with Girl Friday, please send us a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio of your work.

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    Developmental Editing

    GFP began as an editorial firm, and we’re very selective about our partners! Our experienced developmental editors have substantial industry experience, specialization in certain genres, and a thorough yet thoughtful touch focused on the client’s needs. We are currently looking to expand our pool of editors who specialize in business, leadership, and technology books. For consideration, please send us a cover letter, résumé, an editorial letter, and a sample line edit.

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    Fact-Checking

    Are you an expert at separating fact from fiction? We’re always looking for detail-oriented fact-checkers who can verify details in fiction and nonfiction. Please send us your résumé and a brief cover letter that outlines your experience. Make sure to list any publishers or publications you’ve worked with and books you’ve fact-checked, as well as specialty areas.

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    Cultural Competency Reads

    Are you an editor who aims to promote inclusivity for all readers? Our authors appreciate the critical work of evaluating manuscripts through a specific lens, usually related to race, culture, gender, sexuality, or ability. The constructive notes and suggestions that follow provide authors with valuable information for improving their work. For consideration, please send us a cover letter, résumé, and copies of at least two author letters related to this type of editorial review.

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    Indexing

    A well-made index is a reader’s best friend. If you’re an experienced indexer, please send your résumé, a brief cover letter telling us about your experience, and a book list.

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    Copyediting and Proofreading

    There are many editors out there with good gut instincts and a passion for the profession. At GFP, our copyeditors and proofreaders must also have traditional publishing experience and extensive knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, and Merriam-Webster.com. We ask that you send us your résumé, a brief cover letter that outlines your experience, and your title list. Then, we require all applicants to complete editing tests before moving forward. To keep the process successful, we ask that applicants who lack appropriate experience refrain from testing until they have gained Chicago proficiency.

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