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Discovery Internship: Proof-reader (Writing Dr)

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1118300


Liverpool John Moores University


19/10/2026


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This Internship will run for 100 hours


Smart Casual

Pay


£13.45


£1.62

Description

Role

***Ringfenced to Level 5 & 6 LJMU students only*** 

***Applications must be submitted using the application form linked below. Please upload it instead of a CV. Any other method will not be accepted*** 

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Writing Dr help business owners and entrepreneurs to write, format, and publish their best business book. If they cannot write it, we write it for them. 

Peter is an ex-detective, an executive life coach, and worked in the business world. He interviews our clients and teases their life/business story out of them. He goes to the darkest and greatest moments of peoples lives and looks at how these link to their products and services, linking the book into their sales process. 

Nicola has a BA, MA, PhD in Creative writing, she takes the manuscripts and writes the books into an engaging read that is a can not put down, which is where many a business book sadly fail! The result is a polished book, that becomes the companies best lead generation tool. Perfect for their personal branding and building know, like, trust. We will share our academic, business, and police experience with Interns to help them develop.

Approachable, flexible, fun, is pretty much the approach we take.

Duties and responsibilities
This is an exciting role for a creative writer/publisher student or graduate. On the publishing side of things, you would assist us with the formatting of books and uploading onto the various publishing systems. We will have a variety of books that require publishing, as well as titles that are already listed that could be reviewed. For the writers, there would be proof-reading of client work, and the opportunity to work and learn from Nicola, who has a BA, MA, PhD in Creative Writing. For exceptional candidates, there would be the opportunity for some ghost writing.

Objectives and Responsibilities

 
  • Edit, format and publish books across multiple publishing platforms 
  • Proofreading drafts of manuscripts; preparing these for publication 
  • Learn from Nicola and potential for ghost-writing opportunities

Outline of tasks you'll be engaged in: 

  • You would work on manuscripts to ensure they are error free, looking at copy editing, proofreading, formatting, and publishing of the books 
  • You would review current works, and monitor their performance across publishing platforms 
  • Assist with current clients work, including the planning, writing, reviewing, and proofreading of work 
  • Work with Nicola to learn the skills of ghost-writing

 

Skills and experience
This is a writing coaching and publishing company, so exceptional levels of written English is essential. You should have an excellent understanding of grammar, punctuation, and the nuances of the English language.

 
Understanding of the publishing world, and publishing systems, including but not limited to Amazon KDP. A passion to learn this is acceptable too. Exceptional reading skills and the ability to communicate feedback in verbal or written summaries to Nicola, Peter, and clients in a positive manner.
 
You are working with a fast-paced, quick building start-up, but one that has background experience of 15-years in the field and coupled with PhD level education. You will therefore learn not only skills required within the writing and publishing industry, but how these will relate to the wider business world. 
 
You will work directly with Nicola and Peter, so you will see the inner workings of a business, and one that is growing quickly. We work with some of the best business coaches in the UK, including publishers and best-selling authors, and you will gain from their insights. Peter is skilled in project and time management.
 
Nicola has the ability to turn anything into words onto a page. We both have excellent communication skills which sets us apart when attending events. You will see how to network, stand out, and one of the most important skills of all… listening. Oh, and you will get the opportunity to work with Nicola and learn from her years of experience in writing coaching, ghost writing, and writing, with her academic background including PhD level. Plus, all the joys of proofreading, formatting, and publishing. 
 
Students from English Language, Literature, Creative Writing would be perfect for this role. Other departments would include Business. However, we are open to candidates from any degree, but their knowledge and use of the English Language would have to be clearly demonstrated to meet the requirements for this role.

Location
Remote role - Business address WA6 0ES

Additional information

***Ringfenced to Level 5 & 6 LJMU students only*** 

***Applications must be submitted using the application form linked below. Please upload it instead of a CV. Any other method will not be accepted*** 

Download application form

Applications for this opportunity close at 23:59 on Sunday 27th of September

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