Austin Poetry Review is seeking poetry reading videos to share on our website and with our followers.
The winner will receive $150 and will be featured as our Poet of the Month, which is a new series.
Please send a video of you reading ONE poem, published or unpublished.
Please note that this contest will be recurring, so there will be more opportunities to win.
Austin Poetry Review is a new publication for poetry book reviews, features on emerging poets, and poetic discourse. Please note that our website is currently under construction. Check back soon!
We're looking for our first poet to feature! Each selected Poet of the Month will answer the following questions:
Tell us about your most recent book.
Share a 3-10 line excerpt from one of your poems that you feel encapsulates your style.
What themes or ideas do you find yourself returning to in your poetry?
Who are some poets or writers who have influenced you?
What are you working on now or hoping to explore in your writing next?
Lit Fox Books has an opening for a Poetry Series Host.
The right candidate will be paid per hosted-event to run smoothly Lit Fox Book's poetry readings.
Lit Fox Books readings are for their published authors to include:
- Book Authors
- Winners of the Lit Fox Books Poetry Award
- In the future, writers in our Lit Fox anthology series
- We anticipate starting with 4 in the first year, with a view to growing up to 6
Ideal for
- A seasoned poetry candidate, preferably someone who has worked in the poetry world and is familiar and networked with poetry communities
- Comfortable on camera and able to set up Zoom events that look professional (Lit Fox background will be provided as well any relevant materials) and professionally galvanize attendees. Each hosted event should be recorded through Zoom for future posting.
- Initially events will not be long in duration. The Host has a say in what this will entail, using their best judgement and running this by other Lit Fox members.
What we are looking for
- Reliable: Must be able to commit to a schedule of hosted events
- Trustworthy: As the face of Lit Fox
- Good: Speaker / able to engage / presentation
- Technology-conversant: Versed in hosting events or being at such events
- Familiar: With the publishing/poetry world
If you feel you're the right person for this position, please send a letter of interest stating your experience, why you are interested in this position and stating you can commit to a minimum of one year, with a minimum of 4 Hosted events. Payment and further details will be discussed when we reach out.
Lit Fox Books is a non-discrimination publisher who actively seeks the promotion of underserved groups.
Lit Fox Books has an ideal first-step into the Social-Media design world. We're looking for a creatively passionate Social Media designer who can help continue to brand and emphasize our thriving Indie press.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Self-generated initiative, to work closely with Managing Editor or Editor-in-Chief on Social Media projects, ideally by conceptualizing and understanding 'what we need' and after laying out a plan, implement it across our social media platforms (primarily IG and Facebook - with a view to cross-posting and growing this reach).
- A non-criminal-history-background because if it works out; we'd like to expand the role to you posting directly into our Social Media sites, which requires a level of trust and honesty.
- Whilst direct publishing experience isn't necessary, a basic knowledge of small-press-publishing is an advantage because it shows you are invested in the industry.
What you will gain:
- Invaluable experience working with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor on exciting Lit Fox projects.
- Being part of a team and growing your knowledge of the publishing world and honing your Social Media skills.
- We will support and encourage the right applicant, to grow their abilities as a designer.
What we specifically need:
- A few hours a week (online) maximum.
- Good communication skills are essential to ensure a smooth transition from project-to-project.
- High fluency in English with strong writing skills. Creating 'campaigns' on Social Media for Lit Fox requires creativity and the ability to write. We'd like to see you bring us exciting and relevant ideas to grow our Social Media presence and highlight our authors work(s). Campaigns may include: Author Highlights. Author Q&A's, New Book Releases. Submission Calls. Awards. Anthology Calls.
- Ability to create eye-catching, modern, interesting posts both static and video, for the purpose of marketing and highlighting Lit Fox Books.
- Reliability and honesty.
Final details:
If you love designing Social Media posts. If people tell you that you have a great eye for design. If you are aware of the kinds of Social Media posts that gain attention and have that flare for putting together interesting posts that keep the company being noticed, then we are interested in meeting you.
Whilst this is a voluntary, non-paid position, it is with a highly respected small publisher which can be an ideal career launch into Graphic Design, Media Design, Social Media Design and Publishing. Ideal for a young first-time-job or for people putting their feet back into the work-force. We are a friendly, communicative company who appreciate hard work and a creative mind.
Please send us:
Your latest resume with a short letter of introduction in one Word document. The letter should explain why you think you are a good fit for Lit Fox and what skills you can bring, as well as why you chose to apply.