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Date Posted:November 11, 2008
Planned Start Date:November 10, 2008
Type:Hourly
Main Category:Writing & Translation
Sub Category:Other - Writing & Translation
Estimated Workload:As needed - Less than 10 hrs/week
Estimated Duration: 
Last Buyer Activity:January 15, 2009
Candidates: 1 - average $16.67/hr
Interviews: none
 
In Progress
Start Date:November 11, 2008
Hourly Rate:$16.67
Last Date Worked:January 12, 2009
Hired Provider: Bill Robinson
Hours Worked:38
Offline Hours:10%
Bonuses: $25.00 (1)
Refunds: none
Completed
End Date:January 15, 2009
Feedback to Provider: none
Feedback to Buyer: none
 
Buyer Facts
Member Since:September 15, 2008
Country:United States (GMT-05)
City: 
Jobs Posted:12
Jobs Filled:7
Jobs Not Yet Filled:1
Current Team size:0
Hours billed, last 30 days:0
Total oDesk Hours:259.00
Feedback Score: 5.00 (3)
 


Aspiring first time author interested in getting a non-fiction book idea published.  
The work is career advice for scientists and technical people contemplating a transition into sales.
I would like to get advice on a range of things prior to any formal submission to literary agents etc:

Viability of the project within its niche market

Practical pointers on developing my standing and “platform”

Help in deciding whether to approach an agent or try for small publishing houses 

Aid in preparing query letters for potential publishers or agents

Aid is preparing proposals for potential publishers or agents

You must be a published author with appropriate credentials in editing, critiquing and qualifying potential projects of this nature.  Experience as an agent is a big plus as is knowledge of the related markets (sales literature, biotechnology careers, career counseling lit).

Please write me about your experience and qualifications; I look forward to conferring with you. 
 

Buyer's Assignment History
Provider From/To Job Title Billed Feedback
89585 01/2009 - 03/2009 Appointment making /sales for biotechnology prospects $415
258203 02/2009 - 03/2009 Senior Copywriter, Editor and researcher $179
168152 11/2008 - 01/2009 Publishing consultation $667
124089 10/2008 - 11/2008 Online research and contact gathering for core facilities $499
139172 09/2008 - 10/2008 Web Research and data harvesting for biology core labs $156
124740 10/2008 - 10/2008 Online research, spreadsheet data reduction, Life Sciences contacts $44
140123 10/2008 - 10/2008 Online research and contact gathering for core facilities $226

Candidate List
Title Name Initiated By Date
copywriter, journalist, public relations, consultant Bill Robinson Provider November 5, 2008