Publishing House Seeks Volunteer Reader

Volunteer proof-reader vacancy

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a love of great stories? Hawkeye Publishing is looking for a volunteer proof-reader to join their team.

You would be helping the Hawkeye Publishing team put the final polish on their newest books, proof-reading manuscripts that have already been line edited and typeset, across a wide range of genres. Typically Hawkeye need one manuscript proof-read every 1-2 months.

Perks of the job: Here’s what they say…

A. Receive a complimentary copy of any book you proof and fall in love with — their gift to you to add to your collection.

B. Invited to the occasional training session and social event, connecting with director Carolyn Martinez and the Hawkeye team.

C. Professional references from a trade publisher.

An eye for detail makes
all the difference!

To be considered: Please send Hawkeye an email with your details:

Your CV and cover letter, with evidence of your proof-reading ability and experience.
With an eye for detail, this is an opportunity to help bring quality Australian stories into the world.
Be part of a friendly, passionate publishing team.
For Hawkeye Publishing I proof-read and reviewed author Jack Roney’s superlative ‘The Ghost Train and The Scarlet Moon’ (see below) such an exciting and inventive adventure story.
Jack also writes adult thrillers.
Have a look at Hawkeye’s book box gift packs: https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/collections/gifts
From gripping thrillers to heartwarming romances and thought provoking non-fiction, Hawkeye Publishing has a lot to offer readers.
You could be the first to read!

💗 © Gretchen Bernet-Ward 2025

‘The Ghost Train and The Scarlet Moon’ Review

Hawkeye Books Announce Prize Winners 2023

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Competition!

Hawkeye Books would like to thank all the entrants for sharing their wonderful stories.

FIRST PLACE: Mr Popperwell Takes the Lead by Ned Stephenson

SECOND PLACE: Breakfast by Pete Armstrong

THIRD PLACE: Lefty Righty by Kathleen Klug

JUNIOR WINNER: The Bicycle of Forgotten Things by Pippini Niamh

Click here to read the full announcement.

Carolyn Martinez, Director of Hawkeye Publishing says ‘A cleverly crafted short story is not only enjoyable to read, but is also an excellent strategic step for a writer’s career. A shortlisted story shows publishers that you have unique and creative ideas, know how to draw readers in, and understand how to wield words to their maximum effect.’
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Judging Panel

The writing group Brisbane Scribes, said ‘Deciding on forty titles to be published in an anthology was problematic enough, but distilling that list to a shortlist stimulated much debate amongst the judges with some passionate advocacy of individual selections. As would be expected, all on the list are well-written explorations of the competition theme and vary markedly in style and subject matter.’

Entrants should be extremely proud of the story they’ve produced and pre-orders are now open.

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Winner cover
Winner
2nd Place
3rd Place

If you would like to read more about what Hawkeye looks for in short stories, check out Winning Short Story Competitions info below. Each order of this fantastic book includes a previous year’s anthology (while stocks last).

Looking to enter next year?

The 2024 Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Competition theme is:
‘The Look That Said It All’.

Hawkeye Publishing can’t wait to read your take on this theme!

The competition opens on the 1st of January 2024.
For more information
click here.

Books that leave a footprint on the heart and mind
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