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Researcher for Harper Collins WWII narrative non fiction project @stanford.edu

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Date: Wed, Jan 18, 2017, 06:12 PM

Qualities

Thoroughness and ability to explore every angle
Eye for detail
Judgement in assessing value of material both in terms of historical relevance and role in narrative
Initiative in tackling problems
Desire to break new ground
Responsiveness/ability to work to deadlines
Simple writing style

Outline of work
-Task 1 - Background
Working to an initial book outline that highlights main characters and narrative threads, read up on main English, Polish and German (in translation) secondary sources, making notes on primary sources to explore; fact-checking outline; adding details to scenes/character descriptions
-Task 2 - Bibliography
Prepare comprehensive overview of source material relating to key character/narrative threads
-Task 3 - Active research
Prepare notes from archival material, interviews
-Task 4 - Writing
Prepare short topic pieces for incorporation/bkrd in 1st draft preparation
-Task 5 - Factcheck
Fact-check final draft, add notes, prepare bibliography

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Your expectations of me

A work contract for agreed salary/time frame plus travel expenses
An initial book outline, chapter breakdown
Clear, daily instruction/work flow app to manage time/tasks
Weekly planning sessions
Access to book's architecture via Scrivener/drafts via dropbox
Feedback on research/writing

This is what I expect you to get out of it

Opportunity to work on potential best-selling book that can change the way in which Poland/WW2 history is viewed
Full acknowledgment of role in book
Access to unexplored archives for use in your future research
Firsthand experience of working with professional history/exposure to world of publishing
Research/workflow techniques and tips
Guidance on improving writing style

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