Author of Crosswords and Word Puzzles

Looking for an author who loves words to create crossword puzzles and word searches, with negotiable pay. Requires portfolio and relevant experience.

Find an author who loves words, has broad knowledge, and can turn knowledge into interesting puzzles. Responsibilities include: - Creating crosswords and word searches of various topics and difficulty levels. - Selecting words and writing accurate, clear, and original definitions. - Checking factual accuracy, spelling, and unambiguity of answers. - Ensuring correct intersections and conformity to chosen format. - Avoiding frequent repetitions of words and formulations. - Making edits based on editor's feedback and meeting agreed deadlines.

Experience in creating crosswords, word searches, quizzes, or other intellectual tasks. Philological, linguistic, journalistic, or editorial education. Publications in print or electronic media. A sense of language: ability to formulate definitions concisely, accurately, and interestingly. Responsible approach to deadlines and quality. Portfolio required when responding. Responses without answers to questions are not considered. Automatic and AI-generated responses will not be accepted.

Payment terms discussed with candidate. Vacancy open until end of November 2026.