WA Lit Journal
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATIONS
As it is our first year running the Words Alike Literary Journal, we will be looking for board members to assist in the making.
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We are seeking writers, readers and editors who are passionate about writing and the cause Words Alike stands for: providing a comfortable environment for any type of writer and creating opportunities to new, young and emerging writers.
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It isn't required that you have experience working for other writing organisations or journals, but it will be taken into consideration.
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Please acknowledge that these are volunteer positions and at best, we can offer free copies of the printed journal. We also require active participation and if that is not fulfilled, you will be at risk of termination from the board. Communication will be through the texting and calling application "Discord" so it is a requirement that you have this app and an account, or are willing to make an account.
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You can apply for multiple positions but it is unlikely that you will be accepted for all of them.
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Your applications will be judged by Quinn Andaver, executive of Words Alike, and the director board. All applications will be judged fairly and without bias. Passion is the key.
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Below are the roles that make up our board which will also indicate if they are open to applications or not. The application form is located at the bottom of the page.
DIRECTOR BOARD
Directors are at the head of operations and are in charge of designated areas in the creation of the literary journal. These positions aren't typically open to public, but will be open to already hired members who show leadership skills and strong dedication to their work.
Chief Executive/Director
The Chief Executive/Director is in charge of all areas. This position is automatically filled by Quinn Andaver who is the head of Words Alike. Quinn will be looking over other directors to make sure they fill their position appropriately.
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CLOSED
Director of Prose
The Director of Prose is in charge of the prose editing board. You will overlook the hiring of prose editors as well as their work in editing and judging pieces.
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As a prose director, you will have a large contribution in which pieces will be chosen and you must actively be an editor as well with the rest of your team.
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Your judgement must be unbias and cannot be swayed by who is entering or what topic the piece is written for. This position is not open for application, but whether you are interested or not will be considered.
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CLOSED - Not for public applications
Director of Poetry
The Director of Poetry is in charge of the poetry editing board. You will overlook the hiring of poetry editors as well as their work in editing and judging pieces.
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As a poetry director, you will have a large contribution in which pieces will be chosen and you must actively be an editor as well with the rest of your team.
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Your judgement must be unbias and cannot be swayed by who is entering or what topic the piece is written for. This position is not open for application, but whether you are interested or not will be considered.
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CLOSED - Not for public applications
Director of Art
The Director of Art doesn't overlook a group. You will be in charge of choosing pieces and judging them.
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As an art director, you will have a large contribution in which pieces will be chosen. Since the art category doesn't require editors, your decisions will be made alongside the other directors.
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Your judgement must be unbias and cannot be swayed by who is entering or what topic the piece is created for. This position is open for applications.
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OPEN
EDITOR BOARD
The Editor Board is in charge of choosing the works chosen for the literary journal under the supervision of their director. These positions are open to the public and those on the board are allowed to submit, but they cannot submit to the category they are judging for. E.g. if you are on the prose board, you cannot submit to the prose category.
Prose Editor
Prose editors are in charge of judging which prose pieces are chosen for the journal and are required to proofread and edit the works. They communicate with their assigned author if required. They are supervised by the Director of Prose. You must have a passion for prose or be a prose writer yourself.
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OPEN
Poetry Editor
Poetry editors are in charge of judging which poetry pieces are chosen for the journal and are required to proofread and edit the works. They communicate with their assigned author if required. They are supervised by the Director of Poetry. You must have a passion for poetry or be a poet yourself.
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OPEN
BETA READERS
Beta readers are part of the final stages of the literary journal. They will be our first readers and check for any mistakes or inconsistencies that our editors or directors have missed. Beta readers won't be chosen until later in the process. You must have a passion for reading prose and poetry. While you can opt to only read one or the other, it is preferred if you can read the whole journal.
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OPEN
MARKETING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Words Alike is also searching for someone who can be in charge of creating promotional content and managing social media. It is a requirement that you have experience in graphic design and using social media, and you should be able to demonstrate. WA currently has an Instagram account for marketing.
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OPEN