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[fuindordm]

It's an interesting take on things, and I like the idea of people paying for just the articles they want. Sort of a clearinghouse for peer reviewed adventures?

Count me as interested in the 5th edition editor role. I think you might get more mileage out of this by having multiple editors, however-- the people with lots of experience also have less time to devote to side gigs.

I've been a professional tech writer and editor for several years now, but my skills are more in the language editing and project management line than PDF layout and design.

 

[Morrus]

OK, I have over 30 editor applications now. Enough that I'm actually rather dreading working my way through them all, but also that I feel there will be some great folks in there. I could still use more choices for layout - I have a half-dozen applications, but I'd ideally prefer a few more before I start choosing. No art directors yet!

It looks like the infrastructure is coming together. That's the hard bit. Once that's all in place, the fun can begin!

http://www.enworld.org/ensider/submissions.html

 

[steeldragons]

If layout is taken or goes to someone else, art direction is certainly something I could lend my eyes and artistic talents to instead. Whatever helps. I can layout. I can edit copy. I can edit/manage production. I can direct art. I can direct content. I can create copy. I can create art. ...I can silently partner.

So whatever you might need in putting this together and/or publication, give me a shout.

PS: I'm back living in the states now (guess I should change that in my profile here). So I'm not as close to GMT as I once was until recently, back in EST (GMT-5), but working with people in different time zones is kind of second nature after 4+ years in Andorra...if that's a factor for consideration.

 

[Morrus]

The link has all the information!

 

[TarionzCousin]

OK, I have over 30 editor applications now. Enough that I'm actually rather dreading working my way through them all, but also that I feel there will be some great folks in there. I could still use more choices for layout - I have a half-dozen applications, but I'd ideally prefer a few more before I start choosing. No art directors yet!

It looks like the infrastructure is coming together. That's the hard bit. Once that's all in place, the fun can begin!

http://www.enworld.org/ensider/submissions.html

That's good news. Best of luck!

 

[Morrus]

We have an art director! Artists, feel free to contact Ken Marable.

I now have enough applications for all the positions, so if you're one of those - thank you! I now have to pick two editors out of a giant pile. Once those are chosen and the contracts signed, it'll be open season for writing submissions!

I already have a sample article in process. It's one I wrote a long time ago based on a section of Tournaments, Fairs & Taverns. It's a piece on archery contests. Mainly to get a trade dress template down and an example of what an article will look like when complete. I'll probably put it up for free when it's done.

 

[jamesjhaeck]

Congratulations, Ken!
It sounds like this project is moving along fabulously already.

 

[sithramir]

What is interesting is that since I mentioned this I've had:

Queries about writing submissions: nearly 40

Queries about the editing or layout positions: 0

You can see why the latter are so valuable! Good editing/admin/layout people are damn hard to come by!

What kind of experience is really needed? I wouldn't mind editing but I'm a mechanical engineer by trade. I have strong technical writing background in my field but I'm not an editor. I'd be willing to help

 

[machineelf]

I do layout work for a living. Problem is, I am familiar with 5e, but not so much with Pathfinder, and I noticed your layout and design spots would require both. Been meaning to play some Pathfinder and get familiar with it (and 3.5 by proxy), just haven't gotten around to it.

 

[Morrus]

Phew. Right, I've made a decision on the two layout artists. Now for the two editors. I have narrowed the latter down to 14 people so far. I plan to make two offers today, and with luck everyone will be in place before tomorrow!