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On November 26, 2009, In Workshop, Writer, by Admin

Writer Position - Applications Open to July 15th, 2010

Updated: April 3rd, 2010

The Fictionista Workshop writer is an integral part of the workshop as a whole. Writers are key to the success of the workshop and publishing process. Working with other writers, both established and new, all aiming for personal success and giving credibility to a proven process. Without writer participation, the workshop would be non-existent. Writer feedback and participation is critical for completion of their own product and offering assistance and ideas in other parts of the workshop.

Writers produce storyboarding and outlines, work with editor(s) to write and rewrite their story into a final product ready for publishing. They participate in the writing workshop under a set timeframe, keep a schedule of their progress, participate on forums, and interact with readers and moderators.

In order to be considered for the Fictionista Workshop environment, all writers must submit both an application and a manuscript by midnight CDT July 15th, 2010.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

The workshop is for works-in-progress and completed stories, though we encourage only creative original stories for the workshop environment.
In order to be considered for the workshop, all writers must guarantee no plagiarism under contract and provide history of published work, if applicable. The “manuscript” consists of a full story outline and one (1) edited chapter submitted to Fictionista. Submissions@gmail.com.
Writers with existing stories must submit their completed story in an MS Word (2003 or 2007) document.
Submissions must be in 12pt Times New Roman with 1-inch margins on all sides.
Please review Terms and Conditions of Manuscript Submission under the Terms of Service prior to submission.

Application Guidelines

This application is for the workshop ONLY. If you wish to submit to our short-story projects, please locate the Ambrosia Series or the Menagerie Series.
The current workshop is in session and applications at this time are placed in queue for the Summer 2010-Fall 2010 workshop. This application must be completely filled out and submitted by the assigned deadline, which is by midnight CDT, July 17th, 2010.
All participants will be contacted and notified of the status of their application being received by the aforementioned deadline. For more information, see the Calendar.
Any changes made to this application must be submitted in writing to the administration team no later than 24 hours after the deadline has closed.
No modifications will be accepted after that time.
Apply for only one workshop position at a time.

The writer application includes the following:

I. Introduction

First and last name as well as contact information is required. DO NOT ENTER YOUR COMMUNITY PENNAME.

II. Application Process

A(1). Writing History for published writers (all genres, creative original and derivative)

2 questions

A(2). Writing History for new writers

3 questions

Note: This section is meant to include ALL of your experience, including with professional, academic, and recreational reading and critical thinking. Please feel free to tell us about yourself when answering.

B. Workshop Experience

5 questions

C. Your Writing Style

10 questions

D. Community Presence

9 questions

Note: If you are new to any type of community membership in general, please provide the answers as best you can. We are looking for the best fit for our workshop, not the most established community contributors.

E. Character Reference