Welcome to the Press, ladies and gents. We're aiming to become Gaia's number one magazine spotlighting all the best talent from the Writing Forum. If you're either interested in joining our cause or submitting your own writing, simply fill out the corresponding form below. Thanks!

[b:3f0fc22f72]Membership Request - 02.21.2005[/b:3f0fc22f72][/color:3f0fc22f72]
[b:3f0fc22f72](1)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Why do you want to suscribe to our guild?
[b:3f0fc22f72](2)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Where did you hear about the Press?
[b:3f0fc22f72](3)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Any suggestions or criticism you want to offer for the 'zine?
[b:3f0fc22f72](4)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Send your request and wait to be approved.

[b:3f0fc22f72]Staff Application - 08.18.2005[/b:3f0fc22f72][/color:3f0fc22f72]
[b:3f0fc22f72](1)[/b:3f0fc22f72] What are your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to writing?
[b:3f0fc22f72](2)[/b:3f0fc22f72] What's your favorite kind of writing -- poetry, fiction, editorial, or prose?
[b:3f0fc22f72](3)[/b:3f0fc22f72] On a scale of 1 - 10, with 1 being a disappearing-and-reappearing writer and 10 being a chief editor, how active do you plan to be at the 'zine?
[b:3f0fc22f72](4)[/b:3f0fc22f72] How often are you online at Gaia?
[b:3f0fc22f72](5)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Preferred position?

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Scout:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Look through the Gaian forums and FictionPress.com pages for potential writing to publish. Once you find something that catches your eye, please contact the author and politely ask for their permission. I've found that a bit of heartfelt praise can go a long way... Please note that The Gaian Press WON'T publish ANYTHING without the writer's consent! Finally, PM me with your nomination after receiving the author's approval.

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Critic:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Help review the submissions and offer commentary in the 'zine every now and then. Include a sample of your writing for this position.

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Columnist:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Strong writing background is required! You'll be a given a portion of the magazine to free flow about whatever you want! Provide a writing sample for this position.

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Editor:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Help arrange the layout and manage the issues as they come out. Mostly housekeeping type stuff.

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Reporter:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Announce the latest happenings around Gaia in The Neighborhood Watch. Short one-liners summarizing recent glitches or mod updates will do. The only requirement is that you hop around the forums more often than I do, hehe!

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Reviewer:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Provide a monthly short or detailed review about anything that interests you -- whether it's music, books, or anime -- we want opinionated writers that aren't afraid to speak their minds! Please include a writing sample for this position.

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Techie:[/b:3f0fc22f72] We're currently looking for a staffie who has experience in creating and managing a website. TGP is going to be archiving all the past issues outside of Gaia as well, so someone with this kind of knowledge would be greatly appreciated!

- [b:3f0fc22f72]Public Relations:[/b:3f0fc22f72] Mingle with other writers and tell them about The Gaian Press. We want the 'zine to be a community effort from the rookie writers to the seasoned vets. Just post something interesting about us (new contests, latest writing projects, etc.) and link back to our guild every now and then. I suggest the Writer's Forum and Guild Forum as a good place to start.[/size:3f0fc22f72]

[b:3f0fc22f72](6)[/b:3f0fc22f72] PM alicemae with your application.

[b:3f0fc22f72]Submission Guidelines - 02.20.2005[/b:3f0fc22f72][/color:3f0fc22f72]
[b:3f0fc22f72](1)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Pen name? This doesn't have to be your Gaian screen name!
[b:3f0fc22f72](2)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Entry title?
[b:3f0fc22f72](3)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Rating - G, PG, PG-13, R?
[b:3f0fc22f72](4)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Do you want us to critique your work if it's not published?
[b:3f0fc22f72](5)[/b:3f0fc22f72] Can we comment on your work if it's published?
[b:3f0fc22f72](6)[/b:3f0fc22f72] PM alicemae with your submission.