Love to critique writing? Become a Reader!
A cappella Zoo often looks for new long-distance readers who are able and excited to participate on our online editorial board for the production of one or more issues. We are working on Issue 5 from May - June 2010. Ask us if we're currently accepting applications: editor AT acappellazoo.com
DESCRIPTION: Readers generally review 10-20 submissions per week via an acappellazoo.com email account and online spreadsheet. If interested, Readers are also encouraged to participate in promotional activities, reviewing of past contributors' book-sized publications, and whatever else we're up to. Please note: Readers are not permitted to submit work for consideration for that same issue.
COMPENSATION: All A cappella Zoo editorial board members are volunteers. Their donated time and energy help ensure the success of this growing labor-of-love project. You'll be listed on the masthead and receive a free copy of the issue(s) you read for.
QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must read the latest issue (p.s. it's free online!) before applying. A cappella Zoo strives for a balance of diversity and harmony among its board members. We have a target aesthetic that all Readers should be familiar with and enthusiastic about - at the same time, we expect a variety of perspectives and opinions to influence which submissions are selected for publication and in what directions we grow. Since a Reader’s comments do influence these important decisions, Readers should have experience with literary criticism, creative writing workshops, and/or literary review. Familiarity with literary magazines, genre serials, and/or zines is also important. A degree in writing is helpful, but not required. We are not famous authors or critics, but we’re very passionate about what we do and recognize the impact we can have on the literary community.
HOW TO APPLY: Email us a brief, informal letter in which you communicate the following:
the title of something you read years ago and why it has remained memorable to you,
your reaction to experimental work and what you feel is its role in the literary community,
what you understand magical realism can be,
a favorite work published in A cappella Zoo and its strengths and weaknesses,
a least favorite work published in A cappella Zoo and its strengths and weaknesses,
what experiences or perspectives you could bring to an editorial board,
& what you might like to do (review prose/poetry/art, help market/network, organize a reading, etc).
Submit to editorATacappellazoo.com; include your name, physical address, and email.
Thank you for wanting to contribute!