Later this summer I’m going to start with my official SFWA duties and I need to simplify my schedule before then. Step one: Ask someone to help with layout duties for Shimmer.
Job Description: Layout stories to conform to an existing template. Adjust for widows and orphans. Confer with art director on art placement.
Time Requirement: 10-20 hours per issue, quarterly.
Benefits: Exactly what I get. Bio and credit in magazine. Two copies of magazine per issue. Opportunity to hob-nob with talented writers during our conventions parties. Licensed copy of CorelDraw X3 graphic suite. ((If you make a strong case for moving to a different platform and are willing to do the work to make it happen, then we can talk about another program))
Skills Required: Some experience with layout preferred, but will train the right person.
Drop me a line or pass this along if you know someone who might be interested.
10-20 hours 4 times a year?
Just curious. I have no layout experience, so I would be totally unqualified, and I’m scertain there are plenty of people who would fit better.
Yep, that’s about what it takes. It depends on the person and the complexity of the stories.
I would be interested (if you don’t run across anyone better qualified.)
I’m pretty good with software, and I can read and follow intstructions. Plus the pay and benefits are awesome. Just keep me in mind. ;o)
I was going to offer to help if you can’t find anyone else. Ms. Cheney beat me to it.
Big question: would helping with the layout/production disqualify the person from submitting stories?
Do you need to see my portfolio? (grinz)
Oh, the CoralDraw thing would be a problem, too. I’m a Macinsnot. I just got used to InDesign CS3, although I still curse it regularly while pining for Quark XPress…
Cool puppet vid. thanks.
Hi Stephen. Beth and I both have been thinking about this. Our initial impulse is to say that it does disqualify someone from submitting stories, but she wants to ponder it a bit more. I’ll let you know as soon as we’ve got a firm answer.
Did you get this settled?
This is now buried pretty deep in your journal. How about emailing me direct with an update?
Stephen
I am a freelancer designer and an illustrator, and I may be interested in helping you out with your magazine layout. I am currently the Art Director for Belles & Beaus Magazine. Both my site and the site of the new magazine are currently in construction, but I would be happy to send you a digital portfolio.
Also, the Shimmer Website is gorgeous!