Contribute

We are always looking for capable, competent, reliable writers to contribute to our monthly publications in areas of interest. Do check the masthead. We are interested in contributions that contribute to the knowledge and experience of Creative Artists, and that introduce us to their work. Take a good look through the content we already have online to get an idea for what we’re covering, style and subject matter.

“We entertain entertainers and creators”

We’re always looking for illustrators, cartoonists, multimedia artists, and others who want to poke fun at the world of art & entertainment, and who also want to share their knowledge and journey, but we have a proviso, you must be able to write, or have a strong desire to develop your writing skills. Why? Because we need not only illustrations and visual art, but also written material about your craft and the visual arts that will help others create. A writer who has a strong interest in the visual arts may fit the bill.

“Our commitment to payment”

Contributors are ideally interested in exploring the industry, doing the research into the industry which will help them move ahead in their own field and artistic discipline. You’ll be contacting other Creative Artists learning about them and how they work, making valuable, interesting contacts that can help you in our own career and finding out more about your chosen craft.

“Contributors, so we stay off breadlines, must meet dreadlines!”

Our ideal contributors:

Are reliable
Meet dreadlines
Maintain communication (especially on anything which affects our dreadlines)
Ask for help when they need it
Submit their material according to our guidelines
Love writing
Love the industry
Want to know and learn more about the industry
Want to make contacts with others in the industry
Have their own website
Have or are developing their own creative products
Have a good sense of humor (irreverence is important, but not necessary)
Strong initiative
Have and demonstrate professional standards in their work and dealings with people

Don’t want to join our staff? That’s fine. Submissions that comply with our Submission Guidelines will be accepted and published - just make sure you download and read the guidelines before sending your work to editor@freearticulator.com.

Positions Currently Available

Contributors

We’re always looking for contributors. See above. Apply now!

Senior Content Editor

We’re currently looking for a Senior Content Editor, a writer with strong editing skills, a broad interest in art & entertainment as a subject, who is able to take on the responsibility of developing the content for the Free Articulator. The Senior Content Editor answers directly to the Editor-in-Chief and works with the Desk Editors to ensure full coverage of the art & entertainment industry and oversees the entire production of the Free Articulator’s Content. The position will be filled by someone who is committed, reliable and passionate about helping Creative Artists and improving the quality of the industry. ‘The job’ underpins the smooth operation of the Free Articulator and ensures that each issue is published on time, everytime. You’ll need great communication skills and the ability to motivate busy writers, as well as spot great talent. This is a plum position for someone who wants to know a lot about the art & entertainment industry. Apply now!

Desk Editors

The Free Articulator represents each section of the art & entertainment industry with a ‘Desk’, for example the Broadcast Arts Desk which is responsible for making sure there is content for each section that is professionally written, edited and polished for publication on time. There are several positions currently available for those with editing ability and an interest in specific sections of the Free Articulator. If you’re interested in running a desk of the Free Articulator, take a look at the Masthead and see which desks are not manned. We will need to see that you are active in that field. If you just want to contribute rather than run a desk, still check the Masthead: it tells you what sort of content we’re looking for. Do check the masthead for available positions and contact the Editor-in-Chief if you think you fit the bill. Apply now!

Account Development Managers (AD Manager)

We’re looking for highly self-motivated, go-getters, with excellent communication skills, who are committed, determined, and enthusiastic individuals to develop advertising clients for the Free Articulator. Work your own hours, good commissions, fun and challenging position with unlimited potential. Apply now!

Staff Writer

Staff Writers research and write articles, proofread issues, conduct interviews (online and off), and write reviews and critical analyses of books, movies, DVDs, CDs and TV shows.

Staff Writers are asked to contribute quality content for each issue of the Free Articulator that helps us fulfill our mission. You will work with our editorial staff, and other writers to help improve your skills. You will also be able to share ideas and concerns to help make the Free Articulator a better publication.

To become a part of the Free Articulator’s staff you will need the following:

A website promoting you and your work as a Creative Artist;
Works-in-progress—we will help you promote this and build a market for the work before you publish and deliver it.
Be actively creating original works of art and entertainment that matches our criteria and standards.
Send an email to editor@freearticulator.com including:
- your real name;
- pen name (if you have/want one);
- Your contact information (e-mail, IM, ICQ number, snail mail address, etc.);
- any experience you have

Note: We provide on-the-job training, experience is not necessary—an ability to articulate your observations, conclusions and valuable ideas is.

your interests in art, entertainment and culture;
A brief essay (1-3 pages) on what you would like to see improved in the art & entertainment industry and our culture and why.
Why you are interested in working with the Free Articulator.
A PayPal account.

The Chicken and the Egg Thing—Our Commitment to Payment

At the Free Articulator we are keenly aware that great content is what keeps readers reading. We know that content brings readers who become subscribers and that it is subscribers (numbers of) that will put our publication in the position of being able to offer advertisers a place to reach our readers and offer them good quality products and services. Therefore we are committed to sharing revenue with our steady and loyal contributors. The way the chicken and egg thing works here though, is the content and subscribers come first. Once we’ve got that nailed and our subscribers are loyal and steady readers then we fully intend to take this to the next level of professionalism—fully paid positions. We just need your help to get there. So if you think you got the goods, contact us here.

“… we are committed to sharing revenue with
our steady and loyal contributors.”

Rights

Upon successful acceptance of your submission for publication in the Free Articulator, you, the author, poet or artist, grant us 60 day exclusive publication rights, starting from the day that your work is posted in a “live” online issue. After this 60 day period, all rights revert back to you. You may request we remove a story any time after the initial 60 days of publication.

By separate agreement with each contributor we would like to maintain an archive which can be published in book form every five years as funds permit. Please keep your contact (registration) information current.

The Free Articulator is a collaborative publication. We work together to create valuable and useful content. We share the proceeds.

Not sure what to write about?

Want to contribute to the Free Articulator, but you’re not sure what to write about or how far the scope of what we do here extends?

Here’s a list of categories you can write for:

Broadcast Arts
— Movies & Cinema
— Music
— Radio
— Songwriting Tips
— Television
Business
— Art & Entertainment Industry
— Computers & New Technology
— Creative Administration
— Creative Production
— Funding Careers
— Intellectual Property
— Legal
— Marketing
Culture
— Commentary
— Creative Astrology
— Creative Tips
— News
— Politics
Games
— Computer Games
— Game Design
— LARP & PBEM
— Tabletop
Literary Arts
— Fiction
— Nonfiction
— Poetry
— Writing & Editing Tips
Performing Arts
— Choreography
— Playwright
— Screenwriting
— Theater Review
Visual Arts
— 3D & Animation
— Cartoons
— Fine Art
— Graphic Art
— Illustration Art
— Photography
— Sculpture