/lit/ - Literature

Make it biweekly.

>>571350

Maybe. But considering this Zine is only a hobby for your humble editors, it'll probably remain a monthly publication. We are seriously thinking about raising the standards of the Zine considering how much of the current issues are subpar.

*current issues' content

Also I have been promoting our Zine on other boards. Mainly /b/

>>571352
A three-month buffer seem a little long to me. I think it's starting to be time to do some editorial axing.

IMO a 2 month between submission/publication wait is still reasonable.

>>571387

I agree. The problem is that the current council format does not really allow for this.

I Don't what the current organizational structure look like, but I suggest every submission gets forwarded to three editors, and a "yes" vote from at least two of them is required for acceptance to the zine.

>>571406

That's a good idea. I'll bring it up for sure.

>>571348


Wait wait wait. So the 4th issue isn't even out yet and the 5th and 6th issues are filled? Just take the best of what you got and put it into the 5th issue and can the rest, then when more stuff piles in and you have enough for another few issues take the best of it and put it into one issue. Get what I'm saying? If you're getting so many submissions only accept the best.

And you should have a submission schedule or something, like you must submit works for and issue by a certain date, take the best of what you get and can the rest, make the issue, then start taking submissions again. If you "fill up" issues too soon no one will submit work because they'll be ten issues behind. make sense?

>>571418

Yes. I know what you mean. The problem is that the Zine operates in a council format and there has been severe resistance by the other editors to make changes.

Herp derp not a real editor.
http://zinewritersguild.wikia.com/wiki/The_Editors

Note: The 'ZWG Chief Editor' is a butthurt troll that usually goes by the name of Philospher-chan [sic]. He is attempting to fill the role of '/lit/'s resident troll'.

This includes the name 'ZWG Editor in Chief'

>>571427

I am not listed as I cannot be "contractually attached" to the Zine. If I were, I would be in conflict with my actual editing job IRL.

>>571427
Pretty much this.
But since I can't really do anything to make Philospher-chan go away, I guess I'll just sit over here and read comments. Thanks for the free advertisement, I suppose.

Note: The 'ZWG Chief Editor' is a butthurt troll that usually goes by the name of Philospher-chan [sic]. He is attempting to fill the role of '/lit/'s resident troll'.

This includes the name 'ZWG Editor in Chief'

>>571433
Last time a janitor deleted a bunch. I hope this happens again. Actual status of the zine, Lindlar?

>>571438
He hasn't really been dealing out too much misinformation. I guess to build trust as a troll..? I don't really get it.

The 4th, next issue, is full. We're currently working on filling the 5th. We have about 20 submissions in the 5th so far, so by the time the 4th is released it will probably be full.
No major changes have really been implemented. We're working on making it a lot prettier, with the help of MisterMonkeyMan and other artists/graphic designers. We've discussed it, and are considering becoming _slightly_ more selective, but nothing major. We kind of like having at least a month of buffer, so we can work on things in advance.

>>571449
One more thing I did want to mention
We would really like to get reviews for the next issue. If you have the time, read through a story from the last issue and write down a paragraph or two on its major weaknesses. Try to avoid simply praising; it just not very helpful for writers, though pointing out specific things that makes it strong can be helpful. Send these to the zine g-mail and specify how/if you would like to be credited, and we'll add them to the review section for next time.

Saged for butthurt troll