Gryffindor Paw Print Applications

[Prof. Zenix James 30]

For those Gryffindors who love to write and want to earn points to write for The Gryffindor Paw Print, consider applying for a staff writer position for the school year 2010-2011. The Paw Print seeks talented writers for staff writer positions:

Requirements:

- Produce at least two reported 500 word-minimum stories or articles per month

- Be able to use creativity to pitch new article and column ideas

- Be able to contribute and dedicate the needed time to the Paw Print and check in with editors

To gain an idea of how the Paw Print functions, you can check out our actual paper: http://gryff.net/pawprint/

There are several different sections in which we are seeking new writers and to make this application less daunting, I'll break it down into sub-content. Just find what you want, and follow the blue writing.

1. Gossip Columnists,

- A.)Talons and Tea Leaves B.)Columnists.

2. Review Writers

3. Paw Print Writers

4. Magical Sports Columnists

5. Out-House Writers

6. Layout and Web Designers

1. Gossip and Columnists:

Our gossip and columnists have the most free reign out of any of the positions the Paw Print has. This is simply because they have one set column to write, and they are allowed to do what they wish with it, pertinent to their area.

Currently, the Paw Print is looking for someone to take over the following sections

A.) Talons and Tea Leaves: Comedic Horoscope

Overview: This column is Gryffindor's comedic take on horoscopes. You will not need to find or accurately predict someone's horoscope. You will only need to be clever and creative enough to come up with your personal and original horoscopes.

For an idea on how this column works, you can check out this link: http://gryff.net/pawprint/issue42/

Please note that you don't have to do this column precisely as it has been done in the past. If you have an idea that you think would make it better, please feel free to incorporate it.

Requirements: Write a new column each month for each astrological sign.

Points: 15 points per column submitted.

Those who write for this section can also turn in a normal article for more points.

Application Process: To apply for this position, you will need to create or send me an article you have written in the past. Since this position requires creativity, the article needs to be something captivating an humorous.

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B.)The Paw Print is also looking for those who wish to start their own personal column in a newspaper. It could be a culinary column, a column on magical beasts, a column on the happenings of the Headmaster's Pants. Your call.

Requirements: Be able to write for your column once a month on time. The column must be 500 words minimum.

Points: Depending on the extent and difficulty of the column, it could be worth 10-15 points.

Those who write for their own columns can also turn in another article for more points.

Application Process: To apply for a columnist position, send in the first submission of the column you would like to write. If the idea and the column is approved, your submission will be in the Late August/September edition of the Paw Print.

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2. Review Writers:

Overview: We have quite a few people who enjoy writing movie and book reviews, so we are opening up a chance to write reviews for the Paw Print. If you don't feel like writing about other subjects, you can specifically write reviews.

Requirements: Be able to provide accurate reviews of a book, movie, show, ect. Be able to submit 1 to 2 articles per month; 500-word-minimum.

Points: Each article written and published is worth 10 points, for a maximum or 20 points per issue.

Application Process: To apply to be a Paw Print article, write and submit 1 or 2 article reviews(s); 500-word-minimum. The reviews can be on books, movies, shows, plays, ect.

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3. The Paw Print is also looking for new article writers.

Overview: Writers have the chance to write up to 2 articles per issue. The articles can be on pretty much anything within the HOL Guidelines. HOL Events, new contests, contest results, reviews, ect.

Requirements: Be able to write -1 or 2- 500-word-minimum articles per issue. Check in regularly to the Paw Print forum in the Gryffindor Paw Print.

Points: Each article written and published is worth 10 points, for a maximum or 20 points per issue.

Application Process: To apply to be a Paw Print article, write and submit -1 or 2- article(s); 500-word-minimum. If you are accepted as a Paw Print writer, the articles will be published in the August/September issue of the Paw Print.

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4. Magical Sports Columnist:

Overview: The sports columnist will have their own special section in the Paw Print. They will need to be able to write articles on the happenings of HOL Quidditch, the various Quidditch Teams, and, even, SQL. The columnist can also create different article on various magical sports. Also, if there is some very large Muggle sporting event going on, you can write about that. Like, the FIFA World Cup happening.

Requirements: Be able to write 1 to 2 articles per month; 500-word-minimum.

Points: Each article written and published is worth 10 points, for a maximum or 20 points per issue.

Application Process: To apply to be a Paw Print article, write and submit 1 or 2 article(s); 500-word-minimum. The articles can be about the HOL Quidditch Cup, the Summer Quidditch League, or some other sporting event you would like to cover. If you are accepted as a Paw Print writer, the articles will be published in the August/September issue of the Paw Print.

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5. Out-House Writers:

Overview: The Paw Print, of course, offers the chance for students and Professors on HOL to write cameo articles for the Paw Print.

Requirements: Be able to write 1 to 2 articles that are 500-word-minimum. Cameo writers do not have to write every month, since you are not necessarily staff. However, if you would like to write each month, you are more than welcome and encouraged.

Points: Each article written and published is worth 10 points, for a maximum or 20 points per issue.

Application Process: To apply to be a Paw Print article, write and submit 1 or 2 article(s); 500-word-minimum on your topic of choice. If your articles are selected, they will appear in the August/September issue of the Paw Print.

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Last but not least, actually, elaborately important.

6. Layout Designers and Website Editors:

Overview: Those who apply for this position have, in my opinion, one of the more responsibility-laden positions. You will need to produce and create 2-3 original layouts per month. You will not have to think up layout ideas on your own, if you don't want to. However, if you do. Be my guest.

Requirements: You must possess adequate knowledge on creating layouts and some HTML. Not all of these are going to be required, per say, but they could be needed.

Points: Layout Designers receive 30 points per the layout used for the Paw Print.

Application Process: Design a new layout for the Paw Print's August/September issue.

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Turning in your Application:

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SENT TO ARDELIAH LONGBOTTOM.

All applications and work are to be PM'd to me either through the Gryffindor Common Room, the HOL Forum, or sent by owl through a Message.

In the subject line, please put: Your Name and the position you are applying for.

Such as:

Professor Zenix James; Layout Designer

In the body of the message, please include the following information:

Name:

Year:

Experience: (Any experience you have writing or creating layouts and web designs (Depending on the position you are applying for)).

Your application submission(s):

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This deadline for applications is going to be on August 15th, 2010 at 12AM HOL time (7PM EST)

If there are any questions whatsoever, please feel free to contact me. :)

I quite look forward to the submissions and having a wonderful writing year with you all.

- Zenix James