FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Wanna write for us?
by jen
We’ve been working with our fantastic editorial intern Stevie to generate more content and new ideas for columns and editorial features, and we would like to bring on a bunch of new voices to share ideas, entertain, and inspire TCA readers. We will even compensate you for your contribution!
Interested? Pitch your ideas for any of the features below to Stevie at stevie.howl@gmail.com. Writing experience is not necessary, but do let us know if you have any and send a sample or two if available.
Crafts in the ’Hood
This is a where you profile your Toronto neighbourhood in all its craftiness — with information about (and photos of) resident artists, local crafting shops, galleries, etc.
Craft Theory
We’re looking for opinion pieces on issues related to craft — e.g gender, ethnic representation, green issues and consumerism, commerciality, handmade production. For example, one recent piece was on the usefulness and limitations of the term “craftivism.”
Craft Fiction
A short story, or a serial story (by a single or multiple authors) where the characters engage in some sort of crafty activities, the setting is craft related (weaving community in Peru, an indie craft fair in Chicago), or the plot is based around a craft object.
Questions for Crafters
This is a Q&A format piece highlighting a local (or Canadian) craft-based artist, boutique owner, or someone otherwise engaged in crafty/DIY practices.
Installation, Craft, and Art Show Reviews
TCA is really interested in increasing our coverage of craft shows, craft-related art shows, and installations, whether in Toronto or abroad. Coverage of craft-related events are also of interest.
Book and Film Reviews
Review books & films of a crafty nature.
Illustration by Amy Borkwood
Filed under: From the Desk of TCA
1 Kaye Prince // Jan 21, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I’d definitely be interested in writing for TCA! I’ll send along some samples as soon as I can – what a fun and interesting oppurtunity!
2 Gabriela // Jan 22, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Hello,
These are fabulous ideas for new editorial features!
I would definitely be interested in contributing especially with Crafts in the Hood & Questions for Crafters.
Cheers,
~ Gabriela ~
3 Tracey TieF // Jan 22, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Dear Friends in Craft,
It’s not on your list, but my passion is DIY and I’d love to write a regular piece on DIY – relating recipes, info on ingredients, issues of fair trade and sourcing, plus real life experiences of the trials and triumphs of DIY as I teach workshops several times a month, plus make healthy cosmetics for a living.
Let me know if you are at all interested.
My writing is allover my website, but I could send you some workshop handouts if you like.
Love & RRRevolution, Tracey
4 krystal // Jan 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm
I am certainly interested! Craft Fiction! Wow. I’d love to do a neighborhood craft profile, or a questions for crafters piece.
This is such a great idea.
-Krystal
5 Lisa // Jan 22, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Hello folks!
How about a section like the back of the Globe and Mail or the “letters” section of the “The Vinyl Cafe” on CBC radio where anyone can write in with a short nonfiction story involving craft?
Here are some examples:
-a person’s memory of learning to quilt with a relative
-a funny thing that happened in craft school
-the expiences of teaching decorative painting
This could be a section where people write in and the best get published?
6 Toronto Craft Alert // Jan 23, 2010 at 9:00 am
thanks for the enthusiasm and great suggests, guys!
we will definitely discuss integrating some of these ideas into our editorial plans.
stevie says that we’ve received a ton of great entries already – i’m really excited to review them and get way more of your voices out on our web-waves.
xjenx