Team UP! We are hiring – Updated
Metanorn’s looking for fresh blood and it could be YOU~!
Updated on 20th Oct, 2010: Application’s are open again~ Check HERE.
Hey all! As you must have noticed already, the announcement for writers wanted at Metanorn has been up subliminally on our sidebar for the need of some new blood for the next season.
This post is all about our hunt for dedicated writers. First and foremost is our motto to HAVE FUN HERE AND ENJOY YOUR STAY! That is the first thing that kanzie told me when she enlisted me on the team and I have never looked back. We are the people who enjoy everything about the anime/manga fandom. So, yes we do have philosophical thoughts but we are a bunch of fangirls too because we love anime-dorama, seiyuus and everything surprising or exciting about the fandom.
Some criterion for what we are looking for in a writer:
- Avid watcher/reader of anime/manga
- Dedicated: Has more than an interest in writing and sharing thoughts because well, whatever it is the bottomline will remain to enjoy the process rather than taking it as a job
- Some ground knowledge about ani-blogging and screen-capping (this is not mandatory as I can always provide a tutorial on our format)
What an ideal application should include?
- An introduction about yourself, some info about how you came to love the fandom, your interest in writing, etc.
- If you are already writing/ blogging, provide samples (where applicable).
- A post example, take any episode of series that you are watching and write an episodic review of it. Add in screencaps to show relevance. You can send this by copy-pasting it in your email editor or even send MS Word document if you do not trust your email editor to keep the alignment, attachment, etc.
- Answer these fandom related questions:
- What kind of anime/manga you like?
- What are you currently watching/reading?
- From summer/fall shows, what looks interesting to you. Also for blogging what is your favourite genre and shows that you would like to cover?
- If you get selected, what categories would you like to post for? Check out our categories tree for a reference. (E.g., Anime episodic, manga, quick-bits, etc.)
Deadline is pretty open right now (tentatively mid of November). Email your submissions to [email protected]. Would welcome guest bloggers too so whatever floats your boat. ^^
Bottomline is we are doing this self-motivated, just because we love the fandom so much. Though, there is definitely gratification when you find like-minded people and get response from the frequenting visitors. In short, a platform where you can share your anime love and thoughts with whacky people just like yourself! XD
So, we would look forward to your applications and in case of any further queries, comment here or email. Apply Away~!
About Kyokai
The Boss lady of Metanorn, who makes it all happen. An animanga enthusiast, who watches/reads almost anything that strikes her fancy. Just beware of her Death Perception and always keep her happy. Regularly found at @KyokaiTM & #[email protected].
POWUH: iLurker with 16 comments
Hello, i was wondering about this announcement earlier before this post. I have never blogged before but have considered creating one for a while. I have no formal experience as a writer either but would still like to try for this post 🙂
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Hey Tenshi, aniblogging doesn’t really need any formal experience. You just need to love the fandom. Why don’t you try out as per the applications guidelines and see how it goes? ^^;
POWUH: iLurker with 16 comments
Do you believe still being a highschool student would matter…. ^^
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Seriously, it won’t. I know writers who are in school and still write awesomely! ^^;
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
I really want to try out. But I am too busy with my school and work. I really want to blog about the latest episodes of anime that I watch.
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
We are looking for dedicated writers who would spend some time in aniblogging. If you are busy now, how about you apply later during vacations or something? ^^;
POWUH: Beginner (20-35) with 28 comments
I hope it will turn well, because i love your blog. :tea
Anyway i can’t join because i am busy with my forum (As a moderator) 😛
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Arigatou~ You join the team or not, we still love you being a regular commentor. <3
POWUH: Novice (36-50) with 38 comments
I swear I saw the last sentence as “Apple away!” @_@
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
LOL! That would be almost like bomb’s away! xD
POWUH: iLurker with 19 comments
O.o lol apple away! It reminds me of touhou Bad Apple. GO NEW BLOOD! wish the best for the upcoming contestants!
(Prefers reading then blogging)
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
LOL. Thanks for the encouragement, the new ones would definitely need it and we love our regular commentors. <3
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
is it okay if I’m in high school?
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
No worries, gelo! You just need to be a dedicated writer and love the fandom. ^^;
POWUH: Novice (36-50) with 48 comments
If I send a link to a review do I still need to do the step after that?????
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Depends on the link you share, if it’s an episodic review then you can skip number three.
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
lol hey you Do get awesome traffic 🙂 where is most of this crowd from?
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Lol, Zee, it’s basically global and we love it. ^^;
POWUH: Beginner (20-35) with 25 comments
Nice Evangelion picture you have there =)
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Arigatou~ Iso. Pretty much portrays that team effect. ^^;
POWUH: iLurker with 16 comments
Do you need to write a sample post if you already own a blog? I’m kind of interested, but I’d rather just send a sample of one of my posts. ^^;
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Fufuu~ The sample post has to be relevant to how we post here (which are a bit detailed) but you are good to go if you want to skip point three. ^^;
POWUH: Meta Team and PreCure Mastah with 9203 comments
Hmmmm sounds like fun maybe ill submit something! =)
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
That sounds brilliant, go for it. ^^;
POWUH: iLurker with 6 comments
I would love by my english isn’t the best and it will need review for sure…so it’s ok -_-
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Better luck next time~ ^^;
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 96 comments
Wow! I haven’t checked upon Metanorn for a while, but I see that the traffic here is cool as always!!! I’m on holiday since I’ve finally graduated high school, so I’ve pretty much taken my leisure updating on aniblogshpere for a while… Wish you best luck with your search of new blood!
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Welcome back, Lulu-chan! We missed you~ <3
Arigatou~ and would look forward to your support for the young'uns. ^^;
POWUH: Metanorn Regular and Bassun-yo~ with 118 comments
Hell yea for new blood!
Can’t wait to see who you snatch up :runs:
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Fufufuuu~ I would love a JV but for starters, I’m definitely leasing out Flags. xD
POWUH: Occasional (51-75) with 74 comments
Damnit… :dot
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
I am interested in this- however, my current hardware restricts me the use of screenshots. Is this a problem?
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Screenshots are a big part of our posts. We can’t do without them.
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
I want to try but …. my english isn’t really good … should I try …
YES or NO
big question here pffff
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
LOL~ Good English and screencapping are a must here. ^^;
POWUH: Novice (36-50) with 42 comments
Yeah, it really is the time to add bloggers because metanorn is such an awesome site and it seems that Kyokai-chan’s the only active writer here for some time now.
Of course I’d love to apply too but I’m really busy with my thesis now (but of course I still have time for visiting this site for my reading pleasure :wink:) So, I can only wish good luck to those who will apply and continue on giving the best anime thoughts (and goodies)! 🙂
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Arigatou~ for the support, nagi-chan. We love our regular commentors and would look forward to your continued support towards the new team. <3
We'll try to bring in more quality fandom content for y'all to enjoy! ^^;
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 88 comments
Whoa you have a whole load of people waiting in line! Bet you’ll have an awesome team >:)
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Fufufuu~ Hopefully! Thank you for the wishes. ^^;
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
Should we give our full names or just a pen name?
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
If you don’t want to add your fullname no issue. Only screen name can do. ^^;
POWUH: Meta Resident and Metanorn's Hime-chan~ with 1758 comments
eh….. :sigh
too bad I won’t be able to participate….. but I wish you luck everyone!! :cheer:
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Yo, Namika~ <3 this post had been up for almost 10 days. Would look forward to your continuous support to the new members. ^^;
POWUH: Meta Resident and Metanorn's Hime-chan~ with 1758 comments
thanks 🙂
but I think my delay is forgivable)) I just came back from a vacation :sigh
POWUH: Meta Team and Ringleader Extraordinaire~ with 6433 comments
Aww, hope you had a good time! ^^;