ATTN Writers/Reviewers: Tokyopop is recruiting (Respond by June 19th)

[Saint Kevin]

Hey guys. Here's something to jumpstart your career in writing, as well as have fun while representing the CAA (and making money). I got this email, and figured I'd pass it on. The email is as follows (Keep in mind, you need writing samples submitted by Monday the 19th, and yes, you do need to be over 18):

TOKYOPOP.com is looking for individuals over 18 years of age* to be reviewers, columnists and feature storywriters...

Reviewers will be needed for the following:
MANGA
ANIME
VIDEO GAMES
FILM/TV/DVD (Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Action)
MUSIC (J-POP, J-ROCK, K-POP, anime soundtracks, videogame soundtracks)

A columnist will be selected for each of the following categories:
MANGA
ANIME
VIDEOGAMES (No sports-related videogames)
FILM/TV/DVD (Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Action)
MUSIC (J-POP, J-ROCK, K-POP, anime soundtracks, videogame soundtracks)
FASHION/COSPLAY
FOOD & LIFESTYLE (Eastern food and manga lifestyle)
PEOPLE (Manga personalities)

Feature writers will be selected for each of the following categories:
MANGA
ANIME
VIDEOGAMES (No sports-related videogames)
FILM/TV/DVD
MUSIC (J-POP, J-ROCK, K-POP, anime soundtracks, videogame soundtracks)
FASHION/COSPLAY
FOOD & LIFESTYLE (Eastern food and manga lifestyle)
PEOPLE (Manga personalities)

If you are interested in contributing, please e-mail writers@tokyopop.com with brief proposals and a writing sample by June 19, 2006. If chosen, writer will be contacted to work out a writing schedule and will receive monetary compensation for such work. Pieces should be written with journalistic integrity and TOKYOPOP style.

Writing guidelines for TOKYOPOP.com (word count)

Reviews: About 500 words per review

Columns: A minimum of 1,000 words

Features: A minimum of 1,000 words

*Entries limited to applicants who are 18 years or older, or majority age in the area s/he resides in, whichever the higher.

Good luck guys.

[ChristianKitsune]

or 18 years or older! ^_^v

I am replying to this email RIGHT now...but what do they mean by sample writings? does it have to anime writings? Or just writing in general? (like a story for a news paper)

[Saint Kevin]

Just writing in general if you don't have anything related to the topics they described. I can only imagine that a well-written article on a topic they've listed will be received more favorably than an article on some other topic, however.

[ChristianKitsune]

OK thanks SK! ^_^

[Ashley]

Just letting everyone know I applied. Wish me luck!

[uc pseudonym]

Is that the sum total of the e-mail? Do you have a link or anything? I'm interested in this in general and I'm glad that you posted it, but I don't want to move until I have more information.

[ChristianKitsune]

That is the email...UPC

I just applied too! (took me all day to write my samples) Wish ash and I luck! ^_^v

It would be awesome if people from CAA got the jobs!!

My feature sample was only 450 words...but my review sample was 530...I hope that won't be a problem.... but I did real reasearch for my feature...

I wonder when we will find out...

[Ashley]

UC, you could always check tokyopop.com; they might have it posted somewhere.

I do hope that this is one of those, "we'll let you know either way" things and not "let's leave all the rejects hanging on their hopes and dreams for days on end until their heart dies an agonizing death of starvation" deals

[ChristianKitsune]

[quote="Ashley"]UC, you could always check tokyopop.com]
my thoughts exactly!! I hate those...
Still, those automated responses aren't exactly what any one wants to hear...>.><.<

[Linksquest]

I wish all of you the sent in your replies much luck! I won't be doing this, but I still wish to show you my support! Go get 'em!

[CAAOutkast]

cool beans,i'll write to them as well.

steve

[Link Antilles]

Hmm, they need a Video Game writer? I'll send one in soon then. -I sure am getting tired of just writing about Nintendo games (been writing for a Nintendo fansite).

Thanks for the info, Kev.

[uc pseudonym]

That is the email...UPC

I just wondered if there was any more. It lacks details, so I wondered.

UC, you could always check tokyopop.com]
Good idea, but I didn't find anything. Perhaps they won't be flooded by responses...

EDIT: Nevermind - http://messageboard.tokyopop.com/forums/showthread.php?p=89737

I do hope that this is one of those, "we'll let you know either way" things and not "let's leave all the rejects hanging on their hopes and dreams for days on end until their heart dies an agonizing death of starvation" deals

Knowing Tokyopop, I'll give you a good bet it will be the latter.

[ChristianKitsune]

Le sigh..unfortuntely...


I hope someone from CAA gets a position! that would be so cool!

Even cooler more than one person!!