[Forum]: SHIFT - Call for Articles!

[om_quicksilver]

Okay so the latest on the "Pietro's big mouth" saga is this:

I've been doing a lot of research and study on web publishing (I've read like hundreds of books in the last week and a half, srsly) and some advice from Actual Business Knowledge People (hi Tony still my hero), I've decided to do a thing. It's gonna be called SHIFT: THE FAST AND LOUD MUTANT MAG, and it's all about--you guessed it, mutants. News, articles, op-ed, editorials, by mutants for mutants.

What I need is content. The news is the news--I can handle that with a daily rundown pretty easily, since I'm not looking to re-report what's already been said. What I need are...

-Opinion pieces on mutant issues like politics, social justice, sport, outreach, community, entertainment, and news items--whatever. Just keep intersectionality in mind bc it's v. important here.

-Informative essays on science, history, fashion, politics, whatever your area of expertise is. If you're a mutant, your angle on it has a place here.

-Personal pieces on issues you've faced as a mutant. Growing up, going to school, dating, trying to keep yourself fed, dealing with family, dealing with powers. (Especially looking for the viewpoint of those with physical mutations and minority group PoVs, but all are obviously welcome.) I mean these can be funny, serious, whatever, just stuff people can relate to. Not really looking for gossip columns, but if there's gossip out there about YOU, totally feel free to talk about that. That'd be hilarious.

-Fiction, art, music--whatever it is, if you're a mutant and you make it (esp if it's about mutants tho that's not a prereq), give it to me. Either for a signal boost or some kind of feature. There will be a regular column about mutant-created art eventually, I hope.

-Interviews. These should probably be discussed with me beforehand, but sometimes there will be non-mutants who have important stuff to say--whether they're political types, scientific figures, doctors, lawyers, CEOs, whatever. A mutant should be conducting an interview, in that case, to be sure we keep hold of our own narrative. Got an idea? Hit me.

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Why should you do this with me?

-I'll pay you. No, really, I have some advertisers lined up--all personally vetted for ethical purposes--and I'm hoping for more. So I can promise you a token payment upon publication. Talk to me, we'll work something out.

-I'm actually studying for this. Apart from all that reading, I actually got my application into SUNY to do communication and media studies. So I'm not just planning on winging it. Also I read really fast. Maybe I mentioned that. I can learn things.

-Money + Education = Profit?

-Mutant voices advocating for mutants. Enough said.

-If you don't do it I'll have to do it all and no one wants that. Even I know this, yes.

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Okay so who should do this?

Basically anyone who's a mutant and out. I don't think anonymous or pseudonymous things are going to fly at first, though the latter might work out later as things evolve. I hope so anyhow. Not out now, but planning to be? We can put something in the queue!

But just so you know I am gonna edit the shit out of things and I'm a grammar freak--and I'm gonna ask Ms. Jones to help while I find my feet.

Okay that's all thanks for reading if you didn't just TL;DR that whole thing. Not that I'd blame you. Slowpokes (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ Any questions you know where to find me.

Hoping to start this up in the new year so get writing ♥

-Pietro

Comments

[om_malice]

I'm just going to leave this here: ♥♥♥

[om_quicksilver]

Back atcha bb ♥

[om_chroma]

Let me know when you think pseudonyms would be alright? I can provide photographs, and maybe try to write something about looking at the old superhero genre in a new light?

I think this is a great idea. Good luck. :)

[om_quicksilver]

I'm thinking after a few months, once there's some credibility established, we can get away with pseudonyms. But I'm also aware that I have no idea wtf is going to happen so... that's just a hope of mine.

I'd love both of those tho so now I'm like double-hoping. Thanks dude.

[om_mimic]

Oh my god, dude, this is the best. I don't think I have a writer's bone in my body, but... hey, I could always hang out with somebody who does if inspiration strikes.

But seriously, man. Fuckin' A.

[om_quicksilver]

RIGHT?

And oh yeah, true. Maybe you can come sit with me and write SUPERFAST even >.>

[om_mimic]

SOLD. You totally need something on mutant ball. I'm just sayin'.

And if you need anything on the genetics, too!

[om_quicksilver]

ACTUALLY we should talk about the genetics thing bc I have a great idea for a story/interview. LET'S DO A THING. A thing that is not basketball.

... it'll be weird but we'll manage :D

[om_magik]

u might, but will Cal? <333

[om_mimic]

Whenever, dude.

[om_nightcrawler]

This is incredible, Pietro! Truly inspired, mein Freund. :D

I think I would like to write something. Can we meet up to talk about this more sometime?

[om_quicksilver]

Kurt, you are music to my ears. I mean you always are but this time with added purpose.

Yes, let's do it.

[om_nightcrawler]

Wunderbar!

I will be in touch, and I will see if I can bribe my incredible fiance to read over whatever I write for you.

[om_magik]

OMG, your the best. Except you know that already. ;)

I want to help!!!

[om_quicksilver]

Awesome.

Like, help in a 'I'm coming out so I want to write a thing' way? Or help in a 'I'll teleport you donuts while you work' way? EITHER IS RAD just clarifying.

[om_magik]

U really want me to rite something? 0.0 Youll end up spending hole seconds of your life trying to read it...

Ill think about it, tho - Im totally cool with coming out!

Donuts are def. do-able, tho!

[om_quicksilver]

I am okay with editing but it's just like if I had to sit there and help/watch you write it I'd probably want to stab myself in the neck. Not just you. Like anyone. Literally.

BUT AWESOME on both the potential out-and-writing thing and the donuts. Because man. Donuts.

[om_ghost]

Once upon a time, Fox and I used our powers to find the real owner of a scarf that was accidentally given away to the thrift store. There was a ghost involved. I could try to write that like an article.

Do you think the world is ready to know about ghosts? Maybe I should write it like a story instead.

[om_quicksilver]

That would be an amazing story. Holy shit. Seriously.

I think fiction will be the first thing to be pseudonym-okay, too. (I'm assuming outing yourself is not a thing!) So HOPEFULLY that'd be like perfect sooner rather than later.

[om_ghost]

I am pleased you like the idea! I've sort of been thinking that I could be Felix Ames in the world for a little while. I'll contact Fox and see if he's all right with it.

[om_quicksilver]

That is such a beautiful idea I just got a little teary, Felix. ♥

[om_ghost]

Oh, honestly. :) At least I know that by the time I've replied you'll have finished your high-speed sniffle.

[om_triptych]

I think it's an awesome idea. I'm working with Lydia on coming out in the next month or two, and I've got an idea I'd like to run past you, if you've got some time?

Also? I'm sending you a text with a potential advertiser. :)

[om_quicksilver]

I have more time than I know what to do with, most days--so that's a hard YES PLEASE.

Awesome you win at life. Clearly.

[om_panacea]

I would, of course, be happy to help. Though I'm not certain at the moment what to write.

[om_quicksilver]

Faiza ngl you're on top of my wishlist for people with things to say. No need to rush it though--we can like spitball ideas sometime or you can just sleep on it a few nights. I know you'd be perfect, though.

[om_panacea]

Not so certain about perfect, but I'll do my best.