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saspro
Site Admin
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:53 pm Posts: 8603 Location: location, location
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Not as in, can you use a pen & do joined up writing? More like can you write tech based news and guides? Do you want to? If you've answer at least 2 of the above with the word yes then we need you.
We're looking at getting content on the main site, yes, you heard that right actual content. Let me know if you're interested and specify what sort of area you'd like to write about. Be prepared to write a short piece as a test and you'd need to be able to produce at least 1 piece a fortnight if possible.
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:15 pm |
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RedFlames
Occasionally has a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:04 pm Posts: 269 Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
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i can review games... can't always afford the games but i can certainly review them...
not sure if my style is up to 'it' though...
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:18 pm |
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jonlumb
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:44 pm Posts: 4141 Location: Exeter
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I'd certainly be up for it. Will have a go at writing something and then I'll see if I think it's good enough.
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:21 pm |
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JJW009
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:58 pm Posts: 8767 Location: behind the sofa
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I simply don't have enough material. There's a couple of bits I've been planning to do for my website, but I've been procrastinating for 5 years now. That's >> two weeks 
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:21 pm |
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ProfessorF
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:56 pm Posts: 12030
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I'd love to give it a go, but the next two months are about to become very busy, sadly.
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:23 pm |
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forquare1
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:36 pm Posts: 5150 Location: /dev/tty0
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I would love to try, not sure what I would write about, but I would certainly like to have a go. I don't know if I'd be too young or 'without experience' to write about some things, but it would be a lot of fun I think.
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:25 pm |
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mars-bar-man
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:00 pm Posts: 940 Location: Pompy
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I wouldn't mind, but I can't atm, I'm writing enough as it is atm, silly college...
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:30 pm |
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Danstevens
Occasionally has a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:44 pm Posts: 417
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I'd give it a go but I'm really not sure what I'd write about. If someone were to give me some topics to cover, I'd be happy to write for you.
How long should the test document be and do you have any idea of topics that it would be good to use for it?
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Fri May 15, 2009 6:34 pm |
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paulzolo
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:27 pm Posts: 12251
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Well, I’ve written user guides for my own Actions and contributed to Softpress’ documentation in the past. I also write tutorials when I’m not fighting Expressionengine, and I have even been known to produce video tutorials. Edit: I have also a few tutorials in past issues of MacUser. Here’s the online version: http://www.worldofpaul.com/movies/ It’s quite old now, and there are apps which do the job, but at the time this was pretty much the way to do it. Whether I could contribute on as fortnightly basis is questionable, and not being a journalist means that I don’t have a steady supply of sources for news etc.. However, I’d be happy to add to a pool of knowledge as work and spare time permits.
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Fri May 15, 2009 7:03 pm |
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SAughton
Dennis Magazines
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:33 am Posts: 125 Location: Ober-Ohringen, Switzerland
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I can’t. But I can copy, paste, edit and punctuate. It’s a living.
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Fri May 15, 2009 7:04 pm |
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Angelic
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:16 pm Posts: 704 Location: Leeds, UK
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I can write =)
Not sure what i'd write about though. Not really got the experience to properly review things..
Except for games. Can review them.
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Fri May 15, 2009 7:51 pm |
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Linux_User
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 3:29 pm Posts: 7173
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Would people be able to submit things on a freelance basis? I'd love to contribute, but I can't commit to writing something at least every fortnight.
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Fri May 15, 2009 8:22 pm |
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saspro
Site Admin
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:53 pm Posts: 8603 Location: location, location
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That would be fine. The main reason I'd like something regular is to keep putting new content on the site, this should give visitors a reason to come back.
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Fri May 15, 2009 9:03 pm |
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soddit112
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:12 pm Posts: 2020 Location: Mute City
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samesame. my writing is pretty good (i got "special praise" for my A-Level english langauge pieces), but i have no idea what to write about, and im forgetful as all hell if we have a discussion thread where people can throw around ideas for pieces for people to do, i could definitely add to that, and maybe take on some of the low-profile stuff that doesnt have to be done for any time soon 
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Fri May 15, 2009 9:08 pm |
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mars-bar-man
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:00 pm Posts: 940 Location: Pompy
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Anything particular techy? Or is it a case of, if it's got a microchip in it, it'll do? I've got a few alarm clocks around. But really, I wouldn't mind trying a few times or so really. Would be pretty fun. Anything particular for reviewage? I like that freelance idea to, I doubt I'll have time any time soon to be able to churn out a review every 14 days 
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Fri May 15, 2009 9:09 pm |
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