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28094 Posts
On January 09 2013 17:09 Jinsho wrote:
Why are you not recruiting more DOTA2 writers?
Well, we kind of are. We don't quite want a big open recruitment like this because we aren't in dire need of writers like the sc2 guys are. Recently we recruited Tangeng, and countchocula. We are currently discussing with another guy as well, and giving him a trial assignment. We want to expand in 2013 as well. People who want to be recruited by us just need to be proactive in the dota 2 forum, and need to voice their aspirations in pm's to one of our dota 2 admins(riptide,heyoka, etc). In general though, we are currently contacting people we already know for recruitment. In a smaller community that is quite a bit easier to do.
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1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
Hmm, unfortunately I don't think I have the time to write 'full time' and on a strict schedule. I might still apply but it will depend on the workload if I can find a way to make it work.
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I would love to apply but I feel like it would take up too much time.
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kudos to anyone who writes ~2,400 words per week for TL!
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I'll probably end up applying and I'd recommend anyone that likes to write to do so as well. I've done basically the same job for a hockey website a few years back and it's probably the best experience I had. And no it doesn't take 6-8 hours + proof reading to write 750-1000 words.
That said it would be nice to see a bit more journalism work on TL. It's a bit more exciting than news writing! Hopefully we get some more awesome writers soon
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Austria24422 Posts
Will look into it, am interested. Been working for a local newspaper over the recent months and did pretty much the exact same thing except for TV shows and movies. Would love to do some writing for TL!
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if I had an editor since my grammar isnt the greatest; I'd do it.
especially if I can cover purely Kespa teams and Proleague; and write articles on why KT Rolster is the greatest thing to sc2 since sliced bread....
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United States8476 Posts
On January 09 2013 17:30 LighT. wrote:
if I had an editor since my grammar isnt the greatest; I'd do it.
especially if I can cover purely Kespa teams and Proleague; and write articles on why KT Rolster is the greatest thing to sc2 since sliced bread....
Submit something and we'll take a look!
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On January 09 2013 17:30 LighT. wrote:
if I had an editor since my grammar isnt the greatest; I'd do it.
especially if I can cover purely Kespa teams and Proleague; and write articles on why KT Rolster is the greatest thing to sc2 since sliced bread....
Well thats exactly what I used to do way back when and would possibly wanna do now too! I'll rock/paper/scissors you for it haha.
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On January 09 2013 15:10 Waxangel wrote:Show nested quote +On January 09 2013 15:08 Shady Sands wrote:
How many positions are you looking for? undetermined
I would assume the more volunteers you recruit, the more varied the style of the work will be, thus keeping it fresh, and alleviating the average amount of workload the writers have. It will also prevent burn outs of writers, with the amount of tournaments going on. Although that would depend on the writer rotation system quality and communication speed between the writers.
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Interesting !
I have a few questions :
* won't different time zones be a problem ?
* are there any plans for writers to actually go to the events they are covering ? (are thoses passes you are talking about just online passes ?)
* are there any plans for the writers to from time to time do other stuff than pure coverage, like interviews etc ?
* is TL looking necessarily for some really good writing skills (expression, grammar...) or is a lower level also acceptable ?
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I understand that its unpaid but TL actually makes money and they make money of what you write page hits etc., so it sounds kinda wrong that you get no compensation =/
Respect for those writing the articles.
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On January 09 2013 15:32 spalding wrote:
Seems absolutely ridiculous not to pay people for something that requires so much work and will get you money too.
At least in Germany it's ridiculously hard to find a writer job, even when you are qualified like hell.
So while it seems ridiculous to you, and it really is, it is also realistic. At least maybe some professional writer, who is passionate about the game, will get some exposure and thus a paid job later. Hopefully.
Good luck to all attendants!
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Vancouver14381 Posts
On January 09 2013 17:47 Erlin. wrote:
I understand that its unpaid but TL actually makes money and they make money of what you write page hits etc., so it sounds kinda wrong that you get no compensation =/
Respect for those writing the articles.
It depends on what you mean by no compensation. You will be given the pass the watch the event/VODs for the writing assignment, which is something.
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Netherlands45349 Posts
There are other joys to be had from writing articles other then getting paid.
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On January 09 2013 16:20 Falling wrote:Show nested quote +On January 09 2013 16:11 i99 wrote:
its incredibly scummy for a website like TL which is a starcraft team + #1 starcraft site that makes a lot of money based on the great content that is available to not pay for its writers. Why? Should banlings and liquidpedia editors and translators also get paid? We are on TL because we love something about TL whether SCBW, SC2, DOTA2, LoL, General, etc. And many of us like it so much we want to contribute to make TL an even greater community.
There a kitten died. You scum of the earth !
Alright, I'll write something if I can.
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Norway25712 Posts
If I wasn't lazy, I'd apply. Really really hope you get ssomeone to cover ASL, TeSL and NSL or something like that!
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On January 09 2013 15:32 spalding wrote:
Seems absolutely ridiculous not to pay people for something that requires so much work and will get you money too.
I dont think TL is trying to reach out to proffssional writers who wants to get paid, they are reaching out to those who like writing, likes esports, and want a cool "hobby" on the side, wich is helping out a great site and a great community with writing articles etc. If you want pay, you go somewhere els, simple as that 
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It's a tad pathetic that all the positions are unpaid. It's no longer 2003, TL.net is turning a profit, no doubt. I've been with WGTour for years and I did my share of work and did it for free and never complained. That said, it was a completely different time in esports.
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On January 09 2013 18:09 Atoissen wrote:Show nested quote +On January 09 2013 15:32 spalding wrote:
Seems absolutely ridiculous not to pay people for something that requires so much work and will get you money too. I dont think TL is trying to reach out to proffssional writers who wants to get paid, they are reaching out to those who like writing, likes esports, and want a cool "hobby" on the side, wich is helping out a great site and a great community with writing articles etc. If you want pay, you go somewhere els, simple as that
The thing is TL.net is a business venture, not an amateur site run by fans, at least no more.
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