Fluffy Anonymous · 9mo
Hello, I'm interested in understanding the procedure for blind judging of writers. Can you tell me more about how this goes? I feel hesitant to apply given that there are only 5 spots available for writers, a considerably lower number compared to other zines with applications. If I'm being evaluated against writers with more popular fics, then I'm afraid that the chances for smaller writers like me seem quite limited.
Hi there - happy to answer this for you, our process is as follows: blind as in the apps are being put into a separate spreadsheet with each person labeled as "app #" and the apps are reviewed by all mods. The only mod who sees all the apps as they come in regarding names and who has applied is the head mod, but our head mod is not paying attention to names vs app number as she moves them over for review. They're as blind as possible meaning we're not asking people to keep their names off their works or to submit portfolios separate from things like AO3, but we are avoiding looking at social media and numbers like hits if we do get directed to AO3.
We hope this makes you feel more confident in applying! Please let us know if you have any further questions.
