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Anonymous Architects · 1y

Hi there, for the writer application, I have a oneshot that I would like to submit as a sample. I read in the carrd that all samples should be between 1.5k to 2k. However, this oneshot is 2.7k, and due to the short length of the piece and its formatting as a collection of short scenes, it is difficult to cut it down into an excerpt that feels complete on its own. Would it be okay to just submit the whole piece and let you make the decision on how much to read, or should I still go with a cutdown version? Also, just to clarify, do all works in the portfolio have to meet that word count limit or only the submitted samples?

Hello! Per our application guidelines, all works that are submitted as samples and portfolio pieces are to be within 1.5k-2k words, as that is the estimated word count for fics featured in the zine. Please ensure that all your pieces fit within this criteria, thank you!

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