Become a writer for There There Kid

Do you find yourself ranting and raving about the state of entertainment all alone in your small little corner of the internet, hoping and praying that someone out there might listen? If you, or someone you know, suffers from this ailment, There There Kid is the cure for you.

We are looking for intelligent writers of all types, from all backgrounds and beliefs, etc. The key to a successful writing career at There There Kid is that we expect all of our writers to dig under the surface level of understanding art and culture, and to make original and profound connections between literature, art, music, and the real world.

So here's what we offer:

Reviews: Write short (approx. 100 words per item reviewed) reviews of five or more recent things (of your choice) that compel you and that you think would interest our readers, OR write longer (approx. 500-1000 words) reviews on current media (CD's, concerts, books, art, DVD's, etc.). Review writers will be responsible for posting once a week, and the reviews can be on any topic. This is the requirement, but it's not set in stone; we are flexible if you miss a week or two.

To become a review writer: Submit a short e-mail that attempts to impress us about your abilities to dig deep and expose the topics that interest you, along with at least two previous samples of your past work (published or not), and one article that would be your first published piece on There There Kid, to reviews@theretherekid.com with the subject "Review submission for There There Kid." We will get back to you as soon as we make a decision. Also, specify if you'd like to write the shorter collection reviews or the longer, single reviews.

Essays: If you have a lot on your mind and are able to write about it compellingly, you can pitch your ideas to us and be included as a regular contributor or one time writer. This can be on any topic of interest that involves culture in some way, but we expect it to be original and worth reading (personal rants or journal entries generally do not apply). Most essays will be much longer, requiring more work (and possibly independent research), and will generally be between 800 and 2,000 words. Those who become regular contributors will write an essay once a week, although this is not a strict requirement and we'll be flexible if something comes up.

To become an essay writer: Submit a thoughtful, compelling e-mail describing the topic(s) you'd like to write about, your previous experience, and two samples of your writing (published or unpublished) to reviews@theretherekid.com with the subject "Essay submission for There There Kid". We will contact you as soon as we make a decision.

As always, search our site to see our articles and what might be expected of you, should you become a writer.

*NOTE: At this time we are unable to pay our writers. However, writing for There There Kid is the perfect opportunity for young and aspiring writers to gain experience for the rough and tumble of the publishing industry, and to gain recognition and respect from their peers along the way.

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