Accepting the Offer

I loved writing for Stories for Children Magazine, one of the best children’s magazines online.  But, the magazine went on hiatus in 2009.  Though shaken at first by the lost of this respectable magazine, I found other markets that accepted my work. 

 

Fast forward to summer, 2010.  Editor V. S. Grenier announced that she was bringing the magazine back.  She posted some openings, so I applied for a position for the magazine.  Being an editor for an educational website www.viatouch.com, I felt that I could contribute to the Stories for Children Magazine team. 

Here’s what followed:    

Read Editor V. S. Grenier’s post for an editor position at SCBWI*

E-mailed a brief resume

Took part in a phone interview

Was offered the job several days later (and said yes!)

Set up email accounts

Got to know the editorial team through e-mails

Joined in on conference calls

Learned how to log in submissions and critique submissions

Talked with the nonfiction editor to fine-tune my duties

Worked with my husband to understand the nuances of Microsoft Office Live

Created lots of folders for submissions, acceptances, and revisions 

Acquired the first submissions

So far, I’ve received a nice selection of work.  I congratulate the authors for Stories for Children.  They work hard to create educational and entertaining pieces.  Our first issue is due this spring.  I invite you to take a look at: www.storiesforchildrenmagazine.com.  Check out our guidelines.  You may want to contribute, too.

* SCBWI is the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators:  http://www.scbwi.org/