I follow Vaidehi’s sentiments and it is good that she is responded to.
However, I think the project looks really good.
Seriously, just look at it. The content and advice is really excellent too.
You say something that seems important to the “theory of change”:
Further, we think EA needs more strong writers who can share key ideas in prestigious and popular venues
As you know, writing well isn’t enough to get published in very popular venues.
Are you able to elaborate on any pipeline/expertise/strategy to getting into major publications (especially ones not known to be EA aligned)? For example, will everyone or selected writers get mentors with that experience, will there be pitching advice, figures or staff from publications as guests? Will you share writeups in some form?
Developing these competencies in EA seems good, because EA traits like modesty, conscientiousness, consideration for others, don’t always lead to publicity.
Sure! First I’ll say that I’m an editor on Works in Progress and we’re always excited to read interesting pitches from EAs. We might also consider building more small magazines. I’ve heard rumblings of a few projects in this space. Eventually, I’d like (me or someone else) to develop relationships with editors at traditional outlets to help EA writers (hopefully some of whom emerge in the Blog Prize) pitch them. Young Voices is a fascinating model here. Feel free to reach out to discuss plans along these lines further.
I follow Vaidehi’s sentiments and it is good that she is responded to.
However, I think the project looks really good.
Seriously, just look at it. The content and advice is really excellent too.
You say something that seems important to the “theory of change”:
As you know, writing well isn’t enough to get published in very popular venues.
Are you able to elaborate on any pipeline/expertise/strategy to getting into major publications (especially ones not known to be EA aligned)? For example, will everyone or selected writers get mentors with that experience, will there be pitching advice, figures or staff from publications as guests? Will you share writeups in some form?
Developing these competencies in EA seems good, because EA traits like modesty, conscientiousness, consideration for others, don’t always lead to publicity.
Sure! First I’ll say that I’m an editor on Works in Progress and we’re always excited to read interesting pitches from EAs. We might also consider building more small magazines. I’ve heard rumblings of a few projects in this space. Eventually, I’d like (me or someone else) to develop relationships with editors at traditional outlets to help EA writers (hopefully some of whom emerge in the Blog Prize) pitch them. Young Voices is a fascinating model here. Feel free to reach out to discuss plans along these lines further.