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Please note that readership is a volunteer-based position only. All readers must be available to meet virtually once a week for 4-6 weeks, starting from early to mid June. Accepted readers will be notified by email from their respective genre editors once the submission period officially closes. If your application is not accepted, you may apply again for next year!
Review the genre-specific requirements below before applying.
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our monthly newsletter
The newsletter includes:
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Upcoming Unwoven Events
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Dates of Local Chicago Readings
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Magazines Open for Submission
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Contests Open for Submission
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Fellowships & Residencies Open for Applications
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Open Job Applications
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poetry readers
Our poetry readers work with Founder & Editor Madeline McConico. She is looking for readers with...
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A passion for poetry
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Previous experience reading for a literary magazine
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A general CV or portfolio
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fiction readers
Our fiction readers work with Editor De'Andre Holmes. He is looking for readers with...
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MFA or published author
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Required portfolio or example(s) of fiction publications
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All genres are welcomed
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creative nonfiction readers
Our creative nonfiction readers work with Founder & Editor Lor Clincy. She is looking for readers with...
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Experience reading and editing 10+ pages of writing
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Can discuss craft in-depth
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Optional cover letter, CV, or resume detailing relevant previous work experience
