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So, did anyone else get two prompts that had nothing to do with the writing interests they mentioned in their application?

If that's intentional, it seems pretty smart to ask people to do a test brief on subjects they aren't interested in. If it's accidental, then I guess the joke's on me.

 Lone Cat wrote:
A very long (almst 250 worlds) application letter is sent via gmail. dunno if it's too late and whether will I get a test?

There's no listed date for the end of submissions.

 Jimsolo wrote:
So, did anyone else get two prompts that had nothing to do with the writing interests they mentioned in their application?

If that's intentional, it seems pretty smart to ask people to do a test brief on subjects they aren't interested in. If it's accidental, then I guess the joke's on me.

Are the prompts about Space Marines?

If it's deliberate, it's not smart. It's not like they're only hiring one freelance writer - it would make a hell of a lot more sense to see if they have a place where your interests and style fit than to try to treat artists like interchangeable cogs that have to be capable of writing anything you shovel their way.

 AlexHolker wrote:
If it's deliberate, it's not smart. It's not like they're only hiring one freelance writer - it would make a hell of a lot more sense to see if they have a place where your interests and style fit than to try to treat artists like interchangeable cogs that have to be capable of writing anything you shovel their way.

Umm... welcome to freelancing?

"Here are the topics. Which of the three do you like? That one? Ok, 4000 words. You have 'til the 1st of next month. Go."

Yargh, if you want to write about your own stuff, Black Library has open submissions. Used to be they'd let you send in a 20 page novel submission, but that's very obviously a bad idea. Now they require a short story or something.

 DarkHound wrote:
Yargh, if you want to write about your own stuff, Black Library has open submissions. Used to be they'd let you send in a 20 page novel submission, but that's very obviously a bad idea. Now they require a short story or something.

Now they do submission windows/contests, and they only look for short stories. Last one was Dec-Jan, and they usually only do it once a year.

Everybody got the same prompts because this is just the next stage of the weeding process.

One down-ish. I need to chop 20 words or so to get under the limit.

I'll probably skim space marine novels to get feel for them again before I write the next test brief.

One down, one to go.

After submission, would there be any interest in people sharing their submissions in the Fiction section? I'm game if others are.

 Iapedus wrote:
One down, one to go.

After submission, would there be any interest in people sharing their submissions in the Fiction section? I'm game if others are.

I'd be totally down, but I think it'd be best to wait and see if they are cool with that.

kb_lock wrote:
I'd be totally down, but I think it'd be best to wait and see if they are cool with that.

Hmmm, good point.

... and after thousands submit their own 'test' pieces, GW selects the best and a new codex is released, full of fluff without taking on a single person

Nah just kidding

I wonder when we'll get feedback, took 4 days between submission and reply last time.

 Bookwrack wrote:

Short bits of fiction, fluff that could go into White Dwarf or on the internet. That'd be the kind of thing you'd want to present broader ideas and capabilities than something so intensely focused.

That's what I think this is probably for..the weekly white dwarf and other things.

I plan on applying in the future, but I still haven't gotten around to reading any BL fiction (I will never finish my to read list) and I'd like to get a better handle on writing styles and what's out there before i apply

 Iapedus wrote:
One down, one to go.

After submission, would there be any interest in people sharing their submissions in the Fiction section? I'm game if others are.

Everyone who gets the rejection should make a thread to share submissions.

Is the job posting gone?

Yup. Looks like they found what they were looking for.

Interesting since it had no closing date.

Hmm. Could be that they temporarily took it down to stop any more applications whilst they sort through the ones they already have.

Hmm... that's weird. Didn't expect them to take it down.

Oh well...

Akragth wrote:
Hmm. Could be that they temporarily took it down to stop any more applications whilst they sort through the ones they already have.

I think you're right, they haven't sent out rejection emails yet for the second round. It's likely they have a good selection to trawl through and don't need more hopefuls sending in applications

Well, here's hoping that I was what they were looking for. Once again, good luck in this second round.

EDIT: nobody's heard back about their second round results yet, have they?

 Squidmanlolz wrote:
EDIT: nobody's heard back about their second round results yet, have they?

Not I

 Dentry wrote:
Finally. My years of experience writing erotic fiction can pay off; this seems like the next logical step.

You will need basic knowledge of Games Workshop’s intellectual property and a desire to learn more.

Check!

Erotic?!?!?!?!?!?

The thing where he bee puts its... You know?

 ClockworkZion wrote:
Interesting since it had no closing date.

I would expect that they have recieved so many applications, and based off of the number of step 2 responses they've sent out, they're already going to get way more people who meet their needs than they have spots for.

Hmm, too bad :(

If they're like any other normal company employing freelancers, they'll have a tiered list of people that passed the initial test to dispense between projects. I very much doubt they're "filling spots".

Hmm, guess the rest of us will need to find some other freelance gigs. Any idea where to find any?

I sent my submissions to Games Workshop. I'm looking forward to their response. I'm hopeful as I spent a lot of work and time honing each piece.

Whoops, mine's still in my outbox. I was meaning to check my spelling and send it off.

Guess the worst that could happen is "Oh for God's sake, go away."