QS Content Creator Application

Create content with QS

Want to create content for QuietSpeculation.com? All you need to succeed is a passion for Magic: The Gathering, and the ability to write and speak coherently. Share your knowledge of MTG and how you leverage it to win games, get value from your cards – or even turn a profit.

Think you have what it takes? Fill out the form below.

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* 1. Enter your information below:

First name

Last name

Email address

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* 2. What is your QS username? (If you don't have one yet, please apply for an account here before submitting this form.)

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* 3. What content creator role are you applying for? Briefly pitch three articles or series you might like to write within that role. What other subjects outside your area of focus would you be interested in covering?

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* 4. What year did you begin playing Magic? What year did you become serious about Magic?

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* 5. Which most closely describes your interest in Magic?

Casual player interested in the social/community aspects of Magic.

Budget player trying to acquire a basic collection for playing the game.

Competitive player trying to compete at the highest level.

Backpack grinder attending various events partially to play and partially to buy/trade/sell cards.

Low- or mid-level speculator who buys, sells, and trades cards locally and online for a profit.

High-level speculator with MTG investments and regular sales exceeding the price of most people's cars.

Full-time vendor, store owner, or other career relating to MTG finance.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Primary formats you are interested in

Standard

Modern

Commander

Legacy

Vintage

Limited

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Describe a success or proud moment from your Magic history.

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* 8. Answer the following:

Compensation expectations

It's generally expected that contributors will publish weekly. Is there anything keeping you from committing to that schedule?

QS is looking to add video content in the future. Do you have any experience with making video content, and is this something you're interested in?

If hired as a content creator for QS are you interested in taking additional responsibilities in the organization which could include community management, marketing, or other roles? (additional compensation is possible for those who take additional responsibilities in the organization).

Do you play or have any interest in the game Flesh and Blood? If so, would you be interested in creating content on FAB at some point in the future?

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* 9. Share any links to writing samples you have online. (MTG focus preferred but not required.) One link per line. (Alternatively, you can write a 1,000-1,500 word sample article on a Magic topic of your choice and email it to paul@quietspeculation.com. If doing so, please include "QS SAMPLE ARTICLE" in the subject of your email.)

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* 1. Enter your information below:

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* 2. What is your QS username? (If you don't have one yet, please apply for an account here before submitting this form.)

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* 3. What content creator role are you applying for? Briefly pitch three articles or series you might like to write within that role. What other subjects outside your area of focus would you be interested in covering?

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* 4. What year did you begin playing Magic? What year did you become serious about Magic?

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* 5. Which most closely describes your interest in Magic?

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* 6. Primary formats you are interested in

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* 7. Describe a success or proud moment from your Magic history.

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* 8. Answer the following:

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* 10. Why do you want to contribute to QS? Why are you the right person to do so? Anything else you want to add?