{"id":8829,"date":"2009-10-16T10:01:19","date_gmt":"2009-10-16T14:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=8829"},"modified":"2009-10-15T16:04:25","modified_gmt":"2009-10-15T20:04:25","slug":"jq-seeks-writers-for-winter-issue-story-ideas-below","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/10\/16\/jq-seeks-writers-for-winter-issue-story-ideas-below\/","title":{"rendered":"JQ seeks writers for Winter issue – Story ideas below"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special message from JQ Editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hope everyone’s enjoying the start of fall (a link to JQ\u2019s current issue is below\u00a0in case you haven’t seen it yet, thanks always for your contributions and ideas).\u00a0I\u2019ve added some new story ideas since our quarterly meeting in September, so in case you haven\u2019t signed up or would like to see what else is out there, below are the story ideas I’ve rounded up from other JETs and contributors along with my own ideas that you can pick for the winter issue to be published in January. De wa\u2026<\/p>\n

Deadlines are as follows:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5:<\/span><\/strong> Registering a story assignment with me at magazine@jetaany.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>, or pitching an idea of your own for approval. <\/span>All suggestions are welcome. <\/span>We’ve been picking up more new writers with each issue, and I encourage all first-timers whether you consider yourself a seasoned writer or not.<\/span><\/p>\n

THURSDAY, DECEMBER <\/span>3:<\/span><\/strong> Deadline for submitting\u00a0a final draft of your story. <\/span>It\u2019s earlier than usual because I\u2019m planning on doing some traveling and want to have a lot to work with before the holidays. Extensions will be granted on a case-by-case basis, less\u00a0so for\u00a0new writers.<\/p>\n

I would also greatly appreciate added assistance for the following:<\/p>\n

AD SALES CALLS:<\/span><\/strong> Although JQ<\/span><\/em> has now switched to paid annual subscriptions for our hard copy mailing list, we’re\u00a0still\u00a0continuing to sell\u00a0ad space. I’ve already blasted out our\u00a0new issue and rates to everyone on my list, but I’ve since learned the hard way that they never get back to me this way, since it’s easier to delete an e-mail than to dodge a phone call.\u00a0 So, I’m asking for volunteers to help me make calls to those who have previously advertised with us in the past two years (about\u00a030 names).\u00a0 If you’re really confident, I’ll give you some other accounts that I’m trying to hook. Know any businesses that you\u2019d like to see in our pages or on the site? That works, too.<\/p>\n


\nCOPY EDITING\/PROOFREADING:<\/span><\/strong> The trial run for this with our new issue was a huge success, so I\u2019m bringing it back. <\/span>This is for serious bookworms only! If you’re capable of spotting the teensiest, tiniest, itty-bittiest flubs in grammar, spelling, punctuation and design inconsistencies in\u00a0print, you would be INVALUABLE to me in the layout process. Applicants will be provided with a test–I’m not kidding!<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are the story ideas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks for reading and providing your support, and e-mail me with any other questions\/comments.<\/p>\n

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PEACE CORPS PROFILE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Peace Corps has advertised with several JETAA publications including the current issue of JQ. <\/span>I\u2019d like to do a story about why they decided to target JET alums, and what their programs can offer JETs who are interested in signing up for\/have already signed up for them.\u00a0 I can put you in touch with one of the officers here in NY.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAVID NAMISATO <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The last three issues of JQ have featured the \u201cLife After the B.O.E.\u201d cartoons of the great David Namisato (Aomori-ken CIR, 2002-04), a professional artist based in Toronto. David is open to a profile for anyone interested in talking art, Canada, or the humorous side of JET life in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A CRITICAL JAPANESE ASSESSMENT OF \u2018HEROES\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve never seen the hit show, but I understand that it\u2019s featured several prominent Japanese and Japanese American actors who speak plenty of Nihongo as the scenes call for it. Any fans of the show out there who care to do a commentary of whether or not it\u2019s authentic and\/or a good example of \u201ccool Japan\u201d\u2019s soft power in the American mainstream?<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018HOLIDAY SEASON IN JAPAN\u2019 ANECTODES<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anyone have any good stories about their time at the end of December in Japan? <\/span>It\u2019s been a few years since we had a series of brief stories about this, and I\u2019m wondering what kinds of things recent returnees have seen during Kurisumasu<\/em>, Ha-nooka<\/em> et al., not to mention Oshougatsu<\/em>.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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STUDYLINK<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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From Australian JET Josh Flannery:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi. I have actually been including Japanese universities and language schools in our e-newsletter each month. This is actually in line with part my own business (StudyLink) where we promote universities from around the world – including Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example:
\nhttp:\/\/studylink.com\/display\/provider\/provider-info.html?pid=pid-mm-01-iujapn<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nProfessors can be helpful however they are often not always the decision makers and most universities large enough to offer quality programs targeting foreigners have their own advertising\/marketing offices. Its a case of knocking on alot of doors and talking to alot of people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is your idea to sell some form of advertising and promotion to Japan based universities?<\/p>\n

About StudyLink:<\/p>\n

– established in Australia in 1991
\n– now in the US, UK, India and Japan (I set up the StudyLink K.K. in Osaka in 2005) but real reach is in its network of 150+ education agent companies world wide
\n– StudyLink powers a suite of websites which are the most used resource for students during the decision making process
\n– Besides the web portals which offer a research tool to students, we have developed a online application system specifically for students, student recruitment companies and universities\/colleges to use<\/p>\n

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JETLOG: LAURA POP (PROFILE) <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Laura is a current JET (Mie-ken 2008-) who writes fantasy and science fiction for children and young adults, and is an occasional playwright\/film maker. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s one of her short stories titled \u201cIn theShadow Realm\u201d \u2013 http:\/\/www.viatouch.com\/learn\/Storystation\/Stories\/in_shadow_realm.jsp<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a documentary she made in Malawi (on YouTube):\u00a0 http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ApdQpfi4i7E<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

To read about her amazing adventures all over Japan, check out her her blog:\u00a0 http:\/\/laurajanepopp.livejournal.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/span>NIHONJIN IN NY: NORIKO HINO<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Hino-san is the founder of NY de Volunteer (www.nydevolunteer.org<\/span><\/a>),\u00a0very unique Japanese volunteer organization in NYC.\u00a0 She’s been working hard to get funding for the After School Program they’ve been doing in conjunction with the NYC Parks Department.\u00a0 As part of the process, she’s had her Japanese volunteers doing their best to translate docs for the grant application.\u00a0I was thinking of a profile\/Q&A for our\u00a0Nihonjin in NY feature or a broader one on NYdeV itself.<\/p>\n

JET ALUM IN JAPAN STEPHEN PALANIK<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Stephen (Fukushima-ken, 2004-08) is currently living in Japan post-JET, and has helped JetWit.com<\/span><\/a> honcho Steven Horowitz in posting jobs that are currently up for grabs in Japan. Would make a nice JETlog profile.<\/p>\n

ALUM\/SAKE EXPERT JOHN GAUNTNER<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Sake expert John Gauntner<\/span><\/strong> has appeared at Japan Society and might be open to an interview this time out depending on his schedule.\u00a0 Visit him online at www.sake-world.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

MATT SCHLECHT, EDITOR OF NYABlog<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt (Akita-ken, ’98-’99) is the editor of online art listings and reviews site\u00a0NY Art Beat (www.NYArtBeat.com<\/span><\/a>).\u00a0Even though\u00a0it covers the NYC art world,\u00a0it has a strong connection to\u00a0Tokyo.\u00a0Profile.<\/p>\n

TEAMTEACHERS.COM<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

An innovative telecommunications site for Team Teaching, founded by a JET. <\/span>http:\/\/www.teamteachers.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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JOB PROSPECTS FOR JETS, CIRCA 2010<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m interested in a piece that talks about the challenges new returnee JETs face after coming home and looking for work in this economy, as well as other JET alums\u00a0considering new jobs or just looking for work.\u00a0 This could be as simple as anecdotes (along the lines of our “How’s the Economy Treating You?” feature from fall 2008), but I’d like to turn this into an actual feature story, with at least three volunteers providing the details. And if you happened to have found a job in this economic climate, share the joy to give the rest of us some hope!<\/span><\/p>\n

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JETSET – CANADIAN JETS IN JAPAN<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Melissa C. runs JETset, a site for Canadian JETs in Japan and the\u00a0number one Web site for JET participants.\u00a0Site profile. http:\/\/www.jetsetjapan.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

JET ALUM KIRK AKAHOSHI \/ QUARTERLIFE CRISIS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kirk Akahoshi is a life coach and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) pracitioner who is also currently pursuing a marriage and family therapy license. He leads the “Quarterlife Crisis Workshop” and would make\u00a0an interesting subject\u00a0for the self-employed\/entrepreneur JET alum angle. \u00a0www.QuarterlifeCrisisCoach.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

JETlog: DAN DOOHER <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dan is a prefectural advisor in Akita-ken.\u00a0 Would make a good profile (to learn just what a PA does)\u00a0or JETlog piece.<\/p>\n

That’s all, folks!\u00a0 Thanks, <\/span><\/strong><\/em>yoroshiku<\/span><\/strong><\/em>, and see you at the Welcome Home Reception on Saturday.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Justin Tedaldi
\n<\/span>Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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