Contribute

Post Defiance is always accepting new perspectives. If you are interested in adding your voice, photography, or artwork to Post Defiance, see the opportunities and guidelines below and contact us at editor@postdefiance.com.

There are two ways to contribute to Post Defiance as a writer (art & photography guidelines follow):

• Community Contributor
• Writer Intern

Post Defiance writers cover anything and everything including introspective locale-inspired musings, architecture, profiles of influential locals, arts previews and reviews, critical analysis of happenings and trends, food and drink reviews, recommendations for what to do and where to go, news, interviews, photo essays, creative nonfiction, poetry, music reviews, and more—all Tacoma specific.

Community Contributor
Contributors are adults of any age, from any walk of life. Up to 15 stories will be selected per month from all contributors. Qualifications:

• Proven skill and passion in writing
• Interest and investment in Tacoma and its community
• Proficiency in Google software applications
• Accessible and reliably responsive via email (check and respond daily)

Writer Intern
The opportunity to contribute as a Writer Intern is competitive with a strong emphasis on quality and creativity. One to five stories from interns will be selected per month.

Hours and schedule for the internship will be negotiated to best meet the needs of Post Defiance and to provide the intern with a challenging and enriching experience. Qualifications:

• Passion for writing, the arts, community, media, communication, and expression
• Ability to communicate clearly and creatively in writing
• Must be proficient in Microsoft and Google software applications
• Accessible and reliably responsive via email (check and respond daily)
• Currently enrolled at Tacoma Community College, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington Tacoma or Pacific Lutheran University with coursework in a related field

To Apply as a Community Contributor or Intern:

1. Answer these questions:

• How do you see the role of creativity in a city? (250 word maximum response)
• How do you see the role of creativity in your life? (250 word maximum response
• Why do you want to contribute to Post Defiance? (200 word maximum response)
• Which sections would you like to write for? Choose as many as you would like:
  MUSIC HISTORY LITERATURE ARTS STAGE/SCREEN COMMUNITY FOOD/DRINK RECREATION CIVICS
• For internship only: What are your expectations for this internship? (200 word maximum response)

2. Send a one-page (12 point Times New Roman, single spaced) creative, academic, or narrative writing sample.

3. Send a one-page resume including current personal contact information and, for internship only: three references (at least 1 being academically related).

Email application to editor@postdefiance.com

Deadline is rolling: last work day of every month

Interested in contributing Artwork or Photography?

Send to: editor@postdefiance.com:

1. A link to your online portfolio
2. A short artist statement
3. A list of five favorite locations/art installations in Tacoma