SS&D Editorial Advisory Board

Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot Editorial Advisory Board Member Application

Thank you for your interest in serving on the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.'s Editorial Advisory Board for Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot. Board service is a meaningful opportunity to support the mission and provide guidance on the future direction of the magazine.

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

City

State/Province

Country

Background and Experience

What is your primary area(s) of practice in the fiber arts? (Select all that apply) *

Weaving

Spinning

Dyeing

Surface Design

Basketry

Felting

Garment Construction

Textile History

How would you describe your current role(s) in the fiber art community? (artist, educator, guild leader, student, researcher, curator, hobbyist, etc.) *

Please provide a brief bio (100-200 words): *

Briefly describe your experience with writing, editing, or publishing: *

What types of editorial work are you comfortable with? (Select all that apply)

Developmental feedback (big picture structure, clarity)

Line editing (sentence level clarity and flow)

Copyediting (grammar, punctuation, consistency)

Proofreading (final typo checks)

Reviewing images and captions

Fact checking

What is your comfort level with technology/digital tools for reviewing content? *

Very comfortable (track changes, commenting tools, shared platforms)

Somewhat comfortable

Limited experience (willing to learn)

Editorial & Advisory Experience

What experience do you have providing feedback on written or visual content? (editing, crit groups, teaching, jurying, etc.) *

What strengths would you bring to reviewing and proofreading content? *

Perspective & Contribution

Why are you interested in serving on the Editorial Advisory Board? *

What perspectives, communities, or areas of fiber arts do you feel are underrepresented in the magazine? *

What types of content or topics would you like to see more of in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot? *

How would you help encourage submissions from a broad and diverse range of contributors? *

Commitment & Availability

Editorial Advisory Board members are expected to commit to a 3-year term, along with the following responsibilities:

Attend 2-6 virtual meetings annually
Review approximately 3-5 articles per year
Provide timely (7-10 day turnaround) proofreading and feedback during production cycles
Hold and maintain an HGA Individual, Student, Household or Professional Artist membership

Can you commit to these expectations? *

Yes

No

Are you generally available to review content during the scheduled review periods (early March, June, September, December)? *

Yes

No

Do you have any potential conflicts of interest that should be disclosed? *

Yes

No

If yes, please explain:

Final Section

Please share links to your website, portfolio, or relevant work (if applicable):

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Certification

I understand the responsibilities of the Editorial Advisory Board service and am willing to participate actively if selected.

Digital Signature: *

Date: *