America's Next Top TVgasm Writer! - 
by B-side
Earlier this week, we solicited writing samples for Ugly Betty, Jericho, Top Chef, and Criminal Minds, and now we have some exciting news (at least to us). Unlike previous TVgasm casting calls, we've decided to take a page out of reality TV and let you, the readers, decide who shall join the ranks of TVgasm guest columnists. It'll be like American Idol, except with typos! Once we have enough samples for any given show, we'll post what we feel are the best submissions, and then y'all can vote yay or nay. Who knows, maybe we'll be able to find the next Umnata or Amanda or Copygodd or, dare I say, EDHILL!
For now, we're still in the gathering phase; so once again, let me remind all aspiring columnists that you can submit your writing samples to bside@tvgasm.com. If there's a particular show that we don't cover that I didn't mention above, feel free to submit for that too. Can't guarantee anything, but you never know.
Some tips after the jump...
Be Funny.
Seriously. Be funny. Have a point of view. Try to convey what it's like to be sitting on the couch with you as you watch the show. It's all about capturing the experience.
It's Not Just A Summary.
Plot summaries are boring. Don't take us from one event to another to another. That's lame. We don't need to read every single detail about every single thing that happens in a show -- just the essential beats and whatever else strikes your fancy. Don't get bogged down in the small stuff. A good way to avoid going overboard is to write a recap based on memory alone. Whatever sticks in your head usually is what's most important (plus, the writing goes a lot quicker)...
People Are Rabid
Readers thirst for the recaps. They don't like to wait. If you submit and are chosen, please realize that we'll expect you to be prompt with your recaps. We're trying to make our lag time a thing of the past...
Spellcheck Is A Wonderful Thing
Our posts here at TVgasm haven't always been stellar examples of spelling and grammar (whattup, EdHill!), but we're really striving to improve that. Help us fight the good fight. Spellcheck and proof read your submission.
This Could Be You
Know how to pontificate. Maybe someday you can write TVgasm guidelines too!
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To all potential TVgasmers...bring on the snark!
Posted by: JayhawkAnne![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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October 27, 2006 9:04 AM(#1 of 5)
Newsgsm: Some Non-Celebrity does some shit no one cares about!
Jennifer Hurd, the bombshell who is familiar to "Deal or No Deal" viewers as, "The blond one with the slightly off-kilter smile second over from the left in the third row" has reportedly gone under the knife. CarsonFan1, on the nbc.com message board commented, "Hey, the blond one with the slightly off-kilter smile second over from the left in the third row appears to have had breast augmentation surgery and it's so obvious she's had some teeth whitening as well!" When confronted by fellow poster
While proof is hard to come by, it is pretty clear that Hurd's teeth are whiter and her breasts appear larger. However, this could be the lighting on the set and a really nice new La Perla bra - we cannot be sure.
What we can be sure about is that this writer and this website will be all over this important story! In fact, check in frequently as there may be as many as 17 updates per day on this developing story!
Get it? "Developing?" Boy that's funny.
--Tabloid Infant
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October 27, 2006 1:17 PM(#2 of 5)
You've got it! Welcome to the Tabloid Baby team.
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October 27, 2006 4:10 PM(#3 of 5)
What's the limit date for submitting samples? I was thinking about a Brothers & Sisters recap, but I missed the last episode...
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October 30, 2006 4:55 PM(#4 of 5)
When will we be seeing such awesome works of snark?
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November 1, 2006 8:33 PM(#5 of 5)