Communication Channels/Tools

We want ECs to be communicating consistently, discussing their challenges, and raising any questions or ideas they may have outside of Zoom meetings. To do so, we typically use these communication channels.

Slack

• SftP Slack has dedicated channels for #publication, #artwork, #socialmedia, and a channel for each editorial collective. Email the ME if you need an invitation to join the Slack.

GoogleGroup Listservs

• We primarily communicate as a group via a GoogleGroup listserv, to which all members of the editorial collective are added once they fill out the Roster.

• The Technical Editors and Copy Editing/Proofreading volunteers have their own listservs to spread the word about occasional trainings or open assignments.

• The Publications Committee, the umbrella group for all magazine-related activities that sets themes and priorities for the months ahead, also has a listserv.

• Email the ME ([e-mail]) to be added to any of these lists.

Zoom meetings

• We use Zoom, set up in the SftP organization account, for all regular meetings.

• If you can't use Zoom or can't make our regularly scheduled calls--usually on Sundays--please reach out to the ME, especially if you have ideas for alternatives to stay in touch outside of meetings.

When2Meet

• we use when2meet.com to create polls for meeting availability. It's like Doodle, but easier to use. Anyone can create a when2meet without an account.