[stylist] Submissions for fall Slate & Style

[loristay at aol.com]

Bridgit, I did write to you.  No passive aggressive intent!  
Lori





-----Original Message-----
From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Aug 15, 2011 6:25 pm
Subject: [stylist] Submissions for fall Slate & Style


Lori and all,

No, a  summer issue has not been released.  Instead of
passive-aggressive attempts to handle this situation, I will be open and
honest, and explain why it has been so long since a magazine has been
published.

The past editor for Slate & Style was not able to continue the job.  The
magazine was left with no editor at a time when it should have been in
the process of editing and releasing a winter issue.  When I was offered
the editor position, no one else was participating in any process of the
magazine, and there was no organization or communication happening with
Slate & Style and those involved in its creation.  It was decided we
would skip the winter issue so we could focus on restructuring the
magazine.  I was not aware at the time of what whirlwind awaited me.

This summer has been crazy and full of unexpected events- good and bad.
I tried to commit to Slate & Style in January, and Robert and I both
agreed it would be best to wait before rushing out an issue so we could
have time to create the best publication possible for now.  In late May,
before I had time to release the first issue, some things came up, and
along with my internship, I was not sure if I would be able to hold many
of my positions in the Federation.

I communicated this to Robert, and he shopped around to discover if any
others had interest in editing the magazine, but very few responded, and
he felt I was still the best qualified candidate for the editorship of
Slate & Style.  Since my schedule will open up this fall leaving me more
flexible, I agreed to remain as editor.  I made it clear that until the
end of August, my schedule would be hectic and unpredictable though.

I love editing material and designing a creative publication, but I'm
one person.  I'm doing what I can with the time, and material, I
currently have.  I'm a perfectionist who is organized and pays attention
to detail.  My record as editor for The Nebraska Independent, and other
NFB related things I've done, shows I'm a hardass when it comes to
deadlines and work ethic.  With Slate & Style, I took it on during a
turbulent process, switching editors during a time when the magazine
should have been released, and  making major creative changes.  In
January, I was not aware how hectic and cramped my schedule would be
this summer.  I'm doing what I can at this moment, but rest assured that
from this point on, Slate & Style should follow a schedule, which is my
usual method for work I create.

I've experienced some personal things in the last few months, again,
both good and bad, and my internship kept me busier than I expected, and
my priority was to finish my last semester of school on top, plus
spending as much time as possible with our surrogate, Penny, who is
21-months-old and developing everyday.  I apologize if Slate & Style has
not been my number one concern.  Steps can be taken to remove me should
anyone be unhappy with my current standing as editor.

In the future, I would appreciate all complaints, grievances and of
course submissions,  be sent directly to me.  I'm not into
passive-aggressive games, and am willing to be up front and honest with
those who demonstrate respect and courtesy at least on a professional
level.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Editor, Slate & Style
Read my blog for Live Well Nebraska.com at
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/

Message: 2
Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:59:43 -0400 (EDT)
From: loristay at aol.com
To: stylist at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [stylist] Submissions for fall issue of Slate & Style
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Bridgit, did I miss the last issue?  I generally get print, but am
willing to switch to email. Lori


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