Are you passionate about writing?

Would you like to show it off?

Maybe you didn't know, but Anivide is looking for high quality reviewers written by a handful of appointed writers, and we're looking for more people to become the voice of the Anivide Community.

What are site reviewers and what's it like being one?

Well, a site reviewer is someone with exclusive rights to post reviews on the main website and thus represent Anivide’s stance on any given anime. Each of us has different tastes in anime and different opinions that occasionally clash. On the other hand, we pride ourselves on being open-minded, respecting views different to our own, and appreciating frank, constructive critique whenever it's given in good spirit.

RULES FOR REVIEW POSTING
We’re looking to recruit good writers to the Anivide Voice team. However, before you make a submission, read the following to ensure your writing is up to par.

Grammar, syntax, and spelling:
Firstly, to qualify, you’ll need to demonstrate that you can compose fluid and largely error-free writing.

* Always spell check! This should be a no brainer. If you submit a sample review with excessive spelling mistakes, I guarantee it'll get deleted. Sorry to be harsh but such is life of a writer.


* Make sure your verb tenses agree! Once you've started a paragraph with a specific tense you need to stick with it. By constantly mixing up tenses, your writing can be jumbled and very hard to follow, not to mention that it just reads badly in general.

Example: "I liked Ichigo, he is very funny." should be "I liked Ichigo, he was very funny."

* When it comes to sentence structures, try to mix things up a little! Reread your prose to ensure consecutive sentences don’t start with the same word or phrase.

Example (Bad): "It sucked when my girlfriend dumped me. It made me depressed."
Example (Good): "It sucked when my girlfriend dumped me. In fact, I actually got depressed; who would have thought?"

* Another common mistake is the use of run-on sentences – sentences which are literally too long and consist of too many segments separated by commas. Break them up whenever possible.

Example (Bad): "My cat is so weird, he reaches into the food bowl, grabs a piece of kibble and drops it on the ground, then eats its before doing it again."
Example (Good): "My cat is so weird. When he eats he reaches into the food bowl, grabs a piece of kibble, and eats it after dropping it on the floor. Then he does the same thing again until he's done with his meal."

* Don’t use the word “you” too often in a review; remember, your review should be as professional as possible, and overusing this word makes it sound too casual.

* Make sure not to overuse the verb "to be" either. This includes the words "is" and "was" i.e. ‘the ball is red’ or ‘the anime was boring’. There's nothing wrong with the verb in general, but if you overuse it, your writing will sound rigid and unnatural. There are many, many ways you can avoid its overuse, ranging from using a different verb to altering the sentence structure so you don’t have to include it.

Also, one major, major problem that accompanies the overuse of "to be" is the use of passive voice. The easiest way to explain the difference between passive and active voice is this: in passive voice the subject of the sentence receives an action, whereas in the active voice the subject of the sentence performs the action. If you're not familiar with the concept, make sure to pay strong attention to the following examples!

Example 1 (Passive Voice): "The man was bitten by a dog."
Example 1 (Active Voice): "A dog bit the man."

See how the verb "to be" was completely taken out of the sentence? Here are two more examples:

Example 2 (Passive Voice): "His wallet was swiped by a pickpocket."
Example 2 (Active Voice): "A pickpocket swiped his wallet."

Example 3 (Passive Voice): "Anime-Planet is run by an awesome administrator."
Example 3 (Active Voice): "An awesome administrator runs Anime-Planet."


Scoring and objectivity:
It’s true that no two people rate exactly the same; however, for your ratings to be useful to your readers, you will need to use them correctly:

* Reviews are a balance of opinions and facts - they're not 100% objective or 100% subjective. When somebody reads your review, they're looking for two things: Did you like or dislike the series and why. The like/dislike aspect of your review should cover your opinions, and the why part should support your opinions with facts. Don’t write just facts (a scene-by-scene description of what happens and who the characters are), but ensure your review is substantially composed of what you think the anime does well and where it falls short.

* Your review must reflect your scores. If you rate something as a 9.0 overall, it needs to be one of the very best anime you've seen; likewise, if you rate something a 2.0, it needs to be one of the worst.

* Remember, you're rating on a scale of 1-10, and you need to have enough room in your scale to distinguish your anime from one another. As a rule of thumb, it's best not to submit your favorite series for your sample review - the site staff want to be able to evaluate your scoring in addition to your review.


Writing skills:
Finally, your writing skills in general will require some personal traits that nobody can teach you, but can only have been gained through practice.

* Firstly, make sure you have a very strong vocabulary! You're going to need to demonstrate that you have a wide range of both verbs and adjectives at your disposal and can use them naturally.

* Editing your own work is very important; while we all make mistakes, they should be minor and easily fixed. Having somebody else look over your work is always a good idea, but you should be able to identify and correct the majority of your own mistakes before posting. Keep in mind that if you submit a review with a substantial number of errors, we’re likely to turn you down.

* Having a lead-in to your review is critical; you should avoid jumping straight into the story section. It can be an analogy, a witty comment, a joke, or even just a simple statement - almost anything can work.

* Do not write rigidly to the template if at all possible. Remember that it's very flexible, and you can say just about whatever you want. Trying to limit or restrict your writing simply due to the review format is never a good thing!

* You will also need to have your own writing voice. This is something that comes naturally with practice; chances are, if you don't have at least a year or two of writing experience under your belt, you haven't yet developed the skills we're looking for.

* As a final point, although we get many applications, not everybody is cut out for site reviewing. Although this should not discourage you (you could very well be the next addition to our team!), keep in mind that it is a tough position that requires a level of writing that most people can’t meet. As it stands, every site reviewer has a thorough background in writing as well as being educated to at least sophomore level on English-taught courses. Your writing should, without a doubt, be at this level! The reasons this is said let me show you examples.

This is a good review: By rieyukimura everything is laid out and explanatory it's how a review should be it gives anime fans a feel for the anime as a review should be.
Hungry Heart: Wild Striker


This is a bad review: By Kayla1018 I apologize for insulting you and I don't mean to be rude but you review is not a review it is an opinion, you may like it but your not giving the readers a reason to. Also you should spell check before you submitted this.
Pandora Hearts



Tips

• Proof read your review before posting, checking for spelling, grammar, punctuation

• In your review, do not just describe what happens - give us your views on whether the anime performs well or not and why


I have questions, what now?

If you have any further questions, you can contact myself FluffysTygress I’m running the recruitment drive and I’m happy to answer any additional questions you might have.

Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you!

:SIDE NOTE:This thread is for reviews and on topic comments all other post will be deleted also if you have a derogatory comment about someones review keep them to yourself if not you will be first offense is a warning and if you have to be told twice then you will be banned indefinitely.

Anime : Azumanga Daioh

Story: 6.6/10
Have you ever wondered about the lives of highschool girls?Ever wondered how a 10 year old can get into highschool?Well then,you should check out the highly bouncy comedy Azumanga Daioh.This anime is basically all about the lives of your typical teenage girls,although most of the time,you could say,that they're anything but typical.

Meet Chiyo,the 10 year old genius who is in highschool.How is a 10 year old in highschool you ask?Well,as I said,she really is a little genius.Now,meet her friends,Tomo,the bubbly and energetic ticking time bomb of craziness,Osaka,the airhead of the group who,well,lets just say is a few spokes short of a wheel,Sakaki,the tall,shy yet lively cat lover who is proned to being bitten by them(heaven knows why),Yomi,the short tempered,self concious one,who is succeptable to peer pressure because of her "femanine" progression,and last but not least Kagura,the female jock of the group who can be very self confident.
Along they're journey through they're highschool lives,these girls run into wierd teachers,wierd students,and different bumps along the way as in not being in the same classes together for the next grades.
The girls go through different events such as the school festivals,a trip to the beach and lots more.At frist,you may find this anime boring or a bit "different",but in the end I wound up loving it just because of the particular style and comedy that the show portrays.
So if your curious about the different lives,actions,events and actions of these girls and they're friends,go ahead and have fun checking out Azumanga Daioh

Animation: 8/10
The animation in ths anime is actually very simple yet unique and enjoyable at the same time.The detail is not all that outstanding nor is it so simple that it it isn't recognized as "lifelike".There is also a certain type of "chibi" animation to bring out the humor and the energy of the characters.With this being said,the inanimate objects are actually quite detailed to say the least.Trees,cars,water,etc. are just as flashy sould i say as other anime styles,but it is also sort of sketchy and and normal like.Not exactly origional or abstract,but still enjoyable for the overall judgement.

Sound: 7/10
The overall sound I would say is enjoyable all the same.The voices of the characters match them almost perfectly and the onomatopoeia noises are pretty much on the mark.I woudn't say that the sounds are perfect,but they are accurate enough to get the point across for the different areas and events.

Characters: 9/10
Characters?Heh,some of the best characters I have ever seen in an anime.They are funny,simple yet outstanding,and not to mention just enjoyable.This I would have to say is what really backs up the storyline and the anime itself.Basically,one of the most important features in Azumanga Daioh.The characters keep the audiance entertained at all times and definetly puts the comedy in it by giving it a real kick!

Overall: 9/10
Azumanga Daioh overall is absolutely fascinating and very enojoyable!I can almost guarantee that you will love the features,characters,events,just about everything in it.It makes me want to watch it over and over again,thats for sure.So,if your an anime lover who loves comedy and a great anime comedy experience,plus you want to see how life for Chiyo and her friends really is,go and check out Azumanga Daioh!I can almost promise you,if you see it,you'll fall in love!