The Artifice is an independent long-form online magazine that focuses on visual arts and other "unique topics."[6][5] The website is collaboratively built and maintained by writers, with all articles peer-reviewed by other writers,[7] with discussions about various types of visual media.[8] The platform is open to any writer,[9] and it works with WordPress.[10]
The site offers in-depth articles in the field of film, literature, anime, manga, comics, games, television, arts, animation, and the craft of writing.[11] The content is not in the style of academic essays, nor personal blogs, it is somewhere in between these two.[12]
The magazine has a network of spin-off sites, currently including a comprehensive database and community for abridged series named Abridged Series,[23] a Reddit-style platform (Animefice) focusing on anime and manga,[24] sections entitled Gamefice and Screenfice focusing on gaming culture, film, and television.[25][26] and vTubie, a platform for Virtual YouTubers (VTubers).[27]
Writing process
The model of the writing process is divided into three major processes: Planning, Writing, and Reviewing. The Artifice is designed to encourage collaboration between writers on each phase.[7] To help writers find a good topic to explore, the platform offers Topics. With this feature, writers can explore user submitted topics and also make their own topic suggestions.[28] Once an article has been submitted for review, it will be available for processing by upper-tier writers who can provide helpful feedback to improve the content.[29]
The peer-reviewed editorial system is in place to make sure published articles contain high-quality content, formatting unity, and professional credibility.[7]
Once a writer gets published, they gain the ability to process submissions, work in collaboration with prospective writers, and thus decide what type of material meets their own standards.[30]
Readership
The magazine's audience has grown rapidly since its inception. As of September 2020, it is estimated to be read by an audience of millions,[31] having more than 3,500,000 followers on Facebook alone.[32]
The majority of their audience are from English-speaking countries, with the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada at the very top.[33]
^The Artifice [@the_artifice] (October 17, 2009). "is arriving 2010" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
^ ab"Contact". The Artifice. 2020. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
^"About". The Artifice. 2020. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
^"Write for The Artifice | The Artifice". Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020. Anyone with a passion for media and the writing skills to back it up can join The Artifice.
^"Guidelines | The Artifice". Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2020. What kind of mood should your article set? There are two extremes to be wary of: the graduate thesis and the blog entry. Our objective is to occupy neither. Instead, we want your article to occupy a comfortable location in between these two extremes
^Burston, Alyson (September 29, 2015). "Writing opportunity for your students". ARTNEWS (Mailing list). Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020. I am involved in a project named The Artifice which is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms, including Film, Anime, Comics, Literature, Games, and Arts...Our current writers range from undergraduates, to graduates, to professors, and a bit of everyone in between. If this is something of interest, can you please let me know and I will send across more information about the project and how to join
^Hatterry, Angela J. (October 27, 2014). "Re: Writing opportunity for your students". WGST Faculty (Mailing list). Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020. An opportunity to share your work!...Absolutely, thank you very much for the message. If possible, can you kindly forward the following message to your former and current students and faculty
^College of Humanities – College of Art (October 21, 2019). "Educational, Professional, and Internship Opportunities". art-newsletter (Mailing list). Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020. The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms, including Film, Anime, Comics, Literature, Games, and Arts. It is collaboratively built and maintained by the writers. The platform has an established audience of millions. We are currently expanding and we would like to provide an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to join our team of writers. Our writers range from undergraduates to emeritus professors.
^"About Animefice". The Artifice. 2016. Archived from the original on June 21, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2020. Animefice covers the latest content about Anime with the bits you care about.
^"About Screenfice". The Artifice. 2016. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020. Screenfice is a part of The Artifice network of sites that consists of Animefice, Gamefice, and Screenfice.
^"About Gamefice". The Artifice. 2016. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2020. Gamefice covers the latest content about games with the bits you care about.
^"Write for The Artifice". Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020. The Artifice is structured to let you focus on the quality of the content while it deals with the exposure of it to an audience of millions.
^"Guidelines". Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2020. A geographic breakdown shows the majority of our audience are from English-speaking countries, with the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada at the top.
^"Writing opportunity". PSU Anthropology Department. May 25, 2014. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
^"Student Jobs & Internships". University of Chicago. 2020. Archived from the original on March 22, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020. The Artifice focus[es] on unique topics that are intellectually stimulating and meaningful. We are currently expanding and we would like to provide an opportunity for your students, staff, and faculty to join our team of writers.
^"Writing Opportunity". Research School of Computer Science. June 5, 2017. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.