Interested in writing and progressive politics? Looking for an outlet for your ideas? Why not blog for Overland magazine!

For some years now, Overland has supplemented its online content with a lively group blog. But, with the editorial staff based in Melbourne, the blog lacks a national focus. And that’s what we want to change.

We want to hear about what’s happening for writers and activists around the country: not just in the big cities but everywhere. Overland bloggers can write about anything, from the book they read last night to their thoughts on the situation in Afghanistan. But we’re particularly keen to find online correspondents who will let us (and everyone else) know about writing and politics in their community. We want reports about book launches, festivals, demonstrations, poetry slams and protests: we want your take on what’s happening where you are, as well as your thoughts on the world.

We can’t pay bloggers. But we can offer guaranteed exposure for your writing on a high-traffic site of a prestigious journal. You’ll make connections with other writers; you’ll get your words out there; you’ll build something of a profile.

If that sounds appealing, there’s a few things you should know.

We’re looking for people willing to blog at least once a week. And we want them to be broadly sympathetic to the Overland project. If you don’t know what that means, have a look at the website and check out some past issues.

If you’d like to be involved, you need to send the following to overland. Click here to go to website for address

• two or three short (300 words or so) samples of your writing, or links to the same
• a brief CV (or, at least, some information about yourself)
• a statement about your particular interests (eg, poetry, anti-war activism, short fiction, etc)
• suggestions for your first posts.

Applications close at the end of February. Shortly thereafter, we’ll be in touch with the best applicants to explain in more detail how the blog works. We anticipate relaunching the expanded blog by mid-March.