Ramblings from the 'goblinn

I've been corresponding tonight with someone who wants to organize a new judged fanfic awards in the Harry Potter fandom. I've judged a bit now, enough to know what it's like from a judge's side, but I've never seen what the mods do behind the scenes to make assignments, tabulate scores, distribute comments (if they do), and all the other housekeeping duties involved. I also can speculate a bit, but I don't really know all the details that go into selecting categories, taking nominations, limiting noms, etc.

I do know, however, that I have several people on this very f-list who do have this experience. Besides "Don't do it!" what would you say to someone just starting out? And where else would you suggest we go to learn more from people who know?

Thanks.

In other news, we're all packed. This time tomorrow night, I will be in a tent. Probably with mosquitos. In the rain. Because you know how you can predict it will rain on any given weekend? Check to see if Troop 8 will be camping. If the answer is yes, then yes. It will rain. Buckets, probably.

And Ch7 of In Loco is to betas, and I will be working on Ch8 writing longhand in a notebook when I'm not redirecting teenagers. Can't wait.