TextShelf
a simpler submissions manager
Coordinating large numbers of entries between multiple reviewers?
We've been there. Here's our solution:
Secure inboxes
Receive entries in their own inbox; not on your desk, not in your email. You choose who can access files.
Tools to coordinate reviews
Quickly assign, review, and select files between multiple people.
No ads, no spam, no hidden trackers
We don't like that either, so we built the kind of service we want ourselves.
Get there, faster
Move at bike speed: as fast as you want to go, and you stay in control. Helmet optional.
Not too technical
We think you'll like how simple this is.
Designed for Reviews
TextShelf is built to handle review processes, open or closed, that involve:- collecting entries of some kind
- sharing (or not) those entries with reviewers for assessment
- sorting and selecting entries based on review feedback
- cleaning up by deleting or securing submitted files
How a Submissions Manager Helps
A manager brings together tools to accelerate each step of a submissions process:Secure inboxes to receive entries.
Ways to easily assign uploaded entries to reviewers, collect feedback, and select candidates for advancement.
The combination helps your process stay organized, safe, and on schedule.
Will this work for what I'm doing?
The best way to find out: sign up for free—no credit card or commitment required—and Just ask!What kinds of entries work here?
TextShelf handles a wide range of entry types: documents (typically .pdf files) such as project proposals, grant applications, journal articles, screenplays, playscripts, recipes, blueprints. Or image files such as photos or short videos (.jpeg, .png, or .mov for example). Check with us if you need a specific file format.What makes TextShelf different?
TextShelf is built lean for organizations that find full-service options too costly or too complicated. By focusing on the core aspects of submissions management — secure inboxes, with tools to speed up a review process — TextShelf is simpler, with fewer features and options for customization. As a result, we're easy to use, demand less attention, and offer compelling power for the price.About TextShelf
The TextShelf platform began as a project to assist the organizers of an annual playwriting contest. TextShelf is owned and maintained by TextShelf LLC, a word-and-data development studio located outside Washington DC.Built with Open Source
TextShelf is made possible by open source software libraries written, tested and maintained by a host of developers and users. TextShelf gives back by dedicating at least 5% of our time or profit to support open source software.How to get started
TextShelf currently requires an invitation to join. If you would like an invitation, please read and understand our Terms of Service; TextShelf limits the use of our service to people and organizations that agree to those terms.All good? Contact us to request an invitation.