Can you become a dedicated editor and then do your site?

I have a couple of spiritual sites that I have been waiting for ages, to be listed on DMOZ. Now since I already have my own spiritual directory, I am good at adding interfaith sites.
I am also a member on Zeal, so I have a clear idea of writing non bias descriptions.

So my question is if I did join as an editor and added enough of my already existing links to some of your spiritual categories, would I then be able to also do my own later if my intentions are to improve DMOZ’s interfaith listings 1st?

Short answer: Yes, if it adds unique content.

Long answer is available from the conflicts of interest section in our guidelines.