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Discussion in 'Announcements' started by Jon, Dec 11, 2012.

  1. Celestin

    Celestin Dimensional Trunk

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    Maybe one day when I'm a better author I will donate my skills, so it's actually worthwhile to whoever would got me. That said, I have like million ideas that I'd like to see done. I may even let the author simply choose from all plot bunnies I already posted. Probably not though. ;)
     
  2. Zeelthor

    Zeelthor Scissor Me Timbers

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    I'll sign up as an author.
     
    Last edited: Dec 16, 2012
  3. Riley

    Riley Alchemist DLP Supporter

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    I'll see if I can't write something for someone. It'll be good to dust off the fanfiction writing skills after working on OC for a while.
     
  4. Rache

    Rache Headmaster

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    I'll be on a 23 hour journey this Christmas and would have loads of hours to write something legible.

    So, yeah. I'll sign up as an author.
     
  5. chriar

    chriar Third Year

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    I definitely have some ideas to pitch.
     
  6. Mishie

    Mishie Fat Dog

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    I'll sign up to donate ideas for this :D
     
  7. Lamora

    Lamora Definitely Not Batman ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    I'd additionally like to sign up to submit a prompt, if that's fine.
     
  8. Kang

    Kang Denarii Host DLP Supporter

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    07 you gentlemen are indeed the lifeblood of awesome.
     
  9. bob99

    bob99 High Inquisitor

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    I guess I'll throw my name in to win a story.
     
  10. Xantam

    Xantam Denarii Host

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    I'd also be happy to request a story.
     
  11. Jeram

    Jeram Elder of Zion ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    I literally have one idea I want to contribute that I don't really want to write. Actually though, I'd probably be interested to try writing someone else's idea too. Can we do both?
     
  12. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

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    I was thinking... it might be good to give a word count range? I am assuming we're talking one-shot lengths here, with varying word counts depending on how the author chooses to write and implement the idea.

    I don't want anyone to think they're getting a novel length story (unless, of course, the author just loves the idea that much and decides to run with it).

    2k - 10k (or even 1k - 5k? Less?) as a general sort of... don't-expect-more-than-this thing? Sorry if I'm overstepping a bit by asking. Personally would be happy to get a drabble.
     
  13. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    No, that's fine to ask. :)

    It's ultimately up to the author how much they want to write for the person who won the opportunity. I know most people wrote a one-shots worth, and Ryuugi decided he liked the idea enough to write a bit more.
     
  14. iLost

    iLost Minister of Magic

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    Go ahead and drop me down for donating my skills. I think it'd be pretty interesting to take someone else's idea for once and roll with it, instead of one of my own.
     
  15. Zeelthor

    Zeelthor Scissor Me Timbers

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    When are we expected to have the stories ready and when are we going to be told what to write? ^^
     
  16. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    I'm going to give it a few more days until I do the draw, and from then there is no 'time limit' per-say, but people are encouraged to try and at least get it done within the first week of January, though of course not everyone will be able to.
     
  17. Evan Tide

    Evan Tide Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    I'll sign up for the prompt side.
     
  18. Lamora

    Lamora Definitely Not Batman ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    When do we give and receive our prompts?
     
  19. Striker

    Striker What's up demons?

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    Alright! I've got my presents unwrapped, my bangin' new jacket is in place, and the turkey's cooking. Let's do this, shall we?
     
  20. Rah

    Rah Death Eater

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    I'd like to donate an idea :)
    I might offer to write a story next year but my current writing skills aren't good enough.
     
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