The Ultimate CB
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The Ultimate CB
The Ultimate CB Collaborative Story!
So, I had this idea. It will take a lot of a lot effort, commitment, diligence, and time, but I know we can do it. Are you ready for this?
We are going to write and publish a novel!
That's write. ;-) XD hehehe...
Okay! So here is what we are going to do! There will be, ah, say, five writers counting myself? And maybe that many artists, as well (I'm gonna be the head of both). The writers will discuss plots and characters and such, and the artists will decide where to put the illustrations and then do them, and such. As the lead author/artist I'll 'approve' ideas, but I'm not gonna be strict about them or anything, don't get me wrong, I'm open to new ideas! And I'd also like to do the cover art, but the artists can help me figure out what that'll look like. I'll list author and artist jobs in more detail below.
So, as for the story. I know I want it to be fantasy, but that's really all I know. You guys help me figure this out, basic plot wise, and then here's what we'll do. We will take turns writing the chapters, but let's do it from third person and try to keep the same writing style. I want you guys to be able to post often, and if you can't, just don't sign up, because we need real commitment here. If a CBer doesn't post on their turn for more than five days, a spot for someone else who didn't get in will be open, so they'll write it for them. Said CB'er will be 'fired' per say, if they don't show on this thread for over two weeks without notice (I'll try my best to get ahold of you first, though, and alert you).
Same goes for artists. They'll discuss with me covers, illustrations, chapter headings, and the like, and we'll take turns illustrating. If they don't take their turn, same thing goes for them as for the writers.
Now, this isn't an RP, this isn't a Round Robin, it's much more complicated than that. Let's really work on this, guys. Really try. Keep it alive. It's gonna take time, okay? So we'll need it active and topped. Again, real commitment! Write, and take time on it! Punctuate! Don't misspell! Use proper grammar!
Positions: (what you can be, and how many spots are open)
Secondary Author (the top writer below me) (1)
Author (writer) (3)
Editor: (copy-edits the chapters) (1-2)
Charrie Creator: (makes and devolves the charries {really work at this, we need deep characters.}) (1-2)
Backup Author: (if someone misses their turn, you'll fill in for them) (2-3)
Secondary Artist (top artist, below me) (1)
Artist (self-explanatory) (3)
Cover Designer (will help with cover design) (1-2)
Chapter Layout Designer (you'll do those symbols that indicate a pause or time passing, as well as the beginning of the chapter, {whether it says like, Chapter One,, darkness, Chapter 1, or Darkness} and illustrations for that) (1)
Backup Artist (if someone misses their turn, you'll fill in for them) (2-3)
Okay, now for the sign up sheet.
Name:
Requested Position:
Next Best: (if the first position you requested isn't available)
How Often Will you be able to Post? (Really think this through)
Plot Ideas:
Best at... (Drawing animals, nature, writing fight scenes, descriptions, etc.)
Writing/Art Sample: (optional)
Let's do this, people!
(February 19, 2017 - 5:22 pm)
Um, I'm not on that list. Was that an accident, or is there just limited space?
(February 22, 2017 - 5:38 pm)
Of course I still want author!
(February 26, 2017 - 8:20 am)
I want to be a part of this, but I'm not active enough. Is it okay if I just kind of spectate, give tips, be the very last and final backup person, edit if I see something the editors missed, etc.? Would that be okay? This just seems so cool, but I'm really not active on Inkwell. Tell me what you think.
(February 22, 2017 - 10:30 am)
@Leeli, if I'm switched to worldbuilder, then Zeus will be the only author other than you. If you want, I can manage both author and worldbuilder. It's up to you, but worldbuilding and writing sort of go hand in hand.
(February 22, 2017 - 8:24 pm)
Great idea, Leeli! Though it really isnt fair for us lesser active people, were we cant drop in and like, make tips or sugestions or anything. :( sad I can't be a part of it.
(February 22, 2017 - 10:48 pm)
Dear Leeli,
I don't know if I'll have enough time in my life to be an artist or an author. I'm not sure if I could make time. Editing would just be an easy, fun way for me to contribute to this project, but it's okay that I can't do it. I should probably focus on becoming more active here again, instead of concentrating all my energy into a couple threads. Good luck with your project! I'll stay tuned for a bit to see what you all come up with. :)
(February 22, 2017 - 11:59 pm)
@OtR
Sorry, I thought I might have missed you! No, you're fine, that was all me! Don't worry, you're still in.
@Mei
I'd be glad to see you do both! If someone else comes along that would want to be an author or world builder, though, maybe you could choose just one? But for the time being, that's fine!
@Savvy
Sure! Yes! Actually, even if you aren't on a lot, you can be in this. I just don't want anyone to firget about it. If you can keep up with it, even if you don't post every day or two, every week would be enough I think.
@Claaws
See what I said to Savvy.
@Scylla
Actually, I think you would be really great at editing, and if that's the only position good for you in this project, I'd love to see you stay in this project and help the others edit! I've thought it through, and three editors is fine. Thank you!
(February 23, 2017 - 12:46 pm)
Hey Riddler, want me to post the charrie sheet I found? It's really big but it is amazing for developing characters.
(February 23, 2017 - 12:18 pm)
It would be great if I could be an editor! I'll also be a backup author. Here's a writing sample.
The full moon glimmers through the clouds overhead, casting an eerie glow into the forest. You shiver in an autumn breeze as it whisks through the branches, wishing you’d never taken that dare. You jump as a twig snaps behind you, but discover that it was only a rabbit. Caught in the glow of your flashlight, the frightened animal dashes away.
It had all started earlier today. You had been joking around with your friends, telling scary stories about the woods. Then one of them had dared you to enter the forest, alone, at night. The stories had seemed to ridiculous at the time, but now, as you carefully step over dead leaves, they don’t seem so far-fetched.
(February 23, 2017 - 3:14 pm)
Ok, great! Wow, I love that!
(February 23, 2017 - 4:51 pm)
Thanks! It's the first two paragraphs of a story I wrote for school.
(February 23, 2017 - 6:33 pm)
(February 23, 2017 - 4:20 pm)
Thanks for the tips Fireburst and Admins! Really helpful!
(February 24, 2017 - 10:44 am)
Yes! And, yeah, that's perfect Fireburst! Thanks!
(February 24, 2017 - 12:39 pm)
You're welcome.
(February 24, 2017 - 5:30 pm)