Reply With QuoteSeriously, I'd be up for partnering with somebody who can draw to put together an entry. It's what, 10 pages or so? I could knock out a storyline for that no problem.
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Heh, exact same problem. All my ideas end up being too long. I think the shortest thing I could do... and that would be worth doing... would be 40+ pages. Actually, I just remembered a short idea, but it's centered around a car chase and there's no way my skills are up for that.Originally Posted by SHiNgO
I always wanted to enter, but I can never come up with a descent 20 page stand alone story. Maybe someone can help me out a little for the next contest hehe. I'm mostly into fantasy type setting or something that takes place in modern times and include magic.
Magic in modern times... I had an idea that might be crammed into 20 pages. Bascially involves this cafe that captures spirits of deal animals and supernatural creatures and infuses them into the meal, that provides benefits for people who are born with the ability to use magic. For mundanes though there's no effect. The main spirit catcher who works for the place is a mundane boy who wants to be a mage. Then he hears of a legendary spirit that can be combined into a special feast to turn a mundane into a mage. He ends up traveling with the daughter of the boss of the cafe. Her personality and powers change with the vibes of the people around her, so if there are nice people around she's all sweet and angelic, but if she's surrounded by evil people she becomes a goddess of destruction. The setting would basically be like the modern world only with mystical elements. It's an idea I haven't fleshed out much yet.
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Seriously, I'd be up for partnering with somebody who can draw to put together an entry. It's what, 10 pages or so? I could knock out a storyline for that no problem.
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It's 15 pages min, 20 pages max. Mine wound up being 18, up from my original estimate of 15.
Personally, I wouldn't want to draw someone else's story. I'm the type that likes to write, pencil, ink, and letter all by myself. I like to have full control over everything.
As for my story, it's actually a sort of prequel to a larger story arc that I've been kicking around for a while. I just decided that, if by the slim chance that I actually win and can pitch a full-length story to Tokyopop, this is the story I would like to do.
Weird, I figured that I'd be all relaxed once I finished the thing and sent it out, and I am in a way, but I'm also nervous as to what the outcome of my submission will be. The rules state that the winners will be notified by phone and/or email, but they don't say by when. A full list of the winners will be posted on the Tokyopop site on May 1st.
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Maybe you should check your PM box.Seriously, I'd be up for partnering with somebody who can draw to put together an entry. It's what, 10 pages or so? I could knock out a storyline for that no problem.
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Well, here's a small comfort for me- I just checked the tracking info on the U.S. Post Office's web site, and my package was delivered, so I don't have to worry about it getting lost in the mail at least...
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Haven't heard if I placed or not yet, but I have gotten a couple of emails from an editor in Tokyopop's original Manga department, saying that he's reviewed my entry and thought it "showed promise" and "had potential" and was "such that they wanted to give me detailed feedback as soon as they had time". I've been invited to a portfolio review in NYC this Saturday (4/24) that Tokyopop's doing at Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (http://www.moccany.com). I don't think it has anything to do with being hired for anything, it's just a good chance for some detailed face-to-face feedback from some industry professionsals. Should be fun, I didn't even know there was a Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in NYC.
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Gymkata: I mean look at da lil playah woblin his way into our hearts in the sig awwwwwww
If someone writes, I'll draw.
My storylines tend to be fragmented. =|
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You mean this chick?
And Hero, your sig speaks the truth, my brother.
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Gymkata: I mean look at da lil playah woblin his way into our hearts in the sig awwwwwww
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Dole wants to pimp her. for the sex and for the art. it's a win-win situation.
Dole~ All I can say is good luck, and win or not, it's the fact that you worked so hard and pushed to get this done that should be the important thing to take away from the experience. But I bet you knew that ^^
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