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! 

 

 

submitted by Leeli
(February 19, 2017 - 5:22 pm)
submitted by top
(February 24, 2017 - 6:55 pm)

Sure, go ahead and post the charrie sheet! 

submitted by Riddler@Nebula
(February 24, 2017 - 7:59 pm)

So, what's the genre of the book? Do we have a plot yet?

submitted by Embers in the Ashes
(February 25, 2017 - 10:49 am)

Fantasy.

submitted by Mei-xue (May-shreh) , Fairyland
(February 25, 2017 - 9:27 pm)

Thanks

submitted by Embers in the Ashes
(February 26, 2017 - 6:40 am)

Can I help with everything? Like, I could make some minor characters, or help people design the book cover, or other things as well. I'll still edit, of course! 

submitted by Scylla @Leeli
(February 25, 2017 - 10:48 am)

don't die.

Don't die. 

DO NOT DIE ON ME!!!!!

submitted by tyop
(February 25, 2017 - 4:31 pm)

You may have already specified this somewhere, but what is my role in this story? Thanks, Leeli!

submitted by OtR, @Leeli
(February 25, 2017 - 8:02 pm)

I never come on Inkwell, but here I am :). This sounds like a really cool idea! Could I possibly help with the cover design? I can't post that super often, but a cover designer wouldn't really have to post regularly, would they? Here's my sheet: 

 

Name: Caroline

Requested Position: Cover Designer

Next Best: Artist

How Often Will you be able to Post?: Probably about once every week on average? I don't want to overcommit, but I might be on more than that.

Plot Ideas: I love fantasy! I think with some tweaking, your idea would be really good, Leeli!

Best at: Drawing portraits and I guess some animals. I don't know how instrumental portraits are in cover design, but I guess maybe it could help. By the way, I do hope others will help me in the cover design endeavor. Someone commented about it above (sorry, can't remember who).

Writing/Art Sample: Here's some swans I did. You can also see on the Art Posting thread in PP some portraits I did of various Star Wars characters.

Peaceful Swans - Copy.jpg
submitted by Caroline
(February 26, 2017 - 12:55 am)

WOW, those are amazing! Cover designer is open!

submitted by Leeli
(February 27, 2017 - 9:52 pm)

Scylla,

Yes. Since character creating is mainly for the people who requested it, I wont take that away from them, but yes, you can make a/a few minor characters.

OtR,

It would be really great if you could be an author, because we don't have all that many yet. Your requested position was editor, but we already have enough editors. I hope this works for you!

submitted by Leeli@Scylla and OtR
(February 26, 2017 - 9:11 am)

Sure! I'd be delighted to be an author.

submitted by OtR
(February 26, 2017 - 11:45 am)

Sorry I'm so indecisive, but I'll be an author. Instead of being a full-time editor, could I just look over the final draft of the book at the end to ensure there aren't any mistakes? 

submitted by Scylla @Leeli
(February 26, 2017 - 2:21 pm)

That's fine, Scylla! I'm just glad to have you in the group! :D

submitted by Leeli@Scylla
(February 27, 2017 - 9:50 pm)

Name: Pastella

Requested Position: Author

Next Best: Artist

How Often Will You Be Able to Post?: Several times a week. ;)

Plot Ideas: Maybe there is a gigantic forest that many people live in (it has it's own kingdom and everything), but there is a special gem at the center of the forest that holds it all together...and maybe the gem is stolen?

Best At: Writing descriptive scenes

Writing Sample: Serena didn't know what to do. She had made a terrible mistake. All she had wanted to do was touch the Sacred Locket... And now the Monsters were unleashed out of the Monster Dome. Grabbing her sword, she raced towards the House of Knowledge, fighting off Monsters as she went. She knew she couldn't defeat these monsters on her own. 

"Josh!" Serena called as she pounded on the door. Suddenly, the door opened and a boy with brown hair walked over to her.

"What's wrong?" he asked. Serena pointed behind her. "Everything, Josh," she said.

"Well, you called the right guy," Josh said, smiling. "Now, let's go chase those monsters into the sunset!"

To Be Continued... 

 

 

submitted by Pastella
(February 26, 2017 - 9:31 am)