So, last year was my first RB and I'm still recovering - mostly because I had trouble working out my plot-lines, and trying to shove too much into one story. My 'Out-of-Time' Icon was so, so appropriate.
I have mixed feelings about the 5000 K limit, but maybe keep it at 10,000, but no penalize people if it's still over 5000?
Also, I'd like to sign up as a pinch hitter this year. I noticed that a lot of art that received pinch hitters last year was definitely something I could have related to, and wrote a story fairly quickly. It was my own story that I got all tangled up/over-emotionally invested in. I believe that more distance would have let me write more clearly, but as mific told me, I really put way too much pressure on myself.
So, in a way, I'd prefer to be able to write a story but not have to officially claim the art - maybe that Artist would like an extra story for their art, maybe not. The whole claiming process last year really put me off - when I was ready to start writing a story, I had to wait until I actually claimed the art. Then, I got lost trying to figure out how to write a POV (limited) that would never have occurred to me.
Also? I got tangled up in the definition of 'slash' and 'happy endings'. To me, a slash pairing really is only there if some explicit action (dialogue, sex) takes place. If feelings exist, but aren't commented by the main character involved in the pairing, there is no evidence beyond what the reader sees. And happy endings, especially in stories where it's not clear if the primary 'pairing' are together or not in a settled relationship, means there's still a possibility, and hey, nobody died!
Moving on, this brings me to requests that Artists make regarding stories for their Art. Wasn't it done, as some unspecified time in the past, mentioned that the Artist's not even state the title of their piece to ensure that the writer could find inspiration without restrictions on what they take away from the piece? Going with that theme, too many restrictions discourage people from participating as writers. For example, last year I read several comments around LJ and DW on how the SGA ReverseBang came across more like a Secret Santa, and how they chose not to participate after they saw what they believed were requirements in a story for each piece of art.
I've been speaking a lot with popkin16 for finding a way to revive the WordArt community on Livejournal (which is still my primary blog, even though I understand why people like posting long stories to DreamWidth - I have a permanent account there and simply can't afford to pay DW for the extra search features, and such).
As for Art, the amount of Art equating how many word? Well, that won't work since the writer doesn't see the extant of the art before the actual claiming. At least, not last year? I don't know how it worked in previous years. My suggestion is that the artists make their art available to all who sign up as writers even before the claiming process - this way they can see if they feel inspired right away. If, later, too many people try to claim the same piece of art then the mods will know they have pinch hitters for it already on standby.
Heck, I still have a story I'd love to write for 'Puddlejumper Variations', but had to place it on the backburner because I chose to write for the more difficult artwork first. In the end, a pinch hitter had to come in for that particular art, and I felt guilty as hell, like I should be going to Hell, you know what I mean?
In cases where the RB story serves as an extract to a longer piece? As long as the piece in question is a complete movement (music, sorry), with a beginning, middle, and end (even it starts in the middle), would be great! Four of us our getting roped into modding the WIP Big Bang, where people can finish their unfinished works, pretty soon. I see no reason why these can't carry some crossover.
I learned a lot last year. More than I thought possible. I was mostly terrified that I would be banned from future participation because I couldn't get my story done on time. mific had to hold my hand a lot, and I can't ever repay her enough.
I have a million ideas, but until someone lets me know how much they will fit in I'm reluctant to say (for fear of looking really, really stupid - which I'm not, but hey!).
As far as opening it up to all things in the SG Universe? I don't have a problem with it as long as there's an emphasis on SGA characters. I don't see this being a problem since whenever Team Shep goes to Earth there's always some cross-over. ::head-keyboard-smack::
All right. I've said enough for now. Ping me if any of my ideas have merit, or you think I've missed something.
As for drabbles? I really can't see myself writing drabbles, I simply get too involved in the project. I can see, however, generating shorts to go with Icons, or smaller-yet-connected, pieces of artwork as POV switches, out-takes, and so on.
- Innogen
p.s. I still have a Universe to write around last years' RB story. Believe it or not - that might make it into the WIP BB. Also, I still have to figure out how to write decent sex scenes. *GAH*
Already?
I have mixed feelings about the 5000 K limit, but maybe keep it at 10,000, but no penalize people if it's still over 5000?
Also, I'd like to sign up as a pinch hitter this year. I noticed that a lot of art that received pinch hitters last year was definitely something I could have related to, and wrote a story fairly quickly. It was my own story that I got all tangled up/over-emotionally invested in. I believe that more distance would have let me write more clearly, but as
So, in a way, I'd prefer to be able to write a story but not have to officially claim the art - maybe that Artist would like an extra story for their art, maybe not. The whole claiming process last year really put me off - when I was ready to start writing a story, I had to wait until I actually claimed the art. Then, I got lost trying to figure out how to write a POV (limited) that would never have occurred to me.
Also? I got tangled up in the definition of 'slash' and 'happy endings'. To me, a slash pairing really is only there if some explicit action (dialogue, sex) takes place. If feelings exist, but aren't commented by the main character involved in the pairing, there is no evidence beyond what the reader sees. And happy endings, especially in stories where it's not clear if the primary 'pairing' are together or not in a settled relationship, means there's still a possibility, and hey, nobody died!
Moving on, this brings me to requests that Artists make regarding stories for their Art. Wasn't it done, as some unspecified time in the past, mentioned that the Artist's not even state the title of their piece to ensure that the writer could find inspiration without restrictions on what they take away from the piece? Going with that theme, too many restrictions discourage people from participating as writers. For example, last year I read several comments around LJ and DW on how the SGA ReverseBang came across more like a Secret Santa, and how they chose not to participate after they saw what they believed were requirements in a story for each piece of art.
I've been speaking a lot with
As for Art, the amount of Art equating how many word? Well, that won't work since the writer doesn't see the extant of the art before the actual claiming. At least, not last year? I don't know how it worked in previous years. My suggestion is that the artists make their art available to all who sign up as writers even before the claiming process - this way they can see if they feel inspired right away. If, later, too many people try to claim the same piece of art then the mods will know they have pinch hitters for it already on standby.
Heck, I still have a story I'd love to write for 'Puddlejumper Variations', but had to place it on the backburner because I chose to write for the more difficult artwork first. In the end, a pinch hitter had to come in for that particular art, and I felt guilty as hell, like I should be going to Hell, you know what I mean?
In cases where the RB story serves as an extract to a longer piece? As long as the piece in question is a complete movement (music, sorry), with a beginning, middle, and end (even it starts in the middle), would be great! Four of us our getting roped into modding the WIP Big Bang, where people can finish their unfinished works, pretty soon. I see no reason why these can't carry some crossover.
I learned a lot last year. More than I thought possible. I was mostly terrified that I would be banned from future participation because I couldn't get my story done on time.
I have a million ideas, but until someone lets me know how much they will fit in I'm reluctant to say (for fear of looking really, really stupid - which I'm not, but hey!).
As far as opening it up to all things in the SG Universe? I don't have a problem with it as long as there's an emphasis on SGA characters. I don't see this being a problem since whenever Team Shep goes to Earth there's always some cross-over. ::head-keyboard-smack::
All right. I've said enough for now. Ping me if any of my ideas have merit, or you think I've missed something.
As for drabbles? I really can't see myself writing drabbles, I simply get too involved in the project. I can see, however, generating shorts to go with Icons, or smaller-yet-connected, pieces of artwork as POV switches, out-takes, and so on.
- Innogen
p.s. I still have a Universe to write around last years' RB story. Believe it or not - that might make it into the WIP BB. Also, I still have to figure out how to write decent sex scenes. *GAH*