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mfb View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:23 AM Post #26
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emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:24 AM Post #27
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Adam

Nov 14 2006, 06:27 AM

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QUOTE (emo samurai)

What about novels? How are they submitted?

FanPro doesn't have the rights to do Shadowrun novels, and WizKids and ROC didn't renew their contract, so right now, you don't.

Adventures are submitted via the standard proposal method.

emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:29 AM Post #29
Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,589 Joined: 28-November 05 Member No.: 8,019	'twould be an awesome adventure. How are you paid? Not that payment of any type for writing for Fanpro wouldn't be awesome.

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Nov 14 2006, 06:32 AM

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QUOTE (emo samurai)

What about novels? How are they submitted? I'm thinking of writing one.

First, submit your novel proposal - in German - to FanPro Germany. Second (if your proposal is accepted), you write your full novel in German.

emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:32 AM Post #31
Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,589 Joined: 28-November 05 Member No.: 8,019	It could be a cooperative project with Grinder! I like it.

Adam View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:34 AM Post #32
Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51	As with most types of freelance writing, per word, depending on your experience level.

emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:36 AM Post #33
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Nov 14 2006, 06:38 AM

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http://www.shadowrunrpg.com/fanpro/writers...uidelines.shtml

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First-Time Writers
FanPro is always willing to look at your proposal even if you have never worked or written for anyone else in the gaming industry. Any work you do for us will be done on spec. This means you will work with us to develop the project, write the manuscript and submit it to us for approval without receiving a contract. We retain the option to reject the manuscript even after you have submitted it. This policy protects both FanPro and you. It protects you because you are not contractually (legally) obligated to finish the project if you are unable to do so. It protects us because we can still refuse the manuscript if we find the quality to be unsatisfactory. The manuscript will be returned to you in the latter case.

If the project is accepted, the contract terms will be worked out with the developer. The developer is in charge of all contract negotiations (with the approval of the President of FanPro), and will forward a contract to you upon formal acceptance of your manuscript.

emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:40 AM Post #35
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Adam View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 06:51 AM Post #36
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Synner

Nov 14 2006, 08:52 AM

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QUOTE (emo samurai @ Nov 14 2006, 06:40 AM)

I see. So you have to bet everything on their acceptance of your manuscript?

Let's try this again:

QUOTE (Writer Submission Guidelines @ second paragraph)

General Guidelines
Do not begin to write until we ask you to. Never send us an unsolicited, complete or partially complete manuscript. The manuscript will be returned to you regardless of the legal permission or disclaimers you provide with it.

Emphasis mine.

Grinder

Nov 14 2006, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE (Grinder @ Nov 12 2006, 03:27 PM)

I guess my english is good enough for submitting a proposal, but writings for a sourcebook would need some editing, that's why I asked.

If you want to run it by me, I'd be happy (tiem allowing) to provide further feedback on tweaking a proposal. My e-address is in my profile.

Thank you for the offer, that's great! :love:

I'll send you an email later today.

Oracle View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 10:10 AM Post #39
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 934 Joined: 26-August 05 From: Earth - Europe - AGS - Norddeutscher Bund - Hannover Member No.: 7,624	Good luck Grinder! It would be great to read something written by you in a future sourcebook.

Grinder

Nov 14 2006, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE (emo samurai)

It could be a cooperative project with Grinder! I like it.

To say it with your words: "That would be awesome!" :D

emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 14 2006, 02:21 PM Post #41
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Synner View Member Profile	Nov 15 2006, 09:25 AM Post #42
Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Lisbon, Cidade do Pecado Member No.: 185	Unfortunately certain varieties of AWESOME just don't fit with the developer's awesome vision for Shadowrun. So, be warned.

Grinder View Member Profile	Nov 15 2006, 09:28 AM Post #43
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Wakshaani

Nov 15 2006, 10:50 AM

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QUOTE (Synner)

Unfortunately certain varieties of AWESOME just don't fit with the developer's awesome vision for Shadowrun. So, be warned.

But, but, but, my proposal for the Lesbian Ninja Catgirl takeover of Shiawase (Keep it in the Family) is beyond reproach! How DARE you reject my vision?!

MY VISION!!!

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*kaff*

Ranneko

Nov 15 2006, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE (mfb)

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Is it a bad sign that this made me laugh out loud?

emo samurai View Member Profile	Nov 15 2006, 04:09 PM Post #46
Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,589 Joined: 28-November 05 Member No.: 8,019	What the fuck did mfb's post mean? And if I post a paragraph from a short story I'm thinking of submitting to FanPro, does that void me for acceptance?

mfb View Member Profile	Nov 15 2006, 04:30 PM Post #47
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Nov 15 2006, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE (emo samurai @ Nov 16 2006, 03:09 AM)

And if I post a paragraph from a short story I'm thinking of submitting to FanPro, does that void me for acceptance?

Technically, yes. FanPro (and quite a few other companies) have a policy whereby they prefer not to publish anything that has previously been made available for public consumption. You would be better served in not posting anything (even ideas or rough drafts) that you intend to submit for possible publication.

fistandantilus4....

Nov 15 2006, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE (Wakshaani)

But, but, but, my proposal for the Lesbian Ninja Catgirl takeover of Shiawase (Keep it in the Family) is beyond reproach! How DARE you reject my vision?!

take out Ninja Catgirl, include vampire-wannabe otaku, and you're good to go!

Grinder View Member Profile	Nov 16 2006, 09:18 AM Post #50
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