So...I'm taking the leap. Commissions.
9 years ago
General
All right. I'm a bit hesitant to do this, knowing how long I take on stories and how sometimes I simply cannot write them because I lack inspiration. But, I'm going to try. So, to test the waters, I'm going to be starting with very short, very simple 'splat' stories. Essentially, no lead up, very little characterization, and simply focusing on getting straight to the action. Now then...you all know my best style is that of second person, and in an ideal world all of these stories would be that, but I know most will want first or third person pieces. I am okay with that. Just know I, ironically, struggle the most with first person. Third person is all right, for the most part. But, there will be no restrictions in that regard. The ideal turn about for these stories would be a week and a half to three weeks...probably longer than most writers, but...that's just how I work.
Now, there WILL be restrictions. They are as follows.
1. Absolutely no sex scenes or directly sexual content. I am not comfortable enough to work with these types of scenes yet, not to mention they just don't really interest me.
2. I expect a fully fleshed out idea when presented. Not something vague or the general gist. I want: The scenario and how it should play out, in resonable detail. All the points you want me to hit. I don't mind if you give me freedom in places, but I do want to know exactly what you want me to do. This isn't a personal story, after all. Next, I want a list of all characters that are meant to be involved, and what roles they will play in the story. Character refs are nice, but a simple physical description as well, if it's significant, a description of their clothes will suffice. Finally, which details you want me to focus on, and which you want me to either downplay or not include at all.
3. Try to limit the amount of major characters in the piece to five or below. I have trouble with keeping up with tons of characters, especially when all of them are having a conversation together. Always feels awkward. This I will work on, but for now, that's that. However, revolving protagonist that don't interact, as some macro/micro writers have done it, is fine as long as there aren't TOO many.
4. Do not constantly pester me with asking for progress reports. Once a week is fine, but know I am slow, and I stress and lock up very easily when under pressure. This is meant to test the waters, and see if I'm even able to do this.
Now then...pricing. Originally I was going to be more expensive. But then I decided, for the sake of this, do be cheaper. Probably still too expensive though for most. Here's how this will work, fully. The stories will be 500 to 750 words with the POSSIBILITY of going over. This is not guaranteed, and would have to be decided on a case to case basis. The shortest story, at 500 words, would be merely twenty-five dollars. The most expensive, at 750 words, would be 45 dollars. A big hope, I know. but this will take me time and I'll be putting a lot of effort into these. So...i'm pricing based on this.
Finally...I'll probably be working on these one at a time, so that I don't get distracted. However...know that I am still going through a tough time in reality, and thus these stories may take awhile. I promise you, however, if at any time you feel I am taking to long, all you need to do is tell me and I'll refund your cash ASAP. I hope that solves certain issues that people might have with my slowness. Anyway...that about covers it. If you're interested, let me know!
Oh...and, yes this is long, but if you commission me, I expect you to have read and understood it. To insure you did, just tell me the last name of my Sona when you communicate your idea. It's Kething.
Now, there WILL be restrictions. They are as follows.
1. Absolutely no sex scenes or directly sexual content. I am not comfortable enough to work with these types of scenes yet, not to mention they just don't really interest me.
2. I expect a fully fleshed out idea when presented. Not something vague or the general gist. I want: The scenario and how it should play out, in resonable detail. All the points you want me to hit. I don't mind if you give me freedom in places, but I do want to know exactly what you want me to do. This isn't a personal story, after all. Next, I want a list of all characters that are meant to be involved, and what roles they will play in the story. Character refs are nice, but a simple physical description as well, if it's significant, a description of their clothes will suffice. Finally, which details you want me to focus on, and which you want me to either downplay or not include at all.
3. Try to limit the amount of major characters in the piece to five or below. I have trouble with keeping up with tons of characters, especially when all of them are having a conversation together. Always feels awkward. This I will work on, but for now, that's that. However, revolving protagonist that don't interact, as some macro/micro writers have done it, is fine as long as there aren't TOO many.
4. Do not constantly pester me with asking for progress reports. Once a week is fine, but know I am slow, and I stress and lock up very easily when under pressure. This is meant to test the waters, and see if I'm even able to do this.
Now then...pricing. Originally I was going to be more expensive. But then I decided, for the sake of this, do be cheaper. Probably still too expensive though for most. Here's how this will work, fully. The stories will be 500 to 750 words with the POSSIBILITY of going over. This is not guaranteed, and would have to be decided on a case to case basis. The shortest story, at 500 words, would be merely twenty-five dollars. The most expensive, at 750 words, would be 45 dollars. A big hope, I know. but this will take me time and I'll be putting a lot of effort into these. So...i'm pricing based on this.
Finally...I'll probably be working on these one at a time, so that I don't get distracted. However...know that I am still going through a tough time in reality, and thus these stories may take awhile. I promise you, however, if at any time you feel I am taking to long, all you need to do is tell me and I'll refund your cash ASAP. I hope that solves certain issues that people might have with my slowness. Anyway...that about covers it. If you're interested, let me know!
Oh...and, yes this is long, but if you commission me, I expect you to have read and understood it. To insure you did, just tell me the last name of my Sona when you communicate your idea. It's Kething.
Crag
~bp19905
Eee, rexybutt is doing commissions! I wish good luck!
Todd Heathcoat
~slysterk
OP
I am! Thank you kindly my canine friend! I appreciate it!
DrakeParadox
~drakeparadox
I bid you many wishes of luck and prosperity that people will come to see from your amazingly written and well thought out stories for such a "Splat" story~
Todd Heathcoat
~slysterk
OP
Thanks, Blake. I hope they do too. Time will tell though! Time will tell.
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