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Short Q&A
6 years ago
I've gotten a few notes over the last few weeks and I'd like to clarify things if anyone else has any questions! If you see your question here, please don't consider this as a callout, I've gotten these questions several times in the past and want to make this quick Q&A for easy reference!!
1. Is there a word min / max on bribe slots?
Traditionally most stories I write are between 2k and 15k words. Stories shorter than 2k don't really give me room to stretch my legs well description wise, while stories longer than 15k tend to take a while to write without much of a basis given for the premise of it.
2. Do the commissions have to be based on OCs?
No, I will write fanfiction catered to your desire for characters / scenario as long as those characters are aged up / adults if they're underaged in their series. I will not write underaged characters without making them adults.
3. Do you know when you're going to post commission slots?
Not traditionally, no. I usually post slots when I have a lapse in bribe commissions. If you want a commission, please consider paying the bribe price because I have no guarantee when I'll be free to post slots and it's at a completely random interval. A bribe commission, despite the slightly higher price, guarantees you will get a story within 3-4 weeks unless I give you a different timeline.
4. Have you considered making a Patreon?
I have considered setting one up regularly in the past for guaranteed monthly slots or early access to stories, but I've decided that that is committing to something I'm not sure I can carry through on a super regular basis, so I'm hesitant to do so. I've got a lot going on IRL right now, so I don't want to not be able to give Patrons the max amount of worth their support deserves. However, if you wish to support my writing then I also accept tips through FurAffinity's Shinies system. <3
5. Will you ever offer commission slots for more than 5k?
Probably not! Commission slots are usually set minimum 3k/maximum 5k because I take several of them on at a time. While I do do bribe slots for up to 15k, it's because I can adequately promise my client a set delivery time by setting time aside for that bribe slot. If I increased word count on regular commissions, I would not be able to promise the same delivery times that I can currently at the 3k-5k range.
6. Can you give me a heads up / accept extra commission slots? I never make it in time.
Sorry, I can't! I try to give everyone a fair chance of seeing open commission slots, so I post them at completely random times so people have the chance of getting in a slot. If I told anyone when I planned on posting commission slots, it would give an unfair and favoritism advantage to people who want stories, so I'm not comfortable accepting more than the ones I've posted, or giving anyone a step ahead. If you want a story, bribe slots are always open and are only a third more of the cost of a regular commission.
7. Why do you require half payment so soon after someone gets a slot / half payment up front?
Unfortunately, when I was starting out writing commission, I had several people who would wait several days after giving me their story to pay me; twice, they waited until after I started to tell me they didn't have any money, but I could 'give them what I'd already written.' Because of this, I require a deposit up front on all commissions which is not refundable because of the effort and time it takes me to write. I also require this within 48 hours, because I try to start my commissions within two weeks and don't enjoy waiting for several days to get started on what is essentially my livelihood.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me in the comments or send me a note. ^^
1. Is there a word min / max on bribe slots?
Traditionally most stories I write are between 2k and 15k words. Stories shorter than 2k don't really give me room to stretch my legs well description wise, while stories longer than 15k tend to take a while to write without much of a basis given for the premise of it.
2. Do the commissions have to be based on OCs?
No, I will write fanfiction catered to your desire for characters / scenario as long as those characters are aged up / adults if they're underaged in their series. I will not write underaged characters without making them adults.
3. Do you know when you're going to post commission slots?
Not traditionally, no. I usually post slots when I have a lapse in bribe commissions. If you want a commission, please consider paying the bribe price because I have no guarantee when I'll be free to post slots and it's at a completely random interval. A bribe commission, despite the slightly higher price, guarantees you will get a story within 3-4 weeks unless I give you a different timeline.
4. Have you considered making a Patreon?
I have considered setting one up regularly in the past for guaranteed monthly slots or early access to stories, but I've decided that that is committing to something I'm not sure I can carry through on a super regular basis, so I'm hesitant to do so. I've got a lot going on IRL right now, so I don't want to not be able to give Patrons the max amount of worth their support deserves. However, if you wish to support my writing then I also accept tips through FurAffinity's Shinies system. <3
5. Will you ever offer commission slots for more than 5k?
Probably not! Commission slots are usually set minimum 3k/maximum 5k because I take several of them on at a time. While I do do bribe slots for up to 15k, it's because I can adequately promise my client a set delivery time by setting time aside for that bribe slot. If I increased word count on regular commissions, I would not be able to promise the same delivery times that I can currently at the 3k-5k range.
6. Can you give me a heads up / accept extra commission slots? I never make it in time.
Sorry, I can't! I try to give everyone a fair chance of seeing open commission slots, so I post them at completely random times so people have the chance of getting in a slot. If I told anyone when I planned on posting commission slots, it would give an unfair and favoritism advantage to people who want stories, so I'm not comfortable accepting more than the ones I've posted, or giving anyone a step ahead. If you want a story, bribe slots are always open and are only a third more of the cost of a regular commission.
7. Why do you require half payment so soon after someone gets a slot / half payment up front?
Unfortunately, when I was starting out writing commission, I had several people who would wait several days after giving me their story to pay me; twice, they waited until after I started to tell me they didn't have any money, but I could 'give them what I'd already written.' Because of this, I require a deposit up front on all commissions which is not refundable because of the effort and time it takes me to write. I also require this within 48 hours, because I try to start my commissions within two weeks and don't enjoy waiting for several days to get started on what is essentially my livelihood.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me in the comments or send me a note. ^^
