Sublunary Updates (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} subbyupdates) wrote,@ 2007-02-07 22:09:00 |
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Yes Sublunary is still holding on by its claws. Yes I, Reena, am still here. Ever faithful....or rather just ball and chained to a project till its death XD At least I'm determined!
So, in the journal will be the following:
1. Explanation of Drama/Rumours in the summer
2. Sublunary's continuance
3. Character changeover
1. Drama/Rumours
-Ok, let me just say this is a long story e.e The abridged version consists of Subby being approached for publication. Legitimate, deadtree format, company, etc. We could have possibly become an anime series. Of course, we were excited. We had started work on comics once mroe and even finished a few new pages (what I'm doing with these NOW I don't know) but we halted during the time I was negotiating the conditions of our signing. Lots of negotiations. Skip long boring parts here and suffice to say the contract did not turn out to our benefit and wouldn't have helped Sublunary at all, and so we let it slide. SO yes, Sublunary WAS going to be published, but due to the terms of the contract I thought it would be better not to. I won't go into any more detail than that, but those who know me (or have at least been here a while) know how closely I value my characters and story, and this comic (despite that it's like a damned zombie and won't die! XD) and so turning down the contract was definately for the best. I have no regrets there.
2. Continuing?
-Yes. Sublunary will be continuing UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. For various reasons this project is mine and mine alone now. Sublunary will be done no where else by anyone else without my express written permission (nonprofit fanwork excepted ^^ give us artses/ficses!). That being said, Sublunary cannot possibly be continued in comic form. Yes, believe me, I'm very sorry for this as it was originally visualized as a comic. Regardless I AM a writer, and write I can do. Sort of >.> So I will be converting the rest of the story to novel format.
What does this mean?
Sublunary books will be avaliable on www.Lulu.com for purchase by fans. Lulu is a site much like CafePress (don't forget the subby merchandise still avaliable on CafePress Sublunary!) but for books. They are reliable and secure and while I would normally scorn self publishing, it suits perfectly for Sublunary in this case, as I never intend to have this professionally done ^_^ In the future a deadtree format of the comics may even make its way to Lulu depending on the success of the novels.
Why am I charging? Because this has become a one-person project and as such the work for me has gone up considerably. Sublunary was capable of making a profit in many ways before, but now those ways are limited. While my pricing for the books will be fair I would still like compensation for taking time out of the novels I'm currently writing (with intent to publish) to finish this up on my own ^^ If you disagree with this, then you really don't have to buy the books. However, I will probably enforce a rule to keep my profits fair and the books coming somewhat regularly. Something along the lines of "Next book comes out once 20 have been sold!" Or somesuch. Prices may increase or decrease based on demand. Yes, this all sounds horrible, but this is what's going to have to be done for Sublunary to continue.
As for when? Not sure right now, but I'm working on detailed outlines so far. Work has begun ^^ Ideally I'll work fast enough to get the first one out before June (with much fanfair and whatnot) but I AM in university, so we'll see how the academic gods decide to rule this term.
I'm looking at how likely illustrations will be in the books. They'd be limited to simple little comic strips, layouts (of the bases, etc) or simple character headshots. These would be extras in the books, as well as world background, or possibly character drabbles that are cannon but don't fit in the main storyline. Extras ^^
3. Character Changeover
-I've acquired the rights to the following of Sarah's characters that appear in Subby:
-Robyn
-Cyan
-Eekie
-Malvet
-Zenji
What does this mean? \o.o/ not much other than their owners have changed. Designs are still (c) to her, any changes made henceforth are mine (not that I'm planning any....*makes Cyan blonde* XD)
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
So, in the journal will be the following:
1. Explanation of Drama/Rumours in the summer
2. Sublunary's continuance
3. Character changeover
1. Drama/Rumours
-Ok, let me just say this is a long story e.e The abridged version consists of Subby being approached for publication. Legitimate, deadtree format, company, etc. We could have possibly become an anime series. Of course, we were excited. We had started work on comics once mroe and even finished a few new pages (what I'm doing with these NOW I don't know) but we halted during the time I was negotiating the conditions of our signing. Lots of negotiations. Skip long boring parts here and suffice to say the contract did not turn out to our benefit and wouldn't have helped Sublunary at all, and so we let it slide. SO yes, Sublunary WAS going to be published, but due to the terms of the contract I thought it would be better not to. I won't go into any more detail than that, but those who know me (or have at least been here a while) know how closely I value my characters and story, and this comic (despite that it's like a damned zombie and won't die! XD) and so turning down the contract was definately for the best. I have no regrets there.
2. Continuing?
-Yes. Sublunary will be continuing UNDER SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. For various reasons this project is mine and mine alone now. Sublunary will be done no where else by anyone else without my express written permission (nonprofit fanwork excepted ^^ give us artses/ficses!). That being said, Sublunary cannot possibly be continued in comic form. Yes, believe me, I'm very sorry for this as it was originally visualized as a comic. Regardless I AM a writer, and write I can do. Sort of >.> So I will be converting the rest of the story to novel format.
What does this mean?
Sublunary books will be avaliable on www.Lulu.com for purchase by fans. Lulu is a site much like CafePress (don't forget the subby merchandise still avaliable on CafePress Sublunary!) but for books. They are reliable and secure and while I would normally scorn self publishing, it suits perfectly for Sublunary in this case, as I never intend to have this professionally done ^_^ In the future a deadtree format of the comics may even make its way to Lulu depending on the success of the novels.
Why am I charging? Because this has become a one-person project and as such the work for me has gone up considerably. Sublunary was capable of making a profit in many ways before, but now those ways are limited. While my pricing for the books will be fair I would still like compensation for taking time out of the novels I'm currently writing (with intent to publish) to finish this up on my own ^^ If you disagree with this, then you really don't have to buy the books. However, I will probably enforce a rule to keep my profits fair and the books coming somewhat regularly. Something along the lines of "Next book comes out once 20 have been sold!" Or somesuch. Prices may increase or decrease based on demand. Yes, this all sounds horrible, but this is what's going to have to be done for Sublunary to continue.
As for when? Not sure right now, but I'm working on detailed outlines so far. Work has begun ^^ Ideally I'll work fast enough to get the first one out before June (with much fanfair and whatnot) but I AM in university, so we'll see how the academic gods decide to rule this term.
I'm looking at how likely illustrations will be in the books. They'd be limited to simple little comic strips, layouts (of the bases, etc) or simple character headshots. These would be extras in the books, as well as world background, or possibly character drabbles that are cannon but don't fit in the main storyline. Extras ^^
3. Character Changeover
-I've acquired the rights to the following of Sarah's characters that appear in Subby:
-Robyn
-Cyan
-Eekie
-Malvet
-Zenji
What does this mean? \o.o/ not much other than their owners have changed. Designs are still (c) to her, any changes made henceforth are mine (not that I'm planning any....*makes Cyan blonde* XD)
Questions? Comments? Concerns?
