MacabreMagpie

Firstly, I was unsure where to post this so sorry if it's in the wrong forum...

I'm a published comic artist and interested in partaking in a little side-project from my main gig, which I intend to self-publish. But the problem is that I'm an artist and not a writer, so what I'm basically looking for is a contributor who has work either here, on Lit.Org or as yet un-published anywhere that would be willing to let me adapt it into graphic novel form. Ideally I'd want something in the Suspensful Horror genre, or Drama with Supernatural elements. It should also be longer than a short story, and I'd like something that is slow-build and not overly gory. I'm thinking more X-Files type horror than Jason X. I'm also looking for something that is either already written or near completion as I want to get started on this as soon as possible.

I intended to search through the archives on Lit.Org but it became too tiring and fruitless so I'm instead asking any authors here who would like to get involved with this project to send me a description of their story to Shola.Ameobi@btopenworld.com for consideration. Please don't send me any of your work if it is not in the requested category or if it has had overly negative feedback, and you should also ideally not have a problem with me having creative input with regards to editing the script to suit comic book form.

The completed project would then be sold on Lulu.com, with the price covering Lulu's printing costs. This would mean no profit for either of us at this stage, but would encourage people to buy the graphic novel with the low price and help get word of mouth going. If we achieved, say, 50 sales and it looked like becoming profitable, then we could look at increasing the price slightly to allow for a creator revenue which would be split 60/40 in my favour (since I'll be lettering and colouring the artwork aswell as organising the printing), and I'd maybe look at purchasing an ISBN number which would allow us to sell the book on Amazon and other online bookstores to reach a wider audience. I'll also be consulting my contacts who are responsible for publishing the comic I currently draw for advice and/or assistance.

Also feel free to ask any Questions!

valeca

Note: Moved to Writers' Resources

Maybe providing a link to some of your own work might entice some potential writers.

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MacabreMagpie

Ah, thanks for the move

MacabreMagpie

Hey, I did think of that but I only joined the forum today so I don't have the ability to post links.

If anyone wants, they can try adding '.net' to my username and seeing what happens.................

Baron

You can add a straight link to your signature.

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Mike C

Like the artwork. Good stuff.

www. m a c a b r e m a g p i e .net

Take a look at my website (link in sig) and have a look at Strange Love, Doctor. It might suit what you're looking for.

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MacabreMagpie

Hey, thats not really what I'm after for this project however I like the way it's told and I'm keeping it in mind for future endeavors. Thanks again for sharing the link.

ClancyBoy

Hey, finally something in the Resources forum worth reading!

Are you interested in something maybe that's not yet published and actually so far still only 3/4 written?

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lisajane

Don't have a story for you, but love the artwork.

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