Blacksad
Explorer
Hi,
Executive summary :
Have you considered applying for a grant for the arts ?
Short explanation :
ENworld is a pen and paper role playing game community website.
It helps communication between player (reader/art amateur), publisher, writer and artist.
And many feel it does well in that domain :
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-8.html#post4975251
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-6.html#post4953113
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-6.html#post4951040
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-5.html#post4947055
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-5.html#post4946690
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-4.html#post4946513
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-2.html#post4944987
http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/265691-appeal-support-en-world.html#post4943795
Given its size, it needs a permanent position.
Attempts to get a revenue streams have led it to become a sort of publisher (with partnerships, ads, etc.).
Getting things in reverse (community -> books) compared to a traditional publisher "books -> community".
This might have incited Moongose and Paizo to have their own board, splitting communities, and might explains concerns (any guesses?) :
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-6.html#post4947881
http://www.enworld.org/forum/meta/265653-new-ad-bar-4.html#post4957643
The subscription model is a good move.
ENworld as a non profit organisation with Morrus as a paid trustee (i.e. not a charity) could solve those concerns, and allow ENworld to apply for a grants from the Arts Council.
Getting Testimonial from :
Mongoose (especially with Judge Dredd)
UK writer and artist who got contracts with US or UK companies
UK players who found fellow players through the website
Might help advance the cause (explaining that a global community help the UK, yada, yada)
Thoughts ?
Regards
Executive summary :
Have you considered applying for a grant for the arts ?
Short explanation :
ENworld is a pen and paper role playing game community website.
It helps communication between player (reader/art amateur), publisher, writer and artist.
And many feel it does well in that domain :
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-8.html#post4975251
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-6.html#post4953113
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-6.html#post4951040
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-5.html#post4947055
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-5.html#post4946690
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-4.html#post4946513
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-2.html#post4944987
http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/265691-appeal-support-en-world.html#post4943795
Given its size, it needs a permanent position.
Attempts to get a revenue streams have led it to become a sort of publisher (with partnerships, ads, etc.).
Getting things in reverse (community -> books) compared to a traditional publisher "books -> community".
This might have incited Moongose and Paizo to have their own board, splitting communities, and might explains concerns (any guesses?) :
http://www.enworld.org/forum/genera...91-appeal-support-en-world-6.html#post4947881
http://www.enworld.org/forum/meta/265653-new-ad-bar-4.html#post4957643
The subscription model is a good move.
ENworld as a non profit organisation with Morrus as a paid trustee (i.e. not a charity) could solve those concerns, and allow ENworld to apply for a grants from the Arts Council.
Getting Testimonial from :
Mongoose (especially with Judge Dredd)
UK writer and artist who got contracts with US or UK companies
UK players who found fellow players through the website
Might help advance the cause (explaining that a global community help the UK, yada, yada)
Thoughts ?
Regards