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WotC Seeking Your Setting Proposals (was "Big Wizard announcement")
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GHKLK!!!
Man, Anthony, I keep reading your replies just a few minutes too late. First yesterday, when I'd mailed the incorrect release forms just a few minutes before I learned it had to the PDF. And now, today, when I've actually managed to get the letters back from my postal carrier, only to learn that they'd have been acceptible afte all.
Sigh.
Oh, well. Now that I've got 'em back anyway, I'll include the proper release forms when I send them out again. The things we go through for a shot at a measly $120,000 and industry-wide fame.
(BTW, Anthony, despite the fact that my timing apparently sucks, I just want to add my thanks that you're taking the time to answer questions on this.
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Does being an excellent writer get us points anthony?
Or is it purely our ideas, following directions, and ya'lls invisionment of it?
If being an excellent write is important, I have near no chance
I can create good ideas and such, but writing them down in a manner as good as Tolkein...well...there ain't no way! (lol, dont pay attention to that ain't in answering this)
Does being an excellent writer get us points anthony?
Or is it purely our ideas, following directions, and ya'lls invisionment of it?
If being an excellent write is important, I have near no chance
I can create good ideas and such, but writing them down in a manner as good as Tolkein...well...there ain't no way! (lol, dont pay attention to that ain't in answering this)
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Um... I'd say that being an excellent writer is going to be paramount to winning this. Illiterate people have great ideas too, but that doesn't mean that WotC want to give them $120 grand. This is a writing contest after all.
Andy Christian
Twilight said:Does being an excellent writer get us points anthony?
Or is it purely our ideas, following directions, and ya'lls invisionment of it?
If being an excellent write is important, I have near no chance
I can create good ideas and such, but writing them down in a manner as good as Tolkein...well...there ain't no way! (lol, dont pay attention to that ain't in answering this)
Um... I'd say that being an excellent writer is going to be paramount to winning this. Illiterate people have great ideas too, but that doesn't mean that WotC want to give them $120 grand. This is a writing contest after all.
Andy Christian
Ghostwind
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Ok folks, once again we're seeing the same type of questions go round and round again. If you haven't been following this thread from the beginning, go back and read every page before asking your question. Odds are, the answer is already there.
Secondly, there have been several industry professionals on this list that have given you guidance and suggestions on what you should do to improve your odds of not having your submission immediately trashcanned. Listen to them and follow what they say. They are not trying to mislead you, the advice they offer is sound!!
Without even addressing the type of content you are submitting, I reiterate these points that must be followed if you want to even have a chance:
-No spelling errors.
-No grammatical errors.
-Use a readable font size of no less than 10 point and margins no less than one-half inch (I would recommend one inch margins).
-Follow the directions as specified by Wizards of the Coast. If you aren't willing to do this, then don't waste your time or the selection committee's time by submitting an entry.
-Proofread everything over and over, then have someone else do it.
-Lastly, write cleanly and concisely. Make your point without dwelling on and on about nothing. Each section should be able to summed up in one sentence with the rest being supporting fill material. Putting it simply and bluntly, if you can't write well, you're going to have a high first hurdle to beat. Try having a friend who is better than you at writing help you put your thoughts to paper.
Someone mentioned that this is a job application. Nothing could be more true. You should be giving it your all to get hired, but you need to be more professional than you've ever been. Think of it this way, you wouldn't show up to a job interview wearing jeans and a T-shirt, so it only makes sense to make sure your proposal is the equivalent of showing up in a suit and tie. If it's not, it will go the same as a job application from the guy in jeans and a T-shirt... The trash can.
Secondly, there have been several industry professionals on this list that have given you guidance and suggestions on what you should do to improve your odds of not having your submission immediately trashcanned. Listen to them and follow what they say. They are not trying to mislead you, the advice they offer is sound!!
Without even addressing the type of content you are submitting, I reiterate these points that must be followed if you want to even have a chance:
-No spelling errors.
-No grammatical errors.
-Use a readable font size of no less than 10 point and margins no less than one-half inch (I would recommend one inch margins).
-Follow the directions as specified by Wizards of the Coast. If you aren't willing to do this, then don't waste your time or the selection committee's time by submitting an entry.
-Proofread everything over and over, then have someone else do it.
-Lastly, write cleanly and concisely. Make your point without dwelling on and on about nothing. Each section should be able to summed up in one sentence with the rest being supporting fill material. Putting it simply and bluntly, if you can't write well, you're going to have a high first hurdle to beat. Try having a friend who is better than you at writing help you put your thoughts to paper.
Someone mentioned that this is a job application. Nothing could be more true. You should be giving it your all to get hired, but you need to be more professional than you've ever been. Think of it this way, you wouldn't show up to a job interview wearing jeans and a T-shirt, so it only makes sense to make sure your proposal is the equivalent of showing up in a suit and tie. If it's not, it will go the same as a job application from the guy in jeans and a T-shirt... The trash can.
How to Get Rejected
Monaco in two point type. Fit more on a page that way.
Yellow print on white paper. Nothing says creative like yellow print on white paper.
Consider the directions vague suggestions. Show your adaptability.
One page per question. This is obviously what they meant.
Write in dialect and cant. Really distinguishes the races and classes.
Spelling Reform 12. Save the English language from its sordid past.
Grammar is the old lady you visit at the home, show Yoda how its done.
Follow the advice above and I guarantee your submission will be trashed faster than a dirty diaper.
Monaco in two point type. Fit more on a page that way.
Yellow print on white paper. Nothing says creative like yellow print on white paper.
Consider the directions vague suggestions. Show your adaptability.
One page per question. This is obviously what they meant.
Write in dialect and cant. Really distinguishes the races and classes.
Spelling Reform 12. Save the English language from its sordid past.
Grammar is the old lady you visit at the home, show Yoda how its done.
Follow the advice above and I guarantee your submission will be trashed faster than a dirty diaper.
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Fast Learner
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Gez said:
This concept has already been beaten into the ground (appropriately), but there's another unmentioned angle: Why would the selection committee pick something that, because of the many submissions, appears to already be a very common campaign world?
Uniqueness will certainly be a factor, I'm sure.
Ghostwind said:
Folks, ignore this post!!!! Please do not read any of the advice from anyone, including professionals or Wizards employees! Don't read the FAQ and don't read the simple directions on the Wizards site. Don't worry about the previous posts on this thread either. They are meaningless. Just submit your fabulous idea, any way you want, and you will be ok.
jester47
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Zulkir said:
Thanks for clearing that up AV. I can only hope I make it as I just made changes to the document that really show the world for what it is and these can make into the ten pager. But you know what? I am done with this until the 10 are announced. If I don't get selected I have a Campaign setting that rocks the house and I will start using.
This does give me an idea. The criteria given has made me flesh out my world and really explain what it is about. Even if we are not in the finals, can we still see the guidelines given to the 10 and the 3? Lets just say I like to finnish what I start.
Aaron.
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