Dumah Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 hours ago, grailkeeper said: Do you think it would be a problem if we posted our 100 word synopsis here? I know they dont want any part of the story itself posted online but feedback on the synopsis might help us do the best job possible. I would err on the side of caution with that. Felix Antipodes, grailkeeper and Mazer Rackham 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Cambrius Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Well I've been quietly tinkering with mine ever since the announcement popped up and it is now submitted after some read-overs from friends and peers within some of my circles. Never done this before so it was quite a challenge to try and condense the necessary action and intrigue within the 500 word limit and especially the 100 word summary, but I got thee in the end. Also went with one of our numerous Successors with naught but a name and colour scheme, giving them some unique flavour inspired by some discussions in my Liber Astartes home years ago. Now it's just that hardest part, waiting. Ironically, I'm actually at Warhammer World on Deadline Day, so it was tempting to submit it in person, but I don't think that would have worked. Fingers crossed for everyone! Cambrius Kelborn, Mazer Rackham, Dumah and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanctimonius Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Well I've got the story written and sent out to unwilling victims happy beta readers, but I'm second guessing myself now. I have a solid story (IMO of course) but it's not action loaded, there's a single action scene then tension and conflict for the rest of the story but no more fight scenes. Maybe I'll write another story about an Ultima Founding Chapter, but my worry there is that choosing a Chapter that's little more than a name would basically be the same as choosing a homebrew, that doesn't really feel like this is what GW is looking for. If I could submit more than once I'd write another story and send both. Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Cambrius Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 17 hours ago, Sanctimonius said: Well I've got the story written and sent out to unwilling victims happy beta readers, but I'm second guessing myself now. I have a solid story (IMO of course) but it's not action loaded, there's a single action scene then tension and conflict for the rest of the story but no more fight scenes. Maybe I'll write another story about an Ultima Founding Chapter, but my worry there is that choosing a Chapter that's little more than a name would basically be the same as choosing a homebrew, that doesn't really feel like this is what GW is looking for. If I could submit more than once I'd write another story and send both. If you are experiencing second thoughts, just remember it's better to put yourself forwards for a chance, than ensuring you have no chance at all by not submitting. The concern of a lack of action is certainly something to be mindful of however, as I've got the impression that GW wants to see a bit of action in the excerpt to gauge how we can handle those moments to really engage the reader. On the subject of a blank Chapter, it does fit within the brief to take a Canon chapter that is naught but a name and colour scheme. I've done that myself with my submission and it's not out of the ordinary either. The Star Dragons are one example I can think of from that in one of the omnibuses iirc. Go with what you think feels right, taking the feedback from your beta testers on board, I wish you the best of fortune. :) Cambrius Gamiel, Sanctimonius, Kelborn and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wecanhaveallthree Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On the subject of action, what would be the consensus on submitting some kind of tank action piece? Those Gladiators sure do look shiny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, wecanhaveallthree said: On the subject of action, what would be the consensus on submitting some kind of tank action piece? Those Gladiators sure do look shiny... Dont see any issue with it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Action is varying and can be almost everything. Chase scene, 1:1 action, whatever you like Regarding an Ultima chapter, I'm going for one myself and they explicitly included the Ultima Founding. Hence I don't think that picking one of them will be an issue. But tbh, I had the same thoughts before settling on my chosen chapter. :) Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 My own action scene features the marines standing back and watching the action happen to others. I hope that's ok. Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanctimonius Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Brother Cambrius said: If you are experiencing second thoughts, just remember it's better to put yourself forwards for a chance, than ensuring you have no chance at all by not submitting. The concern of a lack of action is certainly something to be mindful of however, as I've got the impression that GW wants to see a bit of action in the excerpt to gauge how we can handle those moments to really engage the reader. On the subject of a blank Chapter, it does fit within the brief to take a Canon chapter that is naught but a name and colour scheme. I've done that myself with my submission and it's not out of the ordinary either. The Star Dragons are one example I can think of from that in one of the omnibuses iirc. Go with what you think feels right, taking the feedback from your beta testers on board, I wish you the best of fortune. :) Cambrius Oh I'll certainly be submitting something, I'm just second-guessing what it will be. My story is on the Mantis Warriors, but I'll probably also throw together something on the Astral Bears, a chapter that literally has a name and nothing else (not even a scheme). But good luck to all who do submit Edited January 24, 2023 by Sanctimonius Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumah Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, grailkeeper said: My own action scene features the marines standing back and watching the action happen to others. I hope that's ok. As long as that action is quintessentially 40K in style, it should be fine. Sometimes an outside-looking-in angle can be more illuminating. Mazer Rackham and grailkeeper 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 I just read Rhu James Short story for the day. It's incredible. Kinda makes me sad that my submission isn't as good. I'm thinking of either A) rewriting something brand new, B) Adding more action into the substantive story, or C) changing from a first person narrative to third person omniscient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, grailkeeper said: I just read Rhu James Short story for the day. It's incredible. Kinda makes me sad that my submission isn't as good. I'm thinking of either A) rewriting something brand new, B) Adding more action into the substantive story, or C) changing from a first person narrative to third person omniscient. Ah, the joy of being an author. Reading someone else’s work and feeling crappy about your own is sadly inevitable. It sucks. I’m sorry. You need to try and separate your emotional reaction from an objective appraisal of the work. Remember that Mr(?) James story probably underwent numerous revisions. It would not have been as outstanding when first submitted. if you think you can make your work stronger, then absolutely do so! But starting from scratch or completely changing your POV seem reactionary. At least sleep on it and then try and reflect on whether such changes will improve your work. Why did you originally pick 1st person POV? What would you gain from 3rd person POV? if you are going to make revisions, I’d focus on revising the extract rather than the entire story. You can amend the rest of it later if you like the changes, but it will give you a snapshot of how the story might sounds with a change POV (and is the only bit you will initially be assessed on anyway). Edited January 27, 2023 by Denny Felix Antipodes, Dumah, cheywood and 3 others 4 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Just submitted my extract. If BL don't like it I'll submit the 100 word description and the extract here. Maybe you guys might like it have feedback on it. I have about 3-4K words done. I suppose I am better off finishing the first draft even if it isnt accepted. Mazer Rackham and Kelborn 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Cambrius Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 20 hours ago, grailkeeper said: Just submitted my extract. If BL don't like it I'll submit the 100 word description and the extract here. Maybe you guys might like it have feedback on it. I have about 3-4K words done. I suppose I am better off finishing the first draft even if it isnt accepted. Best of luck! I'll very likely do the same as well if mine is rejected, alongside some of the extra pieces I had written out as I tried to navigate which extract would work best. Cambrius grailkeeper, Kelborn and Mazer Rackham 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrath of Bruinen Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Congratulations everyone who has submitted so far, and best of luck to those yet to submit! I just made my submission. It's my first time entering so I have low expectations, but it feels good to have a go. System Sound, Gamiel, Kelborn and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Deadline is today. Best of luck everyone. Gamiel, Xin Ceithan, Mazer Rackham and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I wonder if we will have a WHC post closing the Subs period, maybe with some more info? Would be interesting to know how many subs they received this year...? Xin Ceithan, Wrath of Bruinen and Mazer Rackham 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wecanhaveallthree Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 And now - we wait! Wrath of Bruinen and System Sound 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Just had a look at the Subs form again, now no longer accepting entries, so I guess they'll be starting to review the ones they've received! Mazer Rackham 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamiel Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 You who enterd, what chapters did you use for your entries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailkeeper Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Marines Malevolent. Mazer Rackham, Xin Ceithan and Gamiel 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wecanhaveallthree Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Sexy Aurora Chapter armour action for me. The Gladiator Lancer is just too handsome a hovertank to go unpublished, that's what I bank on. Mazer Rackham, Gamiel, Xin Ceithan and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazer Rackham Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Lysimachus said: Just had a look at the Subs form again, now no longer accepting entries, so I guess they'll be starting to review the ones they've received! I don't envy 'em. Lysimachus and Xin Ceithan 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Gamiel said: You who enterd, what chapters did you use for your entries? Black Vipers One with a small blurb of fluff but one that is an interesting story hook. Mazer Rackham, Xin Ceithan and Gamiel 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysimachus Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Gamiel said: You who enterd, what chapters did you use for your entries? Celebrants. Minimal extant fluff, but they'll look amazing on the book cover. Xin Ceithan, Mazer Rackham and Gamiel 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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