Calling All Creators!

[Isky]

This sounds pretty dope. I've never really written anything cool before, but I'm willing to give this a try.

[jordanthelass]

I'll submit my story, but the maximum word count will sort of mess up the flow of each chapter I've already written.

I hope in the future the feature will be brought to the full website without a word limit. <3

[Doubtcent]

Maybe once I finish the first story of what I want to do I'll pitch it. It'll take some time, and perhaps the system will have gone through it's initial stages. I'm all for it.

[Vespero]

How hard and fast are the word-count limits?

Also, define "original, exclusive series for Tapas."

I wish there were more info...

[michaelson]

[Tiny_Waffle_of_Doom]

Is script form okay?

[donathinfrye]

Two questions for the @STAFF!

• Do illustrations have any place in this? For instance, an image per episode?
• How many episodes per month does the staff find it most prudent or effective to be published?

Thank you!

[gabbyluu]

@Vespero

Going a little over or under the word limit is fine, but make sure every word is imperative to the story
"Original, exclusive series" means published nowhere else (and if published, you'd be okay with taking it down.) "For Tapas" means specifically crafted for the Tapas platform (compelling, fast-paced episodes.)

If you have any more questions, feel free to hit up submissions@tapasmedia.co for clarification.

@Tiny_Waffle_of_Doom

Script form is okay.

@donathinfrye

It is possible to add illustrations, but not necessary. We have several titles that utilize illustrations, including Kit and Cat Comics' Blight. As for your second question, though we ask for three up-front to judge, we can negotiate how many episodes per month would be needed should your story be accepted.

[InZanity]

thank you for this opportunity!

Regards to the 'published or unpublished', can I submit the series I have posted in my personal FB account?

[Tiny_Waffle_of_Doom]

@gabbyluu
Wooooooooop!!
Thanks for answering

[gabbyluu]

You can, but you would have to take it down if accepted. Tapas submissions are always open for general, non-exclusive submissions, but the matching program is only for exclusive stories.

[InZanity]

Thank you for your response :3 I'm interested in this.

[sjurilli]

I want to do this. I have a Superhero idea that I want to share with everyone....or at least I hope people would like it.....but the Website won't let me upload my Pilot Episode because my images are too big. My images are are 1.something MB, whatever that means, but the limit is 940 px. Does anyone know if there is a way to downsize the image using this website? I tried to upload from my iPhone 5s if that helps. Thank you guys I really appreciate the help.

[Mane]

Will these stories be available on the app only? Will the website not feature written works ?

[gabbyluu]

This call to creators is for exclusive written works only.

Of course, you're free to post comics to Tapastic, always! 940 px refers to the width of your image, not necessarily the size of the file. You will need to resize the image to match 940 px width to upload. Also, try uploading from a computer! Go ahead and email us if you're still having issues.

[gabbyluu]

Hi Mane,

These stories will only be available on the app. We are working on UGC platform for books that will allow members to upload stories to Tapastic, but even after this is made, the exclusive stories we're looking for will be premium content only available on the app (with possible preview through web, in the future.)

[DTSaranya]

Hi! Quick question -

Should our submission not be accepted, will we be notified of the rejection? If so, roughly how long would it take?

Thanks!

[gabbyluu]

Hi DTSaranya,

Yes, you will receive an email with feedback, usually within the same week if not the following week!

[DTSaranya]

Cool. Thanks for the quick answer!

[Mane]

Thank for answering my previous question.
This might be an odd question, but will there be an editor provided or anything like that? Or are you strictly on your own?