Looking for an artist to collab with on a One Direction inspired one-shot (unpaid)

[diestreve319]

Hi! I'm Valerie and I'm a writer. I'm looking for an artist who will be interested to collaborate with me for a One Direction inspired one-shot/short story.
The title of the one-shot/short story is still in progress but I already completed writing it. To those who are interested in collaborating with me you can send me a private message here in the forums or message me on my Tapas profile.

Valerie Diestro

Here is a sample of the story:

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Chapter One: Notice Me

Before I went to bed, I read all the comments about the latest episode of my famous webcomic, ‘Notice Me.’
It was posted on Cool Comica. I was the writer of the story. I was known as SkyLovesOneDirection. I collaborated with an artist whose username was JeanaFanofOneDirection. She became my instant best friend. As you could see, we were both avid fans of One Direction. The comic ‘Notice Me’ was all about being a fan of One Direction.

Out of all the members, my crush was Harry Styles. I had a huge poster of him in my room.
Before I went to sleep every day, I would look at his poster.
I sighed. “If only I could meet you in real life. It will be the best day of my life ever!”
Jeana called me just as I was about to get to sleep. My eyes were tired of reading all the non-stop new comments about the latest episode of Notice Me.

“Hi, why are you calling?”

“Sky, the comments of Notice Me are pouring in every single minute. It is on the front page of popular and trending! We are getting more comments than usual. They really like our new episode! I’m so happy. It is true the label they gave you- the promising writer of the century!” I could hear the excitement in her voice.

I smiled. “This is so flattering. I’m honored. Do I really deserve that title?” then I flipped my hair.
“Of course, you do, Sky!” she chuckled.

“If only, One Direction would read it especially Harry!” I giggled. I knew my cheeks were blushing. It always does whenever I talked about Harry Styles.

“Girl, Sky, I know how much you like Harry. But I do hope One Direction would read it too, especially Liam. Ah!”

I moved away from my phone on my ears. “Your shout is too much, Jeana.”

“I just can’t help myself. I love Liam so much!”

I brushed my hands through my long black hair. “I understand you. I know how it feels. I love Harry so much. By the way, I’m going to sleep now so talk to you tomorrow.”

“Okay, bye!”

Our phone call ended and as soon as I was about to sleep, I received a message on my Facebook page. I yawned.
I opened it. I realized it was from PierreLoveSky. Yes, that was his username.

I smiled as I read his message:

Hi, Sky!
I read your latest episode. It’s so brilliant and spectacular. Love it!
I know it’s your time to sleep now, but I couldn’t control myself not to tell you again and again that I am your biggest fan.

I replied:

Hey, Pierre!
Thanks. You keep saying that you’re my biggest fan. You are a sweet guy, Pierre.
You’ve been my supporter even back when I have only you as a subscriber for Notice Me.

Pierre after five seconds immediately replied:

Of course, I will always support you.
Good night. Thrilled for your next episode!

I replied:
Good night, Pierre! Don’t worry. We are currently working on the pages for the next episode.
I will sleep now. So tired!

After that text, I put my phone down and placed it on the table near me.
I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes with a smile on my face.

[silverraven0]

Is this a fanfic? I not think so though XD .(ps. You can't turn on the ad revenue if it is indeed a fanfic)

But is it a good idea to use One Direction directly on your story? I'm a bit skeptical, but I'm not one to say things.

[diestreve319]

The one-shot is inspired by One Direction since I'm a fan of them ever since.
It will include some scenes related to one of the members of One Direction.
If in Tapas I couldn't turn on the ad revenue, posting it in Webtoons will be more ideal. But I'm also planning to post it in Tapas too if the artist also wants it to be posted in Tapas.
The schedule for the webcomic will be based on the artist time. I'm not going to rush the artist in drawing the pages for the one-shot webcomic.

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It’s got nothing to do with tapas, you legally aren’t allowed to profit off work based on existing stories/franchises, or in this case real people. It’s definitely a bit less straightforward when it comes to fanwork about a band, but I’d still stay away from it. iirc people have the right to their own life story & fanfiction even unprofited about real people probably crosses some legal lines all on its own
pretty sure that’s why movies and stuff put a “any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental”?

anyway. you can go ahed with the story since i really doubt the 1d franchise would care, but stay away from profit (it’s also definitely against tapas and webtoons and any site that respects itself rules)

[silverraven0]

One thing I could suggest is remove the 1 direction, and change it to a made up band on your own. It is kinda okay if you just mention them briefly, but if they connect with your story too much, it'll be saver if you did use a made up band. If for some reason a lawsuit is issued, you and your artist will be the one in the tight spot.

But I'm not that knowing about this situation, so maybe take my words with a grain of salt.

[diestreve319]

Thank you for the info. I remove the profit earning on this one-shot in case it became a webcomic in my post.

[diestreve319]

Thank you for your suggestion and info. I'll still keep One Direction in my story because it is inspired by them and I won't change the name of the band. I already removed in my post the profit earning if ever the one-shot became a webcomic.