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Since this one is for artists, when will there be one for writers? Like you know send in scripts, story ideas, etc.

You can send as many concept art pieces you want as long as the .zip file they're in is less than 25 MB.

Yes! :slight_smile:

Can I submit a story that I’ve already posted a few chapters of on Tapas?

No, we are looking for new ideas that have not been published yet. If you are interested in professional opportunities for your current story on Tapas, feel free to submit to us at submissions@tapasmedia.co

Where do we find submission guidelines for general submissions?

We won't be able to submit Novaborn: Tale of Inpherna to the Tapas Incubator program because we already have almost two chapters up.

For now, we are going to assume that it has the same guidelines as the incubator program.

Guidelines can be found here: https://help.tapas.io/hc/en-us/articles/11500547668714 under "Professional Publishing" but you're correct in assuming that the guidelines are similar to the incubator program, like providing a synopsis, art samples, relevant social media links, etc.

Yes, you may! :smile:

Hi @STAFF, I would like to know if a duo can still apply if one of them is above 18 and one of them is 16, almost 17. Thank you.

Hey, If we are publish our idea for professional publishing submissions by emailing (submissions@tapasmedia.co) and it's end to be approved on Tapas platform, does it means our comic officially publish as a premium comic in tapas, directly?

Thank You...

We're sorry but both creators must be over the age of 18.

Ideas submitted to submissions@tapasmedia.co and ideas submitted to the Incubator Program will be Premium comics if chosen.

If I'm making a comic, what size should one panel be? And how many Megabyte is one episode? Should I
submit in Jpeg format?

Okay so I have a question regarding co-productions and copy rights. @STAFF

The story I'm interested in submitting is part of a world (my own imaginary world that I've been building for the past few years) with multiple other stories. If this story was submitted and created as part of the incubator program (unlikely, but just for theoretical purposes), would this conflict with the copy rights of future creations of mine that take place in that same world (say I would be unable to create them due to no longer owning all the rights to the world because of the co-production contract) because they (creations) may not be published with Tapas.

I need to know, so I know what not to submit c: since the vast majority of my idea jar is from this particular world.

Hi there. I need to ask the staff directly. I have not seen my questions asked as of yet. Maybe I missed it. If I did I apologize, but I will go ahead and ask a few questions of my own.

So, the issue that everyone is obviously most afraid of,
With the 50/ 50 partnership being said
1.Is this ratio negotiable?
2. In the event that my submission is chosen, but I decide later down the line that I want to move on from Tapas for any reason, can the partnership be ended? Like for example, the program didn't meet my expectations or hypothetically found something better.
3.What is the monthly pay like? Honestly, I ask mainly because I currently have a job, and the amount of sleepless nights I already spend on my comic does not suffice with my day job. So, I'm asking the rate so that I know I can still survive and pay bills. I'm aware and excited to find more ways to make money through this of course and even have tons of deals, but is the pay rate in itself viable?
4. Lastly, can I decide later to partner with other artists in the same season, just to help and what would that mean for pay rate? Would we share like one person? Or are we both paid equally?
These are just questions that I think would help everyone understand the program better.
Despite the fear any artist has with sharing their rights to basically their souls. I am very interested in this program and and I want to be able to trust Tapas. I truly believe in my stories and my art.
So, I'm very eager to hear the Staffs reply.

I am very curious it does not give us an end date for this. Is it to be announced, or did I miss the final date for entry somewhere?

if you check the post here: https://tapas.io/newsfeed/71

It gives this info:

Important Dates
Submissions Open: June 1, 2018 12:00 AM PDT
Submissions Close: July 1, 2018 11:59 PM PDT
Responses will begin rolling out after submissions close.

No, submitting a story part of a world should not conflict with any copyrights of future projects that take place in that world. The co-production contract covers one season of one story. And there's always the possibility that if we do like the story, we wouldn't mind working with you on other projects that take place in that world.

Though if you are concerned about copyrights for future works in that world, we suggest perhaps submitting a story outside of that world, just in case.

  1. Yes, the ratio is negotiable.

  2. This is something that we will talk with you further during the negotiation process as we want creators to have a complete understanding of what's expected during the program and to ensure that creators are happy with the terms before participating in the program.

  3. As stated previously in the FAQ1, we are unable to give an exact estimate because production costs vary from creator to creator. We do our best to pay at a rate in which creators can focus on creating comics without financial worry.

  4. If the artist you partner with is like an assistant (like for backgrounds, coloring, etc.) then that would be part of the production cost that Tapas covers.