Tapas Creator Incubator Announcement: UPDATE: THANK YOU!

[LordVincent]

western first world country artist usually charge more than some third world country artist because standard of living are different

Standard of living is not the only thing that affects hiring prices and commission prices.

As a swedish person, I pay 33% in taxes (as long as the wage is within a certain bracket. If you are a high income individual, there is a higher extra tax on any income that exceeds the "limit" for regular taxation. Don't get confused, though, that extra tax does not apply to the income below the limit so there is never a situation where someone gets LESS post tax by having a higher wage).

And that's just if I am hired by a company outside europe (i cannot advice anyone on companies within europe as they have never been on the map for me). If a private person in the US wanted to commission me, I would also have to pay another 25% in service tax.

So if anyone ever attempts to commission a scandinavian and you think our rates are high, keep this in mind.

Oh and, sidenote, that tax may sound torturous to you americans, but we get good shit for it. Mostly free healthcare, free mandatory school until age 15 and after that mostly free or very inexpensive studies (no ridiculously high college tuition fees), good welfare, good parental support and tons of parental leave to stay home with the kids... The list is long

[starbeams]

You wrote 1 season. Does that mean we should submit a story that is only the length of one season, or can we submit a story that is multiple seasons long? Are you looking for longtime projects?

[kabocha]

No, we're not a premium creator. In fact all of our submissions to date have been rejected.

We do a lot of gratis marketing for Tapas and receive nothing in return (we paid for all the publicity for the Giveaway we did last month). We do this because we believe in the platform and want to see creators benefit from there being just more than LINE Webtoons and Hiveworks in the marketplace. We wish others would do the same rather than assuming the worst about the company.

Ah, okay! That clears up a lot. Thank you kindly for the clarification -- and sorry to have made the error.

Given how some creators can behave, they'd likely misconstrue it as legal advice and get into a pickle from it, and then blame Tapas. Even worse, some bad actors would take the contract, change a few words, and use it to flog Tapas on social media.

I would sincerely hope they wouldn't, but... Welp. It is what it is. But on the other hand -- I think Tapas really could use some better PR management to help smooth it out.

Unfortunately, we do not publicly disclose our contracts. We do work with all of our contracted creators and their respective legal council to make sure that all parties are comfortable with the terms.

Makes sense, but hey, doesn't ever hurt to ask.

In any case, like @respheal said, it'll be interesting to see how this goes. I sincerely hope it is a runaway success for all involved.

[bilvyy]

Watching everyone losing their minds over wanting sample contracts and solid numbers when it can't be that simple - There's no fault or inconvenience in submitting your application and seeing what Tapas has to offer you privately. If you're so intent on finding out numbers and knowing more, maybe just apply? You're not going to be locked into anything until you sign that contract, and if you're unhappy with the terms, nobody is forcing you to join.

[ck_tapastic]

nobody is forcing you to join.

[Elm]

nobody is forcing you to join.

Agreed.
Also, all this number crunching, but there is no guarantee one would be accepted. ^^;; If you have a problem with the imaginary numbers, perhaps consider the fact that when you apply, it's negotiated on your rates. If they're not to your liking, say no? Saying No, is always within your right.

Also, very few of us are legal experts. Maybe calm down on throwing Tapas legal suggestions and tax considerations. This isn't the sort of endeavour you take lightly, I'm sure they would have considered such things. And these are things to discuss in length, for those who do go through with the incubation.

This forum has become a real shark pool.

[sarahrebecca58]

How are ovels that are adapted to comics picked? Is it just someone who likes your work enough to adapt it?

[LordVincent]

Agreed. Also, all this number crunching, but there is no guarantee one would be accepted. ^^;; If you have a problem with the imaginary numbers, perhaps consider the fact that when you apply, it's negotiated on your rates. If they're not to your liking, say no? Saying No, is always within your right.

Also, very few of us are legal experts. Maybe calm down on throwing Tapas legal suggestions and tax considerations. This isn't the sort of endeavour you take lightly, I'm sure they would have considered such things. And these are things to discuss in length, for those who do go through with the incubation.

This forum has become a real shark pool.

Agreed. (Although the real sharkpool is on twitter, where Tapas can't even keep track of everything that's being said nor provide a proper response.) Also, expecting a company or anyone involved with them to provide contract details or samples is unrealistic. Contracts are generally to be kept between the contract holders.

I have a premium comic and a t-shirt collab with Tapas. I consider them to be a trustworthy company with good intentions, and my experiences with them have only been positive!

If you don't like the incubator program, you are not obligated to apply.
If you don't trust tapas, you are not obligated to enter an agreement with them.

[modrawmanga]

it's what the internet do best, freaking out and arguing behind our online aliases,
basically things that we would never do in real life

what's funny about this is, the number of fans usually outnumbered the haters,
but the haters are always louder that can cause what seems to be a PR meltdown

with the abundant numbers of creators, publishers are not short on applicants on programs like this,
anyone who hesitate to join for whatever reasons are more than welcome not to, so the eager applicants have less competitions and the publishers have less applicants to sort thru,
thus saves everyone time and money lol

[michaelson]

[ck_tapastic]

How novels that are adapted to comics picked? Is it just someone who likes your work enough to adapt it?

We don't have a definitive list yet but our editorial team has a pretty good idea of the titles that we have on Tapas' novel section that we would love to see in comics format, so those might be a good starting point.

[Pikuchin]

HAAAAA. Glad I'm not the only one.

But I totally agree. I can't wait to see what these future magical peeps will make

[ck_tapastic]

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[ck_tapastic]

[inkypye]

Are minors allowed to take part in this program?

[sarahrebecca58]

In my situation, strict deadlines give me huge writer's block. It goes back to primary school when you had to turn in essays within a certain amount of time. Would Tapastic adapt a complete series into a graphic novel, or does it have to specifically be ongoing?

I tend to write between the 17,000-26,000 word range, which some slightly less or slightly more.

Would this deadline issue disqualify a candidate?

I prefer to lay this out in front, though hopefully whatever artist I'd be paired with would be able to handle deadlines better.

Thanks for being understanding with this stuff though.

[gabbyluu]

You must be 18 years or older to apply.

[sarahrebecca58]

It has to do with contract law, I think. Could be wrong.

[gabbyluu]

Unfortunately, we're not currently looking for writers in this first program, but artists/creators who would like to adapt premium novels on Tapas. However, we may consider extending the program to writers in the future.

[sarahrebecca58]

Oh hah, I see the way I worded the question. I just mean, are people able to follow their own schedule, or are there strict deadlines?

With adapting novels already picked. ^ ^