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Zapatero
E-ON
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Posted - 2012.05.10 15:22:00 -
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It's fair to say that over the last year or so we've not been as up on our EVE fiction as we used to be, but we're aiming to get back to checking out the best of what's out there and herding a couple of writers into writing for the magazine. To that end, if you're a writer of fan chronicles (or know of one) and would like to have your future stories considered for publication in EVE's official mag, we'd love to hear from you.
There are a few rules to consider: Any work has to be your own, of course (duh). Secondly we'd prefer if the piece hasn't been published before. Although we have been known to accept stories that have been posted via a blog, that has only been in spceial circumstances.
As for the subject matter, New Eden must feature heavily (Azeroth not so much). Meanwhile your characters should be entirely fictional and divorced from any mains. If the hero of your tale is an established EVE character, the name will have to be changed. Likewise with corp names and alliances (although a passing mention that your hero saw a Goon pilot pass by would likely be fine). Anything else pretty much goes, but if you break the laws of EVE science or have people like Tibus Heth making sexy time with a goat, the story will have to be drastically revised.
What do you get for your 1400-5000 words? Well you get to be published in a lovely, printed glossy magazine all about EVE (and will receive a free copy of course). You also get ISK (not much, but some) and your story will join a number of others as official fan chronicles, approved by the lovely people at CCP and illustarted by the finest artists we can (ill) afford.
For your scanning pleasure, here's a chronicle by the mighty Istvaan Shogaatsu, published way back in 2005 in the very first issue.
Contact details are in my profile bio. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Editor of spaceship magazines PlaySF + EON |
Lovelocke
Enlightened Industries Test Alliance Please Ignore
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Posted - 2012.05.10 22:06:00 -
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Why good afternoon! I shall be in touch soon |
Roga Dracor
Fury Lords
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Posted - 2012.05.10 23:32:00 -
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Expressing interest.. |
Gosakumori Noh
Noir. Academy Noir. Mercenary Group
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Posted - 2012.05.11 21:16:00 -
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Mu ah ah ah ah... a pity I didn't notice this earlier. |
Teinyhr
A Club for Reputable Gentlemen
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Posted - 2012.05.12 14:25:00 -
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So I assume we will need to give you our real names? |
Proclus Diadochu
Obstergo TEMNAVA
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Posted - 2012.05.12 20:07:00 -
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I'll draft something up for ya. ~Boredom Breeds Direction~ |
Zapatero
E-ON
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Posted - 2012.05.13 07:37:00 -
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Teinyhr wrote:So I assume we will need to give you our real names?
That's down to the writer, but I think fiction has more impact when there's a feasible name behind it. Consider Phlebas wouldn't be quite the same if it had been written by Lord Spunky, for instance.
Editor of spaceship magazines PlaySF + EON |
Paintchk
Revenent Defence Corperation Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
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Posted - 2012.05.13 13:38:00 -
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Sweet. I'll start making one right now. |
Boffles
Aliastra Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.05.13 13:59:00 -
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I hope that the Community are able to get behind the EON chronicle push. I too will be trying to generate up a few options.
However I do have another suggestion, one that would be a community writing experience. Take a basic story, a battle for example, and then you get different writers to write the battle for their point of view. Snapshots and then mix the story together to give a sort of snapshot from one viewpoint to another.
Not sure explained that very well but... anyway... writing time
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Zapatero
E-ON
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Posted - 2012.05.15 21:50:00 -
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Boffles wrote:I do have another suggestion, one that would be a community writing experience. Take a basic story, a battle for example, and then you get different writers to write the battle for their point of view. Snapshots and then mix the story together to give a sort of snapshot from one viewpoint to another.
Not sure explained that very well but... anyway... writing time
Not a bad idea. In actual fact I'm also keen to find to war reporter to take over from FinnAgain (The 0.0 Report). If anyone's keen, get in touch.
Editor of spaceship magazines PlaySF + EON |
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Istvaan Shogaatsu
Guiding Hand Social Club
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Posted - 2012.05.16 03:38:00 -
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I've been thinking of writing something new and Eve-ish for a while now... |
Itoliog
Universal Might DSM FOUNDATION
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Posted - 2012.05.16 13:03:00 -
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Great, I have a few things in the drawer that I may pull out and finish up. |
Vieve Tisserand
Omerta Syndicate
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Posted - 2012.05.17 16:14:00 -
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Boffles wrote:However I do have another suggestion, one that would be a community writing experience. Take a basic story, a battle for example, and then you get different writers to write the battle for their point of view. Snapshots and then mix the story together to give a sort of snapshot from one viewpoint to another.
Not sure explained that very well but... anyway... writing time
I think you explained that idea very well. +1, would +1 again.
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Morwen Lagann
Tyrathlion Interstellar
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Posted - 2012.05.17 16:59:00 -
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Vieve Tisserand wrote:Boffles wrote:However I do have another suggestion, one that would be a community writing experience. Take a basic story, a battle for example, and then you get different writers to write the battle for their point of view. Snapshots and then mix the story together to give a sort of snapshot from one viewpoint to another.
Not sure explained that very well but... anyway... writing time
I think you explained that idea very well. +1, would +1 again.
Agreed with Vieve.
And with FW about to heat up (hopefully), there may be some opportunities for this soon.
Hint hint, 24IC/TLF people. |
Marbuel
Wormhole Exploration Crew R.E.P.O.
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Posted - 2012.05.18 23:52:00 -
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Cool bananas. I'd be interested in contributing something. |
Che Biko
Humanitarian Communists
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Posted - 2012.05.20 20:55:00 -
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Nice. Now I have even more incentive to finish that story.
I was wondering though, have any stories from Silver's Second Annual Fiction Contest been published in EON, and if so, which? Join in game channel/mailing list: New Eden Racing Sub-warp racing event thread: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=107164 |
Zapatero
E-ON
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Posted - 2012.05.21 11:45:00 -
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I think we've published the winner and all the second-placed stories, although it was a while ago now.
Editor of spaceship magazines PlaySF + EON |
Uzazi Spellgazer
Perkone Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.05.22 12:47:00 -
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I've written a few Eve posts the latest one was published yesterday being:
Back to square one.....almost!
So If you want me to help just send me a message.
Regards |
Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.05.24 13:38:00 -
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Zapatero, what kind of word count would be best for an Eon story? |
Eko'mo
Eko Research Institute
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Posted - 2012.06.06 20:51:00 -
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So how do we know if our submissions are along the right lines? I emailed awhile ago but didn't get any feedback or anything.
Do I just take the hint and move on or keep sending stuff!? |
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Boffles
Aliastra Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.06.08 17:20:00 -
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Eko'mo wrote:So how do we know if our submissions are along the right lines? I emailed awhile ago but didn't get any feedback or anything.
Do I just take the hint and move on or keep sending stuff!?
There are a few possibilities
1) Zap has taken a holiday 2) There have been so many submissions he is overwelmed 3) Two hundred purple backed nerfherds attacked him while he slept and painted him in Hello Kitty colours.
I am betting 3. I am waiting as well. Time will pass and the world will turn. Things take time |
Cable Udan
The Tuskers
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Posted - 2012.06.09 13:38:00 -
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I'm currently writing up a story based on an idea I've had for a while :) http://chasingtheblueflash.blogspot.com/ My Pirate Blog |
pelchan
Ministry of War Amarr Empire
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Posted - 2012.06.10 02:13:00 -
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Interesting... |
Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.07.16 18:03:00 -
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Anyone get any feedback from Zapatero, or submit anything and get a response? It seems like he's very busy.... |
Boffles
Aliastra Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.21 21:42:00 -
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Just as a way to bump this up again... Another story submitted to EON |
Saul Elsyn
State Protectorate Caldari State
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Posted - 2012.07.23 04:11:00 -
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I sent one myself though it was a bit long... I wish we would get some sort of response soon though in the writing industry isn't 6 weeks or so the norm?
So not particularly worried, though I've got a second one that's much shorter and might be good for this but I have no idea of the policy with simultaneous submissions or anything of that nature so I'm hesitant to send it. |
Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.07.25 16:19:00 -
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I'm just wondering what word count EON prefers for stories. No use writing something that doesn't fit into the publication's format. Anybody have any hints or clues? |
Teinyhr
A Club for Reputable Gentlemen
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Posted - 2012.07.25 16:57:00 -
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Telegram Sam wrote:I'm just wondering what word count EON prefers for stories. No use writing something that doesn't fit into the publication's format. Anybody have any hints or clues?
Well, the opening post...
Zapatero wrote:What do you get for your 1400-5000 words?
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Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.07.25 17:11:00 -
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Teinyhr wrote:Telegram Sam wrote:I'm just wondering what word count EON prefers for stories. No use writing something that doesn't fit into the publication's format. Anybody have any hints or clues? Well, the opening post... Zapatero wrote:What do you get for your 1400-5000 words?
Ah. Reading skills are good.... |
Boffles
Aliastra Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.07.26 10:35:00 -
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Thank you almighty Eon for publishing my short piece. It was a nice surprise.
Plus added bonus, I appeal in all my beer belly glore as a Avatar in the front pages. Happy days |
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