OFFICIAL Top Cow Talent Hunt 2016 Discussion Thread

[AtomicUniverse]

Hello. I know Matt Hawkins puts a science class in the back of the comics he writes which includes the research he did including his commentary. This is one of my favorite features of the comics he writes. Is it ok if I do the same? If so does that count against my page count for the story? Thank you for your help.

[SaraKpn]

Hello. I know Matt Hawkins puts a science class in the back of the comics he writes which includes the research he did including his commentary. This is one of my favorite features of the comics he writes. Is it ok if I do the same? If so does that count against my page count for the story? Thank you for your help.

Hey, I only know the story must always be around 20-24 pages. Any extras you add like character profiles or science info are added on top of a full story. It would be a shame for the reader to have only 10 pages of story, while the other 10 are science tips, no matter how interesting they are. The story takes priority, always of course

Don't know if you can add stuff for this talent hunt. Hopefully someone else will answer that.

[NicoIzambard]

Hello. I know Matt Hawkins puts a science class in the back of the comics he writes which includes the research he did including his commentary. This is one of my favorite features of the comics he writes. Is it ok if I do the same? If so does that count against my page count for the story? Thank you for your help.

I wouldn't.
The Talent Hunt rules specify you must submit a 22 pages script and ONLY a 22 page script.
If they want to publish you story, then you might want to talk to the editor about adding in a science class.
Otherwise, it does not help you or them to do so at this stage.

[Nick1050]

Hi, I'm working on my submission for this year and had a question. I have a friend who has asked me to ink some pencils of some marvel characters that he will in turn be making prints of and selling them. I will not be selling or distributing any prints so my question is if I ink his work would I be disqualified from the talent hunt or any future possible work with topcow based on top cow's stance on prints of owned property/characters? Thanks

[matthewwead]

In my one paragraph critique I got one note that I didn't quite understand. It was this: "Remember to keep track of the balance between casual and serious." I took some time off from the script to see if I would understand when I came back to it. But I'm still a little shaky. I feel that maybe it has something to do with my attempts at humor.

Ryan, are you able to expand upon that critique off the top of your head? What does something like "keeping track of the balance" mean to an editor at TC?

[NicoIzambard]

Hi, I'm working on my submission for this year and had a question. I have a friend who has asked me to ink some pencils of some marvel characters that he will in turn be making prints of and selling them. I will not be selling or distributing any prints so my question is if I ink his work would I be disqualified from the talent hunt or any future possible work with topcow based on top cow's stance on prints of owned property/characters? Thanks

Since no one else answered, I figured I'd give you my two cents.
I think you're fine. There is nothing in the rules that says this would disqualify you. It's not like you're doing published work for Marvel, you know.
Just my opinion.

[NicoIzambard]

I think they mean to watch for tone.
You're right, it probably has to do with humor. Is it too silly? Does it fit the character's voice? How does the character speak? Do they use a more casual or serious type of language and is it consistent throughout your entire story?
Now, maybe I am completely wrong on this but I figured I'd share my thoughts with you since this is something I too am struggling with.

[NicoIzambard]

I think they mean to watch for tone.
You're right, it probably has to do with humor. Is it too silly? Does it fit the character's voice? How does the character speak? Do they use a more casual or serious type of language and is it consistent throughout your entire story?
Now, maybe I am completely wrong on this but I figured I'd share my thoughts with you since this is something I too am struggling with.

This was in answer to Mathewwead btw

[ChrisTresson]

Hey guys!

I just wanted to know what the procedure for re-submitting (after feedback) is? Do I need to send it as I did before, including the submission agreement, or do I just send the script and let TC know that this is the 2nd draft of my script?

Cheers!

Chris.

[NicoIzambard]

Hey guys!

I just wanted to know what the procedure for re-submitting (after feedback) is? Do I need to send it as I did before, including the submission agreement, or do I just send the script and let TC know that this is the 2nd draft of my script?

Cheers!

Chris.

I would send the Submission Agreement again because the "Material" you are submitting is 'new' material.
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[DForrestFox]

Just curious, does Top Cow still have sample pencils, for those of us who would like to submit work as an inker? And if so, can you tell me where I might find these sample pages?
Thanks so much!!!

[ilflaviatore]

Hi, I'd like to submit art samples based on the "Artifacts" vol 2 (Silvestri, Marz).
I've taken the first 8 pages from the original script.

May I partecipate to the contest?

Thanks

Flavio

[Mathew]

You can enter the contest, but you would probably want to use one of the sample scripts to avoid automatic disqualification.

You need to submit art samples and story samples ONLY based on these characters listed above. Any submissions that do NOT feature these characters or that feature these characters AND other characters not on this list will not be reviewed and the submission discarded.

Full rules, submission agreement and sample scripts are available for download here.

[NicoIzambard]

Hello Everyone!
I am really surprised I don't see more activity on here, especially compared to last year's thread. Whatever that means.
The deadline is fast approaching. Is everybody ready? I know i am excited and anxious. What about you?
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[ChrisTresson]

I'm about done with mine... Going to have one last read through it all and then I'm sending it in! I don't really have any anxiety about it myself, I'll just be glad to have it finished and handed in on time