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nice mix of subject matter and themes, yet firmly in the fantasy camp. good work
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That's awesome, dude, nice job! Hope you get that gold pen.
Is everyone in the competition illustrating the same story that will be provided to you? That sounds so fun.
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Thanks Joseph! So the format is the 12 winning Illustrators get paired with one of the 12 winning writers, so its kind of luck of the draw in regards to what story you get. The only thing i know is it will be science fiction or fantasy genre and will be well written. Personally im hoping for a Fantasy piece but im gonna try my best what ever i get and hope i can pull something together and represent my fellow Daggers for that Golden Pen!
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That sounds awesome! Hope you get a story that suits you. I wish I had applied that sounds really fun.
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Think submissions are still open for Q1 2023, get your best 3 pieces submitted my dude!
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Hey wait, isn't L Ron Hubbard that scientology guy?
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Yeah, from my understanding about the contest he funded this contest from his estate to keep the search for emerging talent in sci-fi/fantasy genre. And this contest keeps that going. I have seen zero Scientology connection so far in the process as I was sensitive to that element also. So far I think it comes from his love of writing and all things sci-if and not religion that drives this comp. Not to mention with this being one of the biggest international sci-fi/fantasy contests that don’t cost anything to enter it’s right up my street. But will see how the process plays out from here :) not like I need an excuse to illustrate some interesting fantasy art why not submit for chance to win a shiny trophy ha
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Yeah that silver feather trophy is kinda cool. The fact that it miiight be a weird cult thing kind if makes me want it even more just for the lulz. But at the same time I'm kind of skeptical that it has no connection to the church, like I'm sure the connection is there somehow. I'm sure it's fine it's just a little odd. If you had to pay to enter there's no way I'd give them money.
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Somehow I managed to miss this section of the forum. Belated congratulations, Chris!
Do you still participate in this contest?
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Thanks. I watched random bits of the video. How solemn the event was!
So the writers and artists were not allowed to pick each other for the collaborations... I hope the organizers used their judgement to make the best matches though.
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That's great news, congratulations! Looks like you had a blast in Hollywood, must have been great to meet so many artists. Keep up the great work!
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Looks like i totally missed that update. Belated congratulations, dude! That is amazing