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From: [p--ri--s] at [icebox.iceonline.com] (Patrick Sauriol)
Subject:ATTENTION:  Artists, Writers, Inkers, etc....
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 1994 18:49:42 GMT


Couple of days ago I posted this message, and the system I'm on bombed on me.
Sigh.  So here's the return of the talent search message...

Debuting in April 1994 is a new black-and-white anthology comic book called
FREEFLIGHT.  32 pages in length, it features one-issue short stories as well
as multiple issue story arcs.  Stories range from all genres: science fiction,
horror, fantasy, drama, comedy, surrealist and on.  It's being distributed
across Canada, America and the UK, so there's no excuse to buy it (plug plug).

We're currently open to receiving submissions from writers and artists, inkers
and letterers.  Freeflight's stories are a combination of new talent,
established creators and professionals in the comics industry.  We're looking
for GOOD stories, not just art, not just a plot.  We believe that comics can
offer both to the reader.

If you're interested, here's some info:

ARTISTS:  Being a black-and-white comic, we can't accept color work.  Art
should be done with straight ink work, crosshatching, Letratone, Ziptone,
Duo-shade paper or the like.  Basically, if it photocopies exactly, it's
reproducible.  Pencillers who can ink and letter their own work can be an
asset, but is not a requirement.  Inkers, letterers and pencillers are all
welcome.  Please include ALL areas of your work with a submission.

WRITERS:  Propsals should consist of a synopsis of the story, a break-down in
installments and the first installment in its entirety with page and panel
breakdowns.  Estimated page count is also necessary.  We're reviewing based
upon originality, ideas clearly expressed, cool concepts, and the evening wear
competition (well...you get the idea).

  We accept all areas of script submissions.  What it comes down to is the
story - every good story begins with a good idea.  Artists and writers good in
one genre should mention this, and, if possible, include examples.

QUALITY:  You have to want to work on comics.  We understand delays, but you
have to be serious about writing a script, or completing all your artwork on
time for the inker/letterer.  We're looking for clarity, page design,
exploration of ideas and a good tale to tell.  We're shooting for the best
quality comic book we can make.

Artist/writer teams are welcome, submitting their proposal as a complete
package.  Artowkr should be in the form of comps, with one page design
completed.  It's not necessary for an artist to have a writer, or vice versa,
as part of our job is to match up people based upon their strengths.

SENDING IN MATERIAL:  Send photocopies of art!  Send written work on copies as
well!  Do not send us your SOLE copy of your work!  Do not trust the post
office that much!  They're nice people, but mistakes happen.

Send a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE (SASE) for return of material and
responce.  Please make sure your mailing address is printed clearly on the
package, and the postage is included - this is extremely important.  We are
located in Vancouver, Canada, so you may need international reply coupons
depending on where you live.  All creators who read this message are welcome
to submit, be it Canada, United States, United Kingdom or Peru.

WHAT YOU GET:  All artwork/story ideas are OWNED by the CREATORS.  We just
publish the work.  It makes sense for you to own your stuff, right?  Payment
is based upon the book's profits past breaking even.  If the book gets to the
area, creators receive 50% of the resulting profit.  We have no idea how much
this'll be, if at all.  We hope people buy it (grovelling and pleading
inserted here).

Finally, if you're down here you must still be interested.  The address
follows:

FREEFLIGHT - SUBMISSIONS DEP'T
Box 47536
#1 - 1020 Austin Avenue
Coquitlam, British Columbia
CANADA
V3K 2A0

For the interested parties, Coquitlam is a suburb of Vancouver.

If you have any other short questions, you can contact me at the 'net address
of '[p--ri--s] at [icebox.iceonline.com]'.

I'll post more about the upcoming series when it gets a wee bit closer to the
date.  We've got ads in a few trade journals, so watch for 'em, 'specially the
"eyeball ad".  I'm particularly fond of that one, myself.

Thanks, and hope to hear from you soon.

Patrick Sauriol
Project Coordinator, Writing