Future Writing Project, Seeking Volunteers!

[Leira_Raine]

I know awhile ago I proposed a project. I will keep in mind the names who volunteered to be in the story previously, but I will ask again.

I will be writing a collection of short stories related to Final Fantasy XIV. Some serious, some not so serious. Either way, I am looking to include some friends (or even strangers) into these pieces. I hope there will be plenty who will sign up.

Either way, please send me a /tell if I am in game or reply here. I will do my best to incorporate everyone in, one way or another. Thank you!

[MiNuN]

Bonjour!

I am interested.

[FritoBandito]

I'm interested in knowing more about this! I'll try to remember to shoot you a /tell when I log in tonight.

[Skoltnik]

I'd love to be part of this! I'll try to message you in game.

[Leira_Raine]

Sweet, looking forward to it! I'll try to add you both if you're online.

[FritoBandito]

Can you tell us more about this? How do we participate? Or are you just writing stories and using our names?

Some details would be nice

[Leira_Raine]

I can give details later tonight. Been kinda hectic and putting this new piece will be a bit more of a challenge than my original novel. But first, homework!

[Leira_Raine]

So about the Proposed Project:

1. What exactly is this project?

This writing is a project attempting to breathe further life into the world of Eorzea by writing about the lives and stories of not only Talia Renton, but of her loved ones and comrades she has met via one way or another.

2. What will the stories be like?

Could be about anything, really. They will be short stories of various genres. Some stories will related to the previous novel, A Realm to Call Home, and some will be completely random and have nothing to do with Talia, so much as what she has been told throughout her adventures. Sometimes there will be stories that involve her solo or with others. There will even be novellas that will be about some random character or NPC (upon request).

3. What do I need to do if I’m volunteering?

If possible, provide some basic information about your character. Likes, dislikes, hobbies, backstory, personality, speech. If not, I can make it up, but you’ve been warned.

4. How long will the writings be?

Not long. Give or take 700 – 1500 words for each story. Kind of like the stories I’ve been providing recently on The Lodestone. But there will be a beginning, middle, and an end. Sometimes they can be a two-parter - depends on how much I can weave from characters.

5. When will you be posting the stories?

Between writing for Gamer Escape, studying for the graduate courses I’m taking, editing A Realm to Call Home, general life and other hobbies, a job, and writing prompts to improve my writing in general, I wouldn’t expect anything once a week. Maybe once every other week, but only after I am in the swing of my new schedule. At the latest just check it out every other Tuesday. I will post updates in this topic and on The Lodestone.

6. Any other reasons for doing this?

Sort of. Broadening my author’s platform would definitely be a great end result, wouldn’t it?