I'd rather have a "choose your own adventure" chain-story being written in the 3W3M universe, where a premise is given, and people are allowed to submit their follow-up to the story in script form for review. Every X period the X amount of scripts with most votes get reviewed. Founders votes count heavier. Then after that period as a reward (besides getting reviewed), artwork gets made inspires by the winning script. A follow-up premise gets written by the 3W3M crew to course correct or add flavor, and the cycle starts anew. End of Y2, bundle it in a chronicle with the winning scripts' story fully fleshed out as a comic book. Add comments reviews etc. as footnotes. Wham, you got your 3W3M collab Annual celebrating the community, creative process ánd another product to sell potentially.
To me the concept of 3W3M being a creative jam session fits well with some degree of audience participation. This is a fun way to do something like that without necessarily handing over the keys to the kingdom for the actual story and art direction of 3W3M.
1. In the spirit of the original 3W3M jam-band “let’s create a universe” pitch, incorporating work generated by the fan-founders seems to be the next logical evolution.
2. Wholly out of self-interest, I’d greatly look appreciate even the chance I could get to have my writing critiqued by someone whose work I admire and a fandom that has more or less the same taste I do.
On the Scriptnotes podcast, they do a similar thing called "Three Page Challenge" where you submit three pages of a film/tv script and they critique it on the show. They usually do it once a month, and the hosts will break down three or four submissions. Here are their submission guidelines: https://johnaugust.com/threepage
I just wanted to offer that example for how another creative outfit does it because going through a huge slush pile of 20+ page scripts could be a drag for the 3W3M team, but limiting it to a shorter submission in the first round could accomplish the same audience engagement goals and provide useful feedback to the writers in the community.
Then, maybe invite a few creators back from the first round to submit a revised / longer script in the second round, and pair them up with a 3W3M illustrator in a third round? It could be cool to watch an audience member's concept evolve from pitch to script to sample pages over time!
Thank you for reaching out about this idea! I publish a weekly script that’s available to read on Substack. Our newsletter is called Witch Mound Muse and our current story, “Maybe of Belfry” could be a good candidate for dissection. Thanks for the great opportunity.
I really like this idea. I help run a comics group here in Cork city, Ireland and it'd give great insight and hopefully I can pass on what I learn to the group.
I just finished draft 1 of a comic and I'm writing draft 2 as we speak so I may wind up submitting that. I only started writing comics this year and kinda got catapulted into it so I'm eager to learn more.
I think as well I'm okay with letting others see my script, I've shown scripts in comic workshops and meet ups before so Im down. Though if course I'm aware that showing something online is totally different and not a 1 to 1 comparison.
As a side note I'd love to see a newsletter just shouting out what readers of 3w3m are doing. I think there's more to the 3w3m machine than I initially thought .
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes YES PLEASE! This is what I have wanted from here for so long chief. I’d be honored to get everyone’s opinion on my work, both those running this Substack and the members as well
I think it would be a fantastic way for everyone to really connect and evolve their projects to the next level! personally, I would love to see how others go about organizing and structuring their projects and hopefully pick up a thing or two
I'd rather have a "choose your own adventure" chain-story being written in the 3W3M universe, where a premise is given, and people are allowed to submit their follow-up to the story in script form for review. Every X period the X amount of scripts with most votes get reviewed. Founders votes count heavier. Then after that period as a reward (besides getting reviewed), artwork gets made inspires by the winning script. A follow-up premise gets written by the 3W3M crew to course correct or add flavor, and the cycle starts anew. End of Y2, bundle it in a chronicle with the winning scripts' story fully fleshed out as a comic book. Add comments reviews etc. as footnotes. Wham, you got your 3W3M collab Annual celebrating the community, creative process ánd another product to sell potentially.
Page 1, Panel 1: Single character slapping their forehead. Thought bubble "Jonathan is going to regret this"
End script
I think this is a great idea!
To me the concept of 3W3M being a creative jam session fits well with some degree of audience participation. This is a fun way to do something like that without necessarily handing over the keys to the kingdom for the actual story and art direction of 3W3M.
I think very fun 😊 curious if it would *have* to be all-original material or could the submission be set in 3W/3M?
Very interested for two reasons.
1. In the spirit of the original 3W3M jam-band “let’s create a universe” pitch, incorporating work generated by the fan-founders seems to be the next logical evolution.
2. Wholly out of self-interest, I’d greatly look appreciate even the chance I could get to have my writing critiqued by someone whose work I admire and a fandom that has more or less the same taste I do.
I think this is an awesome idea!
On the Scriptnotes podcast, they do a similar thing called "Three Page Challenge" where you submit three pages of a film/tv script and they critique it on the show. They usually do it once a month, and the hosts will break down three or four submissions. Here are their submission guidelines: https://johnaugust.com/threepage
I just wanted to offer that example for how another creative outfit does it because going through a huge slush pile of 20+ page scripts could be a drag for the 3W3M team, but limiting it to a shorter submission in the first round could accomplish the same audience engagement goals and provide useful feedback to the writers in the community.
Then, maybe invite a few creators back from the first round to submit a revised / longer script in the second round, and pair them up with a 3W3M illustrator in a third round? It could be cool to watch an audience member's concept evolve from pitch to script to sample pages over time!
Yes. And I would also like to play in the 3W3M sandbox. Maybe since you own those rights and if we agree to that in the submission?
Thank you for reaching out about this idea! I publish a weekly script that’s available to read on Substack. Our newsletter is called Witch Mound Muse and our current story, “Maybe of Belfry” could be a good candidate for dissection. Thanks for the great opportunity.
I really like this idea. I help run a comics group here in Cork city, Ireland and it'd give great insight and hopefully I can pass on what I learn to the group.
I just finished draft 1 of a comic and I'm writing draft 2 as we speak so I may wind up submitting that. I only started writing comics this year and kinda got catapulted into it so I'm eager to learn more.
I think as well I'm okay with letting others see my script, I've shown scripts in comic workshops and meet ups before so Im down. Though if course I'm aware that showing something online is totally different and not a 1 to 1 comparison.
As a side note I'd love to see a newsletter just shouting out what readers of 3w3m are doing. I think there's more to the 3w3m machine than I initially thought .
While I am not a scriptwriter I appreciate this extremely generous offer.
I think I could learn a great deal from this exercise.
Being a semi-public arena, even if it is a friendly group, is a bold for the thick skinned.
Best of luck to those who take advantage of the offer.
Yes do this. This is such a dope idea and I would LOVE to see what this community is capable of
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes YES PLEASE! This is what I have wanted from here for so long chief. I’d be honored to get everyone’s opinion on my work, both those running this Substack and the members as well
Let's Gooooooo!
I think it would be a fantastic way for everyone to really connect and evolve their projects to the next level! personally, I would love to see how others go about organizing and structuring their projects and hopefully pick up a thing or two
I’d be interested in seeing these kinds of critiques and would definitely consider sending something in. Sounds like a cool idea.
Yes please