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Fiction category of the Rose and Bay Award. This award honors excellence in creative crowdfunding, and this category recognizes superlative writing in the field of fiction, which includes both short form and novel length or serial stories. Everyone is encouraged to make nominations and, later, to vote. Icons and banners are available to help spread the word. Please read the complete details below, and then make your nominations in a comment on this post.
What Is the Rose and Bay Award?
The Rose and Bay Award focuses on a growing business model known as "crowdfunding" or "cyberfunded creativity," which directly connects creative people and patrons of the arts online. This award recognizes exemplary projects and enthusiastic patrons. It spans six categories: Art, Fiction, Poetry, Webcomic, Other Project, and Patron. (Other Project includes any cyberfunded creativity that isn't art, fiction, poetry, or webcomic -- or that spans more than one category.) The categories and their handlers are listed below:
The award period for eligible activities spans January 1-December 31, 2010.
The nomination period spans January 1-January 31, 2011.
The voting period spans February 1-February 28, 2011.
Award Rules
1) In order to be nominated, a project must be "cyberfunded creativity" aka "crowdfunding." That means it must be creative material marketed directly to an audience online, with money involved somehow. There are many variations of this business model; all are welcome; and if you're not sure a project qualifies, you may ask.
2) In order to be nominated, at least part of the project must be visible online without charge. If the project is normally visible only to paying subscribers or the like, and the creator wishes for it to be eligible, then s/he may offer temporary or partial access for voting purposes. (If the available material is temporary and/or partial, it needs to say that at the top of the screen, to avoid annoying visitors who might otherwise think they're about to see a complete piece.)
3) This award will go by calendar years. So in order to be eligible for this round, a project must have been active on or between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
4) For this round, nominations will be made in comments to this nomination post. A nomination consists of the project title, creator name, award category, a link to the project page, a sentence or few summarizing the project, and a section describing its crowdfunding approach. Example:
5) You may nominate a maximum of three projects per category. You are not required to make that many nominations or to cover all the categories. Please make each nomination in a separate comment; that way, if a problem occurs with one nomination it will not affect any others. You may not nominate your own project; that's tacky.
6) Nominations for the Webcomic category will be collected by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
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7) Participation is voluntary. If a creator wishes to withdraw their project from any category, or a patron wishes to withdraw from the Patron category, simply contact the category handler. In case of withdrawal, the person who made the withdrawn nomination may then nominate another project or patron instead.
8) Voters are strongly encouraged (though not required) to browse the nominees before making a final decision; that's what the links are for, and the purpose of this award is to promote the splendor of crowdfunded projects. If you don't have time for that, better to vote on the ones you know than just skip the whole award.
9) Voting will take place via LiveJournal polling in this community, open to all. You may cast one vote per category. (There may need to be more than one poll question per category, and runoffs, if the number of nominees is high.) You may not vote for your own project, nor yourself as a patron; that's tacky.
10) Winners will be announced after the polling is completed. The winner of each category will receive a "Rose and Bay Award" certificate in recognition of their achievement.
Where To Find Fiction
While there is not yet a single website that focuses exclusively on crowdfunded projects, there are several that gather various types of web-based. If you want to participate in this award category but you're not sure what projects to nominate, look for places to browse through different projects so you can find some that you like. If your favorite hub site is not listed here, please send a personal message toeseme with the name and web address of the site. This list will be updated based on suggestions.
How You Can Help
As a relatively new award, Rose and Bay depends on your enthusiasm to make it a success. Here are some ways you can help that happen:
1) Make some nominations. Leave yours in a comment to this post, and watch for separate posts to appear for the other five categories.
2) Mark the voting period on your calendar. Make sure you come back to this community in February to cast your votes.
3) Promote the Rose and Bay Award by blogging about it, emailing your friends, posting it on social networks, or any other method you can imagine. Everyone is encouraged to spread the word as far as possible whether you are a creator, a patron, or a curious bystander.
4) If you're a patron or audience member, highlight your favorite crowdfunded projects from 2010 and direct people back to the award. Are you following other patrons whose tastes match your own to see what they sponsor or recommend? Mention them too! This makes it easier for people to find eligible nominees.
5) If you're a creative person, let your audience and patrons know which of your projects are eligible for the Rose and Bay Award, including a link to the relevant nomination page(s). Do you have an "honor wall" or other place acknowledging your patrons? Mention that too! Let your fans know there is a way for them to honor your project and the patrons who make it possible.
This post has been edited four times. Once to clarify that both a plot summary and crowdfunding information is needed in a nomination. The second edit added a seventh site with web fiction to the list of places to find fiction online. The third edit added a new rule (rule 7) to emphasize that participation is voluntary, and creators or patrons may withdraw their names form contention. The third edit also further clarified the crowfunding section of nominations, by making it a separate category. The fourth edit added text to rule 5 which asks that nominations be made in separate comments.
Fiction category of the Rose and Bay Award. This award honors excellence in creative crowdfunding, and this category recognizes superlative writing in the field of fiction, which includes both short form and novel length or serial stories. Everyone is encouraged to make nominations and, later, to vote. Icons and banners are available to help spread the word. Please read the complete details below, and then make your nominations in a comment on this post.
What Is the Rose and Bay Award?
The Rose and Bay Award focuses on a growing business model known as "crowdfunding" or "cyberfunded creativity," which directly connects creative people and patrons of the arts online. This award recognizes exemplary projects and enthusiastic patrons. It spans six categories: Art, Fiction, Poetry, Webcomic, Other Project, and Patron. (Other Project includes any cyberfunded creativity that isn't art, fiction, poetry, or webcomic -- or that spans more than one category.) The categories and their handlers are listed below:
Art:
Fiction:
Poetry:
Webcomic:
Other Project:
Patron:
The award period for eligible activities spans January 1-December 31, 2010.
The nomination period spans January 1-January 31, 2011.
The voting period spans February 1-February 28, 2011.
Award Rules
1) In order to be nominated, a project must be "cyberfunded creativity" aka "crowdfunding." That means it must be creative material marketed directly to an audience online, with money involved somehow. There are many variations of this business model; all are welcome; and if you're not sure a project qualifies, you may ask.
2) In order to be nominated, at least part of the project must be visible online without charge. If the project is normally visible only to paying subscribers or the like, and the creator wishes for it to be eligible, then s/he may offer temporary or partial access for voting purposes. (If the available material is temporary and/or partial, it needs to say that at the top of the screen, to avoid annoying visitors who might otherwise think they're about to see a complete piece.)
3) This award will go by calendar years. So in order to be eligible for this round, a project must have been active on or between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
4) For this round, nominations will be made in comments to this nomination post. A nomination consists of the project title, creator name, award category, a link to the project page, a sentence or few summarizing the project, and a section describing its crowdfunding approach. Example:
Project Title: Wonderful Webfic
Creator Name: A.J. Muse
Link: http://www.wonderfulFic.com
Category: Fiction.
Summary: "Wonderful Webfic is an established (June 2008-current) serial novel about three fairies and their ongoing attempts to fit into modern society. It updates twice a week on Mondays and Fridays."
Crowdfuding Approach: "This project is funded by donations; enough donations and an extra chapter will go up (usually on Wednesdays). Additionally readers may earn Wonderful Credits by posting reviews, spotting typos, and leaving comments or the author. These Credits may be spent to vote on which aspect of modern life the faeries will encounter next (I'm currently lobbying for a visit to the natural history museum - I am anticipating multiple comments from Cerana on what they humans got wrong). A.J. is planning a hardcover edition in the future, and there will be new fundraising and new perks associated with that in the new year."
5) You may nominate a maximum of three projects per category. You are not required to make that many nominations or to cover all the categories. Please make each nomination in a separate comment; that way, if a problem occurs with one nomination it will not affect any others. You may not nominate your own project; that's tacky.
6) Nominations for the Webcomic category will be collected by
eseme.7) Participation is voluntary. If a creator wishes to withdraw their project from any category, or a patron wishes to withdraw from the Patron category, simply contact the category handler. In case of withdrawal, the person who made the withdrawn nomination may then nominate another project or patron instead.
8) Voters are strongly encouraged (though not required) to browse the nominees before making a final decision; that's what the links are for, and the purpose of this award is to promote the splendor of crowdfunded projects. If you don't have time for that, better to vote on the ones you know than just skip the whole award.
9) Voting will take place via LiveJournal polling in this community, open to all. You may cast one vote per category. (There may need to be more than one poll question per category, and runoffs, if the number of nominees is high.) You may not vote for your own project, nor yourself as a patron; that's tacky.
10) Winners will be announced after the polling is completed. The winner of each category will receive a "Rose and Bay Award" certificate in recognition of their achievement.
Where To Find Fiction
While there is not yet a single website that focuses exclusively on crowdfunded projects, there are several that gather various types of web-based. If you want to participate in this award category but you're not sure what projects to nominate, look for places to browse through different projects so you can find some that you like. If your favorite hub site is not listed here, please send a personal message to
eseme with the name and web address of the site. This list will be updated based on suggestions.- Top Web Fiction - a voting site
- Web Fiction Guide - a review site
- EpiGuide - a forum
- ScifiMatter.com - a general science fiction and fantasy link site, with a section for online writing.
- Muse's Success - a web fiction wiki
- Blog Fiction Forums - a forum
- Ergofiction - an e-zine for webfiction
- Digital Novelists - a site that hosts web fiction by multiple authors
How You Can Help
As a relatively new award, Rose and Bay depends on your enthusiasm to make it a success. Here are some ways you can help that happen:
1) Make some nominations. Leave yours in a comment to this post, and watch for separate posts to appear for the other five categories.
2) Mark the voting period on your calendar. Make sure you come back to this community in February to cast your votes.
3) Promote the Rose and Bay Award by blogging about it, emailing your friends, posting it on social networks, or any other method you can imagine. Everyone is encouraged to spread the word as far as possible whether you are a creator, a patron, or a curious bystander.
4) If you're a patron or audience member, highlight your favorite crowdfunded projects from 2010 and direct people back to the award. Are you following other patrons whose tastes match your own to see what they sponsor or recommend? Mention them too! This makes it easier for people to find eligible nominees.
5) If you're a creative person, let your audience and patrons know which of your projects are eligible for the Rose and Bay Award, including a link to the relevant nomination page(s). Do you have an "honor wall" or other place acknowledging your patrons? Mention that too! Let your fans know there is a way for them to honor your project and the patrons who make it possible.
This post has been edited four times. Once to clarify that both a plot summary and crowdfunding information is needed in a nomination. The second edit added a seventh site with web fiction to the list of places to find fiction online. The third edit added a new rule (rule 7) to emphasize that participation is voluntary, and creators or patrons may withdraw their names form contention. The third edit also further clarified the crowfunding section of nominations, by making it a separate category. The fourth edit added text to rule 5 which asks that nominations be made in separate comments.
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Date: 2011-01-01 04:26 pm (UTC)Creator Name: Bard Bloom (
Link: http://www.sythyry.com/ (or <lj user="sythyry") Category: Fiction. Summary: A small blue dragon attempts to Get Away From It All. Instead, this century-old wizard winds up bringing it all with zir.
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Date: 2011-01-01 07:54 pm (UTC)That information is needed in order to consider this a complete nomination. If you don't have the info yourself, you can ask another reader to come over with it.
Thanks again!
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Date: 2011-01-01 04:56 pm (UTC)Creator Name: M.C.A. Hogarth, aka
Link: http://stardancer.org/spots/
Category: Fiction
Summary: Pollyanna meets Starship Troopers in this web serial about a 30-something Marine called out of retirement to join the war against the crabs. New episodes are posted every Tuesday and Thursday. Each episode is crowd-sponsored at a price of $10 each. A portion of each episode's price is donated to charities benefiting active duty and wounded soldiers.
Re: Nomination
Date: 2011-01-01 07:59 pm (UTC)Thanks again!
Re: Nomination
Date: 2011-01-03 10:20 pm (UTC)Re: Nomination
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Date: 2011-01-01 08:01 pm (UTC)That information is needed in order to consider this a complete nomination. If you don't have the info yourself, you can ask another reader to come over with it.
Thanks again!
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Date: 2011-01-01 08:05 pm (UTC)Project Title: Tin Man
Creator Name:
Link: http://robling-t.livejournal.com/
Category: Fiction
Summary: Tin Man is a fantasy novel that was posted in 16 chapters, started and completed during 2010. It tells the story of the necromancer Robling Tremare, his golem (made from a suit of armor), and the bodyguard Liane Sharpshaft as they try to discover what destroyed the guild of Tremare. It's funny and sweet and tragic in various places, and the worldbuilding is among the most original and engrossing I have seen; you've never met a necromancer like Robling before. Supported by donations, and it had some fun discussions in the comments.
Re: Nomination
Date: 2011-01-01 08:19 pm (UTC)As a note to voters : In order to read Tin Man, follow the link above and look on the right side of the page, where in very small print there is a link to Tin Man. It is somewhat difficult to find but it is there (at least as of 1/1/2011).
Your nomination is complete, and you can make up to two more nominations.
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Date: 2011-01-01 08:20 pm (UTC)Project Title: Wonder City Stories
Creator Name: Jude McLaughlin (aka Dreamwidth user wonder_city)
Link: http://wonder-city.dreamwidth.org/
Category: Fiction.
Summary: Wonder City Stories is a superhero soap opera serial. It involves dozens of characters and plotlines, including save-the-world adventures and romantic entanglements and so much more. This project is notable for its terrific diversity (strong women, people of color, queers, handicapped characters, etc.) and for its unflinching treatment of social issues (racism, sexism, domestic tension, politics, etc.).
The project is supported by donations, plus a Zazzle store with swag. Perk thresholds are sometimes money, sometimes comments or other participation. There have been polls asking what readers would like to see more of. Sometimes if you donate or boost signal you can ask for a reappearance of a favorite minor character. This project is also unusual in that the author occasionally responds to real-world news by writing a special episode dealing with the same social issue in the story's setting. It usually updates weekly, but has been running a twice-weekly pattern for the holidays, which can be extended if enough people comment.
Re: Nomination
Date: 2011-01-01 08:31 pm (UTC)Thanks again!
Nomination
Date: 2011-01-01 08:40 pm (UTC)Project Title: Strong Heart
Creator Name: Capriox Bovidae
Link: http://capriox.digitalnovelists.com/node/4
http://bovidae.livejournal.com/
Category: Fiction
Summary: Strong Heart is a sword & sorcery fantasy serial about the caravan guard Joa Na v'Fasainjd, who is dagha pavadkar (born with a female body, but so obviously a warrior as to be considered socially male). When Jo takes a guard job with a young wizard, the mercenary life leads to much adventure, well told. This story is supported by donations. Fans seem to be enjoying the revised version (it began on LiveJournal and has since moved and changed a bit); the move was crowdfunded.
Re: Nomination
Date: 2011-01-01 08:51 pm (UTC)Thanks again!
Rose & Bay Awards open for nomination!
Date: 2011-01-01 08:47 pm (UTC)Award nominations open!
Date: 2011-01-02 11:56 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2011-01-04 12:38 am (UTC)Creator Name: MeiLin Miranda
Link: http://www.meilinmiranda.com/history/book1/1-1 (http://www.meilinmiranda.com/history/book1/1-1)
Category: Fiction. (Fantasy, Coming of Age, Erotic)
Summary: A serial novel, synopsis from website: "Now that he's of age, Prince Temmin must leave his childhood home behind for a new life with his father in the capital. King Harsin plans to educate his son in the ways of all the kings who have come before. But the family's immortal advisor, Teacher, has other plans: to bring Temmin closer to his people; to bind him to a Temple devoted to eroticism; and to set him on a path that will lead ultimately to unimaginable glory for the House of Tremont--or its end. "
Crowdfunding Approach: Donations funded the hard copy and e-book versions, with the serialized version free to read.
Thank you!
Date: 2011-01-04 02:30 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-09 09:31 am (UTC)Project Name: Tales of MU
Creator Name: Alexandra Erin
Web link: http://www.talesofmu.com/story/
Summary: The ongoing story of a student at Magisterium University in a world a lot like our own but with magic and magical creatures.
Crowdfunding summary: Alexandra Erin and Tales of MU are the standards by which I feel all crowdfunded fiction should be measured! The site is supported by donations, including he ability to set up recurring donations, join the MU "alumni association," purchase books/ebooks of previous volumes, and so on.
Re: Tales of MU
Date: 2011-01-09 03:33 pm (UTC)Thanks again!
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Date: 2011-01-09 11:23 am (UTC)Creator Name: Zoe E Whitten
Link: http://www.zoewhitten.com/content/stories/sto_a-frosty-cure_pr.html
Category: Fiction.
Summary: A Frosty Girl's is the story of Terry Donalds. Unfortunately immortal and stuck in a twelve year old body which doesn't age the former supervillian goes on a quest for a cure. It doesn't go smoothly.
Crowdfuding Approach: Supported by donations.
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Date: 2011-01-09 03:42 pm (UTC)Thank you for participating in the the Rose and Bay Awards! Your nomination is complete, and you can make up to two more nominations.
Thanks again!
Update: 2011 Rose & Bay Awards
Date: 2011-01-10 08:38 pm (UTC)Re: Update: 2011 Rose & Bay Awards
Date: 2011-01-11 08:36 pm (UTC)Creator Name: Deirdre Murphy
Link: http://wyld-dandelyon.livejournal.com/88168.html
Category: Fiction
Summary: This is a series of short stories about girls turned into dragons by a magical feather.
Crowdfunding Method: The continuing story is supported by donations from readers.
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Date: 2011-01-20 01:12 am (UTC)Thanks again!
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Date: 2011-01-22 09:13 pm (UTC)Project Title: Fireborn
Creator Name: wyld_dandelyon
Link: http://wyld-dandelyon.livejournal.com/37337.html
Category: Fiction
Summary: This fantasy story about a world where humans have different shapes and abilities. Some swim, some can fly, some have the ability to do magic (the fireborns). They live in clans or tribes according to their abilties. The story centers around Orchid and her mom Mist, 2 windborns who encounter prejudice & danger amongst the lakeborns who fear there is a fireborn in their midst.
Crowdfuding Approach: The story is supported by donations, with more updates as donations are made. There is also a special "donors only" short story prequel.
Thank you!
Date: 2011-01-22 09:41 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-01-27 01:57 pm (UTC)Creator Name: Kip Manley
Link: http://thecityofroses.com/
Category: Fiction
Summary: "The City of Roses" chronicles the day-to-day life and interactions of high-strung telemarketer Jo Maguire as she becomes ever more deeply entangled in the world and strange personalities beneath Portland's skin. Large chapters are published serially every couple of months. The project is funded by donations and the sale of chapbooks and badges."
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Date: 2011-01-27 02:17 pm (UTC)Thanks again! And do let your readers know about the awards.
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Date: 2011-01-27 02:33 pm (UTC)Creator Name:
Link: http://wysteriaclimbing.com/tapestry/
Category: Fiction.
Summary: "Tapestry is a journal-style serial story about life in an evil empire, told from the perspective of a noble lady trying to build her life and protect her family in the ways she knows. The story updates daily and is funded by donations."
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Date: 2011-01-28 02:11 am (UTC)anachronauts
Date: 2011-01-28 04:29 pm (UTC)My apologies for posting this in the wrong category.
Title: anachronauts
Creator:Stefan "Twoflower" Gagne
Category: Fiction
Link: http://pixelscapes.com/anachronauts/
Summary: I will use the author's own summary of the content:
The story itself is presented in HTML and updated about twice a week. (The official schedule is Wednesday and Sunday, and has been generally on time since that was set.) The author interacts with his audience via Twitter and LiveJournal, soliciting comments after each update. Originally running with no funding at all, he now offers a bonus story for donations, and sells copies of the first complete series via Print-on-Demand and the Kindle Store.
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Date: 2011-01-29 12:30 am (UTC)Nomination
Date: 2011-01-30 07:51 pm (UTC)Creator Name: Shirley Meier
Link: http://eclipsecourt.blogspot.com/
Category: Fiction.
Summary: Eclipse Court is a long-running sci-fi fantasy serial web-novel set in a far-future Earth called the Fifth Millennium. The main focus of ‘Eclipse Court” is the life and coming-of-age of Minis Aan, son and heir of the tyrannical Imperator of Arko. The story is very rich and detailed, and ranges from action/adventure, to comedic farce, through shattering emotional drama and trauma, all the way to novel-of-manners refinement. The subject matter includes graphic violence and adult situations.
Crowd funding Approach: EC is funded by fan donation, and all content is available without charge. The archive is large and well organized and accessible.
Re: Nomination
Date: 2011-01-30 08:46 pm (UTC)Next Nomination
Date: 2011-01-30 08:51 pm (UTC)Creator Name: Karen Wehrstein
Link: http://chevenga.com/
Category: Fiction.
Summary: ‘The Philosopher in Arms” is a long-established serial sff webnovel. The story of Fourth Chevenga starts in his early childhood, follows his training, and then takes off into a series of amazing and horrifying events throughout the Mediterranean of the far future Earth of the Fifth Millennium. PiA is a revision and expansion of “Lion’s Heart” and “Lion’s Soul” published by Baen. The subject matter includes graphic violence and adult situations. Updated weekdays, with a partial post or ‘teaser’ posted early each day. The archive is large, well organized, and accessible.
Crowdfunding Approach: PiA runs on fan donation, and premium content for subscribers. The direct fan participation in the evolution of the story through surveys, chats, and role-plays is a fascinating addition.
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Date: 2011-01-30 09:02 pm (UTC)Re: Next Nomination
From: (Anonymous) - Date: 2011-01-31 09:52 am (UTC) - ExpandRe: Next Nomination
From: (Anonymous) - Date: 2011-01-31 09:54 am (UTC) - ExpandLast Nomination
Date: 2011-01-30 09:12 pm (UTC)Creator Name: Jessica Anne FitzGerald (Blue Coyote)
Link: http://krater.digitalnovelists.com/snakeskin/
Category: Fiction.
Summary: ‘Snakeskin’ is a very new serial sff webnovel hosted by Digital Novelists. The story is a braid of three main plots set in an alternate Earth where magic works and always has – to greater or lesser degree over time. Now, magical energy has surged back into the kingdom of Atlantis and is dangerously complicating the lives of Three Frogs Alannahson – student Artist, Ember Astersdottir –10 year old barmaid, and BlueWolf Wahiya – Duke of the Caribbean. The story is exciting, complicated, and filled with the details of a wild mix of the modern and the medieval. Posted weekly.
Crowd funding Approach: ‘Snakeskin’ is funded by donation.
Re: Last Nomination
Date: 2011-01-30 09:20 pm (UTC)Thanks again!