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Ras Thavas and the Calot
Requirements and Specifications for Participating Authors (see ARTISTS below for image instructions):
An On-Going Series of Short Stories
The Ras Thavas and the Calot stories have several expressed requirements. These requirements are intended to provide a consistency and continuity to the stories, even if they are read out of order, and additionally it is expected that the contributing author is willing to abide by the "rules." REQUIREMENTS 1. The tension between Ras Thavas and Thasa Ras and the rift in their marriage. This requirement can be included as short asides in the text. Please read the previous RTCalot stories for examples. The marital dischord/familiar argument indicates why the brain of Thasa Ras is in the calot's body. The Creator and Managing Editor will insert the required asides if the submitted story has merit but does not include the asides (see #6 below). 2. Ras Thavas and Thasa Ras are always referred to in full name. Any TWO name Barsoomian characters are always referenced in full name. For example, Kar Komak is never referred to as "Kar" or "Komak" but always as "Kar Komak." 3. Exploration or discovery of something in ERB's Barsoom Works is required. Any place mentioned by ERB or the creation of an unmentioned place that provides a LOGICAL exploration is highly desired. Alien invaders ala Star Trek or Star Wars is not desired. Morgor invasions are allowed. See The Morgor Wars. 4. A third party story (romance, life/death, strife, etc.) is required. In editorial terms this is the Sub-Plot that embraces any interaction with Ras Thavas or Thasa Ras, or both. Sub-Plot characters may be found in ERB's Work or Logically Created. Creating new places on Barsoom is also expected and encouraged. Social situations or interplay between cultures is encouraged. 5. Maximum of 7,000 words for any story. There is a plus or minus word count allowed, for example: 7,500 words might be accepted if all the words are necessary. There is no present minimum word count established, but any story that is "Ras Thavas woke up one day and killed his calot. The End," brevity will be ignored. Hint: 1,500 to 4,500 words seems to be "average." 6. The Creator of the Series and Managing Editor, David Bruce Bozarth, is the final authority. Bozarth will receive and evaluate all submissions and may copy edit, and MAY suggest story revisions to maintain continuity to the RTCalot series. Bozarth may provide information regarding errors in Barsoomian Canon. The editorial intent is to produce a series that has a strong continuity while promoting creativity. What is not allowed is GRAPHIC SEX or EXTRAORDINARILY STRONG LANGUAGE. Characters may have sex and may curse, but write those sections as if your mother or grandmother was the next reader. 7. Only the Creator and Managing Editor will write the final story, that is, no submission that attempts to return Thasa Ras to her original human form will be accepted. You can send it, but don't hold your breath! 8. Final requirement: Have fun!
Just about anything goes. Images from scenes in RTC stories or standalone art. Paper images can be sent to David Bruce Bozarth (inquire for mailing instructions) or sent as scans. Image File Formats accepted via file attachment are BMP, GIF, JPG, PCX, PSD, or TIF. Prefer large size images with resolutions of at least 100 dpi to 300 dpi for titles or displays. Smaller images may be used. Black and White, Monochromatic, Full Color accepted. Tasteful nudity allowed, but remember this is a family oriented web site and overtly graphic nudity will not be published. If you desire more information, or wish to send a story, contact David Bruce Bozarth at tangor@erblist.com. |
Warning! Reading these specifications may diminish the reader's enjoyment of the first Ras Thavas and the Calot story,