Crime Factory Con' Challenge

Cameron Ashley, my partner in crime he just ain't a pretty face he's also got some great idea's. Check out his newest humdinger below --KR


Over the course of either (or both) Noir Con and BoucherCon participants must produce a piece based on a synopsis that CF provides at the start of the con’. Participants will be provided with 5 pages of CF approved pad and a limited edition Crime Factory pen (that will possibly be a kilometrico with ‘Crime Factory’ dymoed on it). Note that participants are NOT required to produce a completed piece (see below).

Should you wish to participate and cannot attend either con’, pieces will be accepted via post, as long as they do not exceed the 5 (A4) page maximum, and are postmarked the final day of either con’ (mailing address will be provided upon expression of interest).

The aim is to create a unique collection of hand-crafted examples of the creative process that readers are rarely privileged to see. If enough material is generated, CF will produce a special issue titled ‘Rough Draft’ collecting this material.

Of course, all copyright to stories, ideas, doodles, etc remains property of the author[s] and original pages will be returned if requested.

RULES:

1. All material must be generated by the end of the last convention day of either con’.

2. As stated above, a finished piece is not required. Any of the following is acceptable: breakdowns/notes/comics/doodles/graphs/haiku/beer stains/stories – as long as it hand-written and is a (semi) genuine attempt at the task provided.

3. As Keith and Cam intend to participate Liam shall choose the synopsis and email it via armed guard from Australia (all worthwhile bribes shall be accepted for early notification ) The rough synopsis will be at the top of the first of each participants notepad pages upon hand out.

We really hope that you will be able to participate, we feel that we might be able to produce something really special if there’s enough interest, so SPREAD THE WORD.

Cheers,

Hope to see you at the conventions, or in the post.

The Foremen

PS

I'm gonna check with Cam on this, but I wouldn't be opposed to receiving scans of your first drafts. But we'll see and I'll check back with you all.

--KR, again