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From: Rimme the Weasel <ontherimme@gmail.com><br>
To: cokane8116@aol.com; Metamor Keep <mkguild@lists.integral.org>; TSA List <tsa-talk@lists.integral.org><br>
Sent: Tue, May 5, 2020 7:14 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [Mkguild] Publishing MK<br>
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<div dir="ltr">Okay, I didn't think you were really serious about this, but now I have to ask:
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<div>What is the purpose of publishing a set of MK stories? Especially the first dozen or so stories that have been available online for free for 20+ years?</div>
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<div><font size="2">>>>The purpose? It's never been about money when it comes to the writing. I write because I like it write.</font></div>
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<div><font size="2"> >>>>> Why not the first stories? Start at the beginning. BUT I am open to better suggestions.. </font><br>
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<div>Is there going to be any exclusive content in this book? Will the stories be edited to match all our worldbuilding, or tied together into a single coherent plot? Will there original, high-quality illustrations? Will there be behind-the-scenes information?</div>
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<div><font size="2">>>>> I've no idea but it sounds like a good plan.</font><br>
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<div>Is the money going to a good cause? What will publishing an anthology accomplish that a donation drive or fundraiser (for the community, or an author) wouldn't?</div>
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<div><font size="2">>>>>> I seriously doubt it will raise much money. But donating it could be a good idea!</font><br>
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<div>Of all the possible selection of MK stories you could pick, why the first dozen? Everything after the first story, and before "Tis The Season", was written within the first 3 weeks of MK's existence. Do we want to shun all the newer writers of MK who loved the world enough to join and contribute to it 10+ years later, in deference to the one-story authors who thought nothing of continuity or tone or plot, only of joining the latest TSA fad, who have long since left us, some of whom have disowned furry writing entirely, including their own MK stories?</div>
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<div><font size="2">>>>>>>One problem is many later storied build off of earlier ones and dont fill in the background too well.</font><br>
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<div>The only reason I can see, apart from "that would be neat", is as some way to preserve Metamor Keep for the ages. I don't think published-for-money e-books are the way to go for that.</div>
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<div><font size="2">>>>>>>>> I think it would be neat and perhaps expose a few more people to MK and interest them in writing MK and in general.</font></div>
<div><font size="2">>>>>>>>> What stories do you suggest?<br>
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<div class="yiv9389608106gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 2:41 AM <<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:cokane8116@aol.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:cokane8116@aol.com">cokane8116@aol.com</a>> wrote:<br clear="none"></div>
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<div><font size="2"> I think going with the first dozen or so stories would be good. Cope's original story will have to be in there but which other ones? Do with only use the Canon stories?</font></div>
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<div><font size="2">Also we will need Cover art for the cover off the Book. Im thinking just E-Book format. Not paper books.</font></div>
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<div><font size="2">Comments?</font></div>
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