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2015/03/17 01:12:41
Subject: Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
About the Job Do you want to write fantastic fiction of the highest quality for Games Workshop products to tight deadlines?
Are you excited by describing the unique worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 through gripping stories with evocative battle scenes that are full of character, whilst adhering strictly to Games Workshop’s intellectual property?
You will be able to provide written fiction that will be used in Games Workshop products. This will be on a freelance basis, to agreed deadlines. You will need basic knowledge of Games Workshop’s intellectual property and a desire to learn more.
Other Essential Information Closing date: We are always looking for new people who can do this job. Because of this, there is no closing date for this advert.
How to Apply If you wish to apply you must send us an email telling us what you want to write about the worlds Games Workshop has created and why (no more than 250 words please). This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
We don’t need to know how long you have been in the hobby (if you are enthusiastic about writing fiction we’ll take that as a given) or your writing credentials (complete novices or Pulitzer prize winners are equally welcome). We want to know which part of the IP you are going to explore and why.
We will then ask you to complete two tests for us and, if successful, you will join our freelance author pool. All our correspondence will be via email. Because of the potential volume of responses, we cannot guarantee to respond to every application. However, we will endeavour to respond to successful applicants within 30 days of your application.
Please send your application letter to [EMAIL="freelanceauthorsubmissions@gwplc.com"]freelanceauthorsubmissions@gwplc.com[/EMAIL].
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2015/03/17 01:17:11
Subject: Re:Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
Kind of wish they were more specific on what they want you to write for but i guess nothing to lose by applying. I'm almost scared to give them one of my ideas in case they steal it and sue me if i try to use it elsewhere XD.
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2015/03/17 01:24:50
Subject: Re:Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
SpookyBoogie wrote: Kind of wish they were more specific on what they want you to write for but i guess nothing to lose by applying. I'm almost scared to give them one of my ideas in case they steal it and sue me if i try to use it elsewhere XD.
They'll give you more information when/if they reply to you.
Put an application in anyway i probably rambled on about things they don't care about a bit much i wasn't sure if i should just pitch an idea, write a paragraph of story or just tell them how awesome writing about an endless huge universe would be.
SpookyBoogie wrote: Put an application in anyway i probably rambled on about things they don't care about a bit much i wasn't sure if i should just pitch an idea, write a paragraph of story or just tell them how awesome writing about an endless huge universe would be.
I went with telling them what I wanted to write about (Tyranids and IG) and why (kept it simple), while sprinkling my knowledge of the universe wherever I could. I kept it pretty short (Only ~150 words) which is making me nervous (even though there's nothing at stake, really).
I don't think they're going to be too rigorous. I wouldn't be surprised if they were pulling names out of a hat for the applications.
SpookyBoogie wrote: Put an application in anyway i probably rambled on about things they don't care about a bit much i wasn't sure if i should just pitch an idea, write a paragraph of story or just tell them how awesome writing about an endless huge universe would be.
I went with telling them what I wanted to write about (Tyranids and IG) and why (kept it simple), while sprinkling my knowledge of the universe wherever I could. I kept it pretty short (Only ~150 words) which is making me nervous (even though there's nothing at stake, really).
I don't think they're going to be too rigorous. I wouldn't be surprised if they were pulling names out of a hat for the applications.
That's pretty much i did with some more rambling on about exploring the idea of desperate allies and the respect of fellow female warriors in a universe at war. Really i feel like i should have added more strong muscled men with their muscles flexing as they shoot giant guns at each other the smell of oil and sweat filling the air with the stench of masculinity or something.
I just took an idea i pulled out my ass 5 minutes before i wrote the email and tied it to the desperate allies thing but yeah i think they are not being too strict yet they'll probably test a whole chunk of people with whatever that is and pick the 1%.
2015/03/17 03:05:13
Subject: Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
Dentry wrote: Finally. My years of experience writing erotic fiction can pay off; this seems like the next logical step.
I just got inprised to try and write a gakky space marine romance story as a joke. Realy this was probly only funny to me since I know i'm not a writer and no one on hand to proof read it for me.
Spoiler:
Verusius looked down to his brother Gabriel, for so long they shared a bound together that so few Dark Angels could of ever known. Bounds that tied them in ways that not even a Chaplin Interrogator could ever uncover the promises and pacts between these two battle brothers. But now Verusius was watching in horror as Gabriel's life blood was flowing out of his chest. Verusius kneels down to his brother, removeing Gabriel's ruined chest piece. The tratior's bolt round had exploded inside and racked Gabriel's chest with shrapnel. Despertally Verusius was trying to put pressure on the largest wounds. But Atleast it was new use. The Hard flesh that was once Gabriel's hard and sculpted abs that Verusius knew well have been reduced to little more then shredded meat and bone.
Gabriel reached up, and held Verusius's write. The grip was weak, and snapped Verusius out of his shock. "Bru-Brother... We both know.... It's to late....." Gabriel gargled inside his helmet. "Please..." he motioned weakly to his helmet. Verusius quickly pulled the helmet off his brother. Even well into the age of proper Battle-Brother, Gabriel never lost the soft features and his silky hair that earned him the nick name "Pretty Boy" from the other initiates. The Thrill of Youth and adventure never diminished from thows days so long ago. From scouts, to battle brothers theirs unbreakable bounds earned themselfes honours and promotions, till they were inducted into the numbers of the veterans.
Seeing the youthfull face, framed but the carnage and war, Verusius began to sob for his dieing brother. Unable to move as others fought on in the chaos of the battle field lost in the members as his life with Gabriel flashing by the daze was once more when Gabriel reached up to Verusius and touched his helmet. "Verusius..." he groaned. "No! You musting more Gabriel!" Verusius gasped "You hurt, you need to stay still to the apothecary-" With a coughing hack Gabriel interrupted him "Verusius you fool, you know full well they aren't comeing in time for me. We're stranded behind enemy lines, and out positions are being over ran... I'm dieing Verusius."
"No! You can't! This can't be happening! We've had close calls before, you just need to hold in and-" Gabriel shouted this time, blood spittled as he riases his void over his more gruff brother. "Verusius stop! I have little time. But please. I need to see your face before I die. I need a promise."
Removing his helmet, Gabriel smiles as the hard chizzled brow and features that showed his hard life that aged him byound his years quickly even for a space marine looked down. Tears welled in his eyes, and dry heaves of sorrow playing across his face.
"Brother......" Gabriel says with tears in his eyes. "Promise me. Promise me that you will live. I am dieing soon, I must take by place by the emperor's throne. But I know it's not your time yet, and you need to leave. I.. I can see the great things your destined to do. The emperor is shoe me oh how much more you will become."
"But- Gabriel. How can I? How can I with out you?"
"You can Verusius... I know you can. I love you Verusius, and don't forget the bound we shared. But you need to live for your self. These people around us. They are counting on you to save them.
With the two mariens in a blood embraced this kissed, two brothers of battle with bounds as true as their durty embraced for one last time. But emerged Verusius stronger. His fatih is the emperor and love for Gabriel tempered by the hate that now fills his soul for the ones who commited this hanis act. Now was not a time for respite, Now was the death of mercy and innocents, now the flood of war came rushing back to Verusius mind. Braced his body for it's true purpose. The Weapon that emperor had forged him into. Now was a time for only war.
2015/03/17 03:27:01
Subject: Re:Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
Blood for the Blood God: a beginners guide to BDSM in the 40k universe.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Well, I've tossed my hat in the ring for it. Best case I get a job involved in something I enjoy immensely (namely the 40k universe). Worst case, they tell me to never email them again.
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2015/03/17 03:46:46
Subject: Re:Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
This wouldn't be a bad gig at all, really. I've never written professionally but wouldn't mind doing short fluff blurbs in periodicals, maybe short stories, too.
Might send them something wrought with horrible grammatical errors.
Lockark wrote: I just got inprised to try and write a gakky space marine romance story as a joke. Realy this was probly only funny to me since I know i'm not a writer and no one on hand to proof read it for me.
Hah! Kudos.
2015/03/17 03:54:17
Subject: Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
Posting to bookmark. I might as well write fanfiction officially than not. I just need this position to open up at Marvel and Blizzard, and I'm set!
Mandorallen turned back toward the insolently sneering baron. 'My Lord,' The great knight said distantly, 'I find thy face apelike and thy form misshapen. Thy beard, moreover, is an offence against decency, resembling more closely the scabrous fur which doth decorate the hinder portion of a mongrel dog than a proper adornment for a human face. Is it possibly that thy mother, seized by some wild lechery, did dally at some time past with a randy goat?' - Mimbrate Knight Protector Mandorallen.
Excerpt from "Seeress of Kell", Book Five of The Malloreon series by David Eddings.
"You need not fear us, unless you are a dark heart, a vile one who preys on the innocent; I promise, you can’t hide forever in the empty darkness, for we will hunt you down like the animals you are, and pull you into the very bowels of hell." Iron - Within Temptation
2015/03/17 06:03:28
Subject: Games Workshop looking for Freelance Writers
Wow, competition seems to be heating up.
it's a shame that they're only replying to those who get through.
I'd like to at least know if they looked at it and said no.
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