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http://writers.flyl.it/ and http://flyl.it
They're accepting short stories for an interactive web app where the user becomes the main character.
I have a specific question about their terms. From the submissions guidelines page:
Is that normal? I haven't published many short stories and nothing longer with a publisher, so I don't know much about caps. They can make money off of it indefinitely, but I only get $2,000? Or would it depend on the actual contract, like how long they would keep it up, how long they would keep rights, etc.? I should probably e-mail them about rights and all that.
They're pretty new and haven't even launched the web app yet, but it sounds like these stories would be fun to write.
Also, what does "on spec" mean?
They're accepting short stories for an interactive web app where the user becomes the main character.
I have a specific question about their terms. From the submissions guidelines page:
[At this point, we will pay you 35% unlimited, for the entire life of the story on Flylit.com. However, after we raise money, we will pay an advance of $500-$750, with a cap in proceeds of $2,000 total. In other words - during this pre-launch period, you have the chance to hit the jackpot with us in return for writing on spec.]
Is that normal? I haven't published many short stories and nothing longer with a publisher, so I don't know much about caps. They can make money off of it indefinitely, but I only get $2,000? Or would it depend on the actual contract, like how long they would keep it up, how long they would keep rights, etc.? I should probably e-mail them about rights and all that.
They're pretty new and haven't even launched the web app yet, but it sounds like these stories would be fun to write.
Also, what does "on spec" mean?