English Light Novel Magazine Coming SOON!!!

[Matt122005]

Well, I copied DRAGON MAGAZINE, they have it where they do the 8 and then 2008. August.

It means the 8th month. But I understand the confusion.

And please, nobody judge the series in the magazine by their artwork. Because of the fact that we only have a couple artists and they are very much amateurs.

ONE LAST STAND is probably our closest story to a real light novel. Which is why it's coming in as the first one. Sorry though guys, it doesn't have illustrations.


As for our criteria, it can be any genre. We just want a GOOD, unique, interesting, and creative story that will grip readers. If you can come up with that, and write the first chapter for it, send it to me over PM and I'll either accept it, or not. In fact, if you can get it in like the next day or two, you could still possibly make the first issue.

-Matt

PS. The olympics have been awesome.

[xris]

Originally Posted by Matt122005

And please, nobody judge the series in the magazine by their artwork. Because of the fact that we only have a couple artists and they are very much amateurs.

I don't thnk anyone has complained about the artwork. My main complaint has been over the choice of fonts and the choice of font colours. I think there needs to be a serious revamp of the text layout and choice of fonts.

[Yu Ominae]

Thanks for some of the answers.

I may try my luck in doing a story since I did fanfiction work on non-original work for a few years now.

Do I need to submit the story with my actual name on it?

[ClockWorkAngel]

Originally Posted by feRfe

"And the stories will all be written by english speakers. So this will be an experiement to see if english writers can write the same as japanese light novel writers."

well gl, english is not poetic/romantic at all...

would probably be better off being more original in style instead of trying to mimic japanese ones imo

the cover art looks great so i'll be checking for the inserts ;0

I disagree, english is a very romantic and poetic language, but only if you write it well ;/.

I'll be seeing how well these guys are gunna do XD

[Matt122005]

Well, here are some sneak previews for some of you. Remember, these are taken out of context and should not be used to judge the material.

Spoiler for LITTLE BIT FROM 'ONE LAST STAND':

‘Not investigate?! Has my father gone mad?!’ he yelled inside.
Pushing the doors open he walked hastily towards the other side of the palace where most likely his father was sitting in the throne room.
The royal servant, who had earlier that day handed the white letter to the King, could see the direction where Darien was headed.
“Your highness,” he called out.
“Don’t interfere Gefu,” shouted Darien storming off down towards a long hall with a see through window ceiling.
“Yes sire,” said Gefu submissively, and then whispering to himself, “Good luck.”
Darien rushed down to the end of the hall that led to a much larger dome shaped roof. Rushing in, he could see his father discussing things with his chief advisor Taido Degachi.
Darien stared directly at his father who stopped what he was doing and stared back at his now only remaining son.
“Hello your highness, I was just discussing the funeral plans,” said Mr. Degachi.
“Not to be rude, but get out,” said Darien now pointing his attention towards Taido.

Spoiler for LITTLE BIT FROM 'FACE':

“My name is Talim”

She looks up to the ceiling.

“I am 23 years old.”

She grabs her gun and points it to the skies.

“I have lived in the Facility for all my life.”

Bang.

“And I will escape and discover what the world is like.”

Spoiler for LITTLE BIT FROM 'CUENTA':

The sound of trampled leaves woke her. Startled, Cuenta glanced behind her. Again she heard the sound. At first she thought it was perhaps only a small animal but she kept alert. She regretted not stealing her father's pocket knife. A shadow passed by one of the trees near her. Before Cuenta could move a sharp pain flamed from her back, sending her face down to the ground.

"Don't move," whispered a voice above her.

Spoiler for LITTLE BIT FROM 'AMERICAN NOW DEPARTED':

The young 16-year-old continued walking down the street, never looking left or right. His body was straight as a ramrod, with his back erect, shoulders thrown back and head looking only forward. His ash blonde hair was hanging in his face, his dark hazel eyes looking straight ahead, as they always did. He always was one to keep moving forward. He was wearing his usual white dress shirt with the collar buttoned up, so he could keep his head focused on what was in front of him, his grey knickerbockers with the long black socks, his old dirty brown shoes, and his brother’s oversized, hole-riddled, patched, grey jacket, buttoned and tied. When he reached a crosswalk he looked left, then right, then left again and cautiously crossed the road. He knew of course that there were no cars on the road; the nation needed to save gas for the war effort. Yet he went through this ritual always, whenever he left his little house on a hill to go anywhere, high school or otherwise. It had become second nature to him, like breathing or blinking. He never was really thinking when he was doing this; he had done this so many times he had no real need. All he kept thinking about was his father, his friends, and that little Russian girl.

Spoiler for LITTLE BIT FROM 'FIGHT OF THE PEGASUS':

Proximity alarms started going off throughout the ship warning that either the ship was under attack or someone had accessed a system that should not have been activated.
“Sir someone has launched a fighter and is heading toward the rebel ship,” Harrison announced in an urgent tone.
‘What could he be planning?’ With that thought, he saw the fighter launch a nuclear missile at the flanking cruiser. After a few seconds, the cruiser exploded into a metal heap in space.
“Sir, the rebels are powering weapons and launching fighters. Recommend we do the same.”
Wil did not want to have to fight anyone on his first voyage considering the dream he had last night, but he had no choice. He hit the battle stations button on his armrest, the displays throughout the ship turned red, and everyone ran to their stations.
“Incoming missiles!” Frank Harrison warned.

Hope these spoilers have peaked your interest.


-Matt

[Yu Ominae]

Matt, handed you the stuff. Let me know.

[Yu Ominae]

Originally Posted by ClockWorkAngel

I disagree, english is a very romantic and poetic language, but only if you write it well ;/.

I'll be seeing how well these guys are gunna do XD

Agree as well. Once you know your way around it, it's no problem. XP

[Tiamat's Disciple]

hate to put a dampener on this, but you aren't the first to try and publish a light novel magazine. You'd be the third free one, done by fans, and there's also been four other attempts by other publishers at a paid version over the years. None have gone beyond a few volumes. The fan/free versions due to crappy writing and consistency, the paid ones because there was no market.

As for this version, well i'll save judgement till it's actually released, but from the snippets you posted, i'm not expecting much. Not sure i'd call it a light novel anthology either, more a fanfic anthology.

There is a proper Light Novel anthology due for release mid next year, Del Rey are planning on releasing several of their LN acquisitions as a magazine anthology, to test the waters to see if there's a call for a magazine like that.

[feRfe]

Originally Posted by ClockWorkAngel

I disagree, english is a very romantic and poetic language, but only if you write it well ;/.

I'll be seeing how well these guys are gunna do XD

it's a really outspoken language and not subtle like all the asian languages (and esp japanese)

[Tiamat's Disciple]

Originally Posted by feRfe

it's a really outspoken language and not subtle like all the asian languages (and esp japanese)

Depends how you use it, like any language. I suggest you go read some of the older english love poems and sonnets. English can be just as round about as any language, it's about how the writer uses the vocabulary he has.

These days though the english language is more forth right and to the point. I'm constantly surprised we aren't talking txt speak to each other just to speed up conversations >.<

[Yu Ominae]

Originally Posted by Tiamat's Disciple

There is a proper Light Novel anthology due for release mid next year, Del Rey are planning on releasing several of their LN acquisitions as a magazine anthology, to test the waters to see if there's a call for a magazine like that.

There is? Wonder why I didn't know...

[MooMooFarm]

Though I'm completely happy and supportive for something as productive as this, I really must express my sadness that this thread isn't about people wanting to post online free translations in formated chunks of novel series like Slayers and Spice and Wolf XD

Props to you! GL :]

[feRfe]

Originally Posted by Tiamat's Disciple

Depends how you use it, like any language. I suggest you go read some of the older english love poems and sonnets. English can be just as round about as any language, it's about how the writer uses the vocabulary he has.

These days though the english language is more forth right and to the point. I'm constantly surprised we aren't talking txt speak to each other just to speed up conversations >.<

I'll bet you that the same poem can be rewritten w/ half to three-fourths the words in Chinese or Japanese

I know enough of English literature and Asian ones to judge... I've read Shakespearean sonnets and English classics as well as ancient Chinese literature/poems and Japanese haikus.

[Tiamat's Disciple]

Shakespeare was a very wordy writer, nd looking at only his and saying its bad isn't right. You need to look at the more obscure and less well known english poets to get a true indication. My ex studies poetry and stuff, she has books that are full of stuff like that. Also, Japanese has a habit of throwing everything and the kitchin sink into its scentences. takes half an hour to say hello >.<

As i said, it's all in the use. you'll find wordy and not so wordyu poetry in both languages. Dosen't mean they aren't good. But this is heading off track.

Id there a release date on this yet, august is almost over and still nothing

[Yu Ominae]

Originally Posted by Tiamat's Disciple

Shakespeare was a very wordy writer, nd looking at only his and saying its bad isn't right. You need to look at the more obscure and less well known english poets to get a true indication. My ex studies poetry and stuff, she has books that are full of stuff like that. Also, Japanese has a habit of throwing everything and the kitchin sink into its scentences. takes half an hour to say hello >.<

As i said, it's all in the use. you'll find wordy and not so wordyu poetry in both languages. Dosen't mean they aren't good. But this is heading off track.

Id there a release date on this yet, august is almost over and still nothing

No word from Matt. Probably watching the Olympics...

[ClockWorkAngel]

I never really liked Shakespeare at all, the conversations he wrote were often too stretched.

Look for some nice short stories, novellas etc.

Hmm, hopefully there'll be something up soon.

[Matt122005]

hate to put a dampener on this, but you aren't the first to try and publish a light novel magazine. You'd be the third free one, done by fans, and there's also been four other attempts by other publishers at a paid version over the years. None have gone beyond a few volumes. The fan/free versions due to crappy writing and consistency, the paid ones because there was no market.

As for this version, well i'll save judgement till it's actually released, but from the snippets you posted, i'm not expecting much. Not sure i'd call it a light novel anthology either, more a fanfic anthology.

There is a proper Light Novel anthology due for release mid next year, Del Rey are planning on releasing several of their LN acquisitions as a magazine anthology, to test the waters to see if there's a call for a magazine like that.

Wow, um, care to share your information? Google has never shown anything like that, and I have looked. The third free one? Interesting, I'd like links please.

Four official ones? Is that right? Links please.

Also, you'd be dead wrong to call us a FANFIC anthology. FANFICTION means that we are writings fiction based off existing properties. We are not, all stories are original to their authors and their authors alone.

As for Del Rey, get your info right, the magazine is called FAUST, and it came out TODAY. I am holding it. lol

Its a collection of stories from the 5 japanese FAUST magazines.

As for the release, we are finalizing the name.

How does Karui Shosetsu Magazine sound?

-Matt

PS. We may in the near future create a second magazine that would be published irregulerly that would be in the same vein as FAUST. But its still just an idea.

[Yu Ominae]

Originally Posted by Matt122005

Wow, um, care to share your information? Google has never shown anything like that, and I have looked. The third free one? Interesting, I'd like links please.

Four official ones? Is that right? Links please.

Also, you'd be dead wrong to call us a FANFIC anthology. FANFICTION means that we are writings fiction based off existing properties. We are not, all stories are original to their authors and their authors alone.

As for Del Rey, get your info right, the magazine is called FAUST, and it came out TODAY. I am holding it. lol

Its a collection of stories from the 5 japanese FAUST magazines.

As for the release, we are finalizing the name.

How does Karui Shosetsu Magazine sound?

-Matt

PS. We may in the near future create a second magazine that would be published irregulerly that would be in the same vein as FAUST. But its still just an idea.

Sounds interesting. Will there be an English name?

PS - I just hope that story'll have drawings.

You got the stuff I e-mailed you?

[Matt122005]

Yes, havent read it quite yet. Sorry.

-Matt

[Yu Ominae]

Ah. Just let me know how it went anyway since I was waiting. Domo if it goes through or not!