Are story trades dumb in exchange for artwork?

[twilight24 321]

I was curious, as I can't draw but I can write ... what would be a fair trade for artwork? I'm not a great writer but I can string a few well constructed sentences here and there. I dunno , maybe it isn't fair to the artist, because writing a story can tale up to an hour or two while drawing can be a few days. I may just do commissions, just leery of putting my personal financial information online.

 

What are your thoughts on this matter? Is it fair or no?

 

 

Silently waiting

 

Hoping the words come to mind

 

Fingers tingling on keyboard

 

Twitching and typing as words form on screen

 

Tantalize the sensations

 

With every thought and letter taking form

 

Onto a new story and adventure
 

[Koukatsu 5,898]

I would say that's up to the other party.

[twilight24 321]

I think I need to prove my worth as a writer in the forums. I just need drive and motivation.

[Astral Blitzen 469]

I think I need to prove my worth as a writer in the forums. I just need drive and motivation.

 

Why not collab with artists and do like comics or somethin' or like an 'ask my oc' thing.

[twilight24 321]

Interesting c: I'm working on a story for someone right now

[Astral Blitzen 469]

Interesting c: I'm working on a story for someone right now

 

I mean I am always willing do to drawing requests, although my skills are very limited and it takes me a while sometimes

[ConcorDisparate 385]

Could be fun !

I'm not that great at writing in english and I tend to write long sentences and to repeat words.

 

If you're interested, I could use some help, but not right now, maybe in few weeks, I've got some ideas, but I need the pictures that go with them.

You can visit my shop in the section dedicated to it.

Of course, you don't have to do anything in return for a drawing , it's more about helping each other. No contract or anything like that.

 

EDIT: I'm learning how to use ponyscape instead of GIMP right now, so I'm not doing requests now but when I'll start again, I will be able to draw much faster so I won't mind drawing multiple requests for one person(at least I hope it will be as fast as I think it will)

Edited March 15, 2015 by ConcorDisparate

[Astral Blitzen 469]

Could be fun !

I'm not that great at writing in english and I tend to write long sentences and to repeat words.

 

If you're interested, I could use some help, but not right now, maybe in few weeks, I've got some ideas, but I need the pictures that go with them.

You can visit my shop in the section dedicated to it.

Of course, you don't have to do anything in return for a drawing , it's more about helping each other. No contract or anything like that.

 

EDIT: I'm learning how to use ponyscape instead of GIMP right now, so I'm not doing requests now but when I'll start again, I will be able to draw much faster so I won't mind drawing multiple requests for one person(at least I hope it will be as fast as I think it will)

When I try to write something, I always overthink.

[Vinyl Scratch (Filly)™ 936]

They are a fair trade, but you actually have to be decent at writing. No one wants something that is atrociously written in exchange for, say a beautiful picture.

[twilight24 321]

Yeah you're right . I'm trying to work on a story for someone but its in short story format. Its okay just Linda hard to write in my house because of my sisters kids (the baby mostly )always crying. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhj.

[Chigens and Kay 3,831]

If both parties think the trade is fair, they why would it be dumb?

[twilight24 321]

People never seem to want to do them

[Starlight Fan 538]

Most people in the request guild section would happily make something without asking for anything in return. But if you really wanted to give something back, I bet they wouldn't deny a nice short story or poem. Just make sure you have a good plot and most importantly, correct grammar and sentence structure, because a badly written thing would infuriate the reader.

[twilight24 321]

I do and I can write well enough c: I just have trouble with spelling mistakes, and sometimes grammar. Short stories are harder than you think

But thank you everyone for your help and encouragement!

[SCS 7,443]

I don't see anything wrong with it as long as both parties feel it's a fair trade.

[LordSwinton 759]

People never seem to want to do them

I'd do it again for you if you'd like. Just that I'm not too good with art as you've seen. But I'm fine with it!

[Simon 4,554]

@@twilight24,  Moving thread to creative resources as it deals with questions about fan art.

[Skygunner 352]

You say you can write.

 

mind showing us an example.

[Ashley 2,427]

@@twilight24,

 

As an artist and a (bad) writer, I think it's completely fair, as long as it's done right. 

 

If an artist gives you a sketch, and expects you to write a multi chapter fic, that's obviously not fair. If an artist gives you a full, shaded piece with a background, and you give them a short oneshot, that's not very fair either. The key is balance - you both should give what you get.

Hopefully this helped you out! I've traded art with writing before, and I was very happy with the results

[Tom Snyder 4,111]

Its always a good idea to have someone give you a second opinion. There's always someone willing to lend a helping hoof very now and then,

[twilight24 321]

Thank you guys I appreciate it cx