We are currently working on a visual novel project. It is an anthology of high-concept science fiction stories, in the tradition of The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, etc., that explore issues of trust, temptation, free will, grief, loyalty, love, sexuality, contentment, and fulfillment with which humanity may need to contend in the future, with various levels of interactivity.
What do You Have so Far?
Our producer has an LLC already set up.
I’ve already written the scripts for three installments, and have ideas for two more. I am highly confident in the potential of these scripts, and I believe you will be too after you read them (see below on how to do so).
We have already recruited a coder.
We have a few prospective composers.
What Don’t You Have so Far?
Money.
Who do You Still Need?
We need illustrations for the sprites, CGs, and backgrounds.
Many different styles of art are acceptable, but note that the tone of this series tends to skew rather heavy and the art needs to be taken seriously.
The anthology is intended for mature audiences. You may be asked to draw artwork accordingly, for future installments if not this one.
What are Your Immediate Plans?
Our current plan is to release one installment for free as a pilot or demo, and develop the others if the reception of the first one is such that a studio or investors offer to produce and finance them, or a crowdfunding campaign is likely to be successful. So while you will not be paid for the first installment, you are likely to be hired to work on the others if they gain the necessary backing (which could possibly be negotiated in your contract — see below), for which you will be paid. If not, you will at the very least gain exposure if the first installment gains popularity.
Whatever the case, rest assured that no content you produce for free will be incorporated into any product sold for profit.
Its script currently calls for:
• 7 sprites with a total of 27 expressions (not counting outfits)
• 16 backgrounds with a total of 18 variations
• 6 CGs
Who are You?
My name, or at least pen name, is Ulric Alvin Watts. I’ve been a published writer for nearly two decades now. Recently, I’ve taken to writing fiction, particularly science fiction; including a novella, short stories, and scripts for a few visual novels.
Are You Any Good?
I realize my own estimate of my talents probably won’t count for much in the eyes of others. But there have been some outside indicators of the quality of my work:
• I was previously selected out of a pool of applicants to be a writer on a visual novel project.
• My novella was likened to Asimov by Kirkus Reviews.
• One of my short stories was selected to be read aloud for an episode of a podcast “featuring the best science fiction short fiction.” (Most authors contact them for this to happen, but they approached me.)
For samples of my work, you can see my portfolio.
How Can I See the Complete Scripts For These Projects?
Send your portfolio to the email address seen on the bottom of the page at UAWatts (dot) com. If we in turn are interested in your work, we will send you a link to a detailed script and notes on artwork for the demo installment, as well as the two other completed dialogue scripts. If we reach an agreement, we will draft a contract to sign so you can join our team.