[argh] How to get on with your author/artist

[shanaqui]

I'm participating in several Big Bangs this time, and I'm having various problems with my artists. I think this applies both ways, though: author to artist, and artist to author.

-Introduce yourself! auroraprimavera was my first ever Big Bang artist. The first email she sent me was an introduction, and lo, we got on like a house on fire.
-Respond promptly! Even if it's to say you can't do [x], at least then your partner knows where you stand.
-Keep in touch. If you have a problem, let your partner know, so that if you suddenly disappear offline but you'll be back in time, they don't contact mods going "help! my artist disappeared!". If you don't have a problem, just let 'em know you're still around and doing your bit.
-If someone sends you their latest draft, it's nice to respond and let them know what you think once you've had chance to read it/see it. One of my artists received my draft almost two weeks ago and there's been silence since. Silence feels ominous, to me...
-Work together! Don't spring a massive plot change surprise on your artist two days before the deadline.
-If you promise to do something, deliver. If you promised a rough draft by Tuesday, follow through!
-If in doubt, ask.

What other advice would you have about getting on with your author/artist? My main problem has been total lack of communication.

Comments

[auroraprimavera]

Aww, bb ♥

I've been on both ends and it's tough! I'm so lucky to have picked your story then *smishes you*

[shanaqui]

*snugs* Mostly my two (so far) artists aren't replying to me. I get it taking a couple of days, but ten?

[auroraprimavera]

Yeah, that's just not cool. >_> Have you asked the mods yet?

[shanaqui]

I did, and then my artist replied just within the time limit they set...... and has now gone back to not replying. I was trying to pick a posting date and it was really important I pick one that doesn't get in the way of exams or essay hand-in dates or moving out of my flat, but now I'm stuck with a posting date that's the same as one of my hand-in dates. Ughhh.

[auroraprimavera]

Oh man, that's annoying. Urgh. Have they even shown you what they've done at all???

[shanaqui]

No, not at all. They said they'll be ready, so I just have to trust them on that one.

[auroraprimavera]

*crosses fingers* I hope so!

[shanaqui]

If they're not, I'll be very annoyed.

[auroraprimavera]

Well, if not - you let me know and I'd be more than happy to whip something up for you. :D

[shanaqui]

Hee. ♥ I'm thinking that, once it's posted, I'll post to an art request comm or something asking for some kind of illustration of it, because my artist is doing a fanmix for me and I sekritly hoped for visual art.

[auroraprimavera]

:) What stories are these for again?

[shanaqui]

This one's the one with mute!scarred!Dean -- the one in which hugs save the world!

[auroraprimavera]

OOohhhhh, I love the bits of that one I d *g*

[shanaqui]

*grins* I should post the teaser soon, if I'm posting it on the tenth!

[auroraprimavera]

YAYAYAY \o/

[shanaqui]

I think I'll post the drinking game tomorrow.

[auroraprimavera]

WOOHOO!!!! TIME TO GET DRUUUUUNK \o/

[shanaqui]

So I couldn't resist doing it now...

[auroraprimavera]

WOOOHOOO \o/