"The OFFICIAL OKP Anthology Post" Thu Jun-05-03 05:58 AM by ThaAnthology
So here's the deal. A long time ago, somebody (can't remember who..though I think it was Anthology) suggested that we should put together an anthology of works by the Okayplayer Freestyle Board. Folks got giddy, but nothing ever occurred. Well...I think that needs to happen.
Now...since we ARE artists, I know our skills on this board are not limited to just writing poetry or rhymes or short stories. So...I think this book should reflect all of our talents.
This book should contain rhymes, poetry, artwork, short stories...and whatever happens to fall into the submissions folder.
I'm asking that this post be anchored because this is a community (freestyle community) based project and EVERYONE's input will be needed.
So far, I've set up an email account for all items regarding this project, and just signed up for a free website to hold some of our info as well. We'll need teams to work on different aspects. I will be posting response threads to this with things like committe signups, brainstorming signups and all of that.
If you would like to participate, signup under the proper response thread.
If you are only interested in submitting your work, we'll have details as to how many pieces will be needed for the book once all of that has been decided by the committee.
In the meantime, email all ideas and suggestions you may have to:
I am interested in signing up for a commitee as well as submitting work. I will however need for you to sort of go into detail about what each commitee will be responsible for. I can't really verbalize what I want to say right now so that will have to do until I can.
4. "RE: The OFFICIAL OKP Anthology Post" In response to Reply # 0
do the damn thing is right...you know i have been away and for some reason i have skipped the fixed view all posts at the heading (what is that called anyway) found here...it could be called An Okayplayer Netanthology hhhmmm?
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"keep pennin till the earth birth's your rightful seed then nurture it wit more ink..." ASIEM "Kuun fiyah Kuun" Quran (Be and it is) " A writer takes his pen to write the words again that all in love is fair" Stevie Wonder
5. "RE: The OFFICIAL OKP Anthology Post" In response to Reply # 4 Mon May-19-03 04:01 AM
i was thinking about that...but I think we actually need permission from okayplayer in order to put their name on any of our products...especially if we're selling it.
mods...do ya'll think we could get permission to do that?
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My first chapbook: "This Chapbook Was Made With Pilfered Office Products" available now - $6.00
My 2nd chapbook, coming in 2007: "Orgasms and Ice Cream"
licensed to the site, but paid for by the Artists that the site promotes. To use the name would assume that The Roots and them supported this project. They don't.
11. "RE: thanks for the well wishes" In response to Reply # 7
yo im very interested in submitting my poetry and also being down wit a committee all i need is some form of guidance on what i need to do so holla back at me
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13. "would be happy to contribute!" In response to Reply # 11
I would love to be involved in anything that supports the unique visions of that artists on this board.. committee as well as submitting work =) if possible, just send me some details
"Claimin' omnipotent positions, makes me question individual meridians.. what lingers inside simplified minds? Why does confidence lose sight and take flight to designate towards heavenly heights, my fingertips liquify the surface... ripplin' through my personal deviated splurges, ways of certian wordin'.. befriending amongst the cushion that supports the curves, bending.. I am ashamed on the ways i glance towards the skies to shape my imaginary only to escape, in search for sheer enamels that coat me, invisible.. yet protectin' the openings.. envisionin' fate.. i faint... in a twisted...spiraled... casted slow motion dreams of pastures green penetrate my flesh sensating burning coals, within the folds,,, unexpressed.. im froze in corrosion... flowing amoungst the rest.. lightlessness resting in the mesh.. breaths are gasps from past carry along.. remained was the same position.. i am posing for catalogs" -Stephani Linguistical, physical individual.. ahha j/p.. peace to linguistics BASH WIF MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
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14. "RE: The OFFICIAL OKP Anthology Post" In response to Reply # 0
still working on details, because this is the first time i've done anything like this, so it's taking me a minute to get desc. of committees needed out.
in the meantime, can ya'll think up some titles and email them to the email address. at the end of the week, i'll post a poll or a response in this thread to help decide the title of the anthology (may as well get that out the way). PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE THE WORDS "OKAY PLAYER" IN THE TITLE AS WE DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THE TERMINOLOGY.
---------------------- Cop my stuff, mayne!
My first chapbook: "This Chapbook Was Made With Pilfered Office Products" available now - $6.00
My 2nd chapbook, coming in 2007: "Orgasms and Ice Cream"
23. "the one i gathered together" In response to Reply # 0
was for the okayauction..
so please continue to pull together an anthology that serves a different purpose.
i think its a cool idea. will the goal be to get it printed? just a site?
i wanted to give out copies of the "anthology" i had printed..but asking folks to send me money to buy their own words worried me...so instead i just made the file available to anyone that asked and gave kinko's prices..
>so please continue to pull together an anthology that serves a different purpose.
that you understood when i said serves another purpose i meant.."go for it!" cause the anthology i pulled together was a different type of collective project...and i saw value in your idea.
i just reread my words and wanted to has out any miscommunication before hand.
25. "RE: The OFFICIAL OKP Anthology Post" In response to Reply # 0
Submission Guidelines:
- Okplayer name - Real name - 1 to 2 line blurb about yourself - submission (of course...if someone else has a better idea, then by all means let me know) (Poetry: 2 short, or 1 long) (Short Stories: 1 only (because it takes multiple pages) (rhymes: see poetry) (artwork: 1 - 2 pieces)
please make it as final as possible.
---------------------- Cop my stuff, mayne!
My first chapbook: "This Chapbook Was Made With Pilfered Office Products" available now - $6.00
My 2nd chapbook, coming in 2007: "Orgasms and Ice Cream"
27. "RE: The OFFICIAL OKP Anthology Post" In response to Reply # 0 Sun May-25-03 10:32 AM
hey..i would be more than willing to help you out in anyway possible...i will send you some of my work after i come back from mytrle beach.....
"In life...we strive to fufill all of the expectations that we and others have set 4 ourselves. In reality...we never fufill them they way we envisoned. In retrospect... we look back and realize that if we were to have done things differently, then we might have realized all of our goals. In actuality...we should just try our hardest at all that we do, and just let the chips fall where they may." - StaminaJones 2003 -
37. "RE: I'll send my poetry..." In response to Reply # 28
I would love to be a part of this. Please let me know how I can poetically contribute. I have a few poems on http://www.brownbag.scripterz.org/ and will send you some directly if you prefer.
34. "RE: Will be back later..." In response to Reply # 0
I know that I only have time to contribute at this time of my busy schedule, BUT I am definitely in support of this venture, familia:-) Later...I'll send out the info requested...
35. "just replying to say i read" In response to Reply # 0
& i will be emailing
lol
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41. "RE: just a thought" In response to Reply # 39
titles for the book or titles as in submissions? for the book, i recommend 'Okayplayers Come Alive!' (roots spoof)... as for submissions, good luck picking lol
Now that we know what to do- Del, make a thread with just the pertinent info. I.E. submission requirements, due dates, e.t.c. I'll anchor that post, but I think this one has served its purpose. If we're gonna do this (which we are) lets keep it moving so the inspiration doesn't get dry and fall off. I'd hit up Mute and Paperdoll, because they worked on something like this before too.
Now inbox me with the financial details. Lemme see what I can do.
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