Idea

[Sshafer]

I've been reading the storys on Literotica and find they are very good. While reading some storys one night I came up with an Idea and would like your feed back on it.
I think the people who runs Literotica should start a magazine I think it would sell big time. I don't think it would be that hard after all you already have the writers, I'm sure there are some of you that could be editors, advertising sales reps. I don't know maybe I'm just in twilight zone but is there anybody out there thats think this idea could work besides me?

 

[dr_mabeuse]

It's a nice idea, except why would people want to wait a month (say) and then pay money for stories they can now access anytime for free?

---dr.M.

 

[Linbido]

It's a nice idea, except why would people want to wait a month (say) and then pay money for stories they can now access anytime for free?

---dr.M.

Why pay for the daily paper when you can read it on the net?

It's handy.

I don't want to drag my PC into the john when I have a big one brewing.

-Lin

 

[Wills]

I don't want to drag my PC into the john when I have a big one brewing.

Delicately put Lin.

Will's

 

[MathGirl]

That's the silliest idea I've heard since Dr M's grandiose scheme to get rich in the used toilet paper business.
MG

 

[Quasimodem]

Possibly a monthly issue of what is submitted to Lit could be printed up on toilet paper.

If one finds a good story, one reels it up like a scroll.

If one finds one that ranks as low as mine, one can automatically give it a two (at least, a number two) vote whilst still in the voting booth.

 

[A7inchPhildo]

Nice idea but I write my stories to be free! I think some others would agree on the internet alone it seems like everyone is charging for anything worth while and most of that is not worth while.

Who gets the money? Who puts up the initial expense?

If I wanted to sell my ideas I would simply go to penthouse. They seem to put out several diffent mags for those who do not have internet capabilities. Dear, Penthouse forum...

Though your thought is good intentioned. I think that would be the demise of Lit. as they are already being paid for, by the sponsers for our stories. This site thrives compared to most because it has a "free" membership. To sell the cow is not a good idea for the milk Farmer.

 

[Sshafer]

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To Dr Mabeuse and the rest of you that replied to Idea. Not everybody surfs the net or knows about literotica I just happened to run across it. There are people who like to read magazines. There are people work with pc all day and don't use them in there homes. Thats why I had the idea for mag. besides it couldn't hurt any of us. It might bring in other writers to the sight who have no idea that there is a sight like literotica.

 

[Sshafer]

replie to A7inchPhildo

I hate to tell you Penthouse is going under and its not that easy to get in any Mag. As far as money go so much could be paid to who ever storys is in the mag. thats what paid advertising is for. For start up money maybe some one could figure that out besides me. I write for free to at this sight and I don't think it would be the end of this sight. There could be a contest like you have ever month. No writer could win twice in a row that way it gives every one a chance I don't think anyone would mind wining a few bucks.

 

[OldnotDead]

I think the real answer would have to come from the owners of LIT. We're just members, participants and contributors.

My own guess would be that they probably have enough business headaches as is and would not want to 'up the ante'. Further, very few magazines are profitable to start. Paid circulation is what sets ad rates and as Rosie found out, the number of issues printed and the number actually bought are VERY different numbers.

I would think it makes much more sense to 'extend the franchise' rather than try to develop a whole separate operation.

 

[Quasimodem]

Were Laurel and Manu truly interested in producing a periodical, they would be better advised to do it as an eZine, in html, pdf, or rtf format. Something that could be easily handled on a palm pilot, for those with defecationary literature needs.

This could be some of the "Best" as defined by the monthly voting. In addition, a couple of Editor's Picks could be added to balance each issue.

The money paid out in contests could be redistributed to the published winners. This would make each prize less, but then, the prize would be their story's appearance in the Monthly Publication.

I can't see this being done.

The stories are already online in a downloadable format capable of being loaded on a palm pilot or other ebook device.

The writers would, I believe, rather compete for the chance of a big prize, than a possible couple of bucks.

And I doubt whether Laurel and Manu have any spare time for "extending the franchise" in such a chancy direction.

 

[dr_mabeuse]

That's the silliest idea I've heard since Dr M's grandiose scheme to get rich in the used toilet paper business.
MG

It's not too late to get in on the ground floor...

I'm also working on a way to recycle old tires by turning them into bowel towel. There's a little absorbancy problem, but man, this stuff lasts!

---dr.M.

Oh yeah: instead of a Lit magazine, why don't we go right to cable?

 

[whispering_surrender]

Oh yeah: instead of a Lit magazine, why don't we go right to cable?

Show them what we really look like and scare away what few readers we have? I vote no.....*laughs softly*

Whisper

 

[Black Tulip]

How many writers would have the nerve to join in if it was for money?

I know I wouldn't.

But then who says that would be a loss?

Please: do not answer that question.

 

[Boxlicker101]

That's the silliest idea I've heard since Dr M's grandiose scheme to get rich in the

I don't think that is all that silly an idea. Literotica publishes books and a monthly magazine is not really all that far from that. I suppose that whoever reads the stories to pass on them could set aside some of the best and the writers could be offered payment for the story to be published in the magazine. However it is done for the books would probably work for the magazine.

 

[Sshafer]

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To black tulip replie who said anything about charging this sight is free and I hope it stays this way. I think Laurel & Manu should weigh in on this idea of a mag. If they were to start a mag. They have something no other mag has a few hundred writers. This sight has a diverse group of people from all walks of life. I think this could work I don't know how many people are member of this sight but I bet there are some that could help put a mag togather. Playboy has a cyber mag. and it hasn't hurt the mag. sale at all in fact it enhanced their sales.

 

[MathGirl]

I'm also working on a way to recycle old tires by turning them into bowel towel. There's a little absorbancy problem, but man, this stuff lasts!

Dear Dr M,
Just the thought of the cut ends of the steel belts makes my eyes water.
MG

 

[Dirty Slut]

I've been reading the storys on Literotica and find they are very good. While reading some storys one night I came up with an Idea and would like your feed back on it.
I think the people who runs Literotica should start a magazine I think it would sell big time. I don't think it would be that hard after all you already have the writers, I'm sure there are some of you that could be editors, advertising sales reps. I don't know maybe I'm just in twilight zone but is there anybody out there thats think this idea could work besides me?

Being mindful of all of the replies to this Idea thus far, I'd say that it is quite possible indeed to establish a Magazine in hardcopy around the short stories compiled here at literotica. Of course you'd have to hire a staff of editors, promotion, and PR staff, etc. to do it, as no one works for a magazine for free. In fact, I'm sure that there are some here at literotica who are already established in the publishing business who could fullfill this dream idea.

However there are a few real problems that would have to be delt with first. And one of them is egos. The editors would have to be given Cart Blanc on the stories that they published as they would only want to publish stories that would draw in the most buyers of said magazine.

True, there could be two parts to the magazine, one of an erotic R rated nature, the other purely XXX pornographic to pull in more customers, and believe me, SEX in any form sells. With a little inventiveness there could even be subsections, or special editions on certain subjects, and of course there would have to be erotic art, and photography included to make it the complete eyecandy envisioned by every wanker on the planet.

Then too, you might also add a personal columne to help those with sexual disfunctions, and personal sex problems in their relationships to give the magazine more stature than the latest "Butt Banger's," bi-monthly rag. And perhaps a true confessions section as well, with letters of outrageous conduct of a sexual nature that really did happen. (Just kidding in this paragraph. I knew somebody would say it later.)

The point I'm trying to make though is that some of the authors here at lit would be offended if their work wasn't requested for by the editors who would have to be given free rein over the magazine so that it makes a profit. And yes, it would all be about the bottom line. Every author here would have to sign a release for at least first time copyrights, and only be paid if the magazine published their story/stories on a story by story payment with a standard set early in the game as to whether they be paid per story, or per word. If per word the magazine would set a word limit, if per story, many here, who write in long hand would be pissed that a shorter story gets paid the same as their semi-novel. And the list on ego trampling goes on from there. The editors having Chart Blanc would also do what editors do, and that is correct, and cut the hell out of stories to make them fit into their idea of what sells. After all their jobs are dependant on the sales of this magazine. Anyone who has ever received a rejection in the mail knows this much: An editor's file 13 is always more full than his out basket.

In conclusion: Most of what Literotica is about online would be lost in the magazine due to the profit/loss aspect of running a hardcopy magazine. That's not to say that it wouldn't work, it just wouldn't work the way everybody here would want it to work, and that's because each of us has a different idea of what Literotica is all about, and the editors, and publisher will have their own ideas.

DS

 

[Sshafer]

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Yes I know egos would be hurt but if your a writer you know everytime you get published you will get hundred rejection slips or more it goes with the job. I know it would be tough in the beginning. Every writer on this sight wants to inprove him or her writing. I think a mag would give every one there owen goal to shoot for in the way of their writing. It could be a show case for writers each month. As far as pictures goes you wouldn't need them. You mind can make a better picture than any photo ever taken. If every one would put there heads togather maybe we could find a way to do this. It something to think about thats all I'm saying

 

[Rumple Foreskin]

Sshafer,

There is no question that a Lit mag is a "neat" idea. The problem is, and I'll put this as simply as possible:

$

But let me tell you what. Why don't you send Laurel and Manu a business proposal? Explain how much capitalization would be needed to cover start-up costs such as: salaries, printing, and distribution. Then come up with some projected profits and losses. After that, all you have to do is explain to them how you plan to come up with that initial pot of cash that will be needed to cover expenses until the mag turns a profit.

Again, you're idea isn't bad, but starting any sort of dead tree prublication is not cost free. So the question is, would anyone be willing to risk investing in such a venture? Good luck.

Rumple Foreskin

 

[Sshafer]

Replie to Rfs

I do have a rough Idea of how they could make it work. But I'm going to wait a couple of days to see how the poll is going. Its just an Idea something to think about thats all. Lets all put our heads togather an see if we can come up with a workble plan.

 

[Black Tulip]

Re: replie

To black tulip replie who said anything about charging this sight is free and I hope it stays this way. I think Laurel & Manu should weigh in on this idea of a mag. If they were to start a mag. They have something no other mag has a few hundred writers. This sight has a diverse group of people from all walks of life. I think this could work I don't know how many people are member of this sight but I bet there are some that could help put a mag togather. Playboy has a cyber mag. and it hasn't hurt the mag. sale at all in fact it enhanced their sales.

I think you misunderstood. I know this site is free.

I meant I would not have the nerve to offer my stories to a site that offered payment for them. I don't think I'm that good,



yet.

If someone asked me however ...

 

[Colleen Thomas]

Re: Re: replie

I think you misunderstood. I know this site is free.

I meant I would not have the nerve to offer my stories to a site that offered payment for them. I don't think I'm that good,



yet.

If someone asked me however ...

I disagree. You are talented enough to be paid for your works IMHO.

-Colly

 

[Black Tulip]

Thank you, Colly.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Hmmmm... nope, not interested.