tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post5882337676137174069..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Character CardsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-79384798421222274842015-11-26T02:59:40.928-05:002015-11-26T02:59:40.928-05:00You culd probably get them printed at a Kinkos or ...You culd probably get them printed at a Kinkos or Office Depot. Check with your local printing service providers to see what they need to do the work.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-50804224640896226512015-11-25T21:45:25.761-05:002015-11-25T21:45:25.761-05:00How would printing these into professional cards w...How would printing these into professional cards work? Would I need to take the pictures to a print store or something, and ask them to print them? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-13923101639049673362011-03-25T15:42:23.646-04:002011-03-25T15:42:23.646-04:00Try out http://TradingCardMaker.NET/, it is intera...Try out <a href="http://tradingcardmaker.net/" rel="nofollow">http://TradingCardMaker.NET/</a>, it is interactive so you can watch your card come to life as you make it, plus can be customized lots of ways, font/color/graphics/etc.Robhttp://tradingcardmaker.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-88952541393291830242009-07-24T22:45:45.674-04:002009-07-24T22:45:45.674-04:00I found a site that allows you to whittle down cha...I found a site that allows you to whittle down character traits into a trading card like size. http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/trading_cards<br />Neat concept when you are in the beginning stages of creating a character.helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-41927061013147286542008-01-28T22:01:00.000-05:002008-01-28T22:01:00.000-05:00I love it! A great way to keep up with each chara...I love it! A great way to keep up with each character's personal statistics and a lot of fun to collect. I'd buy them. : )Bekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727000873153839131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-65804720900824506142008-01-28T19:36:00.000-05:002008-01-28T19:36:00.000-05:00I was absolutely inspired by this! I made my own:...I was absolutely inspired by this! I made my own:<BR/><BR/>http://moirarogers.com/?q=node/60<BR/><BR/>I think this was such a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing!Moira Rogers - Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864179515715324199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-77980413068481759152008-01-28T18:55:00.000-05:002008-01-28T18:55:00.000-05:00This is indeed a stroke of genius idea. I've never...This is indeed a stroke of genius idea. I've never done a series, but knowing my penchant for completely forgetting all the details, I can see these not only as promotional items, but as excellent reminders!! FABULOUS IDEA!Debra Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377169003407478312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-62695574860363697942008-01-28T12:57:00.000-05:002008-01-28T12:57:00.000-05:00Giveaways are great. I'd play.Giveaways are great. I'd play.Bethany K. Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679355745067316748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55248476628761015862008-01-28T10:23:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:23:00.000-05:00Bethany wrote: So when will the Darkyn trading car...Bethany wrote: <I>So when will the Darkyn trading card set be available?</I><BR/><BR/>Lol. I might put together a set after I slay this deadline. If I do, you all want to have a giveaway for them? I can't promise they'll be printer-quality, but I have sketches of all the characters, and I think I can do a fair job with the cards.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-35383537961262254202008-01-28T09:44:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:44:00.000-05:00So when will the Darkyn trading card set be availa...So when will the Darkyn trading card set be available?Bethany K. Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679355745067316748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-35758760581668860552008-01-28T09:12:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:12:00.000-05:00Brilliant idea, Lynn. I think it would work very ...Brilliant idea, Lynn. I think it would work very well for your books. Heck, I'd love it for my books - if I ever get them published. =oDB.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-7074105245363850872008-01-27T18:45:00.000-05:002008-01-27T18:45:00.000-05:00One more link for branfan and those of you who are...One more link for branfan and those of you who are looking to create character portraits:<BR/><BR/>The <A HREF="http://www.morphases.com/editor/" REL="nofollow">Morphases Editor</A> helps you to create new faces online with composites (individual features taken from a number of faces and blended together to create a new image.) This one is fun to play with, and quite addicting, so be warned. :)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-80839456244754415172008-01-27T18:31:00.000-05:002008-01-27T18:31:00.000-05:00Thanks for the suggestions! I love trading cards ...Thanks for the suggestions! I love trading cards and always have. What a wonderful way of keeping track of your worlds, key characters, side characters (especially if you have to revisit them some day). I draw my own characters using Gimp, so this would work out for me. LOL. Thanks again Lynn, this has my mind rolling with possibilities.Dawn Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094479667234469671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-7508435945712281902008-01-27T15:32:00.000-05:002008-01-27T15:32:00.000-05:00Brilliant, love it.Brilliant, love it.Anna Louise Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069551559749215187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-65107189269241652552008-01-27T11:37:00.000-05:002008-01-27T11:37:00.000-05:00bran fan wrote: Where can I find interesting-looki...bran fan wrote: <I>Where can I find interesting-looking people to be on my card, without violating other people's copyright?</I><BR/><BR/>You can take your own pictures of people and obtain <A HREF="http://www.dccphoto.com/Release.html" REL="nofollow">a model release</A> from them, or purchase photos from sites that have model released, royalty-free images. If you go with the latter, be sure to read the terms of use very carefully in the event you need to buy an extended license to use the image as you wish. You may also be required to post a copyright/photo credit line.<BR/><BR/>If you choose to use art or photos that are in the public domain (<A HREF="http://gimp-savvy.com/PHOTO-ARCHIVE/" REL="nofollow">Gimp-Saavy</A>, for example, is a site with 27,000 of them) you would have to use images that have already been released by the model or alter/photoshop them enough so that they are unrecognizable as the original model/image.<BR/><BR/>There are some reasonably-priced image/clip art programs out there with royalty-free pics for you to use; but the same conditions that apply to public domain art are applicable to these -- be sure to read the terms and conditions of use included with the software.<BR/><BR/>The absolute easiest, headache-free way is to draw, paint or photoshop your own concept of your character. If it's your original art, and it's not based on a real person, no one can tell you what to do with it or how to use it.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-83349800498578254472008-01-27T10:53:00.000-05:002008-01-27T10:53:00.000-05:00I did more cruising around and found some extra li...I did more cruising around and found some extra links to check out:<BR/><BR/>Me, Alison and Anonymous aren't the only ones who got this idea; Read Write Think.org has an online <A HREF="http://readwritethink.org/materials/trading_cards/" REL="nofollow">Character Trading Cards template</A> for students with sections to fill in with description, insights, development, statements and actions, and your impressions of your character. It's not as customizable as the online trading card maker I used, but it prints out both sides of a nice basic card you can fold and immediately use.<BR/><BR/>Plaincards.com has a free download for their <A HREF="http://www.plaincards.com/QCProgram.html" REL="nofollow">Quickcards</A> trading card maker shareware that looks interesting (not available for Macs). As with all freebies, be sure to scan the free download for bugs before you put it on your hard drive.<BR/><BR/>Bella Online has a good article about making artist trading cards <A HREF="http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51930.asp" REL="nofollow">here.</A><BR/><BR/>L. suggests authors might want to use the trading card format for their author pics and business card info, to hand out while networking at SF/F, comic and other RPG-friendly conferences.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-25364823274999420932008-01-27T10:39:00.000-05:002008-01-27T10:39:00.000-05:00If one is published, one can use the artwork from ...If one is published, one can use the artwork from the cover. How about the pre-published? Where can I find interesting-looking people to be on my card, without violating other people's copyright?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-72553105153228443522008-01-27T10:36:00.000-05:002008-01-27T10:36:00.000-05:00Jean wrote: It's a great idea for adults, but woul...Jean wrote: <I>It's a great idea for adults, but wouldn't it also be a way to make reading desirable for the YA crowd? Or a cool way for those who already read to participate with trading cards for heroes they care about?</I><BR/><BR/>Definitely, Jean. I think it would be a great way for YA authors to connect with their readers; kids are universally nuts about trading cards and collect them like squirrels do acorns.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-63942870532789985872008-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:002008-01-27T10:23:00.000-05:00Belinda wrote: I think this would be a great way t...Belinda wrote: <I>I think this would be a great way to organize locations and organizations within your work as well, especially if you have to do a lot of world building. What better way to remember tidbits about a made-up town, country, or government than with trading cards? Or even houses, if you do historical fiction.</I><BR/><BR/>Agreed, excellent suggestion. In my case I could use them for the different planets I've created for my SF series, or the different alien species -- I've got about four dozen spread over eight novels, so they'd rate their own deck.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-31322496310278884492008-01-27T03:43:00.000-05:002008-01-27T03:43:00.000-05:00Wow - I love this! What a great idea!Wow - I love this! What a great idea!Carol Burgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241742760871273352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-59156786756563970142008-01-26T20:12:00.000-05:002008-01-26T20:12:00.000-05:00Richard... make one for Richard! :)Richard... make one for Richard! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-42398149701005501652008-01-26T19:55:00.000-05:002008-01-26T19:55:00.000-05:00Awesome idea (I'll trade you two Lucan for a Byrne...Awesome idea (I'll trade you two Lucan for a Byrne and a Robin). :)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17968479919482739686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-5646415066439964902008-01-26T19:25:00.000-05:002008-01-26T19:25:00.000-05:00What a terrific idea. Those look great and would w...What a terrific idea. Those look great and would work fantastic. Thank you!!!Jordan Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437563784716604402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-46100682910277599342008-01-26T17:28:00.000-05:002008-01-26T17:28:00.000-05:00That is a great idea. I would use them as bookmark...That is a great idea. I would use them as bookmarks. I would love to see one for Val. He's my favorite.Big Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866756029868111330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-30229896256709715132008-01-26T17:01:00.000-05:002008-01-26T17:01:00.000-05:00Truly inspired idea, and what fun! This would be ...Truly inspired idea, and what fun! This would be great for promoting. It could also be used for locations or special weapons, for those who world build. You could, conceivably, make an entire game with your cards.Mitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370448129760309418noreply@blogger.com