We're three cats in a trench coat elevating tales and their tellings with editorial ink on our paws. We produce scifi that doesn't play by the rules and fantasy that embraces the weird, through language and panel and sound - any form that can take a flight of fancy. Our ever growing tools and toys are built to help refine the craft and empower storytellers with possibilities that help them grow. Because the journey from idea to finished work takes many twists and turns, and none of us are alone in running it.
This living garden of produced works, both ongoing and completed, is curated with care. Beware the zombies! Every work in this collection is a Tradework project. Some projects require a Reader Account to interact.
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The world of Ahtarra holds a multitude of secrets like any other - and the Lighthouse seeks them all. Explore the lore of the world and a living activity model seen through the eyes of the Endless Library's lowest servant.
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A supernatural mystery set against the backdrop of political espionage and a hostile wilderness. Take on the role of a spiritual observer and choose the path this adventure takes by influencing the characters around you.
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Eventually a work moves beyond the simple tools and needs a human. When that happens, we want to be the expert hand you reach for. Whether that be with structure, prose, or simply a careful read before your work goes out into the world. Because every voice deserves to be heard at its best, and we won't see any of them left behind. See our Tradework for more.
And for those with a tale that can be told in unusual or adventive ways, we craft precisely strange outlets for their creative vision. From our partnerships are born fantastical things to read, to hear, to touch, to play - an experience aloft. Every one of our Tradework arrangements is an opportunity for a new production collaboration. Contact us directly for interest.
We also support creative groups that share our belief in community - because creativity doesn't blossom alone in isolation. As creatives we all gain valuable feedback, find our voices, explore vulnerability, and discover parts of ourselves through the connections we build. That collaboration is part of the art. Join in Communities that suit.
We're constantly working on something new, so be sure to check out our Projects for goodies.
A platform for writers to collect feedback from other authors, experienced critiquers, and those they know personally in a central place. People are too often expected by the industry to already know who to share their stories with for review or how to organize and work with the feedback they receive. Manuscript.Ink offers human-centric help in bridging that gap.
The fantastical and supernatural setting explored in some of our tales and toys - Ahtarra is a land of magic and intrigue borne on the shoulders of the creatures of aether. Bounty hunters are the law, any neighbor may hide claws of several kinds, and the elite of the spires pretend to be oblivious to the dragons outside their borders. Developed specifically for Tradeyard goodies!
