Baka-Tsuki:New Project Startup Guidelines - Revision history

Cthaeh: add WN forum link plus a few edits

2015-07-21T00:11:30Z

add WN forum link plus a few edits

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	==Web Novel Projects==		==Web Novel Projects==

	Baka Tsuki focuses on being a hub and hosting translations of Light Novels in published form, and therefore does not necessarily accept all Web Novel projects. Translators wishing to create Web Novels projects and host their translated text on BT may be granted approval to do (see below). However, at this time we do not accept new Web Novel projects comprised of links to external sites on the Wiki.		Baka Tsuki focuses on being a hub and hosting translations of Light Novels in published form, and therefore does not necessarily accept all Web Novel projects on the Wiki. Translators wishing to create Web Novels projects and host their translated text on the BT Wiki may be granted approval to do (see below). However, at this time we do not accept new Web Novel projects comprised of links to external sites on the Wiki. Web novel translations may be posted in the [https://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=86 Web Novel forum] without needing specific approval.

	Web novel ~~projects that have a corresponding published version should~~ be posted ~~on a separate project page from translations of~~ the ~~published Light~~ Novel ~~version~~.

	'''<span style="color:red;">Do not post your Web Novel on the Wiki until you receive explicit approval to do so. Unauthorized Web Novels will be deleted from the Wiki.</span>'''		'''<span style="color:red;">Do not post your Web Novel on the Wiki until you receive explicit approval to do so. Unauthorized Web Novels will be deleted from the Wiki.</span>'''

	=== Review Process===		=== Review Process===
	* As the translator, submit a request to the '''[[Help:Administration_Contact_Page\|administration contact page]]''' and give a link to the translated text in the forums. Administration will contact the user via the wiki talk page or private message in the forums.		* As the translator, submit a request to the '''[[Help:Administration_Contact_Page\|administration contact page]]''' and give a link to the translated text in the forums (or on an external site for hosted projects). Administration will contact the user via the wiki talk page or private message in the forums.
	::* You may create a thread and post ~~the start of~~ your Web Novel translation in the appropriate [https://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15 forum] ~~(link to be updated after the creation of a specialized WN subforum)~~.		::* You may create a thread and post your Web Novel translation in the appropriate [https://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=86 Web Novel forum].
	::* Note that we do not accept requests from fan's who have received translator permission, only those from a translator who wishes to post text or create a project.		::* Note that we do not accept requests from fan's who have received translator permission, only those from a translator who wishes to post text or create a project.
	* Administration will seek to accept most all Web Novel projects requests from translators, but note that the project must meet other policies (ie [[Baka-Tsuki:Machine_Translation_Guidelines\|machine translation guidelines]]) may be denied based on the other considerations from administration, such as serious quality issues or objectionable story content.		* Administration will seek to accept most all Web Novel projects requests from translators, but note that the project must meet other policies (ie [[Baka-Tsuki:Machine_Translation_Guidelines\|machine translation guidelines]]) and in special cases may be denied based on the other considerations from administration, such as serious quality issues or particularly objectionable story content.
	::*Approved Web Novel projects will use the Template '''<nowiki>{{Web_novel\|English}}</nowiki>''', <small>(or the equivalent language)</small>, at the top of the page to mark them in the Web Novel project category.		::*Approved Web Novel projects will use the Template '''<nowiki>{{Web_novel\|English}}</nowiki>''', <small>(or the equivalent language)</small>, at the top of the page to mark them in the Web Novel project category.
	~~Note: Web novel project created before this policy was implemented will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but may be removed after forewarning the project staff.~~

			Web novel projects that have a corresponding published version should be posted on a separate project page or thread from translations of the published Light Novel version.

			Note: Web novel project created before this policy was implemented will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but may be removed after forewarning the project staff.

	==Original Light Novel Projects==		==Original Light Novel Projects==

Cthaeh at 20:37, 19 July 2015

2015-07-19T20:37:02Z

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	__TOC__		__TOC__

	==All Translation Projects==		==All Light Novel Translation Projects==

	===Step 1: Prepare Translations===		===Step 1: Prepare Translations===
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	:* Fill out '''all''' the required information related to the series.		:* Fill out '''all''' the required information related to the series.
	:* Create a '''Registration Page''' for the new project.		:* Create a '''Registration Page''' for the new project.
	:* <span style="color:red;">'''IMPORTANT'''</span>: Make sure you have tagged your '''Project Overview Page''' with template, '''[[Template:Teaser\|<nowiki>{{Teaser\|English}}</nowiki>]]''' <small>(or the equivalent language).</small>		:* <span style="color:red;">'''IMPORTANT'''</span>: Make sure you have tagged your '''Project Overview Page''' with the template, '''[[Template:Teaser\|<nowiki>{{Teaser\|English}}</nowiki>]]''' <small>(or the equivalent language).</small>
			:::*Web novels do not use the the Teaser template. See below for details.
	* Upload the translation(s) you (or your friend) have completed.		* Upload the translation(s) you (or your friend) have completed.
	:* Note that if you are not submitting your own work, you must abide by the '''[[Baka-Tsuki:External_Contributor_Rules\|Submitting External Translations with Permission Guidelines]]'''.		:* Note that if you are not submitting your own work, you must abide by the '''[[Baka-Tsuki:External_Contributor_Rules\|Submitting External Translations with Permission Guidelines]]'''.
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	=== Review Process===		=== Review Process===
	* As the translator, submit a request to the [[Help:Administration_Contact_Page\|administration contact page]] and give a link to the translated text in the forums. Administration will contact the user via the wiki talk page or private message in the forums.		* As the translator, submit a request to the '''[[Help:Administration_Contact_Page\|administration contact page]]''' and give a link to the translated text in the forums. Administration will contact the user via the wiki talk page or private message in the forums.
	::* You may create a thread and post the start of your Web Novel translation in the appropriate [https://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15 forum] (link to be updated after the creation of a specialized WN subforum).		::* You may create a thread and post the start of your Web Novel translation in the appropriate [https://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15 forum] (link to be updated after the creation of a specialized WN subforum).
	::* Note that we do not accept requests from fan's who have received translator permission, only those from a translator who wishes to post text or create a project.		::* Note that we do not accept requests from fan's who have received translator permission, only those from a translator who wishes to post text or create a project.
	* Administration will seek to accept most all Web Novel projects requests from translators, but note that the project must meet other policies (ie [[Baka-Tsuki:Machine_Translation_Guidelines\|machine translation guidelines]]) may be denied based on the other considerations from administration, such as serious quality issues or objectionable story content.		* Administration will seek to accept most all Web Novel projects requests from translators, but note that the project must meet other policies (ie [[Baka-Tsuki:Machine_Translation_Guidelines\|machine translation guidelines]]) may be denied based on the other considerations from administration, such as serious quality issues or objectionable story content.
			::*Approved Web Novel projects will use the Template '''<nowiki>{{Web_novel\|English}}</nowiki>''', <small>(or the equivalent language)</small>, at the top of the page to mark them in the Web Novel project category.
	Note: Web novel project created before this policy was implemented will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but may be removed after forewarning the project staff.		Note: Web novel project created before this policy was implemented will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but may be removed after forewarning the project staff.

Cthaeh: updated MTL and WN policies

2015-07-19T19:16:35Z

updated MTL and WN policies

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	* '''(Recommended)''': This is a good stage to nominate a '''Project Manager'''. See the '''[[Baka-Tsuki:Project_Manager_Rules\|guidelines for nominating a Project Manager]]'''.		* '''(Recommended)''': This is a good stage to nominate a '''Project Manager'''. See the '''[[Baka-Tsuki:Project_Manager_Rules\|guidelines for nominating a Project Manager]]'''.
	* '''(Recommended)''': If it seems like your request has not been noticed, you may post on the '''[[Help:Administration Contact Page\|Administration Contact Page]]''' asking to get your project approved.		* '''(Recommended)''': If it seems like your request has not been noticed, you may post on the '''[[Help:Administration Contact Page\|Administration Contact Page]]''' asking to get your project approved.


			==Web Novel Projects==

			Baka Tsuki focuses on being a hub and hosting translations of Light Novels in published form, and therefore does not necessarily accept all Web Novel projects. Translators wishing to create Web Novels projects and host their translated text on BT may be granted approval to do (see below). However, at this time we do not accept new Web Novel projects comprised of links to external sites on the Wiki.

			Web novel projects that have a corresponding published version should be posted on a separate project page from translations of the published Light Novel version.

			'''<span style="color:red;">Do not post your Web Novel on the Wiki until you receive explicit approval to do so. Unauthorized Web Novels will be deleted from the Wiki.</span>'''

			=== Review Process===
			* As the translator, submit a request to the [[Help:Administration_Contact_Page\|administration contact page]] and give a link to the translated text in the forums. Administration will contact the user via the wiki talk page or private message in the forums.
			::* You may create a thread and post the start of your Web Novel translation in the appropriate [https://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15 forum] (link to be updated after the creation of a specialized WN subforum).
			::* Note that we do not accept requests from fan's who have received translator permission, only those from a translator who wishes to post text or create a project.
			* Administration will seek to accept most all Web Novel projects requests from translators, but note that the project must meet other policies (ie [[Baka-Tsuki:Machine_Translation_Guidelines\|machine translation guidelines]]) may be denied based on the other considerations from administration, such as serious quality issues or objectionable story content.

			Note: Web novel project created before this policy was implemented will be dealt with on a case by case basis, but may be removed after forewarning the project staff.

Onizuka-gto: /* Original Light Novel Projects */

2014-08-28T01:30:23Z

Original Light Novel Projects

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	===Step 1: Peer Review===		===Step 1: Peer Review===
	* '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/index.php Create an account on the forums]'''.		* '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/index.php Create an account on the forums]'''.
	* Post your Original Light Novel (OLN) in the '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=24 ~~Fan Fiction Projects~~ Board]'''.		* Post your Original Light Novel (OLN) in the '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=24 Creative Works Board]'''.
	* Attempt to build interest for your original light novel.		* Attempt to build interest for your original light novel.

Simon at 21:23, 8 April 2014

2014-04-08T21:23:54Z

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	{{Help Pages Header}}		{{Help Pages Header}}
	~~<big></big>~~
	~~{{Draft}}~~
	<div style="border: solid 2px #A3B1BF; background: #F5FAFF; padding: 1em; margin: 1em 0;">		<div style="border: solid 2px #A3B1BF; background: #F5FAFF; padding: 1em; margin: 1em 0;">
	These '''Project Startup Guidelines''' apply to all new Baka-Tsuki projects, including alternative language projects and alternative media projects.		These '''Project Startup Guidelines''' apply to all new Baka-Tsuki projects, including alternative language projects and alternative media projects.

Simon: Protected "Baka-Tsuki:New Project Startup Guidelines" ([Edit=Administrators/supervisors only] (indefinite) [Move=Administrators/supervisors only] (indefinite))

2014-04-08T21:23:23Z

Protected "Baka-Tsuki:New Project Startup Guidelines" ([Edit=Administrators/supervisors only] (indefinite) [Move=Administrators/supervisors only] (indefinite))

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Cloudii: /* Step 1: Prepare Translations */

2014-04-06T16:59:30Z

Step 1: Prepare Translations

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	* Before starting a new Baka-Tsuki project, you must translate an '''excerpt''' of a novel on your own time.		* Before starting a new Baka-Tsuki project, you must translate an '''excerpt''' of a novel on your own time.
	* Refer to the '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15 Future Project Suggestion Forum]''' for ideas if you can't decide which light novel series to pick up.		* Refer to the '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=15 Future Project Suggestion Forum]''' for ideas if you can't decide which light novel series to pick up.


	===Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page===		===Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page===

Cloudii: /* Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page */

2014-04-06T16:58:27Z

Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page

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	::::''<small>Afterwards, ask Administration to re-categorize the Project Suggestion thread to the Teaser Board.</small>''		::::''<small>Afterwards, ask Administration to re-categorize the Project Suggestion thread to the Teaser Board.</small>''
	::*If no thread exists on the forum yet, '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=23 create a new thread here]''' with your series as the title, and give the following poll options:		::*If no thread exists on the forum yet, '''[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=23 create a new thread here]''' with your series as the title, and give the following poll options:
	<div style="border:solid 2px gray;width:400px;padding:5px;background-color:#EEEEEE;margin:5px 5px 5px ~~50px~~;">		<div style="border:solid 2px gray;width:400px;padding:5px;background-color:#EEEEEE;margin:5px 5px 5px 100px;">
	'''How do you find reading {YOUR LIGHT NOVEL SERIES}?'''		'''How do you find reading {YOUR LIGHT NOVEL SERIES}?'''

Cloudii: /* Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page */

2014-04-06T16:56:02Z

Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page

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	===Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page===		===Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page===
	::<small>''Note: If you need help creating a Project Overview Page and the forum threads, feel free to ask for help. Many of us are glad to assist.''</small>		::<small>''Note: If you need help creating a Project Overview Page and the forum threads, feel free to ask for help or ask another to do it for you. Many of us are glad to assist.''</small>
	* Once you have translations, create a new '''Project Overview Page''' as described in the guidelines: '''[[Baka-Tsuki:Project_Overview_Page_Conventions\| Project Overview Page Conventions]]'''		* Once you have translations, create a new '''Project Overview Page''' as described in the guidelines: '''[[Baka-Tsuki:Project_Overview_Page_Conventions\| Project Overview Page Conventions]]'''
	:* Fill out '''all''' the required information related to the series.		:* Fill out '''all''' the required information related to the series.

Cloudii: /* Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page */

2014-04-06T16:55:35Z

Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page

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	===Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page===		===Step 2: Creation of Project Overview Page===
	::<small>''Note: If you need help creating a Project Overview Page and the forum threads, feel free to~~'' [[Help:Administration Contact Page\|let us know]]~~. ''Many of us are glad to ~~help~~.''</small>		::<small>''Note: If you need help creating a Project Overview Page and the forum threads, feel free to ask for help. Many of us are glad to assist.''</small>
	* Once you have translations, create a new '''Project Overview Page''' as described in the guidelines: '''[[Baka-Tsuki:Project_Overview_Page_Conventions\| Project Overview Page Conventions]]'''		* Once you have translations, create a new '''Project Overview Page''' as described in the guidelines: '''[[Baka-Tsuki:Project_Overview_Page_Conventions\| Project Overview Page Conventions]]'''
	:* Fill out '''all''' the required information related to the series.		:* Fill out '''all''' the required information related to the series.