Collaborations
Some stories are born from a single imagination,
while others begin with a shared idea, a conversation, or the creativity of trusted collaborators.
While most of my work is written independently, I occasionally partner with family, friends, and fellow creatives on special projects.
Below
are current and past collaborations, followed by my collaboration guidelines and contribution policy.
Stories We've Created Together
Every collaboration begins with a conversation, a shared idea, or a spark of inspiration. Here you'll find stories created alongside trusted family members, friends, and fellow creatives, each bringing their own unique perspective to the finished work.
Collaboration Guidelines
Great collaborations
are built on clear expectations, mutual respect, and a shared love of storytelling. The guidelines below explain how collaborations work, how contributions are recognized, and what collaborators can expect throughout the creative process
Alicia's Desk
Creative Collaboration Agreement
Film, Television & Screenwriting Projects
The best creative collaborations
are built on trust, respect, and clear expectations. These guidelines are not intended to make collaboration complicated—they are intended to protect everyone's creative contributions, prevent misunderstandings, and allow artists, writers, and filmmakers to focus on what matters most:
creating something wonderful together.
Alicia's Desk
Creative Collaboration Agreement
Film, Television & Screenwriting Projects
Effective Date: ___________________
This Creative Collaboration Agreement establishes the expectations and responsibilities for any project involving Alicia Anspaugh as a writer, story developer, editor, or creative collaborator. Its purpose is to promote clear communication, mutual respect, and fair recognition of creative work.
1. Scope of Creative Work
This agreement applies whenever Alicia Anspaugh contributes to a project through, but not limited to:
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Story concepts
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Plot development
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Character creation
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Worldbuilding
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Dialogue
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Scene writing
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Screenplay writing
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Script revisions
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Editing
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Proofreading
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Creative consultation
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Story structure
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Brainstorming that directly contributes to the finished work
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2. Creative Credit
Creative contributions deserve appropriate acknowledgment.
If Alicia's work is incorporated into the completed project, an appropriate credit will be provided based on the nature and extent of her contribution.
Credits may include, but are not limited to:
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Story By
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Written By
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Screenplay By
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Co-Writer
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Additional Writing
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Story Consultant
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Script Editor
The specific credit should accurately reflect the work performed.
3. Ownership of Original Material
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, Alicia Anspaugh retains ownership of all original material she creates.
This includes:
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Characters
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Dialogue
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Storylines
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Settings
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Worldbuilding
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Plot elements
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Original scenes
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Written notes
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Story treatments
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Drafts
Permission to use this material within a collaborative project does not transfer ownership of the underlying literary work unless a separate written agreement expressly states otherwise.
4. Adaptation Rights
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Alicia reserves the right to expand, revise, or adapt her own original contributions into other creative works, including:
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Novels
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Novellas
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Short stories
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Anthologies
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Serialized fiction
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Audio fiction
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Graphic novels
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Future screenplays
This right applies only to Alicia's original creative contributions and does not grant the right to use another collaborator's protected material without permission.
5. Collaborative Respect
All collaborators agree to conduct themselves professionally throughout the creative process.
Professional collaboration includes:
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Respectful communication
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Honest discussion of creative ideas
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Recognition of each contributor's work
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Timely communication whenever reasonably possible
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Constructive feedback focused on improving the project
Creative disagreement is a normal part of the artistic process and should never become personal attacks or disrespect toward another contributor.
6. Creative Decisions
Creative collaboration depends upon a professional working environment.
If Alicia believes a project has become hostile, verbally abusive, intentionally disrespectful, or otherwise unprofessional, she reserves the right to withdraw from the project at any time.
Withdrawal from a project does not waive ownership of any original creative work she has produced unless ownership has been transferred through a separate written agreement.
Any credits earned for completed work incorporated into the final project remain applicable.
7. Copyright
Each collaborator retains ownership of the work they independently create.
Material jointly created may be jointly owned unless a separate written agreement specifies otherwise.
No transfer of copyright shall occur without written consent from all affected parties.
8. Portfolio Rights
Unless restricted by a confidentiality agreement, Alicia may reference completed collaborative projects within her professional portfolio, résumé, website, interviews, and promotional materials.
Confidential information and unreleased materials will always be respected.
9. Project Changes
Creative projects naturally evolve.
Major changes affecting authorship, ownership, or writing credit should be discussed before implementation whenever reasonably possible.
10. Entire Agreement
This agreement represents the standard creative collaboration policy used by Alicia's Desk for writing and storytelling projects.
Additional project-specific agreements may supplement these terms when necessary.
Acceptance
By participating in a collaborative project with Alicia Anspaugh, all parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to these collaboration guidelines.
Alicia Anspaugh
Author • Artist • Publisher
Alicia's Desk
Celestial Imprint Publishing
"The strongest collaborations aren't built on assumptions—they're built on trust, respect, and clear agreements. When everyone knows where they stand, creativity is free to wander, inspiration is free to grow, and remarkable stories can take root."
— Creative Life