ButterflyPyromaniac 10 Posted May 11, 2010 Wouldn't that just mean a 1750 word limit? Just saying. S'like at uni.. word limit +/- 10%... or.. well, it's not 10% in this case. So this'll be about three pages.. right. I'll get to it soon as this essay's all finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanlena 10 Posted May 11, 2010 I've almost finished the Stand Alone. I don't really like it, I"ve 500 words now, but I'll get it to 1000... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapist 10 Posted May 11, 2010 Themes are really broad/vague, aren't they? I'll do this, if I can use what I just submitted for my creative writing module at uni? Quite proud of it. Yeah, that's fine! It just has to be your own writing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapist 10 Posted May 11, 2010 Wouldn't that just mean a 1750 word limit? Just saying. I suppose, but if anyone happened to go over 1750 words, they'd go asking for another bit of wiggle room, y'know? It's just an easier way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePockets 10 Posted May 11, 2010 So, here goes nothing!! Short Story Competition #1 Yes, so, we are finally starting! Your topic/prompt/spark word/theme is... ESCAPE. I CAN be Muse related if you wish, but it DOES NOT have to be. No limitations in creativity! All material is fair game! But, please keep all material PG-13, because this is an open, all-ages board. Nothing too graphic. Word limit: I say we shall cap it off at 1,500 words with 250 word wiggle room, just in case you go over. And nothing less than 500 words. ENTRIES will be anonymous. You can PM them to me, and when they're all in I will post them here, then we shall have a vote, then? ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 21st. Does this sound good? If there are any suggestions/objections, don't hesitate to tell me!! Message me with any questions/concerns I'm pumped, I've got about 3/4 page of story already, let's do this thingie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Born Lee 20 Posted May 12, 2010 I'm all energized as well, I got to up until the last couple of paragraphs last night, and may finish it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePockets 10 Posted May 12, 2010 I'm all energized as well, I got to up until the last couple of paragraphs last night, and may finish it now. Awesome! Seems like everything's up and running for this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*OoS* 10 Posted May 12, 2010 So, here goes nothing!! Short Story Competition #1 Yes, so, we are finally starting! Your topic/prompt/spark word/theme is... ESCAPE. I CAN be Muse related if you wish, but it DOES NOT have to be. No limitations in creativity! All material is fair game! But, please keep all material PG-13, because this is an open, all-ages board. Nothing too graphic. Word limit: I say we shall cap it off at 1,500 words with 250 word wiggle room, just in case you go over. And nothing less than 500 words. ENTRIES will be anonymous. You can PM them to me, and when they're all in I will post them here, then we shall have a vote, then? ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 21st. Does this sound good? If there are any suggestions/objections, don't hesitate to tell me!! Message me with any questions/concerns I thought the theme was "hope?" Oh well, it probably makes my story fit in better anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 10 Posted May 12, 2010 Start trying to write mine on tuesday, My last exam's on monday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianna 10 Posted May 12, 2010 I actually have a short story called 'Escape' almost completed. But I'm gonna be sending it for publication so I shant enter it here. Shame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*OoS* 10 Posted May 12, 2010 I actually have a short story called 'Escape' almost completed. But I'm gonna be sending it for publication so I shant enter it here. Shame Sending it where? I might have a crack at that lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanlena 10 Posted May 12, 2010 I've almost finished with the story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resistance.revolution 10 Posted May 13, 2010 yayyyyy this is actually happening!!! >.< so heppii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Born Lee 20 Posted May 13, 2010 Nooo, my story has ended up at over 2000 words. And I don't know how I'm going to cut it down to the point where I'm still happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePockets 10 Posted May 14, 2010 Nooo, my story has ended up at over 2000 words. And I don't know how I'm going to cut it down to the point where I'm still happy with it. Awwwww, that sucks Maybe there could be an exception made? I dunno.... I hate editing things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokamak 10 Posted May 14, 2010 I suppose, but if anyone happened to go over 1750 words, they'd go asking for another bit of wiggle room, y'know? It's just an easier way. Well no, you can also just set a hard limit and disqualify anyone who goes over the limit by just one word. 1500 words ARE your wiggle room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mine 10 Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) Oh shit it seems I've been a bit of a scatterbrain and missed this thread in the midst of a pretty fertile writing period for myself. Hope another competition follows. EDIT: Fuck it, just realised I have 6 days. I may give this a crack. Edited May 15, 2010 by Mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapist 10 Posted May 15, 2010 Well no, you can also just set a hard limit and disqualify anyone who goes over the limit by just one word. 1500 words ARE your wiggle room But I like to be a little more... gentle about it. Disqualifying someone for having 1,501 words would just be plain cruel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapist 10 Posted May 15, 2010 Nooo, my story has ended up at over 2000 words. And I don't know how I'm going to cut it down to the point where I'm still happy with it. Message me about it. This is the first competition, so if people think the word limit should be raised to, say, 2,500 words, we could figure it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokamak 10 Posted May 16, 2010 But I like to be a little more... gentle about it. Disqualifying someone for having 1,501 words would just be plain cruel. What about 1.751 words? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ross 10 Posted May 16, 2010 What about 1.751 words? well if they haven't used a hyphen, it's their own sodding fault:LOL: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Born Lee 20 Posted May 16, 2010 Message me about it. This is the first competition, so if people think the word limit should be raised to, say, 2,500 words, we could figure it out. Don't worry, I received some feedback from a friend, so I'm writing another draft anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingardium LevioSIA 10 Posted May 17, 2010 I'll try and do something for this. I have an idea for it already. If my computer behaves itself, I'll do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
escapist 10 Posted May 17, 2010 Don't worry, I received some feedback from a friend, so I'm writing another draft anyway. Okie doke! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanlena 10 Posted May 19, 2010 Mine is not freaky enough. I like horror ness. Mine is just to kind and nice. And mine has 909 words... I need inspiration and I have not enought time, maybe I have though, only I am very very busy with school Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
