Chevaleresse Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 dude wtf is thisI'll tell you. This is going to be a part of a series of writing exercises that I'll run weekly, or as I am able. Basically, I'll give everyone here a writing prompt, and whoever feels like participating can write up a short story based on that prompt. This particular one is going to be run pretty often, mostly because it's pretty easy to find new prompts.So how does it work?I'll post a song to start this one. You write up a story based on it. The recommended minimum is five good-sized paragraphs, though you can certainly go longer and exceptions can be made for outstandingly well-written stories that are shorter. As stories come up, the community can pop in and vote based on two categories: how well it fulfills the prompt, and how well-written the story is overall. When you vote, PLEASE tell the person at least one thing that stood out, and one thing that could use work. Heaping praise on someone doesn't make them a better writer, but neither does completely ripping them a new one. After a week passes (this one will run until the 29th), we choose the winner, and the winner chooses the new prompt (and if they're really nice they'll post the new thread and manage it). This doesn't bar you from competition.So what's the prompt then? Anything else?Yeah. This will be the voting/review/chat thread, I'll put up a separate thread for stories.One more thing. I'll have a side competition for those that simply want to write characters based on the week's prompt. The two aren't mutually exclusive and have the same rules, though there's no real reward for winning other than nonexistent murdoc points. (If we really want to track these we can but idc.) I'd strongly encourage doing both, simply for the writing exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutoratosu Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Sounds like a good idea. great way to give anyone interested the chance to improve themselves with practice. Hell... I'll probably be participating myself. quite interested in that Character side Comp. Edited August 22, 2014 by Stratos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Squad Felicity Posted August 22, 2014 Support Squad Share Posted August 22, 2014 Does that prompt remind anyone else of Fairy tale? I may respond, depending on if I can think of something adequate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Submitted. That took longer than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SithBaker Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 And there I thought I was going to write to John Coltrane today. Too bad, I cant any more. This has ruined the mood. I guess my only option now is to write to this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Acqui. That was too good. I just want to say that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindrop Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 THis song is tied to a character in Graterras for me, and it would be racked with spoilers so I can't participate this week lol. ((mostly because I will end up spoiling a lot and when I attach songs to characters I am usually very gung-ho about it so it is hard to not think of them etc.)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Acqui. That was too good. I just want to say that now. Thanks I still believe I have a ton of things to improve on though. For one, I think I could have done a lot better on characterisation if I put in the effort. Also, I'm hoping to see more stories >< It's no fun if I'm the only participant, and I love reading other writing styles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindrop Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I am trying, but prying what i have already attached to that song is very very hard to get off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Maybe I'll try writing something up if I find the time. I'm having a hard enough time keeping up with the RPs I'm in, as well as moving my own along. (I know, I know. I need to get on that...) I won't promise anything Acqui level though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindrop Valkyrie Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Don't worry.....even if I did participate this week......I don't know if I could even produce on Acquie level XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SithBaker Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 So far, my work is a lot more sombre and tame, compared to the song that is. It would, perhaps, call for a more roller coaster approach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Some quick critique for Supernovae: First things first, you probably want to work on your grammar. It's not as bad as some fanfics I've had the displeasure of reading, but it could use some work. For one, you have a tendency to use "there" as opposed to "their" As for the plot, I like it. As a writer, I like stories with nice twists. However, perhaps you could adjust the monologue of the general prior to the reveal to subtly hint at his loyalties, without giving it away. For example, instead of stating he could not help but tear up, you could instead describe him wiping a tear from his eye, which is an action that is easier to fake. That said, your use of dialogue to elucidate the characters' emotions is rather well done, keep it up. I hope to see more of your work ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernovae Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks for the input Acqui. I always enjoy a nice critique from someone more experienced than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are there any other submissions...? 2 is kind of... Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindrop Valkyrie Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Yea, thought this might get going a bit better than that. ((was talking to Murdoc about this for awhile behind the scenes.)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevaleresse Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 I could let this run a bit longer and try to crank out a submission myself. Baker said he had something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SithBaker Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I could let this run a bit longer and try to crank out a submission myself. Baker said he had something. I am unlikely to complete it at the moment. My time is scarce, and I may have bitten off a bit more than I can chew too. I currently have 2500 words, and I think it would take at least 3000 more to complete the story. Edited September 11, 2014 by SithBaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevaleresse Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Anyone interested in another one? Otherwise, I might have to call this dead due to lack of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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