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- Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:12 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
- Replies: 336
- Views: 37608
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
R...which was surprising, but I really proud of it and gonna try it in a different market :)
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:45 pm
- Forum: Writing: Craft, Talent, Technique
- Topic: How to know when it is self doubt versus a bad idea?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1058
Re: How to know when it is self doubt versus a bad idea?
Agreeing with all these guys. I've never written a bad idea. Usually the ideas I come up with are ones I like to write about. Now, where I have messed up before is the execution, but luckily I have a writing group that is not afraid to tell me straight up that something needs to be fixed in HOW the ...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: Story Critique Exchange
- Topic: Critique Swap
- Replies: 2
- Views: 484
Re: Critique Swap
PM me and we can exchange emails. My story for Q1 is still being grammar checked by someone in my writing group, its a "thinkfluential" sci/fi mystery piece that hovers around 4k I can send your way.
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:00 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
- Replies: 445
- Views: 57707
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
HM for me, 3rd in a row :)
- Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: Quarterly Results
- Topic: Quarter 3 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Vol. 37
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4635
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q1 Volume 38
- Replies: 148
- Views: 9776
Re: Discussion: Q1 Volume 38
I finished my Q1 draft last week, it is currently making the rounds in my writing group :)
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
- Replies: 445
- Views: 57707
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
disgruntledpeony wrote:That e-mail damn near gave me a heart attack.So, yes. Very yes. I'm twitching.
I'm building a blanket fort for anyone that wants to come twitch with me. Someone bring cookies. I'm out...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
- Replies: 336
- Views: 37608
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
Finally submitted my Q4 5 minutes ago after arguing with myself for 20 minutes over a punctuation mark. I feel really good about this quarter :)
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:24 pm
- Forum: Quarterly Results
- Topic: Quarter 4 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Vol. 37
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3561
Re: Quarter 4 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Vol. 37
Submitted 8/21...now to take a nap.
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
- Replies: 445
- Views: 57707
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
disgruntledpeony wrote:Yeah, we've probably got at least a month yet. But, since someone is twitching:
*sets up pillow fort, complete with complimentary concessions stand* Hot cocoa, anyone?
I'm game, I'll bring cookies and books :)
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:15 pm
- Forum: Story Critique Exchange
- Topic: Looking for a critique/feedback
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1411
Re: Looking for a critique/feedback
SCAFontaine wrote:I'm willing in two weeks if that time frame works for you.
Sure, just drop me a PM when you have time. :)
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:19 pm
- Forum: Story Critique Exchange
- Topic: Looking for a critique/feedback
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1411
Looking for a critique/feedback
Hi everyone! My short story that I'm considering for Q4 finally finished making its rounds in my writer's group, and I would like another pair of eyes on it, if anyone would be so willing. Any kind of feedback would be welcome. I wrote it based of a random prompt challenge and I'm really proud of wh...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:09 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
- Replies: 336
- Views: 37608
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th. wotf009 I'm down. send me a pm. My Q4 is still running the gauntlet as it makes the rounds through my critique group, so I'm h...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:06 am
- Forum: Writing: Craft, Talent, Technique
- Topic: Short Story vs Novel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1511
Re: Short Story vs Novel
Hi all, I have been wondering what the difference between a short story and a novel is, besides length. What are the main differences? I want to change one or two of my short stories into YA novels, but I don't know how to go about it. Thanks for any help you can give me! There's just... more. Of e...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
- Replies: 547
- Views: 75728
Re: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
I just realised my Q2 HM was only a second draft. How many drafts do people do generally? My previous rejections and HMs would have been at least 4 or 5 drafts. It's taking me longer to write stories, but less drafts feels like a good thing! For me, it really depends on the story. Generally, I'll d...
- Wed Jul 15, 2020 6:57 am
- Forum: Story Critique Exchange
- Topic: Looking for feedback!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1365
Re: Looking for feedback!
I'll take a look at it as well, PM me :)
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:02 pm
- Forum: Story Critique Exchange
- Topic: In need of a critique
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1457
Re: In need of a critique
I am also willing to take a look. Send me a PM :)
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:30 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
- Replies: 547
- Views: 75728
Re: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
Another HM for me :)
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 7:13 pm
- Forum: Quarterly Results
- Topic: Quarter 2 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Vol 37
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5334
Re: Quarter 2 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Vol 37
HM 7/14 ... that's two in a row :)
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:01 am
- Forum: Story Critique Exchange
- Topic: Need a fresh set of eyes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1388
Re: Need a fresh set of eyes
I'll also take a look if you like, pm me.
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 1:10 pm
- Forum: Writing: Craft, Talent, Technique
- Topic: What have you done when the words no longer flowed onto the page?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2402
Re: What have you done when the words no longer flowed onto the page?
Usually I just move onto another project, or do something else entirely. This doesn't happen very often for me, but when it does, it means I'm overworked, and I need to let my brain rest. A lot of times I'll read a book to pass the time until I feel like writing again.
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:15 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
- Replies: 336
- Views: 37608
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
I actually just cranked out a story over the past few days that I liked much better than one I started at the top of June, it's going through my writing group now, and I'm hoping to get it turned in soon :)
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:07 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
- Replies: 547
- Views: 75728
Re: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
disgruntledpeony wrote:Maybe a little bit. *sets up pillow fort, crawls inside*
Any extra room in that pillow fort? I have cookies :)
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
- Replies: 445
- Views: 57707
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 37
Submitted for Q3 and already writing for Q4. Phew! What a horrible week this has been. I started on 3 stories until I finally chose which one to send. It feels SO good to have this done! I love the story I submitted! And I am loving my next story. I felt exactly the same way when I turned my Q3 in....
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:49 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
- Replies: 547
- Views: 75728
Re: Discussion: Q2 Volume 37
**slowly sips cocoa and waits**
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:31 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: NEW USERS! INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 708895
Re: NEW USERS! INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!
Welcome Steve! :)
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:43 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: NEW USERS! INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!
- Replies: 3026
- Views: 708895
Re: NEW USERS! INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!
Hi Justin!
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:00 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
- Replies: 336
- Views: 37608
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
KD Julicher wrote:I'm cheering for three of you to join me in LA! Get those stories plotted and polished! disgruntledpeony, if you need a quick "is this or isn't this WOTF material", you know where I am.
working on it, I just submitted Q3 after staring at the submit button for 20 minutes...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
- Replies: 336
- Views: 37608
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 37
I've figured out my Q4, but I'm waiting to start on it until i get my last round of feedback for Q3 from my critique partner
- Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:50 pm
- Forum: Writing: Craft, Talent, Technique
- Topic: I Had An Epiphany
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2687
Re: I Had An Epiphany
Pumpkin wrote:Ah yes, of course! Prompts and google! I forgot they exist, it must be the lack of sleep.
Thanks nreavis, wulf
I used to know what sleep was...
^ there's a writing prompt right there
