Martin L. Shoemaker wrote:Pantsers, unite!
(We'll figure out where later...)
Nice.

Martin L. Shoemaker wrote:Pantsers, unite!
(We'll figure out where later...)
Martin L. Shoemaker wrote:disgruntledpeony wrote:Started my first draft of a story, yesterday. Got 500 words in, got stuck, went to work, and realized I was beginning the story too early while I was halfway through my shift. Had to scrap almost everything I wrote, this morning. Even so, I've gotten started! And I'm (GASP) pantsing my first draft. Because some stories/characters defy structure.
Pantsers, unite!
(We'll figure out where later...)
Martin L. Shoemaker wrote:disgruntledpeony wrote:Started my first draft of a story, yesterday. Got 500 words in, got stuck, went to work, and realized I was beginning the story too early while I was halfway through my shift. Had to scrap almost everything I wrote, this morning. Even so, I've gotten started! And I'm (GASP) pantsing my first draft. Because some stories/characters defy structure.
Pantsers, unite!
(We'll figure out where later...)
morganb wrote:Just finished another round of rewrites. Looks like I'm going to make it for Q1 after all, although this isn't the story I had originally intended to submit. This one is coming in just shy of 2300 words though and that concerns me. Is that too short for the contest? Should I add some more depth and beef it up to three or four thousand? Maybe I'll check the critique exchange to see if anyone wants to swap and maybe they can tell me what they think.
~Morgan
morganb wrote:Just finished another round of rewrites. Looks like I'm going to make it for Q1 after all, although this isn't the story I had originally intended to submit. This one is coming in just shy of 2300 words though and that concerns me. Is that too short for the contest? Should I add some more depth and beef it up to three or four thousand? Maybe I'll check the critique exchange to see if anyone wants to swap and maybe they can tell me what they think.
~Morgan
morganb wrote:Isn't there a thread somewhere specifically for critique exchanges? I thought I saw it once but can't seem to find it now. I've got one person currently reviewing my Q1 entry, but would like at least a couple more people to give me a content critique. Any takers? Of course I'm more than happy to return the favor.
My email is mlbroadh@gmail.com
Thanks!
~Morgan
Dustin Adams wrote:Okay, I don't hate my Q1... More importantly, I believe I will finish on time.
I will be on vacation for a week this month, leaving me precious little time. If I can finish in two weeks, get a reader or two, then cram-edit that final, holiday week, I'll submit something I like. Hopefully.
Good times!
Dustin Adams wrote:Okay, I don't hate my Q1... More importantly, I believe I will finish on time.
I will be on vacation for a week this month, leaving me precious little time. If I can finish in two weeks, get a reader or two, then cram-edit that final, holiday week, I'll submit something I like. Hopefully.
Good times!
Tamlyn wrote:Finally sat down and submitted my story.
RSchibler wrote:I've been working this story since October and it's still not right. I had high hopes of submitting early this quarter but I just can't get the ending to work. I'm starting to hate my MC, maybe I'll just kill her offIt would be surprising, at least! Best of luck to everyone finishing their stories in time.
AliciaCay wrote:Hey all,
I heard a rumor and was wondering about it - thought I might ask here.
On a whim, I submitted a story to F&SF in September and my rejection letter from Mr. Finlay was signed, "Best regards, Charlie".
Then a little birdie told me that "getting a Charlie" is a thing (you know who you are little birdie)
Anyone know if his signing his rejection letters "Charlie" is significant?
What does it all mean?! Lol...
~A
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