Discussion: Q1 Volume 37

[storysinger]

I just read Dave's winning story in v3 On My Way To Paradise and a friend of the MC is garroted. When the MC arrives at the scene of the murder he sees the victim also suffered a stab wound to the chest.

[LDWriter2]

As I said on another post long time since I have been here. But I will be trying another story. I probably will be almost late getting it sent in since I am doing NaNo this year.

[LDWriter2]

So now to decide which story or which new one. Dave likes actions but it looks like a specific type of action even though he has stated it doesn't have to be violence. Not to mention a clear setting in the opening. Something different-for me anyway. Which doesn't leave much. There is one genre I have never done before, I have thought about doing anyway. Another flash done in a different genre I have only done one or two in. There are double or triple genre I could do. Have them crash together as Dean Wesley Smith told me to do once. Did that though. Maybe just what for me is just the basic story idea. Come to think of it I am not sure if I have ever sent one one of those two. Probably.

[Henckel]

I just scrapped every bit of text from my Q1 sub and will restart tonight.

[disgruntledpeony]

I just scrapped every bit of text from my Q1 sub and will restart tonight.

Wow. That's--that's rough. Why, if I might ask? (If you'd rather discuss it privately, feel free to PM me.)

[Henckel]

I just scrapped every bit of text from my Q1 sub and will restart tonight.

Wow. That's--that's rough. Why, if I might ask? (If you'd rather discuss it privately, feel free to PM me.)

I found a way to give my first scene greater conflict and tension. But in doing so, it "changed" how I needed to present the remainder of the story. All the action and T/Fs are still the same, but the eyes through which they're seen are now darker ... more blindly motivated.

[disgruntledpeony]

I just scrapped every bit of text from my Q1 sub and will restart tonight.

Wow. That's--that's rough. Why, if I might ask? (If you'd rather discuss it privately, feel free to PM me.)

I found a way to give my first scene greater conflict and tension. But in doing so, it "changed" how I needed to present the remainder of the story. All the action and T/Fs are still the same, but the eyes through which they're seen are now darker ... more blindly motivated.

Good reason, that.

[RSchibler]

http://www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-58a-consequences-of-a-statistical-approach-towards-a-utilitarian-utopia-a-selection-of-potential-outcomes-by-matt-dovey A story by Writers of the Future Golden Pen winner Matt Dovey over on Diabolical Plots, the market that runs the submissions grinder. Something to inspire you while you wrap up your Q1s.

[Jasmine Arch]

Me: Oh this story is as good as finished. Just one more quick line edit.
Me after aforementioned line edit: Yeah I'm going to rewrite the whole thing.

[TimE]

Me: Oh this story is as good as finished. Just one more quick line edit.
Me after aforementioned line edit: Yeah I'm going to rewrite the whole thing.

Perhaps you need a 2nd (3rd, 4th..whatever) opinion.

[Corbin Maxwell]

Completed my rough draft for Q-1 today.

[RSchibler]

Completed my rough draft for Q-1 today.

[Andy Dibble]

I'm happy to do critiques. Might ask you to critique my writing too. :) Can't promise I'll get through all of any 10k+ word monsters, but feel free to PM me.

[Thomas Woodward]

Just submitted for Q1 - best of luck to everyone!

[einstein36]

I just released my Kraken to Q1.....Go Wulf Pack:)

[Wulf Moon]

I just released my Kraken to Q1.....Go Wulf Pack:)

Go Einstein! Go Woodward! Go Prancer and Dancer and Crasher and Bellsmasher!

Less than two weeks till D-day! Don't miss it!

AND TRIPLE CHECK FOR YOUR NAME REMOVED FROM TITLE PAGE, HEADERS, AND FILE DETAILS! DON'T BE THAT GUY!

All the beast!

Wulf Moon

[einstein36]

Most definitely....double check and triple check everything on your story to see who's naughty or nice :)

[SCAFontaine]

I'm in for Q1.

[chuckt]

Congrats to those who are in! I'm about there and I'm starting to worry about Q2 as I have no ideas rattling around in my brain.

[Corbin Maxwell]

Sent my Q-1 off just the other day. I'm very happy with it.

[Wulf Moon]

Congrats to those who are in! I'm about there and I'm starting to worry about Q2 as I have no ideas rattling around in my brain.

Try doing some KYD (Kill Your Darlngs) exercises on the weekly Monday prompts in Super Secrets, Chuck. After doing a few, they start sprouting in your subconscious. You will know what to write because the vignette will demand a bigger story.

Best of success to everyone on your Q1s! Never miss a quarter!

All the beast!

Moon

[WriterGirl0426]

Merry Christmas, everyone. Here's to a stellar 2020 for all, and a whole bucketful of peace on earth.
--Tracy

[czing]

Yes here's to bucketfuls of peace all around!!

[Wulf Moon]

Success to all in this Volume 37 WotF year! Don't miss this quarter! That's the greatest secret I can share with you. Never miss a quarter, and do keep changing it up with fresh stories!

Cheers!

[chuckt]

Do The judges stay the same?One of last years judges gave me feedback on a story so it’s disqualified unless they aren’t judging in 2020.

[RSchibler]

Do The judges stay the same?One of last years judges gave me feedback on a story so it’s disqualified unless they aren’t judging in 2020.

My understanding is that semi finalists get critiques, which disqualifies that story from being entered again. In my understanding only finalists are judged by the panel - the rest of the stories up to semi finalist are only read by Kary English and Dave Farland. I’m not sure of your specific situation however!

I’m thinking you meant feedback outside of the contest - they frequently reuse judges so I’d consider it DQ’d personally.

[chuckt]

I’m thinking you meant feedback outside of the contest - they frequently reuse judges so I’d consider it DQ’d personally.

Yup, That's what I meant. I don't think I've ever seen it said who upcoming judges are but you can tell from prior years pictures it's pretty much the same year to year.

[Wulf Moon]

Do The judges stay the same?One of last years judges gave me feedback on a story so it’s disqualified unless they aren’t judging in 2020.

I believe Chuck is talking about a workshop he attended outside of WotF. As far as I know, that judge will be a judge in Volume 37. They tend to become lifetime members once appointed.

Easy solution. Write a fresh story!

All the beast!

Wulf Moon

[chuckt]

Easy solution. Write a fresh story!

All the beast!

Wulf Moon

[WillShadbolt]

Congrats to those already in! I think I’ll be reworking mine up till the 30th or 31st

I also just read Ken Loy’s finalist story, Gossamer. Has anyone else on here read it? I really enjoyed it, and it’s free online on his website: https://kenliu.name/stories/gossamer/