Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
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Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Either I'm blind, or this didn't exist until the day before Q2 starts.
Speaking of Q2, I'm poking at an outline. Yay!
Speaking of Q2, I'm poking at an outline. Yay!
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Nope you're not blind.
I've starting my research and have a goal to write the first 300 words before the end of the week.
Yay for Q2! This is exciting.

I've starting my research and have a goal to write the first 300 words before the end of the week.
Yay for Q2! This is exciting.
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Woot! Keep 'em subbing.
Got mine pretty much ready to go once I give it a final typoo and grammar edit pass. Onward to 2019!
And may the Force be ever in your favour.
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Got mine pretty much ready to go once I give it a final typoo and grammar edit pass. Onward to 2019!
And may the Force be ever in your favour.

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- V.36: Q1 - HM | V.36: Q2 - R (thanks OpenOffice) | V.36: Q4 - Pending
- V.37: Q1 - Pending
First pro sale in Nature: Futures, and 3 Stories in Avescope Magazine.
- V.36: Q1 - HM | V.36: Q2 - R (thanks OpenOffice) | V.36: Q4 - Pending
- V.37: Q1 - Pending
First pro sale in Nature: Futures, and 3 Stories in Avescope Magazine.
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I wrote a flash piece that I think I'll develop into my Q2. Hopefully quickly and get it subbed before the second to last day of the quarter.
Happy New Year all!
Happy New Year all!
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V35: HM, R, R, HM
V36: R, HM, HM, SHM
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V36: R, HM, HM, SHM
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I have to break this sub at the last minute cycle I've been doing. My new resolution is to enter with plenty of room to spare. 

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HM-V36/Q4
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I'll be editing close to the deadline for Q1, but I already know the story I'll be writing for Q2. I have an outline already sketched, but it's very broad.
WotF: R:0 / HM:6 / sHM:2 / SF:0 / F:0
Currently working on entry for Q1.v37...
Currently working on entry for Q1.v37...
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Hmm start thinking. I want to do one that is different from the one I submitted just now. I am doing one for another contest. Or do a revised version of one I have written already. As I said Thinking.
Working on turning Lead into Gold.
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Just came back to say that I may have started the story. I just finished the opening so we shall see how it goes from here.
Working on turning Lead into Gold.
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Four HMs From WotF
The latest was Q1'12
HM-quarter 4 Volume 32
One HM for another contest
published in Strange New Worlds Ten.
Another HM http://onthepremises.com/minis/mini_18.html
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
This quarter will be a challenge for me. Going for my second knee replacement on January 23rd. So I really need to get a draft done before then as I know from the previous experience - writing will be out of the question for the following 4 weeks.
Have an idea. Fleshing it out now.
Have an idea. Fleshing it out now.
My contest history:
V32Q3 - SHM/V33Q2 - R
'Every man is my superior in that I may learn from him.'
V32Q3 - SHM/V33Q2 - R
'Every man is my superior in that I may learn from him.'
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
This quarter's entry might be my easiest one yet. I had a story around ninety percent finished for Q1 when another idea took center stage.
Of course, if another story appears I will write something new.
Of course, if another story appears I will write something new.
HM-V32/Q3
HM-V36/Q4
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality.
D.R.Sweeney
HM-V36/Q4
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality.
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
storysinger wrote:This quarter's entry might be my easiest one yet. I had a story around ninety percent finished for Q1 when another idea took center stage.
Of course, if another story appears I will write something new.
Finish the 90 percenter, write another, and pick your best! You have time! Push your limits, don't go easy on yourself. This is the Olympics of speculative fiction. You have to train to your greatest potential to win...because others around the world are pushing themselves to their limits to win.
Wulf Moon http://driftweave.com
Q4 Vol 35 "Super-Duper Moongirl..."
Critters Readers Award: #1, "War Dog," Best SF&F Short Story of 2018
NEW! "Weep No More..." DEEP MAGIC Fall 2019 http://amazon.com/author/wulfmoon
Q4 Vol 35 "Super-Duper Moongirl..."
Critters Readers Award: #1, "War Dog," Best SF&F Short Story of 2018
NEW! "Weep No More..." DEEP MAGIC Fall 2019 http://amazon.com/author/wulfmoon
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I'm 250 words into mine. It'll probably be about 8000 when all is said and done.
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Back after Hiatus.
Anyone up for a swap? 4K words Urban fantasy.
Anyone up for a swap? 4K words Urban fantasy.
Accomplishments:
SF: V32Q2, V28Q4
HM: V29 Q2, V30 Q2
Dave Farland: Short Story Master's Class, World Building
Viable Paradise XVI
Uncle Orson's 2011
"Stalkworthy"
http://www.francisbruno.com
SF: V32Q2, V28Q4
HM: V29 Q2, V30 Q2
Dave Farland: Short Story Master's Class, World Building
Viable Paradise XVI
Uncle Orson's 2011
"Stalkworthy"
http://www.francisbruno.com
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
francisbruno wrote:Back after Hiatus.
Anyone up for a swap? 4K words Urban fantasy.
I'll be up for a swap in a few weeks if you're still interested at that point.
Until then, I've already reached my goal for this week and I'm now aiming for at least 1-2k words per week for my Q2 story and another 5k a week for the chapters of my novel's 3rd draft.
Busy writing is the best way to be. I don't know about you guys, but for me, writing is my kind of therapy. I always find myself smiling after no matter how happy or depressing the story may be. If it's been more than two days since I've written, I get irritable and my husband takes over the kids to give me some time.
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Going to rewrite my HM for this one, which gives me lots of time to just polish. The story is done, only I think I may have to kill somebody. It's impossible to tell what was wrong with the story, since there's no feedback. My first hypothesis is always going to default to, "Maybe not enough people died."
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I'm at 8000 words right now. I intended this for Q1 but I realized I wasn't going to make it, and broke off to revise an R. Like most of my entries, it will likely clock in around 12,000 when finished. I should be up for a swap at the end of the month!
R: 3
HM: 4
HM: 4
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
ddonche wrote:Going to rewrite my HM for this one, which gives me lots of time to just polish. The story is done, only I think I may have to kill somebody. It's impossible to tell what was wrong with the story, since there's no feedback. My first hypothesis is always going to default to, "Maybe not enough people died."
Always tough to say for sure why the story didn't move further into the contest. Dave offered this information a while ago. Might be of some use.
https://www.writersofthefuture.com/why- ... e-mention/
~Morgan
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R x 4
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
ddonche wrote: "Maybe not enough people died."
It's funny that you say that. In my hm most of the characters bit the dust one after the other.
That being said, Morgan's' advice is spot on. Signing up for Dave's daily emails is very helpful too. He tells you what he looks for in a story.
HM-V32/Q3
HM-V36/Q4
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality.
D.R.Sweeney
HM-V36/Q4
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality.
D.R.Sweeney
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
morganb wrote:
Always tough to say for sure why the story didn't move further into the contest. Dave offered this information a while ago. Might be of some use.
https://www.writersofthefuture.com/why- ... e-mention/
~Morgan
That's awesome, thanks for the link. I haven't seen that one yet. I'm pretty sure I know what went wrong with the story, so I now have three months to correct it!
storysinger wrote:ddonche wrote: "Maybe not enough people died."
It's funny that you say that. In my hm most of the characters bit the dust one after the other.
That being said, Morgan's' advice is spot on. Signing up for Dave's daily emails is very helpful too. He tells you what he looks for in a story.
I've been reading his emails for a couple years now, without fail. I think I would be a fool not to. It's some of the best information out there - and it's FREE!
R R HM R R
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Everyone should sign up for Dave's Tips. I think he knows more about story than anyone living today. Plus, he's the coordinating judge--you can't win if you don't make Dave happy. He talks about how he won so many contests by studying the judges. Word to the wise. : )
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Q4 Vol 35 "Super-Duper Moongirl..."
Critters Readers Award: #1, "War Dog," Best SF&F Short Story of 2018
NEW! "Weep No More..." DEEP MAGIC Fall 2019 http://amazon.com/author/wulfmoon
Q4 Vol 35 "Super-Duper Moongirl..."
Critters Readers Award: #1, "War Dog," Best SF&F Short Story of 2018
NEW! "Weep No More..." DEEP MAGIC Fall 2019 http://amazon.com/author/wulfmoon
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
It's been a while but I think I'll be back in it this quarter. I'm pretty excited about that.
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
ddonche wrote:morganb wrote:
I've been reading his emails for a couple years now, without fail. I think I would be a fool not to. It's some of the best information out there - and it's FREE!
Ditto!
My contest history:
V32Q3 - SHM/V33Q2 - R
'Every man is my superior in that I may learn from him.'
V32Q3 - SHM/V33Q2 - R
'Every man is my superior in that I may learn from him.'
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I have a 3K draft done for this quarter. Now I can sit on it 'til march.
Honorable Mentions: 4
Rejections: 5
Rejections: 5
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Naw, see, now you have time to have TWO stories ready to submit. Or three! Or write that novel we all have in the back of our minds. 

V34: R, HM, R
V35: HM, R, R, HM
V36: R, HM, HM, SHM
ALWAYS available for critiques. PM me.
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2020 Writers of the Future Superstars Scholarship recipient
V35: HM, R, R, HM
V36: R, HM, HM, SHM
ALWAYS available for critiques. PM me.
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
RSchibler wrote:Naw, see, now you have time to have TWO stories ready to submit. Or three! Or write that novel we all have in the back of our minds.
Excellent advice for sure. Never slow down your writing.

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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
RSchibler wrote:Naw, see, now you have time to have TWO stories ready to submit. Or three! Or write that novel we all have in the back of our minds.
Haha, after I catch up on reading.
Honorable Mentions: 4
Rejections: 5
Rejections: 5
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Just finished the first draft of my Q2v36 submission. In edit now.
15.6K - Whew! Still shaking from all that typing.
Good luck to you all.
May the words be with you!

15.6K - Whew! Still shaking from all that typing.
Good luck to you all.
May the words be with you!

R = 4
HM = 1(Q4v36)
SHM = 1 (Q3v32)
WINs = Zip
F = Zero
SF = Zilcho

HM = 1(Q4v36)
SHM = 1 (Q3v32)
WINs = Zip
F = Zero
SF = Zilcho

Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
Wow and congrats in that order!
My contest history:
V32Q3 - SHM/V33Q2 - R
'Every man is my superior in that I may learn from him.'
V32Q3 - SHM/V33Q2 - R
'Every man is my superior in that I may learn from him.'
Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
I just finished an BIG re-write then edit on a Revise & Resubmit request.
So now, I have to THINK of an idea for Q2. All my ideas-in-waiting are more novel length projects. Plus, I want to come up with something completely new for me and off the wall. I don't have it yet. :(
So now, I have to THINK of an idea for Q2. All my ideas-in-waiting are more novel length projects. Plus, I want to come up with something completely new for me and off the wall. I don't have it yet. :(
1x SF
3x HM
2x R
3x HM
2x R
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Re: Discussion: Q2, Volume 36
JVAshley wrote:I just finished an BIG re-write then edit on a Revise & Resubmit request.
So now, I have to THINK of an idea for Q2. All my ideas-in-waiting are more novel length projects. Plus, I want to come up with something completely new for me and off the wall. I don't have it yet. :(
JV - That re-write is still probably fresh in your mind. My advice would be to take a SHORT break and read some off-the-wall stuff for keyboard fodder, and ideas will start to flow.

R = 4
HM = 1(Q4v36)
SHM = 1 (Q3v32)
WINs = Zip
F = Zero
SF = Zilcho

HM = 1(Q4v36)
SHM = 1 (Q3v32)
WINs = Zip
F = Zero
SF = Zilcho

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