leah_beth
from New Jersey - now in Charleston, SC is reading five different books at once.March 28, 2013 - 5:37pm
I miss war. I'm *almost* ready to challenge TomorrowHill to a re-re-match.
Almost, but not quite.
Mostly because...what the FUCK is up with these crazy prompts???
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksMarch 28, 2013 - 6:30pm
One week 2500 words is fine. Id rather not post in the workshop unless im really looking for feedback, but whatever the standard practice is will be fine with me.
So, whats the new prompt?
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedMarch 28, 2013 - 6:31pm
Prompt: I had to tell the little girl to stop crying.
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksMarch 28, 2013 - 9:20pm
got it
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestMarch 29, 2013 - 7:14am
It has begun. Nearly 1700 words written last night. Hope you're bringing your A-game, Photon.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsMarch 29, 2013 - 7:30am
Holy fucking fuck fucks, Batman!
I'm impressed, humbled, and a little hungry.
Haven't started writing yet, as I've been simultaneously working on a term paper, doing an lbl for SRead's workshop submission, and laughing uncontrollably at people who think they're being serious - so I'm a bit thinly stretched at the moment. I should get started though!
But really, let's be honest, Moon. We both know you're gonna win this one, even if you just copy down a phone book and submit it as your story. I'm ok with that, I still like playing with your bonsai.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMarch 29, 2013 - 9:34am
I'm gonna challenge Chris one of these day. I'd like to, being WAR royalty and all.
SRead
from Colorado is reading StoriesMarch 29, 2013 - 9:40am
Thanks, SP!
But really, the shop sub isn't going anywhere. See to your battles, sir! I'm looking forward to seeing what you both come up with.
Dino Parenti
from Los Angeles is reading Everything He Gets His Hands OnMarch 29, 2013 - 10:44am
Would be nice to see Canada go head-to-head in something not involving a puck.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsMarch 29, 2013 - 11:27am
Hey, Canada also kicks the shit out of the world in cleanliness!
Though, the only Canadian I ever spent any significant amounts of time with was a blonde Wiccan photography teacher at a summer camp I worked at, and she had one hell of a dirty mind.
SRead, I find that working through lbls for others helps me warm up my literary mechanics muscles, so it is no hardship for me at all. I should have your review up soon. I'm really loving your story!
SRead
from Colorado is reading StoriesMarch 29, 2013 - 1:18pm
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I REALLY appreciate the lbl on a longer story. Your literary mechanics muscles should be well warmed.
leah_beth
from New Jersey - now in Charleston, SC is reading five different books at once.March 29, 2013 - 3:02pm
Bek, I will bow out from challenging Chris now, in order to see you two go head-to-head. I would freaking LOVE that battle.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMarch 29, 2013 - 5:08pm
You battle him first, Leah. I don't wanna step on your toes!
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMarch 29, 2013 - 5:09pm
You battle him first, Leah. I don't wanna step on your toes!
leah_beth
from New Jersey - now in Charleston, SC is reading five different books at once.March 29, 2013 - 5:23pm
Well, I'm not quite ready yet, so I say you have a go first. :D Go forth and do AWESOMELY EVIL things to him! (Much as I love him, of course...)
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMarch 29, 2013 - 5:45pm
We shall see. I've still got my battle with Sean and Tom going. I did totally get the opening story for my short story collection out of that battle, so I was pretty pleased!
leah_beth
from New Jersey - now in Charleston, SC is reading five different books at once.March 29, 2013 - 6:49pm
Awesome news! I'd love to read the collection, if you ever need a beta!
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMarch 29, 2013 - 7:37pm
Saweeeeet! Thanks, Leah. I'll be sure to send it over to you. Most of them are stories from both WARs. I've got to do a few edits/rewrites on a couple stories so it all depends on how long that takes me.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntMarch 29, 2013 - 8:22pm
Ditto. I'd love to read your collection, Bek, if you need readers, and think I'd be of any help at all.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland March 30, 2013 - 12:37pm
Still don't have my concept yet, but I'm hoping the Easter Bunny will hop along with something tonight. Hopefully I'll wake to an egg full of good ideas.
Dino Parenti
from Los Angeles is reading Everything He Gets His Hands OnMarch 30, 2013 - 3:39pm
Becks, seriously count me in for readers if you're short.
Dino Parenti
from Los Angeles is reading Everything He Gets His Hands OnMarch 30, 2013 - 3:45pm
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R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestMarch 30, 2013 - 4:00pm
3100 words in, Photon. Hope you've got something written.
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterMarch 30, 2013 - 4:48pm
I'm starting a line-up and this book isn't even legit. Boy to I have things to brag about when it comes to writing query letters!
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestMarch 31, 2013 - 8:39am
PHOTON!!!! I'm coming for you!!!!
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsMarch 31, 2013 - 8:47am
Youi can come all you want, but I'm gonna burn your bonsai to the ground then paint a pretty picture with the ashes.
I haven't written a damn word yet, and could submit a blank page which would garner just as many votes as my best effort at this point. But, alas, I will still put forth my best effort as I finally have a concept and general story outline that I am REALLY digging. I have a hard time writing when I'm not the only one at home, so the weekends are usually my least productive time.
The second she leaves for work tomorrow morning, however, I'm gonna begin the long, yet entirely delicious process of eviscerating you with my *pen*. I hope your life insurance policy is current, my friend.
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestMarch 31, 2013 - 9:26am
My insurance is current. You'd probably be doing my parents a favor. Lol... I've got about 3100 words written with room to add another 1000 more. Ill be right at the 4k mark by the time I'm done. As of now, though, it's still just a skeleton. Time to add meat to the bones.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsMarch 31, 2013 - 9:55am
I'm not gonna cry havoc if you go over the 4k a little. and since the final will likely be pared down from the rough draft, I imagine it'll be under the top limit by the time you're done. As for the dogs of war, well, they've already been let slipped.
They may be cute and fluffy, and able to do all sorts of nifty tricks for treats, but they will enjoy gnawing the meat off that skeleton of yours.
Or they'll circle you a few times and then take a nap at your feet.
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestMarch 31, 2013 - 10:32am
My guess is the nap. Dirt naps to be precise.
Liana
from Romania and Texas is reading Naked LunchMarch 31, 2013 - 11:35am
Moon, you may think I forgot about our promised upcoming fight. I haven't. I'll let you play with Photon and I will challenge you when you expect it the least.
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestMarch 31, 2013 - 11:43am
Haha! Okay, Liana. Bring the noise, when you feel like turning up the volume.
Moderator
Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryApril 1, 2013 - 5:43am
AVERYDOLL!!!!!!!!
I CHALLENGE THEE!!!!!!!!!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersApril 1, 2013 - 6:06am
I accept!
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 1, 2013 - 6:18am
Prompt: castles and tassels
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 1, 2013 - 6:19am
Prompt: castles and tassels
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestApril 1, 2013 - 6:21am
How come they get castles and I get bonsai trees? Ha! It's cool. I worked out a kickass story with the prompt.
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersApril 1, 2013 - 7:35am
Well...nothing comes to mind. I'll go stare at a wall and see what I can come up with.
Moderator
Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryApril 1, 2013 - 7:50am
Prompt: castles and tassels
I am totally going to own this thing.
AD, you cool with a one week write, then post the poll, or did you want the workshop time in between?
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersApril 1, 2013 - 7:53am
Yep, what you said. No workshop.
Moderator
Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryApril 1, 2013 - 7:59am
Outstanding. So. I'll have a story to you some time Sunday then, that work?
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 1, 2013 - 8:06am
Good luck, you two!
avery of the dead
from Kentucky is reading Cipher SistersApril 1, 2013 - 8:27am
Yeah, that works for me!
Bill Tucker
from Austin, Texas is reading Grimm's Fairy Tales (1st Edition)April 1, 2013 - 11:52am
Remember me? I used to come here, critique Workshop submissions and write a thing or two. Love this thread has heated up since WAR ended, so I'd like to celebrate my return to LR with an attempt to avenge my defeat in WAR, This particular individual put the shit-smack down on me in Round 4 and I'd like to get a little revenge. Either that or open myself to another ass kicking.
And so, I challenge thee OtisTheBulldog to a battle of words and wills! Bring it!
Bekanator
from Kamloops, British Columbia is reading Ugly Girls by Lindsay HunterApril 1, 2013 - 11:55am
Soooooo many battles to follow!
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 1, 2013 - 1:50pm
Yeah, It's Crazy,
Renfield vs. Sound
Frank Chappel vs. Jonathan Riley
Utah vs. Averydoll
Ryan Moon vs. Strange Photon
The threeway that just ended between Bekanator vs. Tom Martin vs. SeanoftheDead
Am I forgetting anybody?
Fun Times!!
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestApril 1, 2013 - 2:20pm
Photon and I have decided against submitting in the workshop. I will be posting the poll Thursday night.
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestApril 1, 2013 - 2:23pm
However, I may need Avery or Utah's help. I've never posted a Thunderdome poll.
Class Facilitator
ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigApril 1, 2013 - 2:40pm
DAAAMMMMMN! The spirit of competetion is alive and well at LR!
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 1, 2013 - 3:00pm
I can do it if you need help.
R.Moon
from The City of Champions is reading The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion; Story Structure Architect by Victoria Lynn Schimdt PH.D; Creating Characters by the editors of Writer's DigestApril 1, 2013 - 3:08pm
Cool. I'm just not sure how to post the links to the stories.
I miss war. I'm *almost* ready to challenge TomorrowHill to a re-re-match.
Almost, but not quite.
Mostly because...what the FUCK is up with these crazy prompts???
One week 2500 words is fine. Id rather not post in the workshop unless im really looking for feedback, but whatever the standard practice is will be fine with me.
So, whats the new prompt?
Prompt: I had to tell the little girl to stop crying.
got it
It has begun. Nearly 1700 words written last night. Hope you're bringing your A-game, Photon.
Holy fucking fuck fucks, Batman!
I'm impressed, humbled, and a little hungry.
Haven't started writing yet, as I've been simultaneously working on a term paper, doing an lbl for SRead's workshop submission, and laughing uncontrollably at people who think they're being serious - so I'm a bit thinly stretched at the moment. I should get started though!
But really, let's be honest, Moon. We both know you're gonna win this one, even if you just copy down a phone book and submit it as your story. I'm ok with that, I still like playing with your bonsai.
I'm gonna challenge Chris one of these day. I'd like to, being WAR royalty and all.
Thanks, SP!
But really, the shop sub isn't going anywhere. See to your battles, sir! I'm looking forward to seeing what you both come up with.
Would be nice to see Canada go head-to-head in something not involving a puck.
Hey, Canada also kicks the shit out of the world in cleanliness!
Though, the only Canadian I ever spent any significant amounts of time with was a blonde Wiccan photography teacher at a summer camp I worked at, and she had one hell of a dirty mind.
SRead, I find that working through lbls for others helps me warm up my literary mechanics muscles, so it is no hardship for me at all. I should have your review up soon. I'm really loving your story!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I REALLY appreciate the lbl on a longer story. Your literary mechanics muscles should be well warmed.
Bek, I will bow out from challenging Chris now, in order to see you two go head-to-head. I would freaking LOVE that battle.
You battle him first, Leah. I don't wanna step on your toes!
You battle him first, Leah. I don't wanna step on your toes!
Well, I'm not quite ready yet, so I say you have a go first. :D Go forth and do AWESOMELY EVIL things to him! (Much as I love him, of course...)
We shall see. I've still got my battle with Sean and Tom going. I did totally get the opening story for my short story collection out of that battle, so I was pretty pleased!
Awesome news! I'd love to read the collection, if you ever need a beta!
Saweeeeet! Thanks, Leah. I'll be sure to send it over to you. Most of them are stories from both WARs. I've got to do a few edits/rewrites on a couple stories so it all depends on how long that takes me.
Ditto. I'd love to read your collection, Bek, if you need readers, and think I'd be of any help at all.
Still don't have my concept yet, but I'm hoping the Easter Bunny will hop along with something tonight. Hopefully I'll wake to an egg full of good ideas.
Becks, seriously count me in for readers if you're short.
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3100 words in, Photon. Hope you've got something written.
I'm starting a line-up and this book isn't even legit. Boy to I have things to brag about when it comes to writing query letters!
PHOTON!!!! I'm coming for you!!!!
Youi can come all you want, but I'm gonna burn your bonsai to the ground then paint a pretty picture with the ashes.
I haven't written a damn word yet, and could submit a blank page which would garner just as many votes as my best effort at this point. But, alas, I will still put forth my best effort as I finally have a concept and general story outline that I am REALLY digging. I have a hard time writing when I'm not the only one at home, so the weekends are usually my least productive time.
The second she leaves for work tomorrow morning, however, I'm gonna begin the long, yet entirely delicious process of eviscerating you with my *pen*. I hope your life insurance policy is current, my friend.
My insurance is current. You'd probably be doing my parents a favor. Lol... I've got about 3100 words written with room to add another 1000 more. Ill be right at the 4k mark by the time I'm done. As of now, though, it's still just a skeleton. Time to add meat to the bones.
I'm not gonna cry havoc if you go over the 4k a little. and since the final will likely be pared down from the rough draft, I imagine it'll be under the top limit by the time you're done. As for the dogs of war, well, they've already been let slipped.
They may be cute and fluffy, and able to do all sorts of nifty tricks for treats, but they will enjoy gnawing the meat off that skeleton of yours.
Or they'll circle you a few times and then take a nap at your feet.
My guess is the nap. Dirt naps to be precise.
Moon, you may think I forgot about our promised upcoming fight. I haven't. I'll let you play with Photon and I will challenge you when you expect it the least.
Haha! Okay, Liana. Bring the noise, when you feel like turning up the volume.
AVERYDOLL!!!!!!!!
I CHALLENGE THEE!!!!!!!!!
I accept!
Prompt: castles and tassels
Prompt: castles and tassels
How come they get castles and I get bonsai trees? Ha! It's cool. I worked out a kickass story with the prompt.
Well...nothing comes to mind. I'll go stare at a wall and see what I can come up with.
I am totally going to own this thing.
AD, you cool with a one week write, then post the poll, or did you want the workshop time in between?
Yep, what you said. No workshop.
Outstanding. So. I'll have a story to you some time Sunday then, that work?
Good luck, you two!
Yeah, that works for me!
Remember me? I used to come here, critique Workshop submissions and write a thing or two. Love this thread has heated up since WAR ended, so I'd like to celebrate my return to LR with an attempt to avenge my defeat in WAR, This particular individual put the shit-smack down on me in Round 4 and I'd like to get a little revenge. Either that or open myself to another ass kicking.
And so, I challenge thee OtisTheBulldog to a battle of words and wills! Bring it!
Soooooo many battles to follow!
Yeah, It's Crazy,
Renfield vs. Sound
Frank Chappel vs. Jonathan Riley
Utah vs. Averydoll
Ryan Moon vs. Strange Photon
The threeway that just ended between Bekanator vs. Tom Martin vs. SeanoftheDead
Am I forgetting anybody?
Fun Times!!
Photon and I have decided against submitting in the workshop. I will be posting the poll Thursday night.
However, I may need Avery or Utah's help. I've never posted a Thunderdome poll.
DAAAMMMMMN! The spirit of competetion is alive and well at LR!
I can do it if you need help.
Cool. I'm just not sure how to post the links to the stories.