Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryApril 2, 2013 - 5:23am
Moon, no problem. If you guys email them to me I can post a poll for you. You want it anonymous, right?
Also:
[insert shit-talking to Averydoll here]
^ Yeah. It's like that.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 2, 2013 - 5:42am
Actually, we want you to post my story under his name, and his under mine. But, now that I've said it out loud, it won't serve its purpose.
Rats, foiled again!
So, yeah, anonymous.
sean of the dead
from Madisonville, KY is reading Peckerwood, by Jed AyresApril 2, 2013 - 2:34pm
On the heels of whatever just happened there with that 3-way Thunderdome I just participated in, but still feeling fairly confident, and after reading a separate thread...
Stratton, I Challenge Thee!
(in other words, I, too, need prompts in order to write)
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 2, 2013 - 2:40pm
I promt the two of theeseses... (assuming Stratton accepts)
Prompt: Just because you're forgotten, doesn't mean you're forgiven.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedApril 2, 2013 - 3:04pm
Don't we have to wait until he accepts on here to prompt?
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 2, 2013 - 3:27pm
Yeah, well, I blew it. Thanks for pointing it out, Dwayne. Thanks so very much.
The only reason I didn't think to wait was because Stratton had just finished asking to be challenged in another thread, so I assumed he would be ready for it.
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ReneeAPickup
from Southern California is reading Wanderers by Chuck WendigApril 2, 2013 - 3:27pm
Yes, otherwise it gives a slight advantage to the other two.
Stratton
from Phoenix
April 2, 2013 - 4:46pm
You guys work fast. I barely had time to get home and already people are waiting on me.
I accept your challenge, Sean and Strange Photon's prompt sounds good to me.
What's the deadline and word limit?
sean of the dead
from Madisonville, KY is reading Peckerwood, by Jed AyresApril 2, 2013 - 5:09pm
Stratton - would you want to utilize the workshop or just go one draft and out? I figure between 2500 and 4000 words, if that's cool?
Stratton
from Phoenix
April 2, 2013 - 5:14pm
I'm cool with one draft and out. Because of that, let's do a little longer than the standard week...say due by Friday, April 12th?
I've never done it before, so would you care to post the poll on the forum when the time comes?
sean of the dead
from Madisonville, KY is reading Peckerwood, by Jed AyresApril 2, 2013 - 5:22pm
Cool by me. Stories due April 12th, by midnight? We will use strange photon's prompt. No workshop, I'll just post a poll after both of the stories are ready.
want it posted with the stories being anonymous, or should I put our names on them?
Stratton
from Phoenix
April 2, 2013 - 5:25pm
Not that it would probably matter, but let's go anonymous. Should I just email you my story when it's done? If so, PM me your email addy.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedApril 2, 2013 - 5:31pm
@Strange - Happy to help. Seriously though it was getting to be so common I wasn't sure I understood the rules, don't feel to embarrassed.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 2, 2013 - 6:21pm
Oh, don't worry, I feel nothing but apathy... well, that, and I have a tummy ache.
Dwayne
from Cincinnati, Ohio (suburbs) is reading books that rotate to often to keep this updatedApril 2, 2013 - 6:53pm
Lies.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 2, 2013 - 7:13pm
No, really, my tummy hurts. I had too many snap pea crisps and am now trying so hard not to fart, because I'm a gentleman.
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Utah
from Fort Worth, TX is reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryApril 3, 2013 - 6:01am
I had too many snap pea crisps...
wtf
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 3, 2013 - 6:13am
Wait just a damned minute... You don't know what snap pea crisps are???
They're only the single best crunchtastic snack in the fucking world!
Eat too many, though, and they make you fart. Or, they make me fart at least. I can't speak for your gastrointestinal system.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 3, 2013 - 8:56am
Renfield, all going well with your story for tomorrow's deadline?
I've changed course, so I'm writing a second story. Not sure which I'll use yet...
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 3, 2013 - 9:13am
You could send me both, Sound, and I'd tell you what I think. I like being a catalyst in the lives of others.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 3, 2013 - 9:23am
Hmm...I would, but then the anonymity would be blown. It's a tough choice, too. They're two very different stories.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 3, 2013 - 9:32am
Well, I'd obviously not vote, and not say a word. But, it's cool, if you think I'm trash and not worth asking for help, that's just fine.
It's because I'm black, isn't it?
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 3, 2013 - 9:35am
Haha...well, what if you really like my story over Renfield's, but now you can't vote? Then I'm out a vote!
(And yes, because you're black*)
*Not really.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 3, 2013 - 9:37am
I KNEW IT!!!
You racist pony motherfuckers always keeping me down! That's right, I didn't forget your equine heritage, you walking glue stick...
But, yeah, that's true, every vote is valuable. I totally get it.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 3, 2013 - 10:03am
Hey, we aren't all bad.
Renfield
from Hell is reading 20th Century GhostsApril 3, 2013 - 10:08am
Renfield, all going well with your story for tomorrow's deadline?
I've changed course, so I'm writing a second story. Not sure which I'll use yet...
I've got a thing that could be retooled in another session or so, or I might go your route too and see if there's a different story.
I thought it was the 5th we post the thing? Either way's probably okay, I'll probably be away from the computer Friday night anyway.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 3, 2013 - 10:11am
Fair point, man. If I stereotype all you racist ponies, I will be just as bad as you.
Look to the cookie, Elaine.
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 3, 2013 - 10:15am
Sure, we can post 5th. I'll PM you my email address.
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 3, 2013 - 1:49pm
Yikes, I'm still working on my entry, I like working under word limits, but the time limit thing is what's really straining me. I tend to overwrite and convolute things then I go back and edit, this time I have to almost walk on eggshells, and keep things simple but not too simple. It's a great exercise and a fun way to do it too, with these battles.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 4, 2013 - 8:27pm
I'm in the same boat Frank. My first decent idea came to me today. that's always my hardest part, coming up with the right idea for the prompt that I can write in a week at 2500 words. Unfortunately, I only gave myself two days to write, becaues the brainstorming took five.
I'll be pushing it close. Good luck to you Frank!!!
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 3, 2013 - 2:41pm
Thanks,
Good luck to you too!
I'm seriously considering chopping it to 250. The challenge was "up to 2,500 words" right? *checks*
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 3, 2013 - 2:47pm
Fantastic. LOL, I love 250 word stories. Ha. But craft it as short as you like. There is no minimum.
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 4, 2013 - 11:55am
Almost done. I'm excited.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 4, 2013 - 12:19pm
I'm getting close. It's going to be a pretty rough draft, but hopefully a contender!
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 4, 2013 - 12:21pm
Yea, mines rough too, i'm still erroneously beleiving I can go back and change the tense to better suit the story. Maybe.
jyh
from VA is reading whatever he feels likeApril 4, 2013 - 12:23pm
Anybody feel like giving a rundown of the upcoming match dates?
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 4, 2013 - 1:49pm
The story is in the mail Johnathan. Let me know if you haven't received it.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 4, 2013 - 2:07pm
I got it Frank. I'm still tweaking mine. I'm not going to look at yours until I'm finished. Also, I'll send you a copy of mine before midnight central time just so you know I made the deadline too. Hopefully I'll finish up shortly and have the poll up this evening. If not I'll put it up in the morning.
Frank Chapel
from California is reading Thomas Ligotti's worksApril 4, 2013 - 2:20pm
Ok, no worries, can't wait to read it!!
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksApril 4, 2013 - 3:35pm
Did we move away from the original two-week Workshop/forum method? If so, I want a challenge. If not, I'm out, because I don't have a subscription.
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 4, 2013 - 5:07pm
@J.Y. I'm not sure of everyone elses schedule. I'm having trouble keeping up. Mine and Franks stories just went up and the poll will run for a week.
@Courtney, Everyone seems to be into a War/Thunderdome hybrid these days. One week, no workshop, anonomyous polls. So challenge away.
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 4, 2013 - 5:15pm
I'm waiting on Photon. Our stories will either be up later tonight or late tomorrow night.
Strange Photon
from Fort Wayne, IN is reading Laurie Anderson lyricsApril 4, 2013 - 6:13pm
Sorry, Moon, and sorry all. Haven't been feeling great since last night - which is why I've been pretty absent here today. I'll have my story to you tomorrow.
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 4, 2013 - 6:34pm
No problem, man. I'll have it posted by 11 tomorrow night. You can send it whenever, though.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksApril 4, 2013 - 7:00pm
Okay, then I definitely want a challenge. Is anyone interested?
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 4, 2013 - 8:12pm
Courtney, if you don't mind a Sound vs. Courtney II, then I challenge THEE!
My battle with Renfield gets posted tomorrow, or Saturday morning anyway.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksApril 4, 2013 - 8:23pm
Fuck yes, I am sodown for that. Prompt us!!
Jonathan Riley
from Memphis, Tennessee is reading Flashover by Gordon Highland April 4, 2013 - 8:25pm
Your Prompt:
Splints and Tents
Sound
from Azusa, CA is reading Greener Pastures by Michael WehuntApril 4, 2013 - 8:30pm
Oooh, I like that one.
Courtney
from the Midwest is reading Monkey: A Journey to the West and a thousand college textbooksApril 4, 2013 - 8:31pm
Okay, all that comes up when I google that is tent poles and Med Tent: How to Identify a Shin Splint. Am I missing something or did you just come up with that off the top of your head??
Moon, no problem. If you guys email them to me I can post a poll for you. You want it anonymous, right?
Also:
[insert shit-talking to Averydoll here]
^ Yeah. It's like that.
Actually, we want you to post my story under his name, and his under mine. But, now that I've said it out loud, it won't serve its purpose.
Rats, foiled again!
So, yeah, anonymous.
On the heels of whatever just happened there with that 3-way Thunderdome I just participated in, but still feeling fairly confident, and after reading a separate thread...
Stratton, I Challenge Thee!
(in other words, I, too, need prompts in order to write)
I promt the two of theeseses... (assuming Stratton accepts)
Prompt: Just because you're forgotten, doesn't mean you're forgiven.
Don't we have to wait until he accepts on here to prompt?
Yeah, well, I blew it. Thanks for pointing it out, Dwayne. Thanks so very much.
The only reason I didn't think to wait was because Stratton had just finished asking to be challenged in another thread, so I assumed he would be ready for it.
Yes, otherwise it gives a slight advantage to the other two.
You guys work fast. I barely had time to get home and already people are waiting on me.
I accept your challenge, Sean and Strange Photon's prompt sounds good to me.
What's the deadline and word limit?
Stratton - would you want to utilize the workshop or just go one draft and out? I figure between 2500 and 4000 words, if that's cool?
I'm cool with one draft and out. Because of that, let's do a little longer than the standard week...say due by Friday, April 12th?
I've never done it before, so would you care to post the poll on the forum when the time comes?
Cool by me. Stories due April 12th, by midnight? We will use strange photon's prompt. No workshop, I'll just post a poll after both of the stories are ready.
want it posted with the stories being anonymous, or should I put our names on them?
Not that it would probably matter, but let's go anonymous. Should I just email you my story when it's done? If so, PM me your email addy.
@Strange - Happy to help. Seriously though it was getting to be so common I wasn't sure I understood the rules, don't feel to embarrassed.
Oh, don't worry, I feel nothing but apathy... well, that, and I have a tummy ache.
Lies.
No, really, my tummy hurts. I had too many snap pea crisps and am now trying so hard not to fart, because I'm a gentleman.
wtf
Wait just a damned minute... You don't know what snap pea crisps are???
They're only the single best crunchtastic snack in the fucking world!
Eat too many, though, and they make you fart. Or, they make me fart at least. I can't speak for your gastrointestinal system.
Renfield, all going well with your story for tomorrow's deadline?
I've changed course, so I'm writing a second story. Not sure which I'll use yet...
You could send me both, Sound, and I'd tell you what I think. I like being a catalyst in the lives of others.
Hmm...I would, but then the anonymity would be blown. It's a tough choice, too. They're two very different stories.
Well, I'd obviously not vote, and not say a word. But, it's cool, if you think I'm trash and not worth asking for help, that's just fine.
It's because I'm black, isn't it?
Haha...well, what if you really like my story over Renfield's, but now you can't vote? Then I'm out a vote!
(And yes, because you're black*)
*Not really.
I KNEW IT!!!
You racist pony motherfuckers always keeping me down! That's right, I didn't forget your equine heritage, you walking glue stick...
But, yeah, that's true, every vote is valuable. I totally get it.
Hey, we aren't all bad.
I've got a thing that could be retooled in another session or so, or I might go your route too and see if there's a different story.
I thought it was the 5th we post the thing? Either way's probably okay, I'll probably be away from the computer Friday night anyway.
Fair point, man. If I stereotype all you racist ponies, I will be just as bad as you.
Look to the cookie, Elaine.
Sure, we can post 5th. I'll PM you my email address.
Yikes, I'm still working on my entry, I like working under word limits, but the time limit thing is what's really straining me. I tend to overwrite and convolute things then I go back and edit, this time I have to almost walk on eggshells, and keep things simple but not too simple. It's a great exercise and a fun way to do it too, with these battles.
I'm in the same boat Frank. My first decent idea came to me today. that's always my hardest part, coming up with the right idea for the prompt that I can write in a week at 2500 words. Unfortunately, I only gave myself two days to write, becaues the brainstorming took five.
I'll be pushing it close. Good luck to you Frank!!!
Thanks,
Good luck to you too!
I'm seriously considering chopping it to 250. The challenge was "up to 2,500 words" right? *checks*
Fantastic. LOL, I love 250 word stories. Ha. But craft it as short as you like. There is no minimum.
Almost done. I'm excited.
I'm getting close. It's going to be a pretty rough draft, but hopefully a contender!
Yea, mines rough too, i'm still erroneously beleiving I can go back and change the tense to better suit the story. Maybe.
Anybody feel like giving a rundown of the upcoming match dates?
The story is in the mail Johnathan. Let me know if you haven't received it.
I got it Frank. I'm still tweaking mine. I'm not going to look at yours until I'm finished. Also, I'll send you a copy of mine before midnight central time just so you know I made the deadline too. Hopefully I'll finish up shortly and have the poll up this evening. If not I'll put it up in the morning.
Ok, no worries, can't wait to read it!!
Did we move away from the original two-week Workshop/forum method? If so, I want a challenge. If not, I'm out, because I don't have a subscription.
@J.Y. I'm not sure of everyone elses schedule. I'm having trouble keeping up. Mine and Franks stories just went up and the poll will run for a week.
@Courtney, Everyone seems to be into a War/Thunderdome hybrid these days. One week, no workshop, anonomyous polls. So challenge away.
I'm waiting on Photon. Our stories will either be up later tonight or late tomorrow night.
Sorry, Moon, and sorry all. Haven't been feeling great since last night - which is why I've been pretty absent here today. I'll have my story to you tomorrow.
No problem, man. I'll have it posted by 11 tomorrow night. You can send it whenever, though.
Okay, then I definitely want a challenge. Is anyone interested?
Courtney, if you don't mind a Sound vs. Courtney II, then I challenge THEE!
My battle with Renfield gets posted tomorrow, or Saturday morning anyway.
Fuck yes, I am so down for that. Prompt us!!
Your Prompt:
Splints and Tents
Oooh, I like that one.
Okay, all that comes up when I google that is tent poles and Med Tent: How to Identify a Shin Splint. Am I missing something or did you just come up with that off the top of your head??
Either way, I accept!