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Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
13 Jul 2013 06:16 #32237
by d_k_c
Replied by d_k_c on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
Nope.
I think that for some people 10,000 words is a short story. But you can also write something that's 1500 words if you'd prefer....just keep it under 10,000
By the same token, I think that someone trying their hand at the longer workshop might consider 5000 words quite long. but that's just the minimum requirement. Yes it can overlap, for those 5000 words but I don't think that's too big of a deal.
As an example, my story is completed at 37,000 for this upcoming WS and I have some stories that are in the 5000-6000 range that I hope to one day tweak and submit for the shorter WS if the topic is fitting.
That all being said....I think that the Work Shops have been somewhat successful. So, i'd hate to change a good thing. Just throwing my 2 pennies at people
I think that for some people 10,000 words is a short story. But you can also write something that's 1500 words if you'd prefer....just keep it under 10,000
By the same token, I think that someone trying their hand at the longer workshop might consider 5000 words quite long. but that's just the minimum requirement. Yes it can overlap, for those 5000 words but I don't think that's too big of a deal.
As an example, my story is completed at 37,000 for this upcoming WS and I have some stories that are in the 5000-6000 range that I hope to one day tweak and submit for the shorter WS if the topic is fitting.
That all being said....I think that the Work Shops have been somewhat successful. So, i'd hate to change a good thing. Just throwing my 2 pennies at people
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13 Jul 2013 11:21 #32239
by Woodclaw
I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you on this. Using this kind of word limits will make the difference between the two workshops insignificant, since I could write a 5500 words piece and submit to either without much trouble. The challenge of the Short Workshop is to fit the story within a constricting number of words without losing its key elements. 10000 is too high of a limit to be really a hindrance.
As for the length issue, I keep suggesting 2000 words tops. Since we have to experiment with a new word limit, I would much prefer to go slowly, rather than tripling or more in one bound.
Replied by Woodclaw on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
d_k_c wrote: IMO the short story WS should be anything under 10,000
The long story Workshop should be anything over 5,000
d_k_c wrote: Nope.
I think that for some people 10,000 words is a short story. But you can also write something that's 1500 words if you'd prefer....just keep it under 10,000
By the same token, I think that someone trying their hand at the longer workshop might consider 5000 words quite long. but that's just the minimum requirement. Yes it can overlap, for those 5000 words but I don't think that's too big of a deal.
As an example, my story is completed at 37,000 for this upcoming WS and I have some stories that are in the 5000-6000 range that I hope to one day tweak and submit for the shorter WS if the topic is fitting.
That all being said....I think that the Work Shops have been somewhat successful. So, i'd hate to change a good thing. Just throwing my 2 pennies at people
I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you on this. Using this kind of word limits will make the difference between the two workshops insignificant, since I could write a 5500 words piece and submit to either without much trouble. The challenge of the Short Workshop is to fit the story within a constricting number of words without losing its key elements. 10000 is too high of a limit to be really a hindrance.
As for the length issue, I keep suggesting 2000 words tops. Since we have to experiment with a new word limit, I would much prefer to go slowly, rather than tripling or more in one bound.
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14 Jul 2013 21:51 #32267
by njae
Up to 10000 words for the workshop? I thought it was ridiculous when someone suggested 5000 words, but this is really taking the cake. For me the short workshop was a challenge to make a decent story while being restricted on the word number, so lifting these restrictions would totally nullify this challenge. Actually I'm still rooting for the original 1000 words and the higher the limit, the lesser my interest in the short workshops existence.
The word limit isn't set yet, btw. G7s job only involves finding the next topic - which gets easier when knowing the actual limit.
As for topic I've got no idea right now.
Replied by njae on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
d_k_c wrote: Nope.
I think that for some people 10,000 words is a short story. But you can also write something that's 1500 words if you'd prefer....just keep it under 10,000
By the same token, I think that someone trying their hand at the longer workshop might consider 5000 words quite long. but that's just the minimum requirement. Yes it can overlap, for those 5000 words but I don't think that's too big of a deal.
As an example, my story is completed at 37,000 for this upcoming WS and I have some stories that are in the 5000-6000 range that I hope to one day tweak and submit for the shorter WS if the topic is fitting.
That all being said....I think that the Work Shops have been somewhat successful. So, i'd hate to change a good thing. Just throwing my 2 pennies at people
Up to 10000 words for the workshop? I thought it was ridiculous when someone suggested 5000 words, but this is really taking the cake. For me the short workshop was a challenge to make a decent story while being restricted on the word number, so lifting these restrictions would totally nullify this challenge. Actually I'm still rooting for the original 1000 words and the higher the limit, the lesser my interest in the short workshops existence.
The word limit isn't set yet, btw. G7s job only involves finding the next topic - which gets easier when knowing the actual limit.
As for topic I've got no idea right now.
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14 Jul 2013 23:58 #32270
by d_k_c
Replied by d_k_c on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
I agree with that...Whatever the consensus is I'm completely fine with as well. I think the point of this topic is to establish a consensus among writers and readers....Maybe we should take it to a vote? I have a very simple argument, the more the merrier. And I agree with Njae - it takes an amazing amount of talent to write a good story in under 1000 words....Talent that, might not exist here 
I certainly know I cant do it.
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16 Jul 2013 18:00 #32292
by pansardum
Replied by pansardum on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
I'll get this back on topic and suggest two ideas.
- A recreational activity with a supergirl. (All from movie night to mountain climbing or maybe playing board games)
- A supergirl/villainess wins over their biggest opponent/struggle.
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16 Jul 2013 22:59 - 16 Jul 2013 23:00 #32297
by clipfreak
Replied by clipfreak on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
Don't know about the word count stuff, but I would like to suggest some topic ideas.
Personally I like the stories with multiple women the best, so my suggestion would be some sort of epidemic going around.
Some of my own ideas I've been playing around with (I actually tried to write a story once, but I can't seem to find the patience and talent for it):
1. Some weird std (that only effects women, but men carry) makes women stronger every time they have sex.
2. Some illegal general public test (e.g. something in the water) goes wrong resulting in many super strong women running around.
3. Your basic weird drug/potion that goes around on a college or something turning more and more women super.
these ideas are heavily influenced by stories like "The librarian", "Graduation day", "Wishing rod" etc etc.
Just my 2 cents, although it might be a better subject for the long story competition.
If someone wants to write one of the suggestions above please feel free, I don't see myself writing anything usable any time soon
Personally I like the stories with multiple women the best, so my suggestion would be some sort of epidemic going around.
Some of my own ideas I've been playing around with (I actually tried to write a story once, but I can't seem to find the patience and talent for it):
1. Some weird std (that only effects women, but men carry) makes women stronger every time they have sex.
2. Some illegal general public test (e.g. something in the water) goes wrong resulting in many super strong women running around.
3. Your basic weird drug/potion that goes around on a college or something turning more and more women super.
these ideas are heavily influenced by stories like "The librarian", "Graduation day", "Wishing rod" etc etc.
Just my 2 cents, although it might be a better subject for the long story competition.
If someone wants to write one of the suggestions above please feel free, I don't see myself writing anything usable any time soon
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16 Jul 2013 23:17 #32298
by njae
gotta agree with Anon on that, this fits nicely into a single scene.
Replied by njae on topic Summer 2013 Topic Suggestion Thread
pansardum wrote: I'll get this back on topic and suggest two ideas.
- A recreational activity with a supergirl. (All from movie night to mountain climbing or maybe playing board games)
gotta agree with Anon on that, this fits nicely into a single scene.
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