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SGI Short Workshop 2.1
28 Jul 2005 06:52 #1929
by YAGS
On another note regarding the short story workshop, I'm laying claim to the title "A Superwoman Scorned" now. The rest of you can fight for the right to the title "Hell Hath No Fury".
YAGS
Replied by YAGS on topic Re: Workshop 2.1 Short Story Topic
No opinions on the 1000 word limit? I really do think it's too limiting. Seeing as how I'm already at 550 words, and I know that I still have a lot to write, I think even a 2000 word limit might be tough for me. I've pretty much already decided to ignore the word limit and just write my story, and if it turns out to be too long than this story just won't be submitted to the workshop.
Sorry guys, sleeping at the wheel.....for the short story topic, I'm gonna choose "PO'ed Superwoman gets back at her Ex" (in honor of Ms Thurman being cast in Super Ex)
Kind of a variation on a couple of great suggestions. Mark, I think the Oh No III visuals near the end inspired this topic, so go to town.
Guidelines: Story has to be 1000 words or less and on-topic. That it.....
OK, get to work!
LFWell, Larafan, how about it?
Ok, I thought about it. I came up with my idea. I started writing. And I'm already finding the 1000 word limitation to be too limiting. Can I suggest increasing it a bit? Perhaps 2000 or 2500?
YAGS
On another note regarding the short story workshop, I'm laying claim to the title "A Superwoman Scorned" now. The rest of you can fight for the right to the title "Hell Hath No Fury".
YAGS
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09 Aug 2005 22:34 #2041
by ultragirl
Replied by ultragirl on topic Re: SGI Short Workshop 2.1
I'm trying!!! 
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11 Aug 2005 00:53 #2073
by YAGS
Nah, I don't want to break the rules. I'll submit it for posting with the rest of the workshop stories, but keep me out of the voting, since my story doesn't qualify. I wouldn't want to steal the glory from anyone who painstakingly edited their story to make sure it came in under 1000.
Besides, if I'm going to be over the word count, I'd rather add back in some of the stuff that I had removed. The slightly longer version has a few extra details that add texture to the story, so I prefer it that way. I'll finish editing it by this weekend and submit it.
Maybe when this workshop is over, we can have a poll to see if I'm the only one wants to raise the maximum word length. My vote is raise it to 2000 or 2500, so it's still short, but not quite as limiting.
YAGS
Replied by YAGS on topic Re: SGI Short Workshop 2.1
YAGS, submit the story at 1400 words for the poll.
admin.
Nah, I don't want to break the rules. I'll submit it for posting with the rest of the workshop stories, but keep me out of the voting, since my story doesn't qualify. I wouldn't want to steal the glory from anyone who painstakingly edited their story to make sure it came in under 1000.
Besides, if I'm going to be over the word count, I'd rather add back in some of the stuff that I had removed. The slightly longer version has a few extra details that add texture to the story, so I prefer it that way. I'll finish editing it by this weekend and submit it.
Maybe when this workshop is over, we can have a poll to see if I'm the only one wants to raise the maximum word length. My vote is raise it to 2000 or 2500, so it's still short, but not quite as limiting.
YAGS
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12 Aug 2005 13:53 #2090
by lfan
Replied by lfan on topic Re: SGI Short Workshop 2.1
OK, I Just talked to admin and found out only one incomplete story has been submitted for the "short story" deadline due next week. While some might be working on it, lemme take the opportunity to basically express my frustrations and vent a little.
I really enjoy the "I'm so busy" excuse....in fact, I use it often! But, c'mon....this is a mere 1000 words! Haven't started yet? Well, here's a little secret.....I write most of mine two days before the deadline because I procrastinate! Well, strike that "here's a secret" part, its prob pretty evident in reading them that I wait and rush at the last minute!
Not inspired by the topic? Well, only way to pick and control your own inspirational topic is to win one of the workshops (or bribe the winner)....
So lemme take this opportunity to publicly solicit some stories from lurkers:
Lojack, it's 1000 words!!! Your dream concept of the basic plot with none of the fat! Your IM'ed ideas are over 1000 words sometimes! Take the plunge!
Dru, what happened? You left us hanging with the last contest! You should know how much people dig your stuff round these parts! Give us a treat!
Anterion....you retired? Hope the graphical concentrations of late haven't shelved your pen! How bout an encore of Ultrafemme, Carrier or Sebia???
Murdough.....long time no hear! Know you are still around....
Yosh? Well, breaktime is over! The community needs to hear how Serena is doing. In lieu of that, a 1000 word ditty will do!
Bully_pup.....yeah, you too! Nice try, having the world think you only took pics of hot girls! But your game is over! I read the script of your new project and know you can write too -- expecially in this genre!
VE/White Paw....loved and hated by countless, but undoubtedly gifted with the pen! Saw you just registered and look forward to you participating.....
UG....saw you are working on one....remember, you owe me a favor!
AU....in my travels through that universe, I've seen 'other SG writers' referred to as 'hacks'....dunno if you meant this community, but time to put $$$ where mouth is!
DKC...story lost in the mail?
OK....I'm done! Countless more I could think of, but I gotta get back to work! And does everyone else --- with submitting their stories!!!!
Peace
LF
I really enjoy the "I'm so busy" excuse....in fact, I use it often! But, c'mon....this is a mere 1000 words! Haven't started yet? Well, here's a little secret.....I write most of mine two days before the deadline because I procrastinate! Well, strike that "here's a secret" part, its prob pretty evident in reading them that I wait and rush at the last minute!
Not inspired by the topic? Well, only way to pick and control your own inspirational topic is to win one of the workshops (or bribe the winner)....
So lemme take this opportunity to publicly solicit some stories from lurkers:
Lojack, it's 1000 words!!! Your dream concept of the basic plot with none of the fat! Your IM'ed ideas are over 1000 words sometimes! Take the plunge!
Dru, what happened? You left us hanging with the last contest! You should know how much people dig your stuff round these parts! Give us a treat!
Anterion....you retired? Hope the graphical concentrations of late haven't shelved your pen! How bout an encore of Ultrafemme, Carrier or Sebia???
Murdough.....long time no hear! Know you are still around....
Yosh? Well, breaktime is over! The community needs to hear how Serena is doing. In lieu of that, a 1000 word ditty will do!
Bully_pup.....yeah, you too! Nice try, having the world think you only took pics of hot girls! But your game is over! I read the script of your new project and know you can write too -- expecially in this genre!
VE/White Paw....loved and hated by countless, but undoubtedly gifted with the pen! Saw you just registered and look forward to you participating.....
UG....saw you are working on one....remember, you owe me a favor!
AU....in my travels through that universe, I've seen 'other SG writers' referred to as 'hacks'....dunno if you meant this community, but time to put $$$ where mouth is!
DKC...story lost in the mail?
OK....I'm done! Countless more I could think of, but I gotta get back to work! And does everyone else --- with submitting their stories!!!!
Peace
LF
I'm with you. Maybe in the future, a 3000 or less story for the short, and unlimited on the long.
I have come up with a few clever ideas to skirt the rules. Start like they do on TV and "recap" prior episodes or do the George Lucas thing and
tag a "prequil" at the end of you 1000 words.
Like my dad always used to say, 538 guys making up the rules, 200 million looking for ways around them. Guess who will win most of the time!
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