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SGI Short Workshop 2.1
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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12 Aug 2005 15:21 #2095
by lojack
Replied by lojack on topic Re: SGI Short Workshop 2.1
But a plot isn't a story! I had an idea or two for it, but nothing that isn't too similar I realized to some other stuff I've seen, and I don't want to make a near copy of someone else's story, even unintentionally. If I can think of something, you'll know!
I had an idea or two for it, but nothing that isn't too similar I realized to some other stuff I've seen, and I don't want to make a near copy of someone else's story, even unintentionally. If I can think of something, you'll know! Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
13 Aug 2005 04:41 #2107
by argonaut
Great!
And please -- let's have another chapter of "Bolt from the Blue"!
Replied by argonaut on topic Re: SGI Short Workshop 2.1
I think I'll use this topic to enter my first workshop.....got a little idea in my head.
Great!
And please -- let's have another chapter of "Bolt from the Blue"! Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
17 Aug 2005 04:00 #2139
by YAGS
Replied by YAGS on topic My submission
Well, I hate to sound wishy washy, but I changed my mind about the name of my story. Anyone wanting to use "A Superwoman Scorned", it's fair game. After finishing, I changed my title to something more specific to the content.
Anyway, I'm done. My story's around 1750 words, so I'd like to be left out of the voting. As I said, it wouldn't be fair to those who follow the rules. But I still want to know what everyone thinks once they've read it, especially since it's the first story I've completed, after starting several.
Looking forward to reading everyone else's stories,
YAGS
After finishing, I changed my title to something more specific to the content.Anyway, I'm done. My story's around 1750 words, so I'd like to be left out of the voting. As I said, it wouldn't be fair to those who follow the rules. But I still want to know what everyone thinks once they've read it, especially since it's the first story I've completed, after starting several.
Looking forward to reading everyone else's stories,
YAGS
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