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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 7:47:58 GMT -1
This is something I've seen done on other forums with varying degrees of success, so I thought I'd put the idea forward here and see what people think.
Basically, the idea is that at the beginning of each month, whoever's in charge of the whole thing (yours truly, in this case) puts forward a theme. It can be an object, it can be a sentence, it can be a concept - it can be anything at all. The challenge, then, is for members (the challenger included) to write a short story (anything from 500 to 20,000 words, though your typical entry tends to be 2,000-3,000) including that theme, be it in a brief, passing mention or focussing entirely around it. There are no other restrictions, so it can be as serious or stupid as you like, following any plot (or even part-plot; it can effectively be a snippet of a story), in any genre, including original characters or characters stolen from elsewhere.
In a nutshell; I give you a theme, and you have a month to come up with any short story you can think of that includes that theme in some way, however small. No obligation to do something every month, but obviously the more often you do it, the better the results tend to be. Of course, you'll be expected to share your stories with the board, but that's half the fun - you can get proper feedback if you honestly wanna improve, and it can be surprising what people come up with!
So, would anyone be interested in doing this?
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Post by Mrs H on Aug 22, 2007 8:12:58 GMT -1
If they're talking about doing the House system on this board I think this could be a good thing to incorporate into it. You gain points for your house for entering the challenge.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 8:53:24 GMT -1
Oooh, that's an idea H! I wasn't considering the house system at all when I typed all that up, but it definitely works! Since I'm not planning to sign up for any houses, I could perhaps nominate notably better stories for bonus points too (Not necessarily the 'best' ones; could be for imagination, or 'cause I noticed someone's really improved or something - though the best each month would probably deserve one too
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Post by Mrs H on Aug 22, 2007 8:56:48 GMT -1
It's definitely a way that different types of people can get involved and it adds a competitive element to it.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 9:02:14 GMT -1
The fact that it's done on a monthly basis, with a month to get entries in, certainly helps too - I know I often like to think about it for a few days, write it down, tear it up, write it again, tweak twenty different areas and so forth. It also means the less-regular posters get a sporting chance too
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Post by C@V on Aug 22, 2007 9:03:10 GMT -1
Fic Off Neko!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 9:03:43 GMT -1
Oh, go fic yourself
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Post by ITFC Dudette6 on Aug 22, 2007 9:04:33 GMT -1
I'd be interested Neko! Especially after the Harry Potter ending
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Post by Mrs H on Aug 22, 2007 9:04:42 GMT -1
You can do your poem about the young man from Leeds ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 9:10:38 GMT -1
I'd be interested Neko! Especially after the Harry Potter ending See, that is exactly the sort of thing I'd be looking for! Any story you like, in any context, as long as it includes the given theme - and re-writing existing work as an 'alternative take' is perfectly acceptable!
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Post by CHOPPER READ on Aug 22, 2007 9:13:08 GMT -1
What the fic is all this about?
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Post by C@V on Aug 22, 2007 9:13:32 GMT -1
I'll add it to the House competition which is due to kick off beginning of September. I will revolutionise 606!!!
CAV's for everyone of us Stand for everyone of us He'll save with a mighty hand Every man every woman Every child - with a mighty WOOOOOO
CAV - a-ah CAV - a-ah - he'll save everyone of us
Just a man With a man's courage He knows nothing but a man But he can never fail No one but the pure in heart May find the golden grail Oh oh - oh oh CAV
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 9:16:18 GMT -1
I'll add it to the House competition which is due to kick off beginning of September. I will revolutionise 606!!! CAV's for everyone of us Stand for everyone of us He'll save with a mighty hand Every man every woman Every child - with a mighty WOOOOOO CAV - a-ah CAV - a-ah - he'll save everyone of us Just a man With a man's courage He knows nothing but a man But he can never fail No one but the pure in heart May find the golden grail Oh oh - oh oh CAV So one point for each person that enters, plus bonus points which I - as a neutral judge - will distribute accordingly. Is that fine?
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Post by ITFC Dudette6 on Aug 22, 2007 9:16:34 GMT -1
I'd be interested Neko! Especially after the Harry Potter ending See, that is exactly the sort of thing I'd be looking for! Any story you like, in any context, as long as it includes the given theme - and re-writing existing work as an 'alternative take' is perfectly acceptable! Well I'd definately be up for it!
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Post by C@V on Aug 22, 2007 9:17:35 GMT -1
I'll add it to the House competition which is due to kick off beginning of September. I will revolutionise 606!!! CAV's for everyone of us Stand for everyone of us He'll save with a mighty hand Every man every woman Every child - with a mighty WOOOOOO CAV - a-ah CAV - a-ah - he'll save everyone of us Just a man With a man's courage He knows nothing but a man But he can never fail No one but the pure in heart May find the golden grail Oh oh - oh oh CAV So one point for each person that enters, plus bonus points which I - as a neutral judge - will distribute accordingly. Is that fine? Its your beast you decide and I'll implement! Deal? **Holds out hand to shake**
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 9:19:43 GMT -1
So one point for each person that enters, plus bonus points which I - as a neutral judge - will distribute accordingly. Is that fine? Its your beast you decide and I'll implement! Deal? **Holds out hand to shake** *shakes hand* I shall work on a clearer set of guidelines and so forth between now and the grand launch, then ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 9:19:58 GMT -1
See, that is exactly the sort of thing I'd be looking for! Any story you like, in any context, as long as it includes the given theme - and re-writing existing work as an 'alternative take' is perfectly acceptable! Well I'd definately be up for it! Fantastic! ;D
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Post by Mrs H on Aug 22, 2007 9:22:56 GMT -1
Ooo can we have a practice theme Neko?
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Post by Neko Bazu on Aug 22, 2007 11:18:11 GMT -1
You mean one for between now and the beginning of September? I don't see why not! Hmm... your theme is 'food'. Write a story featuring that! *~*~*~*~*~* In other news, I've written up the full guidelines already! Should I post them now, or wait a bit?
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Post by Mrs H on Aug 22, 2007 12:06:58 GMT -1
Post them now Post them now
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