[dragonlife]

Oh, man...I'm almost done. Just need to end it, but, I'm exhausted.

Yes, I'm horrible at correlating between time and progress :( When I do "finish," I will have to edit it as I read it (which will take less than an hour--maybe 30 minutes) and make some adjustments I know will be necessary.

I'm eight words away from 2500...fuck me D:

Anyway, I'll definitely submit the story tomorrow (YES, REALLY). I'll start working on this when I wake my ass up later on today. I'm so tired I even closed Word 'cause my face fell on the keyboard :lol Good thing I save as much as a whore sucks...well, you know :D

Good night, guys!

EDIT: I'm up :o I usually don't wake up this early...guess it's meant to be today, though :D

[dragonlife]

Entry sent by e-mail :D

[Scribble]

Well done!

[dragonlife]

Well done!

Why is it that whenever you speak to me I feel a thousand scythes slash at my being? :(

Thanks!

[Scribble]

:lol What did I do?! =P

It's probably because you should be posting in the creative writing challenges, and not just promising to =P

Regarding SPREAD, if people don't mind, are we still going to do this sharing stories thing? Because it feels like the excitement has died down a bit...

[Raging Spaniard]

Im back from Comic-Con, so Im pretty much ready to get started on my duties.

Pretty excited actually, the Con has left me pretty pumped :)

[dragonlife]

You mean amongst ourselves, the writers? ^ I'm honestly ambivalent towards the idea; maybe indifferent.

That said, I realized that I wrote my story relying quite a bit on the rules. Almost. That said, what do the other writers think? Should the stories be posted as they're given to m0dus, or wait until they're all ready and post them along with the rules for everyone to see? It's really hard because some may have subconsciously written/will write their stories with a heavy reliance on the rules, making the readers feel confused as to what's going on, you know? Of course, it all depends on how the stories are written. On the other hand, if we go with the latter method, the readers will already know and lose the sense of intrigue.

So hard!

I think they should be posted as they're received--maybe "release" them weekly. Of course, we'll need m0dus's input before we even start thinking.

Also: Yeah, I know XD But to be fair, I haven't posted at all in any of the recent ones, so I'm technically not posting and saying I'll participate :P

EDIT: Oh, I almost forgot about the artists! XD I didn't have them in my plans, so I think m0dus will post the stories once they have a piece of art to them.

[bengraven]

This is my favorite concept to come out of GAF. I'm excited to read everyone's story when they come together.

[hey_monkey]

I'm definitely in favor of us sharing them amongst ourselves, the people who are working on it. I think that can't be anything but helpful when it comes to prepping final drafts (so long as people are offering good criticisms!).

[Scribble]

Yeah, dragonlife -- I meant between us, the writers.

Because we're all working in the same world (EARTH HUR HUR -- You know what I mean), it'd be good to share feedback. And steal ideas =P

I don't think I'd be confident with the quality (Or lack thereof) of my own entry, so it'd be good to get other opinions -- especially since quality is important for this kind of project.

[dragonlife]

Yeah, I don't mind sharing amongst ourselves.

Although, to be honest, I'm weak...I'm not a good critic at all :( I can't back up why you should use an m-dash here and a semicolon there with correct terminology.

Seriously, I feel like musicians who don't know how to read notes or something--I know how to do what I do but not...really :lol

[Scribble]

Some good writing advice I've heard is that learning how to critique enhances your writing. So you can spot mistakes in your own writing or fuzz like that.

Currently, my critiques don't go beyond 'The dialogue was good!' or 'Too much description!' (Or in my case, 'Too little description!')

[Ignis Fatuus]

M0dus has been pretty silent on that front so I assume nothing is going to happen there.

[bengraven]

I've said before, but I agree we should only share amongst ourselves.

I think this thread will jump UP when the thing is released, much like the GAME contributions.

[m0dus]

Hey dragonlife, I got your entry, and I've read it a couple of times. check your email for updates.

[nitewulf]

m0dus, please specify whether the link should only be the "last word" of the previous entry, or the entire last line acting as a transition? ie, not the line itself, but the dominant focus of the last line.

[Ignis Fatuus]

M0dus can you give us a final word on what's going to be happening (or not) with sharing amongst ourselves?

[Scribble]

So, m0dus, is that a no?

[bengraven]

I think he means it has to incorporate it, but not necessarily copy it word for word. The second chapter only plays with the concept, but isn't a copy of the last word.

[m0dus]

If it's dialogue, for all intents and purposes, incorporate it verbatim. The prologue chapter ended with the sound of a bill, the first chapter began with one.

I am going to arrange for a closed-peer review when everyone is at the point the want others to see their work (I'd recommend after 1st draft). This will be set up on google docs.

[hey_monkey]

I'm certainly fine with mine going up for peer review whenever.

[Relix]

We are in the 3rd contribution now or the second? Just so I can time my schedule lol

[ZephyrFate]

Google docs gives me problems with my current email. So I'll send you my other email.

[nitewulf]

i'm up relix, and you should get started, because im actually done...i'll take up the time for your benefit, but im pretty much done with my entry.

[dragonlife]

Hey dragonlife, I got your entry, and I've read it a couple of times. check your email for updates.

I just had a chance to look at it now and am working on it.

And, yeah, you're right...a fresh perspective was what I needed. Thank you--especially because you're extremely helpful.

[m0dus]

No problem. It's a good approach, just needs a little refining. Let me know when you're ready to give me a second look. Also, are you alright with the change I made to the last line? If you haven't already, you may want to notify the next author (nitwulf). . . :)

[m0dus]

Just to keep the creative juices flowing, here's our first 'final' illustration from the prologue, graciously done by ochrehand:

[Relix]

^that looks SWEET. Wow.

[Motion Picture Soundtrack]

This is a great idea, wish I'd seen this thread earlier. If you guys ever do another one, could you maybe send a PM my way to let me know? Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[Raging Spaniard]

That is a fantastic piece, love it and specially the flashes of color.

[m0dus]

That is a fantastic piece, love it and specially the flashes of color.

Yeah. we all need to step-up our game here :-)

[Irish]

Oh my, that really is fantastic.

[hey_monkey]

Wow. That picture is incredible.

[nitewulf]

that's hot, so glad i signed up.

[dragonlife]

Oh, man...that's exactly how I imagined the setting! That's incredible :o

I like the last word, m0dus; I can work with it.

[AlternativeUlster]

How often does a new story come up? I think I might be able to write a chapter in the middle of September. Let me know if you want me.

[Ignis Fatuus]

Okay that's really beautiful. Now I'm more hyped about getting down to this.

[bengraven]

Okay, yeah, I'm going to get mine in and finished ASAP. Gives the artists more time to figure out what they're going to do!

I'm super hyped.

[Scribble]

The picture is wonderful. And the style is perfect for the project.

[dragonlife]

Editing is ambivalently awesome.

Seriously.

[Scribble]

Are you talking about editing your own story?

I find it difficult to write a first draft. Like extremely difficult, to the point where I just can't be bothered and give up, and wonder if I even like writing in the first place. When it comes to editing, I don't feel like that at at all. It's kind of cringe-worthy re-reading that horrible first draft, though =X

[ZephyrFate]

I'm gonna start my piece right now. See what I can get down on the page while my brain is melting. TV OFF ANDERSON COOPER NO HELP

[dragonlife]

Are you talking about editing your own story? I find it difficult to write a first draft. Like extremely difficult, to the point where I just can't be bothered and give up, and wonder if I even like writing in the first place. When it comes to editing, I don't feel like that at at all. It's kind of cringe-worthy re-reading that horrible first draft, though =X

OMG, that's almost like me :o Now you know why I don't enter many of the challenges Except I think of my future in writing, not if I even like it.

And, yeah, editing my own story. I've seriously been here on my chair for hours, thinking on how to change just a couple of sentences.

God, I'm such a masochist D:

But like I said, it's an ambivalent thing, editing...love it and hate it =/ It's like Sudoku: If something's "wrong," per se, the whole thing can end up changing drastically. *sucks at Sudoku* o_\\ However, I'm kinda giddy, too, 'cause I get to make it better with m0dus's help (Seriously, dude. Thanks again). I have this horrible habit of leaving too much guesswork for readers because everything's obvious to me :P

[Relix]

I lose faith in my writing. Either is it because I use too much of a plain style, or maybe I am using too many cliches or just something bad... turns me off. Also, I am writing a huge ass fantasy novel right now, the size is daunting to someone like me and my attention span is short as hell. Ill probably finish this in 5 years :lol

[ZephyrFate]

Alright well tonight may not be a good night for me to start, but, I'm not gonna lie, that absolutely fantastic painting has made me want to clamor up and start this bastard! This story has to be a fucking masterpiece to be up to your guys' standards, and I plan to deliver!!

[Scribble]

OMG, that's almost like me :o Now you know why I don't enter many of the challenges Except I think of my future in writing, not if I even like it. And, yeah, editing my own story. I've seriously been here on my chair for hours, thinking on how to change just a couple of sentences.

I've been on my chair for hours, editing/finishing my CW Challenge story. I agree that it's an ambivalent thing, because even though I'm kind of focused/not finding it too tedious, it never ends! Every word matters! And my first drafts are pretty disjointed -- I leave sentences unfinished like but the car climbing "hey," she said through the keyhole and Jack shivered and pulled

I lose faith in my writing. Either is it because I use too much of a plain style, or maybe I am using too many cliches or just something bad... turns me off. Also, I am writing a huge ass fantasy novel right now, the size is daunting to someone like me and my attention span is short as hell. Ill probably finish this in 5 years :lol

100 words a day will get you a novel in a year. Or something like that.

[Relix]

100 words a day will get you a novel in a year. Or something like that.

I've read that. At least I've written about 5,000 in the past 3 days as I went into a writing binge of some sorts. 100*365=36,500. Naaah. Fantasy novels are commonly longer than other books so I have my work cut out haha. I am aiming for 500 words a day but I am sure it will be darn hard.

[Ignis Fatuus]

100 words a day will get you a novel in a year. Or something like that.

That'd be a pretty short novel though. Just sayin'.

[Scribble]

200 words, then! 300! 500!

500's only like half a page.

The novel that I'm planning to write soon (Focusing on short stories for now) would be around 35,000 -- but that probably counts as a novella

[Relix]

200 words, then! 300! 500! 500's only like half a page. The novel that I'm planning to write soon (Focusing on short stories for now) would be around 35,000 -- but that probably counts as a novella

My novel says...

30,105 words, 49 Word pages... of course not formatted yet to page standards, it would probably give me about.. 62 pages or so? Spacing changes, etc. I started writing it back in December 2007, but halfway through in late 2008 i decided to give it a rewrite since it just plain sucked. Yes, I rewrote it without being nary close of finishing it. Now I am on a good pace.