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NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge #215 - "Searching"
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FlowersisBritish
fleurs n'est pas britannique
I once saw Cyan beat a person into a coma for being five words over the limit.
Getting a brief outline done right now. I just came up with a decent premise with a character I've been meaning to bring back for an adventure (That I am sure no one remembers)
I'm very close. Probably 300-400 words until the first draft is finished.
choodi
Banned
I have almost finished my first draft. I am running out of words though and will have to cut down significantly.
I'm pretty happy with what I have so far. Seems to have morphed into a young adult fantasy.
choodi
Banned
Mike is probably getting anxious just reading this.
I'm frustrated by the lack of time I've had to write anything. Was my kid's bday this weekend, so I guess that's kind of valid, but I feel the story I want to tell won't be as polished as I'd like. We'll see I guess. Sounds like many are in a similar spot.
I did five drafts of the story I wrote for the previous challenge, and I feel that's why I was able to win the challenge. I don't think I would have won with the first or second versions of that story.
I did five drafts of the story I wrote for the previous challenge, and I feel that's why I was able to win the challenge. I don't think I would have won with the first or second versions of that story.
That's what I get for being a nerd about it. I'm almost done with 1st draft. It's going to be scene 1 of a longer story I want to write.
FlowersisBritish
fleurs n'est pas britannique
Im thinking of doing a continuation of an older fantasy story ive been meaning to do, but not sure how i feel about it on the scope of the challenge.
RoyaleDuke
Banned
Did anyone read my first draft?
I don't start reading until Sunday in most cases anyway.
Back from vacation. 0 words written.
Feels bad, man.
I have 25 percent left to write of my story but I'm not happy with how it's turning out. Hope I'll be able to do a significant re-write by the deadline but I'm not feeling confident.
I don't think that's how it works, Mike. Synthesize that stuff, man.
FlowersisBritish
fleurs n'est pas britannique
Sure it is, man.
I've got nothing to, im more than willing to sacrifice my life blood for Mike's super story.
I'll give him mine if he promises to submit the story to a publisher or magazine or something.
^ Sounds good, Alucard.
Took one day off from my story, now I'm ready to cut some shit. This will be the neutered version, as I ended up being 300 words above. However, it may end up being good for the story to cut that many words. We'll see.
EDIT: Wasn't so hard actually, was able to go through, skim off unnecessary words here and there, and managed to get it into shape.
Took one day off from my story, now I'm ready to cut some shit. This will be the neutered version, as I ended up being 300 words above. However, it may end up being good for the story to cut that many words. We'll see.
EDIT: Wasn't so hard actually, was able to go through, skim off unnecessary words here and there, and managed to get it into shape.
Need another set of eyes.
As a reader, do you KNOW that Garaman is on top of his horse in this sentence, or do you think there's a chance they're walking side by side? Also, do you think he's naked when you read "exposed skin," or based on the context do you imagine that it's probably his face and neck? Overthinking, but want my writing to be clear. Probably need to re-write...
As a reader, do you KNOW that Garaman is on top of his horse in this sentence, or do you think there's a chance they're walking side by side? Also, do you think he's naked when you read "exposed skin," or based on the context do you imagine that it's probably his face and neck? Overthinking, but want my writing to be clear. Probably need to re-write...
On first read, I didn't picture him on the horse, but this could change depending on context. Also, I think you could cut "exposed" and it would have the same effect, or replace it with something more specific. Context is key, though.
Yeah, was thinking about being more specific. Here's the re-written sentence and a bit more of the context...
...or something. Still sounds kind of shitty and probably needs to be totally re-thought and re-arranged.
P.S. if anyone wants feedback on a paragraph or two, I'd be happy to give it as well on here.
Old guard, is there anything against this? Moreso posting works in progress in the body of the thread and asking for feedback as we go.
Dude it's totally fine. There are like two or three rules for the challenge, and even then the deadline barely counts as one.
There's not a lot of chatter in these threads these days, so you might not get many responses, but there's definitely no problem if you post stuff like this.
FlowersisBritish
fleurs n'est pas britannique
I actually really enjoyed the enthusiasm and conversation Alucard has been bringing to the threads of late tbh
weemadarthur
Member
Virgin moonlight during a blizzard?
Does alucard live in the tropics?
XD
The only light they could maintain would be magical. They'd never find the griffin again either, unless they're sticking to a major highway, and in a blizzard the right thing to do is to stop and dig in until it's over. It reads like they're in a wide plain at the moment, basically uncharted wilderness.
Does alucard live in the tropics?
XD
The only light they could maintain would be magical. They'd never find the griffin again either, unless they're sticking to a major highway, and in a blizzard the right thing to do is to stop and dig in until it's over. It reads like they're in a wide plain at the moment, basically uncharted wilderness.
I don't mind it either, though I simply don't have the time to read anything beforehand and won't do it because of that.
In a random moment at work I finally had the last piece fall into place regarding my idea, now I can only pray that it fits the word count. I'm cautiously optimistic though.
In a random moment at work I finally had the last piece fall into place regarding my idea, now I can only pray that it fits the word count. I'm cautiously optimistic though.
It was just wording I was playing with. I'm not married to it. Good point about the blizzard. It's basically an open plain like you say, but they're familiar with the area and are headed towards a specific forest. Hmm, I could make some of these things clearer.
For sure!
weemadarthur
Member
Yeah, I could tell about the virgin moonlight being a joke.
Still, sounds like a medieval level high fantasy setting? Would compasses exist? Need one for navigation in that circumstance.
Maybe I can lessen the power of the blizzard/storm. ;p
FlowersisBritish
fleurs n'est pas britannique
Back from vacation. 0 words written.
Want to chime in and say I too still have 0 words written. I feel like we've been extra bad about being last minute as of late. Did someone put a curse on the thread? Did some disgruntled poster chant into a fire and now we've all be struck by crippling procrastination? Could it have been
John Dunbar?
Hmm... that does sound like his MO.
Jesus, I'm on draft, like, six or seven. Only just now got under the word count limit by 3 words.
Song of Fire
Member
Hey everybody, I'm just a random weird person (or something) who found this thread a couple days back and figured, since this is my first time coming across one of the creative writing challenges during the submission period, I should at least try to submit something. Here it goes:
Weather the Storm
(Wordcount approximately 809)
#entry
Weather the Storm
(Wordcount approximately 809)
#entry
WORLDS COLLIDING
Welcome aboard!
Song of Fire
Member
I should hope not. That sounds dangerous.
Thanks!
I just want to comment that I'm really liking the title on this one. It gives me a bit of a Leaf by Niggle feel for some reason.
I've been seeing all these sharp entries, and I was wondering, is it best practice to follow that convention?
Also, maybe I should note that the password for my entry is, apparently, "quote to see."
I'm just skimming things to catch up and this caught my eye. I 100% agree. Alucard, it's really cool having you on board. Your excitement is awesome and obvious to see, your stories are thrilling to read, and it's fun receiving feedback from you too. I'm a crusty ol' curmudgeon in comparison who feels a bit chained down by writing at times, but maybe some of your enthusiasm will rub off on me!
Also, on a separate note, I was catching up on the LAST thread too, and responded to some people's comments (Alucard, Mike M, and Flowers).
Special bonus #entry: One of the foxy ladies returns!
Um... No idea what her username was, now that I think about it...
Apparently it was frekifox! Because I am such a great friend : /
Dissolution
Um... No idea what her username was, now that I think about it...
Apparently it was frekifox! Because I am such a great friend : /
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