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marc_chagall

#15
September 21, 2011, 03:19:19 AM
I have a flash that could become the heart of a longer story with a bit of work. A lot of work. A huge amount of work. But I'm up for it. Love this contest! Best on the web, without a doubt.

notsoscarey

#16
September 23, 2011, 06:26:02 PM
Finished my story and need to really go over it so that is shines in a dull, glossy black way.  Here's hoping it doesn't suck!   :hidin:

Robert Essig

#17
September 23, 2011, 06:48:17 PM
I have two stories I'm debating on.  One I wrote over the course of the past two days, and another I wrote some time ago.  I torn on which one to submit.
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Ed

#18
September 25, 2011, 07:16:15 AM
Two entries to date, with a month until deadline :afro:
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Ed

#19
September 26, 2011, 02:36:14 AM
Three :afro:
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Rev. Austin

#20
September 27, 2011, 06:56:11 AM
I'm hoping I'll have time to write/finish a story specifically for this, otherwise I might have to enter an older one...but it's still really good  :grin:
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delboy

#21
October 02, 2011, 07:56:09 AM
My second tale aimed specifically at the comp came in at 4k...(first one was 5k so I'm getting closer!). I have an idea for another tale if I can figure out how to make it a little more dramatic. Still hoping to be there at the weigh-in.

Derek
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Rook

#22
October 02, 2011, 08:30:02 AM Last Edit: October 02, 2011, 08:38:37 AM by Rook
Quote from: delboy on October 02, 2011, 07:56:09 AM
My second tale aimed specifically at the comp came in at 4k...(first one was 5k so I'm getting closer!). I have an idea for another tale if I can figure out how to make it a little more dramatic. Still hoping to be there at the weigh-in.

Derek

I'm on my third attempt, too! First two were under the word limit, but my mother tells me they're sh@%. (very politely, of course. For her.)

Have hope for the third. :afro:
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Ed

#23
October 02, 2011, 09:02:35 AM
Only six entries to date, so there's still time to get in early to avoid the pitfalls of reader fatigue :afro:
Planning is an unnatural process - it is much more fun to do something.  The nicest thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise, rather than being preceded by a period of worry and depression. [Sir John Harvey-Jones]

leatherdykeuk

#24
October 02, 2011, 10:17:37 AM
I shall be writing mine this week. I've just finished a novel and had a week in Cornwall to celebrate.

notsoscarey

#25
October 02, 2011, 05:06:05 PM
After a week of hanging out with my dad in the hospital I can finally get back on the writing train.  Wheee!

Ed

#26
October 02, 2011, 05:36:49 PM
Quote from: notsoscarey on October 02, 2011, 05:06:05 PM
After a week of hanging out with my dad in the hospital I can finally get back on the writing train.  Wheee!

I hate hospitals. Must be even worse being there if you actually have to be there. Good result, though, I hope :smiley:
Planning is an unnatural process - it is much more fun to do something.  The nicest thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise, rather than being preceded by a period of worry and depression. [Sir John Harvey-Jones]

ozmosis7

#27
October 03, 2011, 08:18:49 PM
Stupid brain! Think of better ideas or I'll stab you!  :bangh:
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Flirtybee

#28
October 06, 2011, 01:02:54 PM
Plugged on the forum and I'd better get scribbling!
'Maybe I should just put you out of my misery?'

terrign

#29
October 06, 2011, 04:19:01 PM
I'm in:)
Leo Buscaglia
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