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And it's an "art to fic" round. I'm behind the front desk at the library all day this Saturday, but maybe things'll be slow enough for some minific...
Mike
And it's an "art to fic" round. I'm behind the front desk at the library all day this Saturday, but maybe things'll be slow enough for some minific...
Mike
Prompt? Turkeys! Turkeys everywhere! Break the Mold, Worse for Wear. A Personal Voyage Based on a True Story, The Anger Of A Gentle Man Destined to Succeed.
Bat Country. Why did it have to be lizards? Seems Dead in Here. Doomed to Succeed, Doomed to Fail… Don’t Look Behind You. Keep a Light Burning Behind A Closed Door.
After Life, Infernally Yours. Serendipity. Awkward Reunion! Existential Ennui; The Loss Never Gets You Down.
Soft Rains, Hollow Blessings. Colour Contagion Across the Sky. Space Yet for Little Things, Above and Beyond Mate in One.
Bat Country. Why did it have to be lizards? Seems Dead in Here. Doomed to Succeed, Doomed to Fail… Don’t Look Behind You. Keep a Light Burning Behind A Closed Door.
After Life, Infernally Yours. Serendipity. Awkward Reunion! Existential Ennui; The Loss Never Gets You Down.
Soft Rains, Hollow Blessings. Colour Contagion Across the Sky. Space Yet for Little Things, Above and Beyond Mate in One.
I apologize for being late to the party and having to have things explained to him, but...since the prompt gets chosen tomorrow, but writing doesn't start until the 24th, what's stopping people from starting to write before the actual writing period?
Aside from the honor code, I mean
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Aside from the honor code, I mean
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>>devas
This week’s prompt is based off of the art. It’s pretty hard actually to write a story ahead of time without the art to go along with it.
You can try but it’s more trouble than it’s worth.
This week’s prompt is based off of the art. It’s pretty hard actually to write a story ahead of time without the art to go along with it.
You can try but it’s more trouble than it’s worth.
>>devas
Everyone needs to ask questions sometimes, so don't be sorry...
Anyway, in a round like this people do art that's based on the chosen prompt, and then people write stories based on that art. So while you could write a story ahead of time, there's no guarantee there'll be an art piece to link it to.
Everyone needs to ask questions sometimes, so don't be sorry...
Anyway, in a round like this people do art that's based on the chosen prompt, and then people write stories based on that art. So while you could write a story ahead of time, there's no guarantee there'll be an art piece to link it to.
>>devas
Actually, the honor code is about the only reason. I used to do this years ago. I wouldn't actually start writing, but I'd start planning a story, then just pick the art that happened to fit it best. Chances are someone would have a similar interpretation of the prompt, unless I took it in an odd direction. However, there was one time none of the art fit very well, which is the only other problem, and is more likely the fewer art entries there are. I wrote the story anyway, and the artist understandably wondered how I'd used his art. We only did 3 art rounds I can remember back in the /fic/ days, so 1 of 3 left me without a good connection to the art, 1 fit a scene perfectly, but of a side character, and 1 fit perfectly after I revised the idea to work it in as a thematic item. So... just take that as a data point, I guess?
Actually, the honor code is about the only reason. I used to do this years ago. I wouldn't actually start writing, but I'd start planning a story, then just pick the art that happened to fit it best. Chances are someone would have a similar interpretation of the prompt, unless I took it in an odd direction. However, there was one time none of the art fit very well, which is the only other problem, and is more likely the fewer art entries there are. I wrote the story anyway, and the artist understandably wondered how I'd used his art. We only did 3 art rounds I can remember back in the /fic/ days, so 1 of 3 left me without a good connection to the art, 1 fit a scene perfectly, but of a side character, and 1 fit perfectly after I revised the idea to work it in as a thematic item. So... just take that as a data point, I guess?
Great art this time! If I wasn’t on the road today, I’d be pretty tempted to write for one or more.
Just the one story:
From me, but I would like to apologize for accidentally entering the art contest. In an idle moment last night, I uploaded something to see how the process differed from entering the prose contest, but when I tried to delete my entry, I couldn't figure out how to.
Clicking on the "Delete" link at the bottom of the art submission page brought up a page with the words "Confirm Deletion". Below them sat a text box with a cursor blinking in it, and below that, a big green "Delete" button. The button, however, didn't do anything when I clicked on it, and typing things like "Yes" and "Confirm" and my user name and password in the text box failed to activate the button.
So how do you delete an art entry if you decide against entering it? What's the secret word or phrase that allows for actual deletion?
Oh, the mystery!
Mike
From me, but I would like to apologize for accidentally entering the art contest. In an idle moment last night, I uploaded something to see how the process differed from entering the prose contest, but when I tried to delete my entry, I couldn't figure out how to.
Clicking on the "Delete" link at the bottom of the art submission page brought up a page with the words "Confirm Deletion". Below them sat a text box with a cursor blinking in it, and below that, a big green "Delete" button. The button, however, didn't do anything when I clicked on it, and typing things like "Yes" and "Confirm" and my user name and password in the text box failed to activate the button.
So how do you delete an art entry if you decide against entering it? What's the secret word or phrase that allows for actual deletion?
Oh, the mystery!
Mike
>>Baal Bunny
It's the title of the entry. It's not totally clear. But hey! Maybe you inspired somebody.
It's the title of the entry. It's not totally clear. But hey! Maybe you inspired somebody.
Good luck to the finalists!
“That”
>>No_Raisin
>>WritingSpirit
>>Bachiavellian
I wanted to write a story about climate change.
Thanks for the praise guys, but apparently the silent majority hated it. Also see last line.
Epide(r)mic
>>Anon Y Mous
>>Miller Minus
>>No_Raisin
>>Baal Bunny
>>AndrewRogue
Must really have shit in the eyes to let so many typos creep in. I’m interested in knowing what was wrong with the words, so that I may use them appropriately in the future. Not being a native sometimes shows egregiously.
I wanted here to slip in an invisible PoV change: at first, the narrator suggests the monsters come after his blood, and when he becomes one, the monsters switch sides but they’re still after his blood. I hope I could build on this, but obviously the format was too short and I sorely lack the necessary talent to write that sort of plot anyway.
Finally, I’m sorry Raisin, but since neither stories made it, I’ll axe both of them. I appreciate you plea, though. But the cleaver has fallen: rm -f *
“That”
>>No_Raisin
>>WritingSpirit
>>Bachiavellian
I wanted to write a story about climate change.
Thanks for the praise guys, but apparently the silent majority hated it. Also see last line.
Epide(r)mic
>>Anon Y Mous
>>Miller Minus
>>No_Raisin
>>Baal Bunny
>>AndrewRogue
Must really have shit in the eyes to let so many typos creep in. I’m interested in knowing what was wrong with the words, so that I may use them appropriately in the future. Not being a native sometimes shows egregiously.
I wanted here to slip in an invisible PoV change: at first, the narrator suggests the monsters come after his blood, and when he becomes one, the monsters switch sides but they’re still after his blood. I hope I could build on this, but obviously the format was too short and I sorely lack the necessary talent to write that sort of plot anyway.
Finally, I’m sorry Raisin, but since neither stories made it, I’ll axe both of them. I appreciate you plea, though. But the cleaver has fallen: rm -f *
I've decided to quit the writeoff. Part of it is real life; for months, I've felt like something scraped off a shoe, and getting stressed over a contest I'm not fit for isn't helping. Most of it is because, well, I'm clearly not fit for it, both mentally and in actual performance.
Firstly, the last few contests prove I'm just spoiling it for other people. I've snapped at other users for not "getting" my work, I bloat the story counts unfairly to the point some people stop finding this fun, and I can't even comment without revealing I'm not much better at "unfairly" or "hilariously" misinterpreting other people's work.
Secondly, I don't have the right mindset for it. I hate commenting, because as soon as I've done it for one person I feel compelled to do it for everyone else, which gets taxing fast. I can't control my word limits for those comments, never mind the fics: I feel like half the job's a cruel amputation of scenes I worked on. I get confused and irritated when I see mixed opinions. And I'm jealous as hell over everyone who does better than me, however shitty that attitude of mine is.
Thirdly, I know the point is to get better, but I feel like I'm getting worse. It's got to a point I hate merely thinking of writing anything, because I'll cock something up sooner or later. I only won this gold medal by accident - my other three entries prove as much - and that's just not a good sign. Miller should've won it instead; he's the more consistent writer.
I had planned to come back initially, for the next contest. But I don't feel capable of doing this again. When it also gets to the point I'm a notorious punchline on the Discord channel, I just can't muster up the old willpower and continue anymore. I got a few fics out of the experience, but my way of getting there was so painful and mismanaged I don't feel it was worth it.
So I'm doing the sensible thing and leaving. Thanks to everyone who commented; I'm sorry to you in particular for my being such an ungrateful brat of a contestant, but I really do appreciate the time and effort involved. To the regulars who keep going and enjoy the experience, I say more power to you, and I sincerely wish I was one of you.
Firstly, the last few contests prove I'm just spoiling it for other people. I've snapped at other users for not "getting" my work, I bloat the story counts unfairly to the point some people stop finding this fun, and I can't even comment without revealing I'm not much better at "unfairly" or "hilariously" misinterpreting other people's work.
Secondly, I don't have the right mindset for it. I hate commenting, because as soon as I've done it for one person I feel compelled to do it for everyone else, which gets taxing fast. I can't control my word limits for those comments, never mind the fics: I feel like half the job's a cruel amputation of scenes I worked on. I get confused and irritated when I see mixed opinions. And I'm jealous as hell over everyone who does better than me, however shitty that attitude of mine is.
Thirdly, I know the point is to get better, but I feel like I'm getting worse. It's got to a point I hate merely thinking of writing anything, because I'll cock something up sooner or later. I only won this gold medal by accident - my other three entries prove as much - and that's just not a good sign. Miller should've won it instead; he's the more consistent writer.
I had planned to come back initially, for the next contest. But I don't feel capable of doing this again. When it also gets to the point I'm a notorious punchline on the Discord channel, I just can't muster up the old willpower and continue anymore. I got a few fics out of the experience, but my way of getting there was so painful and mismanaged I don't feel it was worth it.
So I'm doing the sensible thing and leaving. Thanks to everyone who commented; I'm sorry to you in particular for my being such an ungrateful brat of a contestant, but I really do appreciate the time and effort involved. To the regulars who keep going and enjoy the experience, I say more power to you, and I sincerely wish I was one of you.
>>BlueChameleonVI
As with any relationship, the love of writing can be a fickle thing. One day you want to give it the world, the next day you want to kick it in the teeth. Yet, at the end of the day, our instinct brings us back to the page. We writers keep coming back to writing because, in spite of our better judgement, there's really no other sensible option. I'm sorry your write-off experience has been one of the "rougher patches" in your relationship, and I wish you all the best.
As with any relationship, the love of writing can be a fickle thing. One day you want to give it the world, the next day you want to kick it in the teeth. Yet, at the end of the day, our instinct brings us back to the page. We writers keep coming back to writing because, in spite of our better judgement, there's really no other sensible option. I'm sorry your write-off experience has been one of the "rougher patches" in your relationship, and I wish you all the best.
>>BlueChameleonVI
That sucks to hear, man. The way I see it, you’ve demonstrated a pretty immense talent for writing, both in terms of volume and overall quality. I think there’s been a disconnect on the question of “intended use” versus what the rules permit as it relates to the workshop aspect of the contest, but I still think it’s a credit to you that you were able to tip the scales enough to trigger that discussion.
tl;dr: I understand what you’re saying but I think it would be a bummer to lose you.
That sucks to hear, man. The way I see it, you’ve demonstrated a pretty immense talent for writing, both in terms of volume and overall quality. I think there’s been a disconnect on the question of “intended use” versus what the rules permit as it relates to the workshop aspect of the contest, but I still think it’s a credit to you that you were able to tip the scales enough to trigger that discussion.
tl;dr: I understand what you’re saying but I think it would be a bummer to lose you.