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Contest April-May 2021 Short Story Contest Entry Thread, (Entries close on May 3rd))

Discussion in 'Fluff and Stories' started by Scalenex, Mar 24, 2021.

  1. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    It's not done yet!!! I still have to do the reviews and self-flagellation about how bad it is ;)
     
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  2. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    That usually starts after I enter my story or the start of voting :confused::p

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  3. Carnikang
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    Carnikang Well-Known Member

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    When the other entrants become available to read is when the concern and self doubt set in for me.... Being self-critical is easy when you have comparisons.
     
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  4. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    So... I am 250 words in. Halfway to the minimum input:rolleyes::p

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  5. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    Well, for the first time I won't have to do a bunch of hacking and slashing my story down. I'm well below the 2200 word limit.
     
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  6. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    The limit being 2400 words :p

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  7. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    Ha! Whoops! ;)
     
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  8. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    Okay, my entry is in. May the Critic Gods have mercy upon my soul.

    It's not a winner, but hopefully people enjoy it.
     
  9. Imrahil
    Slann

    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    Well done! and now the waiting begins.

    @Scalenex : This has to be the fastest entry ever, is it?

    That's the attitude ;)

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  10. Scalenex
    Slann

    Scalenex Keeper of the Indexes Staff Member

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    Well no, someone else beat him by a few days with a rough draft he or she wanted me to look over this very contest.

    On past contests there might have been someone who was faster. @thedarkfourth very frequently provides a story entry within the first week of the contest. He's not the only early bird, but he is the most prolific across multiple contests.
     
  11. thedarkfourth
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    PROCRASTINATION IS FOR WARMBLOODS. LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE TODAY. (I have not written anything yet)
     
  12. Scalenex
    Slann

    Scalenex Keeper of the Indexes Staff Member

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    Indeed, we have two entries. Neither of them are from TD4.

    But in any event, two entries in the first week is a good thing. Usually we get only one entry in the first week. Sometimes, this stretches past the second week forcing me to break out this song. But we have two, and two is enough for a contest.
     
  13. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

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    This round i don't know if I will be able to join...

    Hopefully i will have an idea and i'll have to run.
     
  14. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    Maybe could be a outlet for some recent feelings?... Just an idea...
     
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  15. Paradoxical Pacifism
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    I usually brainstorm and write a story during the last week, and i think that'll happen again since i have other stuffs to do.




    Just found this lil' beat. It conjures up so many story ideas i'd like to realize if I get the opportunity to write
     
  16. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

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    After 2 weeks of nothingness, this morning while i was shaving an idea struck me.
    The core was good, but the story was developing in a unconvincing way.
    During breakfast I discarded the first "plot structure", and while i was driving toward my workplace, i managed how to convey that idea in a different and better way.

    So yeah, now i have to run against the clock...
     
  17. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

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    800 words, and I'm not even at a half. But hey, the first draft is often longer than the final version. ;)
     
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  18. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

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    The first draft has been competed! it has been a pretty successful weekend. :):):)
     
  19. Imrahil
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    Imrahil Thirtheenth Spawning

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    Wow, that's fast. I am still stuck after 300 words or so in.

    Grrr, Imrahil
     
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  20. Lizards of Renown
    Slann

    Lizards of Renown Herald of Creation

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    You can do it meneer! We have faith in you!
     
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