Born to Run Story Event 2025 Support Thread

[YDB95]

In the meantime, here is the story I mentioned back at the beginning, if anyone who didn't want to read it before writing their own entry wants to read it now. It doesn't really have anything to do with Springsteen and it got some of the nastiest comments I've ever received (if only because I've never posted in Loving Wives), but I'm still quite proud of it.

 

[GoldenMaia]

Ouph... my story is in t he pending bucket. it says that it's Published and set to go live on 8/25 ... uh... how can I hope to get any votes for the contest?
I guess I'll write another
-D-

 

[StillStunned]

Ouph... my story is in t he pending bucket. it says that it's Published and set to go live on 8/25 ... uh... how can I hope to get any votes for the contest?
I guess I'll write another
-D-

It's not a contest, it's an author-organised challenge. There are no winners, or rather, we're all winners.

For this particular event, all the stories will be published on the same day.

 

[GoldenMaia]

It's not a contest, it's an author-organised challenge. There are no winners, or rather, we're all winners.

For this particular event, all the stories will be published on the same day.

Ooohh!! Thank you for that clarification I was like in a spiral LOL! Phew

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

I've got two in the queue. One for the AI: New Era challenge and one for this Born to Run challenge. The AI story is coming out tomorrow. The Born to Run story on Aug 25th. I think it's down to the wording in the schedule

AI: A New Era 2025 [ OPEN ]
support thread: click here!
organizer: bettiezyx
challenge date: final anthology list posted on September 1st
submit your story: August 1st-31st

Born to Run Story Event 2025 [ OPEN ]
support thread: click here!
organizer: @WaxPhilosophic
challenge date: August 25th (all stories go live)
submit your story: August 1st-18th

"Final anthology list" vs. "All stories"

When I pitched the idea for this challenge, I mentioned August 25th being the anniversary of the album's release. That, and I just thought all challenges released their stories on the same date. I can see advantages to both the big bang release and the slow trickle.

 

[BryanRichardson]

I can see advantages to both the big bang release and the slow trickle.

I prefer the slow trickle because you get an extra bump (potentially) after the story is no longer on the front pages of its categories.

But, either way it’s “just” a challenge so votes don’t matter.

 

[SithLordSexyPants1]

Still struggling a little bit with mine. Hope to have it submitted by the 8th or 9th.

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

Still struggling a little bit with mine. Hope to have it submitted by the 8th or 9th.

Hope you get it sorted.

 

[Aoife_from_Ulster]

"That Thunder In Your Heart", my story based on 'She's The One', has been submitted. God what a great ride this challenge was. I can not wait to read other stories.

 

[SithLordSexyPants1]

Hope you get it sorted.

I'll be submitting tomorrow or over the weekend. When I re-read it a few days ago I didn't care for it. I've made some revisions and feel like it's stronger, but need to let it sit for a day or so before going back and re-reading. I think it will still be weak, but I'm out of time and need to submit something.

 

[mrs_mackenzie]

Starlight in Southend-on-Sea, which was intended to be my entry but I most likely messed something up, is published today. It's a lesbian romance set in the early 2000s which hopefully invokes the song Night.

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

Starlight in Southend-on-Sea, which was intended to be my entry but I most likely messed something up, is published today. It's a lesbian romance set in the early 2000s which hopefully invokes the song Night.

I did the "Report Story" thing and said, "This was intended for the "Born to Run" challenge, though it appears to have published early. Please be sure to include in the final list. Thanks!"

Hopefully that will get things straight on Aug 25. Until then, though, I have something to read!

 

[mrs_mackenzie]

I did the "Report Story" thing and said, "This was intended for the "Born to Run" challenge, though it appears to have published early. Please be sure to include in the final list. Thanks!"

Hopefully that will get things straight on Aug 25. Until then, though, I have something to read!

Thanks: I will try to do that. I think I messed up entering one of the other challenges this year but since it's only really for my own satisfaction, it doesn't make much difference.

 

[YDB95]

Thanks: I will try to do that. I think I messed up entering one of the other challenges this year but since it's only really for my own satisfaction, it doesn't make much difference.

In the meantime, good story. I really enjoyed it (and yes, it reminded me of "Night"...and since you're from England, I imagined Ricky Gervais as the boss. )

 

[mrs_mackenzie]

In the meantime, good story. I really enjoyed it (and yes, it reminded me of "Night"...and since you're from England, I imagined Ricky Gervais as the boss. )

I have definitely worked for quite a few David Brent types...

 

[SithLordSexyPants1]

In addition to thinking the story was weak I had trouble coming up with a good title. I submitted "Memories of Being Alright" four days ago and am still waiting for approval or rejection.

 

[SmilingLez]

just submitted my prose "Jungleland Dreams". fun challenge

 

[SithLordSexyPants1]

Anyone know how long it's taking them to accept/reject? I submitted six days ago and haven't heard anything.

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

Anyone know how long it's taking them to accept/reject? I submitted six days ago and haven't heard anything.

Everything is being queued until August 25, the date of the album's release. Maybe it's ready, but waiting???

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

Not related to the logistics of the writing challenge, but...

What's your favorite song from the Born to Run album, and why is it Thunder Road?

Seriously though, that song's been stuck in my head for days!

 

[YDB95]

Backstreets is my favorite. It reminds me a lot of some of my friends from when I was a kid. I made it out of our dead end hometown. Lots of my friends didn't.

 

[SithLordSexyPants1]

Everything is being queued until August 25, the date of the album's release. Maybe it's ready, but waiting???

Just checked pending stories... it's ready and waiting .

 

[SmilingLez]

My prose - Jungleland Dreams- just has the little gray pending tag

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

My prose - Jungleland Dreams- just has the little gray pending tag

All entries should post on the same day. Aug 25.

 

[Omenainen]

Mine is approved for the 25th too!

And yes, my favorite is also Thunder Road.