The 2026 [lit] 750 Word Project Support Thread

[StillStunned]

I think I'll sit this one out. Last year I wrote a 750-worder and it hit the exact word count in the first version. I wrote another one and it was off by a handful of words. I feel like trying again would only hurt my record.

 

[MillieDynamite]

@StillStunned Quitter. Which is fine for drugs, alcohol, or smoking, but not writing challenges. Says the gal that's bailed on every challenge since the 750 this year.

 

[big_cane_sugar]

I've done it! The first time I've ever participated in one of these.

TBH my story is not good at all but 750 words my goodness....

 

[Trionyx]

I have to laugh at a comment that I just received on my story “Candy Hearts-750 Words” from two years ago.

“Very good but too short.“

There is even an intro paragraph explaining the nature of the 750 word challenge and how these stories cannot possibly provide the same depth and detail of standard stories. Yet it was still “too short.”

 

[Duleigh]

“Very good but too short.“

You can make stuff like this up, but who would believe you? (besides a Literotica author)

 

[MrStill]

Looks like I'll have something. I've rewritten a story twice that's currently up over 6500 words and still not working. Scaled it down to 750 words this morning. And voila...

 

[KindredFlame]

Can we enter more than one entry?

 

[ElectricBlue]

Can we enter more than one entry?

Yes.

 

[KindredFlame]

Yes.

Thank you.

 

[Trionyx]

Can we enter more than one entry?

The answer, as stated above, is yes, though when many writers do this, it floods the site leaving little space or time for other stories to remain on the just published lists.

 

[cw5523729]

Looks like I'll have something. I've rewritten a story twice that's currently up over 6500 words and still not working. Scaled it down to 750 words this morning. And voila...

Do you just chop off the last 90% or just only include every 8th word?

 

[SamanthaBehgs]

Do you just chop off the last 90% or just only include every 8th word?

Imagine trying to read a story that only gave you every 8th word. It would be....interesting to say the least. Either that, or you'd have a lot of "a...they....the..." and not much else. Maybe a rule would have to be put in place to avoid those filler words.

 

[cw5523729]

Imagine trying to read a story that only gave you every 8th word. It would be....interesting to say the least. Either that, or you'd have a lot of "a...they....the..." and not much else. Maybe a rule would have to be put in place to avoid those filler words.

Yes read tough is no

 

[cw5523729]

Imagine trying to read a story that only gave you every 8th word. It would be....interesting to say the least. Either that, or you'd have a lot of "a...they....the..." and not much else. Maybe a rule would have to be put in place to avoid those filler words.

They say the best erotica is the kind that makes you think, right? You should have to put some effort into it, that way you'll appreciate it more.

 

[MillieDynamite]

Speaking of thinking about erotica, the best way to respect any form of written word, aside from reading, is writing. I must leave here now and do that. Write. Bye-bye, Birdies, for now.

 

[cw5523729]

Speaking of thinking about erotica, the best way to respect any form of written word, aside from reading, is writing. I must leave here now and do that. Write. Bye-bye, Birdies, for now.

Hopefully you are only writing something describing consensual sex between non-related adults, and only in the missionary position.

 

[MillieDynamite]

Doesn't sound much like me, does it?

Hopefully you are only writing something describing consensual sex between non-related adults, and only in the missionary position.

 

[Duleigh]

A complete story in 750 words isn't a challenge enough for you? Then try this - A few years ago I gave myself a challenge, just to see what it felt like when I did it, and now I present it to you:

DULEIGH's TRIFECTA
A 750 Word Writer's Exercise​

The rules are simple:

1. Write a 750-word story in First Person Perspective. (This one was mine)

2. Write a second 750-word story in Second Person Perspective (This one was mine)

3. Write a third 750-word story in Third Person Perspective (This one was mine)

4. Bask in the experience that trying all three perspectives in a row gives you.

If you haven't experimented with different perspectives when writing, the 750-word project is the place to give it a try. It's really an eye opener when you discover the advantages and disadvantages associated with each one. One of those stories I liked so much I expanded it out to novel length.

 

[SmilingLez]

Imagine trying to read a story that only gave you every 8th word. It would be....interesting to say the least. Either that, or you'd have a lot of "a...they....the..." and not much else. Maybe a rule would have to be put in place to avoid those filler words.

I abhor filler words, I 100% agree with you.

Now if I wanted to stretch that sentence out I could say something along the lines of - like you I avoid filler words such as they.... the...., etc. ad nauseam, therefore, I wholeheartedly 100% agree with you and I am glad that you replied to this thread - thank you!

 

[SamanthaBehgs]

I abhor filler words, I 100% agree with you.

Now if I wanted to stretch that sentence out I could say something along the lines of - like you I avoid filler words such as they.... the...., etc. ad nauseam, therefore, I wholeheartedly 100% agree with you and I am glad that you replied to this thread - thank you!

I am verbose, therefore, I probably torture you.

 

[SmilingLez]

I am verbose, therefore, I probably torture you.

Words spark and ignite
Blank page trembles with promise
Thought's wild, current flows

 

[SamanthaBehgs]

Words spark and ignite
Blank page trembles with promise
Thought's wild, current flows

You wrote me a poem, now I'm writing you one. Acrostic on the way!

 

[SamanthaBehgs]

You wrote me a poem, now I'm writing you one. Acrostic on the way!

For the sake of not being creepy, I'll ask first - would you rather I send this here or via PM?

 

[Duleigh]

85 Days Until The Start of the 750 Word Project​

 

[StillStunned]

The rules are simple:

1. Write a 750-word story in First Person Perspective. (This one was mine)

2. Write a second 750-word story in Second Person Perspective (This one was mine)

3. Write a third 750-word story in Third Person Perspective (This one was mine)

4. Bask in the experience that trying all three perspectives in a row gives you.

If you haven't experimented with different perspectives when writing, the 750-word project is the place to give it a try. It's really an eye opener when you discover the advantages and disadvantages associated with each one. One of those stories I liked so much I expanded it out to novel length.

Next up: first, second and third person PLURAL!

But I agree with you about different POVs. It's not often that 2P is called for, but when it is, it can be an even more immersive experience than 1P.