FAWC 5: Line, Please!

[NaokoSmith]

Thanks for the shout out, even though the sex wasn't so safe. I think a coin-op condom dispenser on the boat would have raised the bullshit flag I think.

You think?

Lost Agnes is a really great story, I was totally gripped by the drama of the tough life as well as of the romance. The fear of being outed and the yearning of desire gave even more edge to the excitement. You provided such a convincing account of the crab fishing life, too. It's a top bonus when a story offers extra knowledge and an insight into other ways of living.
Oh, and there was hot tender sex.
Sorry I couldn't say all that on my blog! looking forward to the Earth Day story.

 

[patientlee]

You think?

Lost Agnes is a really great story, I was totally gripped by the drama of the tough life as well as of the romance. The fear of being outed and the yearning of desire gave even more edge to the excitement. You provided such a convincing account of the crab fishing life, too. It's a top bonus when a story offers extra knowledge and an insight into other ways of living.
Oh, and there was hot tender sex.
Sorry I couldn't say all that on my blog! looking forward to the Earth Day story.

Yeah. I think. I was typing with one eye open. It's been a helluva week.

 

[FAWCker]

Good morning, FAWCkers.

Still just the five entries so far, but I've received a couple of PMs promising more on the way.

 

[Aynmair]

Good morning, FAWCkers.

Still just the five entries so far, but I've received a couple of PMs promising more on the way.

I'm a bit stuck at the moment, but hope to slide in under the wire...(a personal challenge).

 

[slyc_willie]

I'm a bit stuck at the moment, but hope to slide in under the wire...(a personal challenge).

Plenty of time . . . you have until the tenth.

 

[Blind_Justice]

Just wrapped up mine. Fingers crossed that my wonderful editor has some time to spare.

 

[slyc_willie]

Just wrapped up mine. Fingers crossed that my wonderful editor has some time to spare.

Kewl. Can't wait to see it.

 

[patientlee]

You will get mine at the ninth hour again. Finals are next week, and I won't be free until the 6th. On second thought, it will be the tenth hour. And a half.

 

[slyc_willie]

You will get mine at the ninth hour again. Finals are next week, and I won't be free until the 6th. On second thought, it will be the tenth hour. And a half.

It wouldn't be FAWC without the last-minute mad dash to the outbox.

 

[JagFarlane]

Had a writing prof whose slogan was "No story is ever truly finished, there are only just deadlines to pause it's creation."

 

[slyc_willie]

Had a writing prof whose slogan was "No story is ever truly finished, there are only just deadlines to pause it's creation."

I can see some truth in that. But I've got plenty of stories I wouldn't want to continue. Better to let the reader imagine what happens after.

 

[AMoveableBeast]

Had a writing prof whose slogan was "No story is ever truly finished, there are only just deadlines to pause it's creation."

I think most American television series have taken up this mantra, much to their discredit.

Knowing when to call it a day is a valuable trait in my opinion. I don't need "Gone With the Wind 2: Blood and Clay, Scarlett's Revenge."

 

[sr71plt]

Had a writing prof whose slogan was "No story is ever truly finished, there are only just deadlines to pause it's creation."

I think, rather, that some stories are overworked. And I pretty much finger writing profs for enabling that. (Of course they want you to keep worrying the stories to death--that's how they make their living.)

 

[slyc_willie]

I think most American television series have taken up this mantra, much to their discredit.

Knowing when to call it a day is a valuable trait in my opinion. I don't need "Gone With the Wind 2: Blood and Clay, Scarlett's Revenge."

Or the endless Wonderland rehashes, the Spider-Man retakes, the remakes of movies that are barely twenty years old . . . .

 

[patientlee]

It wouldn't be FAWC without the last-minute mad dash to the outbox.

We've discussed this before, Slyc. You can't rush the awesome.

And speaking of awesome- my entire 8th period class is on a field trip. It's so quiet, I can hear the bubbles in my seltzer. Ahhh.

 

[slyc_willie]

We've discussed this before, Slyc. You can't rush the awesome.

And speaking of awesome- my entire 8th period class is on a field trip. It's so quiet, I can hear the bubbles in my seltzer. Ahhh.

Savor the moment . . . there are so few of them.

 

[JagFarlane]

I think, rather, that some stories are overworked. And I pretty much finger writing profs for enabling that. (Of course they want you to keep worrying the stories to death--that's how they make their living.)

Interestingly enough, the reason this prof tended to say that was for the students who kept worrying over their work. When they would complain that they needed more time to write or edit, the phrase was her typical response to let them know that no she would not move the deadline.

 

[sheablue]

You know mine will be in at the 11th and half hour!

 

[slyc_willie]

You know mine will be in at the 11th and half hour!

I'll put you down for 11:45 PM on the tenth, then.

 

[sheablue]

Best make it 11:58 PM, just in case. I'm in the pl camp ... you can't rush the awesome.

I'll put you down for 11:45 PM on the tenth, then.

 

[slyc_willie]

Best make it 11:58 PM, just in case. I'm in the pl camp ... you can't rush the awesome.

This makes me want to do the timed challenge for FAWC 6. "Here's the topic. You've got 72 hours. Go!"

 

[sheablue]

EEEk! That might be kind of fun, though. I once helped make a feature length film in 72 hours, for the ... wait for it ... 72-hour film contest. And we came in 2nd place! I should be able to write a short story in 72-hours.

Maybe do a timed one with a length restriction! Like the minimum number of words to one Lit page. I think that would be cool! FAWC 7?

This makes me want to do the timed challenge for FAWC 6. "Here's the topic. You've got 72 hours. Go!"

 

[JagFarlane]

Hmmm I think most of those who participate in FAWC are pretty good at lengthy stories, how bout a max of one Lit page?

 

[Aynmair]

Hmmm I think most of those who participate in FAWC are pretty good at lengthy stories, how bout a max of one Lit page?

EEEk! That might be kind of fun, though. I once helped make a feature length film in 72 hours, for the ... wait for it ... 72-hour film contest. And we came in 2nd place! I should be able to write a short story in 72-hours.

Maybe do a timed one with a length restriction! Like the minimum number of words to one Lit page. I think that would be cool! FAWC 7?

Yes!! A "short-short"!

 

[sheablue]

Hmmm I think most of those who participate in FAWC are pretty good at lengthy stories, how bout a max of one Lit page?

Yes!! A "short-short"!

That's what I'm saying! The minimum would be the Lit minimum of 750 words, or whatever it is, and the maximum would be one Lit page (which is around 3700 words?) That would be fun!