Really short, quasi-erotic stories...

[flawed_ethics]

I had a fixing to write an idea out while I waited on some editors to get back to me on my bigger story. It took an hour and is finished as far as I'm concerned. It's sexual, but being short (less than a page in Word - only 715 words!) it qualifies as a 'quickie'; more of a thought or reflection than a story.

So I wonder: Would submitting it to Lit be seen as bad form? Since it's not much of a story it probably comes off as more of an afterthought than a whole-hearted sttempt at a story. Would it even be accepted?

I've never been a big fan of those incredibly short stories you read on Lit. Guy meets girl. Guy and girl fuck ... to be continued...? (yeah right). Mine's nothing like that - it doesn't aim to continue, but it is about as short and satisfying. If there were a fourm for really short stories I would think it more appropriate, but alas.

I'm just conflicted I guess. I like the story and would like to see it posted (since I only have one story up) - but am otherwise against this type of style.

Any suggestions?

 

[Un-registered]

I had a fixing to write an idea out while I waited on some editors to get back to me on my bigger story. It took an hour and is finished as far as I'm concerned. It's sexual, but being short (less than a page in Word - only 715 words!) it qualifies as a 'quickie'; more of a thought or reflection than a story.

According to the rules of many competitions a quicky is less than 500 words. There are even serious competitions for 'flash' stories of exactly 50 words!

So I wonder: Would submitting it to Lit be seen as bad form?

I can see no possible objection, and I doubt it would be the shortest story on here. The shortest I ever posted anywhere was 880 words and that was generally well received (except by a few ill-informed commenters).

 

[jfinn]

I had a fixing to write an idea out while I waited on some editors to get back to me on my bigger story. It took an hour and is finished as far as I'm concerned. It's sexual, but being short (less than a page in Word - only 715 words!) it qualifies as a 'quickie'; more of a thought or reflection than a story.

Sounds interesting FE, but I'm afraid I have some bad news. Lit doesn't allow submissions under 750 words (see guidelines).

My suggestion would be to look for a site that specializes in, or allows flash fiction. Or you could post on one of the newsgroups that has no size requirements.

PM me if you need some URL's. Good luck.

Jayne

 

[MathGirl]

Re: Re: Really short, quasi-erotic stories...

Sounds interesting FE, but I'm afraid I have some bad news. Lit doesn't allow submissions under 750 words. Good luck.
Jayne

Dear Fe,
You're close to the 750 word minimum. I suggest making the central character stutter or have Tourette's syndrome. That way you could add a lot more words without straining yourself.
Helpfully,
MG

 

[Svenskaflicka]

Re: Re: Re: Really short, quasi-erotic stories...

Dear Fe,
You're close to the 750 word minimum. I suggest making the central character stutter or have Tourette's syndrome. That way you could add a lot more words without straining yourself.
Helpfully,
MG

lol

My stories are usually quite short, around 900 words. I don't like stories that are 5 Lit-pages long, the story has to be D-ED good or I'll get bored after two pages and go somewhere else.

I wrote one story that got rejected for being under 750 words. I had to sit down and re-write it, add more descriptions and speech, etc, and it was all very hard, as I had thought the first version of 600 words to be perfect!

But, it can be done. 35 words really aren't that much...

 

[pop_54]

Yep

My thoughts are as others, make them kiss again, have them cuddle once more and hey presto 35 to 40 words will be added.

I love short stories if they make sense and contain enough information to make them complete, even dare I say it *some* quick boy meets girl, boy humps girl stories, they can be fun if well written but of course without MG's favourite "Kiked th dor doon and cummed in hur fase", or my favourite hate "Oh God I'm cumming".



pops.............

 

[flawed_ethics]

I just might resubmit it then

Okey dokey. Having let it rest I think I can let the character describe her intentions a little better. It kinda hits the ground running. It might do the trick.

Thanks for the input everyone!