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Topic: Literary Boot Camp application. Help needed.

MaryRobinette
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Member # 1680

posted

I'm preparing to send my application in and I feeling completely unable to judge which of my stories to use. The application asks for the first page, but I can't get past the fact that I know the rest of the story.

So. I'm looking for some volunteers to read the first page of some stories and, essentially, vote.

Any alumns who have words of wisdom would be especially welcome.

Posts: 2022 | Registered: Jul 2003 |

hoptoad
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Member # 2145

posted

How many are there Mary?
I will vote, (but I like your stories so the results may be a little skewed

Posts: 1683 | Registered: Aug 2004 |

Jeraliey
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I volunteer! Pick me! Pick me!

Posts: 1041 | Registered: Aug 2004 |

MaryRobinette
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Um...is five too many? I mean, it's not like you have to read the whole story, just one page.

Posts: 2022 | Registered: Jul 2003 |

RFLong
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Member # 1923

posted

I'll read them.

Posts: 284 | Registered: Feb 2004 |

Christine
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Member # 1646

posted

I'll read it.

Posts: 3567 | Registered: May 2003 |

mikemunsil
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Member # 2109

posted

me too, me too

quote:
Um...is five too many?

After reading 19 flashes? No.

[This message has been edited by mikemunsil (edited April 19, 2005).]

Posts: 2710 | Registered: Jul 2004 |

MaryRobinette
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Member # 1680

posted

Thanks. I've sent them over. I'll tell you, looking at just the first page like that really keys me in to some trends in my writing.

Posts: 2022 | Registered: Jul 2003 |

Robyn_Hood
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Member # 2083

posted

If you need another opinion feel free to send it over. After Mike's Marathon, I wouldn't mind a 100 metre dash.

Posts: 1473 | Registered: Jul 2004 |

MaryRobinette
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Member # 1680

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Thanks Robyn Hood. I think I'm okay.

So, voters, Some Other Day made it to everyone's top two, but you all paired it with different stories, which was kind of interesting.

Posts: 2022 | Registered: Jul 2003 |

Elan
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Member # 2442

posted

The stories aren't about tapeworms, are they? *asks in a worried voice*

Posts: 2026 | Registered: Mar 2005 |

MaryRobinette
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Member # 1680

posted

It was a 63 word story!!!! I'll never live it down. Never. never. never...

Posts: 2022 | Registered: Jul 2003 |

HSO
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Member # 2056

posted

Why haven't these stories arrived in my Inbox, Madam? I feel slighted.

Posts: 1520 | Registered: Jun 2004 |

mikemunsil
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Member # 2109

posted

Oh, my god! Is MaryRobinette a Slighter? A Slighter slighted the Offender?

*runs for cover*

MR, presidents have lost office for fewer than 63 words. Behold the power of flash!

Posts: 2710 | Registered: Jul 2004 |

MaryRobinette
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Member # 1680

posted

[ducking] and [running for cover]

Posts: 2022 | Registered: Jul 2003 |

Rahl22
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Member # 1411

posted

Mary,

Having read some of your other things, I'd say you have no problem. I wouldn't over-stress it. Just drop it in the mail. All will be good!

Rahl22 (yay Bootcamp 04!)

Posts: 1621 | Registered: Apr 2002 |

DragonfireEast
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Member # 2498

posted

From the few short things I have seen of yours you stand a good chance of getting accepted. Good luck and perhapps I will see you there if I am deemed worthy.

Posts: 45 | Registered: Apr 2005 |

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