This is a critique group for writers that will be entering a story for the third quarter of 2009 in the Writers of the Future contest (26th year), and do so on an early schedule.
Anyone is welcome to join. If you do though, please follow the directions for such. Currently, the group consists of me: WriterDan
If you want to join the group for this quarter, please re-post the current names list in a reply and add your name to the bottom.
Deadlines for this quarter's crits are as follows:
March 1st: Start writing April 21st: First drafts out for crits May 14th: Second drafts out for crits June 7th: Mail-in final drafts for Q03
Note: The official mail-in deadline for this quarter is June 30th; however, this group's deadlines are set up so that all entries can be mailed well before the deadline and hopefully beat the rush at the end of the quarter.
When you send out drafts for critique, please do so in a generic format so that everyone will be able to open your file. (eg. rtf, txt. Pdf is okay too, but won't allow for in-text comments.)
[This message has been edited by WriterDan (edited March 30, 2009).]
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Yup, it's that time already. Man, I'm in trouble. Thought I'd still put this up anyhow. Get people thinking. Nothing wrong with that, eh?
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Well, I haven't quite got my present story polished and ready to send off but since that's in part due to a flash of inspiration and my starting of a new story for next quarter, I have to put my name down. I'm really excited about this one!
WriterDan darklight
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
Sonofa...
That time already?!
Well, I'm in. I hope some new faces join and some old ones and some expert ones that can make my slops look good. Yeah, that would be nice.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Maybe we should put a message up on the Open Discussion board, to let the new members who might not have wandered this far down know about us. What you think?
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Done. Good idea. We'll see what comes of it. Posted by rich (Member # 8140) on :
What the hell...I'll throw my hat in the ring. I haven't started my story yet, but I've been noodling on it for awhile. Plus I haven't entered anything for WofF in a couple years, maybe. Time to get back on the horse.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James rich
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I'm up for it. I just started a project that would work.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James rich Owasm
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
So that everyone knows:
There are typically two groups that we sort into. Those that try to turn in stories by the real deadline, and those that try to turn things in a bit early (us). The regular schedule group will be starting up a thread for the next quarter in a couple of weeks. So, you can pick which group you want to join. Your choice. And, no we won't be offended if you bail to join the other group. We usually end up doing some cross-correlating toward the end of the quarter anyhow.
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
Well, I'm tinkering on something that will probably turn into my next WotF entry. I've decided, however, to make it as perfect as possible before sending it in. In other words, though I have already begun, I don't care if it doesn't make it in until Q1'10. On the other hand, if it comes together in time, I'll be in with ya'll.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Glad to see you around again, IB. Would be glad to have you around anytime.
Posted by BoredCrow (Member # 5675) on :
I'm not going to be able to make the current quarter's deadline, but I'm past first draft on the story I was going to use. So I'm in.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James rich Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I just finished the first draft tonight of a story that might work. I don't know what is good for WOTF, being new to all this.
It's a frothy fantasy.
Would someone like to do a quick scan of it to see if it's appropriate? It's 6500 words and the first 13 lines appear as 'Heart on a Sleeve' on the Fragments for Short Stories.
Let me know.
[This message has been edited by Owasm (edited March 15, 2009).]
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
I want to join. I've never done this competition and I'm scared silly to try and maybe my story really sucks, but trying can't hurt right? (this is my personal pep talk to get me to do it) I want to expand on the story I used for IB's short story contest.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James rich Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow Satate
Posted by rich (Member # 8140) on :
The fate of the world rests on my shoulders so I'm going to have to cancel my participation for this round of submissions.
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
The fate of the world...
And I thought I told tall tales...
Well, if things clear up you know where we are man.
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Alright, if you're still taking on members, I'll give it a go.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow Satate Kitti
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Thanks to Chris's post, I got one so I am in.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow Satate Kitti Snapper
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
Oh, no. Not snapper again!
(smacks forehead, thinks better of it and smacks snapper's)
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
Put me in, coach!
Maybe the short I've revised half a dozen times will be WotF-worthy after a few more revisions.
WriterDan darklight Patrick James Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow Satate Kitti Snapper aspirit
Posted by LAJD (Member # 8070) on :
Add me too, I've got a couple of contenders that I am playing with that seem like they might be WoTF material!
Leslie
Oops forgot the list...
WriterDan darklight Patrick James Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow Satate Kitti Snapper aspirit LAJD
[This message has been edited by LAJD (edited March 29, 2009).]
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
I win again!
Got my early draft done. Who wants it?
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I've got some time tomorrow. Send it over.
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Send it my way, too.
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
You can send it my way too.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Send it over to me. It'll be a nice distraction from the new puppy we got yesterday. It's like having a baby again!
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Thanks! Sent it to all that posted.
Five and half others. I'll send it only if you're ready. I am a bit early, after all.
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
I'm ready for yours, snapper.
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I giggled and raised my hand. Shaking to and fro. Bubbling with excitement...
TEACHER! TEACHER! I'M DONE, TOO!
Any takers to lighten the reading load later in the month?
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
If you're in the group and ready for a crit send my way, anyone(this means you, snapper. Oh, BTW this doesn't necessarily mean I am going to crit you an extra time.)
Not sure what I am going to do this quarter. I've got some stories kicking around.
Should I do a comedy, a sci-fi western, brief space opera... Any opinions. I know I am not going to send Joni that tired story I've sent her twice already. Last time it elicited a personal note from a KDW. Who is KDW?
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Me three!!
(I'm ready to send mine out, too.)
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
Owasm, Kitti, and everyone else in the group: send me your story when it's ready. If I can't finish my crit the day I receive your story, I'll reply with an estimated time for my crit.
Patrick, if you can write comedy, I say that's what you should do.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
quote:Patrick, if you can write comedy, I say that's what you should do.
Trust me he can't.
Just kidding you knuckle head. Why not a Space western opera comedy? You could be the next L Ron Hubbard.
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
quote:Why not a Space western opera comedy?
Okay, I'll do it.
But you are responsible for whatever mess this creates. I'll put that on the cover page. Dear, slush reader, please forgive the following story. The author claims no responsibility for its overall insanity and rather blames it on snapper. Also, hopes you do not think this is representative of the author's work and hopes you also forgive the typos which snapper is also to blame, for reasons I will not disclose at this time.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Deal! As long as I get to rewrite it. I can besmurge both our reputations beyond repair in one fell swoop.
[This message has been edited by snapper (edited April 05, 2009).]
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Same goes for me. Send your stories for crit whenever they're ready.
I'm about half way through a story, hope to get it done in the next week or so.
Why don't we have a Willing to Crit Now section, save people asking who's willing to crit when we've finished our stories. For easy reference:
If you're Willing to Crit Now, copy this section and post you name below.
darklight
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Oh how very logical!
Okay, so willing to crit now list continues:
darklight Kitti
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
quote:Deal! As long as I get to rewrite it. I can besmurge both our reputations beyond repair in one fell swoop.
This will be interesting. (Open mouth insert foot.)
Okay, so willing to crit now list continues:
darklight Kitti Patrick James
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
I'm willing.
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Alright! Sounds like a partnership. You write it, polish it, and send it my way. And I'll make a few insignifigant changes like changing your Action/adventure space western opera I Ron Pecs and the Squidmen Rulers of Gamma Nine to a rock and roll horror/comedy involving Mr. Osbourne and the Adams Family titled Ozzy and Hairy It. You'll hardly notice the difference.
Oh and the important thing
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Snapper
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
Let 'em fly.
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Snapper Owasm
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Do you ever get the sinking feeling that you'll never get the story finished?
As they say, 'drowning, not waving.'
Just a random muse. Perhaps I'm in the wrong section?
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Hey, after a day of remastering a computer, twice, trying to get the internet to work, twice, installing anti virus software, twice, cleaning, washing, cooking meals, three times, going to the supermarket and taking care of various animals, I wrote 2,500 words and got my story finsihed! I'm so happy to have gotten a story done this early into the quarters.
So, for those of you on the 'ready to crit now' list, I'll be sending it across soon.
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
Did you do anything just once that day?
Deja vu.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
quote:Did you do anything just once that day?
Not really
Posted by pixydust (Member # 2311) on :
Is it too late to join? I should be done with my first draft tomorrow
WriterDan darklight Patrick James Owasm IB (?) BoredCrow Satate Kitti Snapper aspirit LAJD Pixy
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
No problem Pixy, send me your story when its done.
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
I'm done with my first hack--I mean draft. Posted by pixydust (Member # 2311) on :
You can send it to me, IB. Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
We've got a willing to Crit Now section up above. The names are:
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Snapper Owasm
We've been busy lately, mine being to latest to do the rounds, but I'm still willing to crit now, so if you've got something, send it.
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
IB, Pixy - ditto, send 'em on to me.
Reminder: here's the list of people ready to critique anyone who's finished early.
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Snapper Owasm
Oops, missed darklight's post when I sent this. oh well :-)
[This message has been edited by Kitti (edited April 10, 2009).]
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
Well, I've sent it to those who have made comments, but, not those who haven't mentioned it since I've finished. I'm not going to guess who is backed up.
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
Feel free to send me your story. The end of the month will be crazy busy for me, so I prefer that most of the load is away from our first deadline.
Ready to Critique: darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Snapper Owasm aspirit
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
Feel free to send me yours IB.
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
Thanks, satate and aspirit, it's on its way.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
After seeing IB's post in the short story section, it reminded me of something I was going to say a few days ago. Just to be safe, in order not to find your entry disqualified, its good advice not to post your story in the short story section with the title it was be send out with.
Its a sensible precaution we should all follow.
[This message has been edited by darklight (edited April 12, 2009).]
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
I'm feeling dense... why would that (possibly) disqualify a story?
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
If you "publish" the title on the web, and any of the judges can see it, the anonymous state has been compromised and it could be invalidated. So, it's better to use something more ambiguous--unless you're not very attached to the title.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Kitti, its all to do with possibly matching the story with the author. As the contest is anonymous, disqualification would occur if someone conected to the contest happened to recognise a name, and a title and put them together. There's probably little chance of that happening, but there's no point taking the chance. That's why our names only appear on the title page, which are then taken away when the story is sent for judging. No names of the mauscript itself.
It's just as good to give the story a 'working title' for the purposes of the boards here.
Hope I've cleared that up.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
We crossed posts, IB. Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Welcome to hatrack and the WOTF group, pixydust.
The people that have read and critique my submission
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Owasm aspirit
Thank you. Submissions that I have received and critiqued.
darklight Owasm Kitti
My inbox is empty. Please do not make me beg to read your script. Patrick James makes me beg to read his and I find it very degrading when he does.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Okay, so I up and die and everyone else goes into overdrive? What's the deal with that?
So, yeah, I got through my annual review and they're letting me stick around in school to finish my graduate work. Have to get moving on it though. And then the day after my presentation, I got the flu. I mean the full out kill-you kind of flu. Still recovering.
And I need to start my story, which will happen tonight. Just trying to find the gumption to do so whilst running on 50% batteries and too many cough drops. Glad I already have this one plotted.
So, now that I'm somewhat "back" from the dead, anyone that wants to can send me their drafts for WotF stories. I'll do my best to get them back asap. Thanks for putting up with my sketchy attendance these last few weeks. Hope to make this quarter the best one yet. Later all.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
Hey, WriterDan, great news about school. Not so good about the flu--hope you get over that soon.
I'm gonna give my story a good going through, taking into consideration all the critiques I've gotten so far, before I send it out again. If it's still ok, I'll probably send it over to you in a week or two.
Looking forward to reading your great story! Now get writing... go on
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
quote:I got the flu. I mean the full out kill-you kind of flu. Still recovering
Okay, if all the submissions seem redundant and every other line appears to be repeated, it may be a sign that you are seeing double and you need to up the Motrin.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
ROFL!
Thanks for the heads up, snapper.
Ah, and figured that I'd put my name on the "willing to crit now" list. Just to be a little more redundant, but consistent.
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Snapper Owasm aspirit WriterDan
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
So, I'm all up to date with my critiques. I'm sitting here idle cos I want to give my story a little more cooling off, and since I haven't had that light bulb moment I get when I have a great idea I want to put down on paper, I'm here if anyone wants me to look at a story or anything really.
I want to start a new story, but the ideas I'm getting right now I don't feel are worth the effort.
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
Sorry I still haven't gotten to all the crits yet. I haven't forgotten, I just had a crazy week. The one day I tell my four year old not to worry about fires, that even if there is one the fire alarm will go off, the fire alarm goes off and water begins streaming down the walls of our apartment and dripping out of all light sockets and electrical outlets. Things are finally back to normal, our carpet has dried out, and I'll be finishing the crits as soon as I can.
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
My story is still in pieces, and other concerns are preoccupying my mind. I need to withdraw from the group. No one is waiting for a review from me, right?
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
Can I have a few more days, like two? My story's almost finished and I know the deadline is today, but if I just had another night of writing I'd have it finished.
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
I'd still be happy to read it in a day or two. Enough of us "cheated" and submitted early that I don't think it'd be a problem.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
satate, don't worry, the dates are more guidelines than anything else. It's been quite a stroke of luck that many of us have even gotten something ready for crit this early on. We're usually still on the first round of crits by the second deadline, so don't worry about those dates.
Simply put, most of us here, the old timers especially, are usually around to crit at any time. Don't rush the piece just to get it done for a deadline, finish it when you're ready, then send it out.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Exactly.
Really, the only requirement that this group has is that you give critiques if you expect to get them in return.
But deadlines? Bleh. We're just "aspiring" authors. Soon as we can get the story thing down, then we'll work on deadlines. So, try for em, yeah. But don't get all caught up with specific dates. 'Course, these are our deadlines I'm talking about. There are some deadlines that you MUST adhere to. Like, the publisher's deadlines. But enough said about that. We're here for support. Looking forward to seeing some more stories. Working on critting those I have. And...um...my story will be around sometime soon.
[This message has been edited by WriterDan (edited April 21, 2009).]
Posted by BoredCrow (Member # 5675) on :
Don't talk to me about deadlines. Particularly self-imposed ones. But I should get my chapters off to the agent by this weekend (::stern glare at self: , and then I'll be good for working on other projects.
So come Saturday or so, I should be ready to do crits... and to remember that I'm participating in this contest. Well, at least I'm using a story that's already past the first draft, so I won't be too terribly behind everyone else!
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
Woohoo I finished it. I just have to read through it in the morning to make sure I didn't do anything stupid and then I can send it out and get back to work on crits.
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
My story is on it's way to those who are on the ready to crit now list.
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I am still available for crits, if you haven't sent me one or want another read.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Pretty sure that I have crits back to everyone that has sent them to me. Got a bit more done on my story. A few pages of written material, and some great ideas for the end, which I REALLY need to get to. Planning on banging out some good stuff this week. Hope to be getting mine out to ya'll soon. If anyone else needs a crit, send it on over. Watching for em.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
I am considering sending mine away. If anyone would like a look at the rewrite (made a few changes but not many) I would happy to send it to you.
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
I'd like to take a look. Send it my way.
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Anyone up for reading mine a second time? I've put in an entire new middle which - hopefully - makes the plot a bit less straightforward and tells you more about the characters. Of course, now it's 2500 words longer and my MC is begging me to make her into a novel... or a series of novels.... We've compromised: she can start a transdimensional war, but only if she snags an HM first ;-)
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
You can send it to me.
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
Kitti,
I'll read yours.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Boy, this is bad. Peoples asking for second-draft crits and I'm still not even done with my first draft. Ugh. Hoping to finish this week though. Wish me luck.
Kitti, I don't think I got to read yours even the first time around. So, go ahead and send it over my way. Will be watching for it.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
I would like to see what you did with your rewrite, Kitti. Feel free to send it too me.
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I am ready to read Second Draft Crits. Send them over.
[This message has been edited by Owasm (edited May 15, 2009).]
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
I got mine printed and I will send it come Monday.
Thank you to
darklight Kitti Patrick James Satate Owasm aspirit WriterDan and Bored Crow
for all giving me a critique. My door is open to you. Please send your scripts whenever they are ready!
[This message has been edited by snapper (edited May 17, 2009).]
[This message has been edited by snapper (edited May 17, 2009).]
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
I have my second draft finished. Anyone want to give it a look?
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Sure, send it on over. I can get to it by the weekend.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Send it to me. It may take me a few days but I will give you a thorough evalulation.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Man, I don't even want to go here, but I feel obligated to seeing as how this topic has dropped down so far in the queue.
My story is...going...well, not exactly in circles, but yeah. It's turning into something good, I think. As a plus, I finished a quick rewrite of a scene last night (first draft not yet finished--I know, bad boy. SMACK!) Was also able to get past a "sticking point" in my plot too. Everything seems to be a go now, and I'm going to buckle down and do my best to get it out in the next week or so.
Everyone else doing well? How're the stories coming? Drafting? Rewrites? Replots? I know a few of you have even already sent them in. Huzzah! You'll be all ready for the next grouping for Early submission Q04 that's going to be put up...um...oh my. Next week. I have to be kidding me.
Ack!!
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
Right. So that means I really should stop procrastinating and finish the last of my edits so I can turn my mind to my next monstrosity... I mean WotF entry...
Anyone still need/want crits, let me know.
Posted by BoredCrow (Member # 5675) on :
I've got a draft reading for critiquing. Any takers?
Perhaps we could start a new list of people willing to critique, because the last one is a month old.
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow
Posted by darklight (Member # 5213) on :
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow darklight
Hopefully, I'll be needing some fresh eyes over mine in the next week or so. Send it over BoredCrow.
Posted by Kitti (Member # 7277) on :
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow darklight Kitti
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow darklight Kitti Patrick James
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow darklight Kitti Patrick James WriterDan
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Hey IB,
I never got a story from you. You still sending it out for crits, or have you already sent it in? If not, throw it my way. Sorry, I must have missed your announcement of completion. Just found it.
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow darklight Kitti Patrick James WriterDan Owasm
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
June Willing to Critique: BoredCrow darklight Kitti Patrick James WriterDan Owasm snapper
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
First draft, done and out!
Phew.
Chance to breathe...
Okay, time to get busy with the next one.
If anyone didn't get an email with my story that is open to critting it, let me know and I'll send a copy your way.
Later.
Posted by Christopher (Member # 6336) on :
I'm looking for some people to crit "Pod Soldier". It's the story that WriterDan and Snapper critiqued for me last quarter that I didn't get polished up in time. It is now much improved--thanks Dan and Snapper! It's pretty short--about 3K words.
Also, next week I can read a few people's stories too.
Whoever wants a fresh read (I haven't seen any of the stories yet this quarter), send your story my way.
Chris
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Countdown time, peoples!
Three weeks from today for final Q03 manuscripts to be in the mail!
This is crunch time.
Don't buckle!
Just git 'er done!
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
Christopher,
I'll read yours and send mine over for a final read.
- Owasm
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
I finally finished mine. Alas it is well over the word limit, I wont be sending it out to anyone in this group, as I wont be sending it to WOTF. My thanks to those who supported my effort to finish this story with encourageing remarks and apox on Snapper for suggesting the confounding theme.
Good luck everybody.
And Snapper, that was just a joke.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Hey!
I woke up with these red welts everywhere. Where did they come from? Now I'm curious. How did my shred it into a thousand pieces and burn it suggestion turn into a 17000+ idea?
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
TWO WEEKS!!
AHOO-GA! PREPARE TO DIVE CAPTAIN!
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Who ever needs a read send it to me. I will give them on a first come, first serve basis
Posted by pixydust (Member # 2311) on :
Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been around! I realize that I owe several of you critiques and I'm totally behind (like ridiculously behind). I'm just posting to apologize. I'm really sorry. I thought I would have the energy to do this (I just finished chemo a few weeks ago) but I'm still sick off and on and having a tough time getting everything caught up from my illness. The sky is clearing, but I'm so behind I'm pretty sure I won't be able to catch up.
Those that critterd my story "Blood Kiss" just poke me when you need a story looked at. I'll make time for it.
Again, I'm really sorry.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
Seven days and counting. Time for minor tweaks and finishing touches. Hope everyone is coming up ready. After missing last quarter I'm nearly beside myself with excitement about this one. Good luck to everyone.
Posted by Owasm (Member # 8501) on :
I just sent mine out.
Thanks to everyone who helped turn a sow's ear into a silk purse that still suspiciously smells like bacon.
Good Luck to all!
Posted by satate (Member # 8082) on :
Mine's in the mail as well and thanks for all the help with it.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
pixydust, I don't think you have to apologize with an excuse like that. I just hope the chemo did the job, so you don't ever have to experience it again.
Posted by WriterDan (Member # 6456) on :
All laud and honor to Snapper, ruler of the writing universe and all-knowing consort of the holy muse! I bow to your prescience.
<<Several hours of chanting and prostrating ensue, after which I come to my senses and realize just where I am.>>
So, I ended up cutting just over 5k words from my first draft. lol! When I went back and realized that last night (well, actually this morning at about 4am) I nearly laughed out loud and woke everyone else in the house. Granted, I did add about 3k of that back during work on the 2nd and 3rd drafts, but man...now this thing sings.
My story is off!
Just wanted to thank everyone that sent me a crit. The responses I got were pivotal in making my entry this quarter into something really good. And I even finished it three-and-a-half hours earlier than I normally do. Ha, ha! Stress-be-gone!
Good luck to everyone. Hope to see you all next quarter.
Thought I'd still put this up anyhow. Get people thinking. Nothing wrong with that, eh?
So, try for em, yeah. But don't get all caught up with specific dates. 'Course, these are our deadlines I'm talking about. There are some deadlines that you MUST adhere to. Like, the publisher's deadlines. But enough said about that. We're here for support. Looking forward to seeing some more stories. Working on critting those I have. And...um...my story will be around sometime soon.