Eminence Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Actually, I'll give it a go. It won't be about the Lord of the Rings kind of fantasy though, more like Blade or something like that, taking place in the real world. I've got just over 400 words at the minute, what is the ideal word count? Leading up to 2000 words, if you read the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-2007 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Actually, I'll give it a go. It won't be about the Lord of the Rings kind of fantasy though, more like Blade or something like that, taking place in the real world. I've got just over 400 words at the minute, what is the ideal word count? Leading up to 2000 words, if you read the first post. Yeah, that's the limit though. I was wondering what would be the most readable length. I have 607 and finished now, but I suppose I can try add some length if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminence Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Ah, well I'd assume you're fine as you are now, then. If you're satisfied that you've told a good story, then stick with what you've got... it's quality over quantity, remember! Of course, I'd recommend that you just tuck it away for now; the deadline isn't for a good few more weeks, so just keep it on the side and see if you can think of any ways to improve it until it has to be sent in; read over it a couple times, make sure there's no mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gta phil gta Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 What with this slipping down the page a little, I'm going to pin it so that everyone can see. I'll pin the topic each month so that it gets good exposure and then maybe a couple more people will enter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unvirginiser Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Double post ^^ Oh.. wait Anyway... How are we defining Fantasy? Do zombies count? Can it be set in modern times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivionz Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Is it too late to sign up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Is it too late to sign up? You have until the deadline to enter Luke, just as long as your entry is in before said date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-2007 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Double post ^^ Oh.. wait Anyway... How are we defining Fantasy? Do zombies count? Can it be set in modern times? Yeah, I'm pretty sure it can include zombies, as well as ghosts, vampires, slighlt more believable things like that (when compared to elves and hobbits, at least). Mine is set in present day, so I'm hoping it's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochie_old Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Zombies and vampires are more of a horror aspect, but if you can incoporate something else that is more mainstream fantasy (E.g. a Vampire hunter with swords and stuff.) I'll let it slide, Anyway, looking forward to seeing all your work guys. ~Phusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iminicus Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Imma just copy post. I wake up in a sweat, but it isn't the sought of terror sweat you get when you have done something bad. I feel the cold sweat running down my body. I look around in the dark room, the faint wisps of moonlight shine through the drapes as the shift in the breeze. I can still feel the heartbeat. I can still see the terror in her eyes. I know I shouldn't do it, but it calls out to me. Like the sultry slut that she is, I have to have her. Feel her one more time, every night, just one more time. People say that there is a lunatic running around, but I'm not a lunatic. I'M NOT CRAZY. She is the crazy one. She makes me do these things. She makes me stalk her victims. I don't choose to do this. I didn't choose to hurt them, she made me. She always makes me. I wish I didn't have to do it. It hurts me. I hate it, but I do it. I do it, because I love her. She says she loves me, so I do it. My thoughts are erratic. My mind is not my own. I can feel her soft touch on my skin. Shivers creep up my spine. She is an angel and a devil. She is my love and my hate. I cannot control her. She controls me. She is a screaming valkyrie. My screaming, blood lust valkyrie. She stirs in her sleep. I know what she wants me to do. I dress and leave the room. Twice tonight. Twice tonight, I have done this act for her. I have never done it twice. The cold air makes me sweat. I am uncomfortable and I know she feels it herself. She loves me she says. She needs me she says. She wants me she lies. I do it anyway. I have to do it. Why do I have to do it? I cannot answer these, neither can she. I walk out the room. Out of her sight, but never out of her demented mind. Her eyes can be felt burning into the back of my head. I wince at the thought of what she wants me to do. Why do I do this? I walk. I walk and I cry. I cry because this isn't me. She has me mesmerized. She has me in love with her. The idea of her. The idea of love. The idea that one day I won't have to do this. Why do I do this? I open the garage door and walk in. I flick on the lights. The burning in my eyes lets me know I should be asleep. I reach for the poison she likes me to use. I hate using it. I grab the other items I need: gloves, rope, and a hammer. I never could figure out the hammer. Why a hammer? I go back to the house. Stumbling on my way. Damn those lights. I walk in. I can hear them. She says they will always be in the basement. I hate the basement. I hate many things, but the basement I really hate. I didn't even want this old house. She did. I love her. I put the poison down. I use the rope to string the already dead ones up. I will have to dispose of the bodies in the morning. Some still move. Now I know why I bring a hammer. A quick smack and they too die. I put the gloves on and carefully place the poison. Oh, why do I have to do this. I am a murderer. I kill all the time. But I do it because she loves me. She says she loves me, but I know the truth. We cannot afford to get in an exterminator, so I have to kill the mice myself. Yes, I wrote it. Yes, I copy posted it. Yes, I rock. Untitled because I think titles distract from the work and shouldn't define it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Assailant Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Imma just copy post. Copy-Pasta Yes, I wrote it. Yes, I copy posted it. Yes, I rock. Untitled because I think titles distract from the work and shouldn't define it. Mmm... Copy-Pasta. And you retrieved this from the "weirdest dreams" topic you posted in earlier? Wanted Assailant tips his Detective hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviescirca93 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Count me in, I'll see what I can muster up EDIT: I've just finished mine. 501 words. Hmm Edited August 12, 2008 by daviescirca93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminence Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Count me in, I'll see what I can muster up EDIT: I've just finished mine. 501 words. Hmm Quality over quantity, mate; if you think you've told a good tale, then it doesn't matter how long it is! Although, with so much time left until the deadline, I'd recommend spending more than a couple hours on it, as seems to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviescirca93 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Count me in, I'll see what I can muster up EDIT: I've just finished mine. 501 words. Hmm Quality over quantity, mate; if you think you've told a good tale, then it doesn't matter how long it is! Although, with so much time left until the deadline, I'd recommend spending more than a couple hours on it, as seems to be the case. Yeah I agree, now I've got the story base down I can work around it and improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exfernis Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) I'm not going to compete myself, but good luck to all competitors. Someone should use the sword of 1000 truths from South Park. Edited August 12, 2008 by Exfernis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminence Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) I decided to post mine, because I don't want to wait a few more weeks to PM it. So, here's my entry: The Princess Dipped in Lace One thing - it's 2100 words, so slightly over. But, I ask, is that okay? Edited August 12, 2008 by Eminence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochie_old Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 100 words, oh noes. Its sweet, writing over the limit just to wrap your story up is okay, but if you've only just go to the climax then theres some problems. I put the word limit in there so people didn't feel pressured to write a chapter book or strain themselves for hours. Its sweet to post your stories if you want to show them off to everyone as well. ~Phusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eminence Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Okay, nice then. Well, there's my entry! Looking forward to seeing everybody else's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iminicus Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm game for this fantasy thing. Though, I suspect that future comps shouldn't involve a set genre. Perhaps designate a conflict that has to happen between two set characters and allow each of us to explore the relationship and resolution ourselves in anyway we choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struff Bunstridge Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm game for this fantasy thing. Though, I suspect that future comps shouldn't involve a set genre. Perhaps designate a conflict that has to happen between two set characters and allow each of us to explore the relationship and resolution ourselves in anyway we choose. This is kind of similar to what's being done here, in the Villian Face-Off. I reckon genre's the best way to designate a common denominator between the stories; it kind of levels the playing field in the long run, as well as giving people the opportunity to write the sort of story they wouldn't have done otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivionz Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Then sign me up. I'll get working on my story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iminicus Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I can't do it. I started a fantasy story got something like 500 words in. Character development was okay, not the best, and I was managing with the plot. Until, I realized that with most good fantasy books the characters have to take a journey of self discovery and connection to others. And, perhaps it is due to my main character being to fully formed in my head, but I cannot possible continue this story without having to break her apart and re write her. So as it stands, I am not going to enter a fantasy story. I know this goes against the whole rules. Plus, the only good authors to successfully create elaborate fantasy worlds are both dead ( If you don't know who I reference, you need to read some greater fantasy books ). As it stands, I would still like to enter but I am going to write in a different genre, that I shall try and tie into the fantasy genre. It will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronmar The Only Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Well I've written two separate things for this; one is like a 1000 or so words while the other is 2500 something. I'll post them both in a topic soon, though I still have yet to decide which will be for the competition. I'll see how they turn out through all the revisions and such over the next few days. How is everyone else going? I've skimmed through E's, obviously not enough to comment it yet though. Visit Writers' Discussion Compilation of Works: From a Storyteller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Assailant Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Gah. Haven't even started it and the due date is slipping away. I'll still if I can cook one up by now. I should definitely make under 2,000 words. Not even much of a limit, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviescirca93 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 How is everyone else going? I'd finished mine, then Word decided to be a twat and delete the document I'm starting again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unvirginiser Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Are you all comfortable reading a detailed sexual encounter? As a serious entry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Assailant Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Are you all comfortable reading a detailed sexual encounter? As a serious entry? That sh*t's never been done before. (Seriously, it has never been done before.) Do it. You could win gold. Just make sure it's fantasy enough. And Dave, that must really take a toll. I would erdaicate my computer set with a RPG Launcher if that ever happened. That's why I use WordPerfect 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Constantin Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Gah. Ten days to go and I haven't even started yet. I better get my ass in geat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warplay3r Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 "Well, since you put it that way...I'm in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanted Assailant Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I looked over of what I've written so far, and my genre steering is towards Historical Fantasy with some sword sorcery left in there. That's eligible, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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