I have no gift for this, but thought some here might be interested:
Can you write a compelling story in 140 characters or less? Give it your best shot with our Word of the Day-inspired Super Short Story Contest. The winner will not only have bragging rights, but will also win an iPod!
Every story has a beginning, middle and end; a conflict and resolution – a great story makes its reader cling to every word from start to finish. We are looking for gripping story arcs, tantalizing plot, astounding command of language – all in 140 characters. So put on your storytelling caps and get inspired!
To submit your Super Short Story, stay tuned to February 25 to see what our featured Word of the Day will be and tweet your Super Short Story with #WotDStory.
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Can you write a compelling story in 140 characters or less?
My first thought was "Damn, that's a huge cast! I should hope somebody could write a compelling story about that many people--oh, wait."
About a chapter(or two) from finishing the second draft of novel.It's good in places, not terrible overall--I mean, after about two years I wish I were totally in love with it, but it's long and it actually has a beginning, middle, and end, which were stumbling blocks in the past.
Go erika! Finishing the second draft and not hating it thoroughly sounds pretty awesome to me.
There are bits that I might hate later, but mostly not. It's just that, for the time I spent, I wish it were spectacular(but it might get there, still, right?)
Yeah, I'm pleased.
Finishing the second draft is huge, erika!
It is huge, erika! And you may feel differently about it after you let it rest for a while. Work on something else for a bit or read something of a completely different genre, and give your brain a break.
I was out to dinner with fellow local writers tonight, and I can't even say how good it was for me. Whenever I'm with other writers, it always recharges me. I need to do it more.
To sum up: Writers groups for everyone! They're a good thing!
Go Erika! That is huge. And Amy is wise.
