Isnin, Januari 05, 2009

FLASH FICTION CHALLENGE: PASS IT ON

Philip Dick reading.



Here's a flash fiction challenge to complete by February 10th from Gerald, Aldo and me. I got the idea on the Women of Mystery's blog where Terrie Moran wrote two lines that I wanted to steal.

So now we can all steal. Or get a kick start on a new flash from someone else's words. Or work in tandem. Whatever.

First, sign up to play by January 13th.
Second, write the first paragraph of a story, (say 3-6 lines.)It doesn't need to be about Valentine's Day).
Third, send your paragraph to me by January 20th (aa2579@wayne.edu. I will stir the pot and send it back out to another writer.
Fourth-write a 750 (or so) word story using it.
Fifth, post it on your own blog or with Mystery Dawg at Powder Burn Flash on February 10th.
Sixth-I'll let you know whose lines you used when it's over.

Just write a first paragraph, something you might use yourself--the best you can come up with, and you're off. Does this sound doable? Does this sound like fun
?
I never know. Maybe it's just fun in my head.

28 ulasan:

Scott D. Parker berkata...

I'm game. I actually enjoy writing something from a given set of words/sentences.

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

Cool, Scott. Got you down.

sandra seamans berkata...

Sign me up, too. It sounds like fun.

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

I was hoping to lure you in, Sandra. I thought you'd be done Clarity in time.

Megan berkata...

I'll give it a whirl.

Tanpa Nama berkata...

In.

John McAuley

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

Great, guys. Thanks.

Paul D Brazill berkata...

I'll give it a shot, and I think Cormac will be up for it too.He's bloody good at this stuff!

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

Great, Paul. I'm waiting on Cormac.

Sandra Scoppettone berkata...

Count me in. Why do you say, (It doesn't need to be about Valentine's Day)?

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

Great, Sandra. Because we did one for that last year and my original date was a week later. I should have excised that line.

David Cranmer berkata...

Darnit! This is the second time I'm going to have to pass. Just this morning I promised an entry to a contest on another site that's also due in the next few weeks, and I'm afraid I don't have the talent to balance both... I will be eagerly following your flash challenge.

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

We'll get you sooner or later, David.

Jacob Weaver berkata...

Bummer, I don't think I have the chops to pull this off quite yet. It sounds like a lot of fun though. I can't wait to read them all!

Patrick Shawn Bagley berkata...

Count me in if there's still room.

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

Always, Patrick.

John McFetridge berkata...

Yeah, I want to play, too.

Stephen Blackmoore berkata...

Oh, I can't miss this one. Sign me up.

pattinase (abbott) berkata...

Great, John and Stephen. It's gonna be fun.

r2 berkata...

I'm up for it.

Unknown berkata...

I'll give it a shot, Patti

Steve Allan berkata...

I'm game. Sounds like fun.

Cormac Brown berkata...

Don't wait for me, I'm in.

Sorry, I was thrashed yesterday and was slightly confused by the requirements being different from the usual.

inkgrrl berkata...

Ooh! I love this kind of fun. Sign me up too.

Tanpa Nama berkata...

Sign me up also. Thanks.

Ray berkata...

Bring it on, kid. I enjoyed the last flash fiction challenge.

Tanpa Nama berkata...

If amateurs are allowed in, I'd like to play.

Tanpa Nama berkata...

Hello. paul d brazill suggested I submit - sounds like a good challenge. I have my bit done, I'll send it, and if you want to include me, that will great. Thanks!