Short Story writers (1 Viewer)

[GemmaHavok]

I've been kinda freaking out lately because I'm only one third through my first draft? Is that really behind?

Also, When I went to this workshop thing at the begining of the year for Ext 2, lots of people were contemplating writing in another language (particularly latin) or even in a language that they made up... How would that go down with markers?

 

[sickwithlove]

thats not behind at all. My teacher wants us to hav at least 2000-2500 words by the end of next week. As long as your diary is chokkas it sounds like ur makin good progress.

A girl at my school didn't write her's in another language but she did sometin strange-ish like that. She wrote a critical analysis on a type of feminism that made no sense to evry1 other than the members. She tried to make her work make no sense 2, to emulate the feminism.... Very strange-she got a band2 because her reflection statement didn't say anythin bout these intentions.

I think that as long as u hav a strong enuf reflection statement to justify ur actions, u can write anythin!!!

 

[Trigger189]

what an idiot. why didnt she say anything about her intentions? you cant just throw stuff at markers and expect them to take it for anything else than sensless gibberish. that story sounds too stupid to be true.

 

[bitchymcbitch]

im kinda freaking cause ive almost finished my draft, and i havent done anything in my journal... like i have a few main ideas.. but nothing great or in lage amounts... is that really bad?

 

[Trigger189]

depends, like they always say - content over quantity. just as long as you make sure your process is covered...its really just to make sure that the work is original

 

[fuckfoot]

i'd say you're making brilliant progress next to me,
i'm struggling to think of really traumatic things to do to my characters
ah, the agony of it all

 

[GemmaHavok]

Today I started a totally different story... I'm such an idiot

 

[fuckfoot]

ahck! i feel your pain! i don't think i even like what i'm writing about... in fact everything i'm writing has nothing to do with what i'm supposed to be writing... that in itself is pretty pathetic because i've picked such a broad theme
argh, damnit damnit damnit

 

[Grey Council]

heh! i finally started. Nearly finished my first story too.

but i s'pose thats cause my first draft is due in tommorow. hehe, nothing like a good old deadline to make your creative.

 

[elmostar]

your all scaring me A LOT!!! i havnt even hardly started writting, my journal is pretty damn full thou.i am stressing out so bad! i have so much on....help me!!

 

[skittlebrau]

Heh... I've written about 4500 words and was freaking that I'd done TOO MUCH! It's way more than anyone else in my class has done.

Weird thing is, I actually *enjoy* Extension 2!

 

[GemmaHavok]

I love it, I just can't seem to finish a story, I've written 3 - all with no ending yet

 

[elmostar]

Would everyone please stop saying how much they have written, your not helping at all!!!!
i love extension 2 as well i just cant seem to write anything!

 

[sickwithlove]

elmostar; just pick up your pen and start writing- ANYTHING!! even if it isn't what you want your story to be. read some stories that are similar to what u r aiming to do- either from the library or on the net- there are thousands of stories able to be read online!! My journal is really full -i just started my second one. cut out articles from mags- anything!! Just start to get the "creative juices" flowing!

 

[AsyLum]

Originally posted by GemmaHavok
I've been kinda freaking out lately because I'm only one third through my first draft? Is that really behind?

Also, When I went to this workshop thing at the begining of the year for Ext 2, lots of people were contemplating writing in another language (particularly latin) or even in a language that they made up... How would that go down with markers?

finished my final copy on the day/night of submission

 

[slipper]

Originally posted by GemmaHavok
lots of people were contemplating writing in another language (particularly latin) or even in a language that they made up...

That just sounds dumb to me.
Isn't it meant to show your expertise in English?!

 

[slipper]

It's like writing a story for kids - don't do it because it doesn't showcase your use of language.

 

[AsyLum]

Originally posted by GemmaHavok
I've been kinda freaking out lately because I'm only one third through my first draft? Is that really behind?

Also, When I went to this workshop thing at the begining of the year for Ext 2, lots of people were contemplating writing in another language (particularly latin) or even in a language that they made up... How would that go down with markers?

you aren't falling behind

Originally posted by sickwithlove
thats not behind at all. My teacher wants us to hav at least 2000-2500 words by the end of next week. As long as your diary is chokkas it sounds like ur makin good progress.

A girl at my school didn't write her's in another language but she did sometin strange-ish like that. She wrote a critical analysis on a type of feminism that made no sense to evry1 other than the members. She tried to make her work make no sense 2, to emulate the feminism.... Very strange-she got a band2 because her reflection statement didn't say anythin bout these intentions.

I think that as long as u hav a strong enuf reflection statement to justify ur actions, u can write anythin!!!

stupid ? also the words "elitist" and "pretentious hoe" come to mind when describing someone who thinks they can impress by doing something like that

Writing in another language is ok, as long as it isnt completely irrelevant and it is stated in your reflection statement, but even then i wouldnt touch it, mainly since it sounds too big a deal for somethign so short, it is a short story afterall

 

[oscar_wilde]

at present i've almost finished my first draft.
how is everyone else doin? Am i behind?

 

[Llyrai]

Im 2000 words into my first draft.
If anything, I'm behind.

No complaining! lol


Do you reckon we should open up a writing workshop, like, we all post up what we've got for people to read. You can get feedback from anyone reading it, and they can do the same.
I reckon id be a good idea, but seeing that it depends on the good will of others, and requires people revealing what they have...it could get tricky. Not to mention raising the risk of potential enemies...eg "WHAT! It didnt suck you bi-ch!"
So yea....