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It's short story competition number thirty-five!
I'll come straight to the point. The theme is
The Woods
Closing Date - November 15th
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Result
Thanks to all who entered, this, maybe the final SSC on these forums. Who knows?
As always it was difficult to pick a winner.
The Runner's-up
FFF - Troupe. I like everything you write (even if you don't like it yourself). This was the usual enchanting and mazy creation.
Stryke - Acres of Shadowland. Once again an intriguing read, written in that likeable style of yours.
Meka Dragon - In The Woods Lies A Cabin. You're like an Amazon forest of variety and creation. Last time a musical, this time a creepy ghost story. I always see your stories being turned into pieces of cinematic drama. To my mind you are a very commercial writer - and I say that in the best possible way.
Prophet - Across The Mountain Forest. This felt like I'd opened a novel by an established author and read a couple of pages. It is so well-written and polished. Very nearly won.
The Winner
Ineedsleep - Just Passing Through. This reminded me of what the SSC is all about. Short and sweet, concisely expressed and mapped out, simple and effective. Just liked it the most.
So is this the last one, or are we just gonna carry on? I feel like I should make a speech or something... (better not).
I'll come straight to the point. The theme is
The Woods
Closing Date - November 15th
--------------
Result
Thanks to all who entered, this, maybe the final SSC on these forums. Who knows?
As always it was difficult to pick a winner.
The Runner's-up
FFF - Troupe. I like everything you write (even if you don't like it yourself). This was the usual enchanting and mazy creation.
Stryke - Acres of Shadowland. Once again an intriguing read, written in that likeable style of yours.
Meka Dragon - In The Woods Lies A Cabin. You're like an Amazon forest of variety and creation. Last time a musical, this time a creepy ghost story. I always see your stories being turned into pieces of cinematic drama. To my mind you are a very commercial writer - and I say that in the best possible way.
Prophet - Across The Mountain Forest. This felt like I'd opened a novel by an established author and read a couple of pages. It is so well-written and polished. Very nearly won.
The Winner
Ineedsleep - Just Passing Through. This reminded me of what the SSC is all about. Short and sweet, concisely expressed and mapped out, simple and effective. Just liked it the most.
So is this the last one, or are we just gonna carry on? I feel like I should make a speech or something... (better not).
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Who's left?
FFF... CrossBob's "crows"... ?
FFF... CrossBob's "crows"... ?
Got mine in now, at the last minute. :D
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Thursday.
It may be time to make it known forum-wide..
It may be time to make it known forum-wide..
When is Shoot the Writers on?
I entered! In the Woods Lies A Cabin.
It's pretty much straight onto the page, and the idea not fully formed, but I don't have much spare time this month, and it's such a good topic with so much potential.
Anyone seen a movie called 'Just Before Dawn'? Saw it around 15 years ago or so, and only flashes of it remain in my memory. Basically a horror set within the woods.
It's pretty much straight onto the page, and the idea not fully formed, but I don't have much spare time this month, and it's such a good topic with so much potential.
Anyone seen a movie called 'Just Before Dawn'? Saw it around 15 years ago or so, and only flashes of it remain in my memory. Basically a horror set within the woods.
Should manage to finish in time.
FinalFantasyFanatic wrote:
> Seriously, the comp is perfect how it is. The all-in-one
> story-writing thing never works, and doesn't catch the imagination,
> and your other thing is too restrictive, Glove.
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Yup, I agree. It's bound to go through a few lulls, but it'll pick up again.
> Seriously, the comp is perfect how it is. The all-in-one
> story-writing thing never works, and doesn't catch the imagination,
> and your other thing is too restrictive, Glove.
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Yup, I agree. It's bound to go through a few lulls, but it'll pick up again.
Gonna start reading/judging now. The closing date is still tomorrow midnight.
Cripes! Seeing your name in here made me think you'd posted in the wrong forum :D
I've thought about entering since this was started in the Life forum. I haven't plucked up the courage yet. :)
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