tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post3959482309895966436..comments2023-11-12T10:12:51.801-05:00Comments on Elizabeth Twist: Story a Day: A Midway Progress Report, or Two Camels in a Tiny CarElizabeth Twisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133959633383307056noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-27718233794137964392011-05-19T13:23:45.187-04:002011-05-19T13:23:45.187-04:00I won't front, Deborah: I am tired. But I'...I won't front, Deborah: I am tired. But I'm trying to get my energy back up so I can burn through the second half of this challenge.Elizabeth Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133959633383307056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-21938628861968728502011-05-19T08:05:03.022-04:002011-05-19T08:05:03.022-04:00That's great stuff, Elizabeth. I'm about w...That's great stuff, Elizabeth. I'm about where you are with the challenge, but I'm feeling a little weary now. Doubts about quality are creeping in and I'm trying to keep them at bay. <br /><br />I'm so pleased you're getting a lot out of it.Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-87377215906206301932011-05-18T20:58:34.390-04:002011-05-18T20:58:34.390-04:00Sarah: It's over here. The official challenge ...Sarah: <a href="http://storyaday.org/" rel="nofollow">It's over here.</a> The official challenge is for May, but I recommend it as a month-long challenge any time.Elizabeth Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133959633383307056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-84668985015947956082011-05-18T20:34:14.863-04:002011-05-18T20:34:14.863-04:00It's great that you're writing a story a d...It's great that you're writing a story a day. Is this part of an official competition? Is there a website I can take a look at?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the camels ;)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100086536148059787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-28323185900276820772011-05-18T19:35:05.164-04:002011-05-18T19:35:05.164-04:00L.G.: Thank you for the cheerleading!
Kari Marie:...L.G.: Thank you for the cheerleading!<br /><br />Kari Marie: I shall continue cooking!<br /><br />Claudie: Definite parallels with NaNo here. I'm finding that it's actually easier for me to crank out mondo word count on short stories, however. Maybe because each day *must* be spent cranking out plot? I always find during NaNo that there are a few days where I end up drifting through a dream sequence or flashback or something. I'll dribble out a few hundred words and go take a nap without having to grind through a plot point. Not possible during this challenge.<br /><br />Trisha: Thank you!<br /><br />Pat: Thanks!<br /><br />Laura: Good luck with the stories. <br /><br />Eileen: Holy heck. I never noticed that guy before. It adds a whole new layer to that video. I guess you have to get your angry camels from place to place somehow, right?<br /><br />Margo: Most are in the 2000-2500 word vicinity. Two are longer (6-8k), and were each written over the course of two days. Only a couple are true flash pieces. <br /><br />Methinks I might need to compose another blog post on the topic of "digging in." You've got me thinking. <br /><br />JL & B: Challenges definitely help boost my word count. And it is fun to push yourself.Elizabeth Twisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133959633383307056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-74117418516582732592011-05-18T18:57:33.442-04:002011-05-18T18:57:33.442-04:00I had a ton of fun with the nano writes for April,...I had a ton of fun with the nano writes for April, sounds like the story a day is a great experience !<br />Best to you !<br />JL&BJL Dodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12713220952100680871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-13930545272553726542011-05-18T17:55:10.604-04:002011-05-18T17:55:10.604-04:00"It's possible to compress the process. 2..."It's possible to compress the process. 24 hours is a reasonable amount of time to go from vague idea / prompt to concrete idea to plot to completed first draft."<br /><br />Hmm hmm hmm. I need to think hard on this. It may well be time for me to unplug more and dig in harder on the writing.<br /><br />How long are your stories, on average?Margo Lerwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773653995392669855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-68883050635230951222011-05-18T14:47:14.616-04:002011-05-18T14:47:14.616-04:00I think the craziest thing in that video, is the g...I think the craziest thing in that video, is the guy who gets in the driver's seat at the end.<br /><br />Fabulous StAD progress!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18382258703126540760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-26566524872229786882011-05-18T08:45:46.159-04:002011-05-18T08:45:46.159-04:00Your determination and writing process is envious....Your determination and writing process is envious. I'm currently working on two short stories at the moment. The timeline is a bit more stretched out than yours. I think I just need to sit down and get my fingers moving like you. Thanks!Laura M. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118305776404765529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-36791020165451246222011-05-18T03:05:36.659-04:002011-05-18T03:05:36.659-04:00You go girl! Sounds like you're steaming with ...You go girl! Sounds like you're steaming with your stories... Keep up the great work.Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-19857234108394594642011-05-18T01:20:35.250-04:002011-05-18T01:20:35.250-04:00Wow, that is amazing progress!! Congrats on all yo...Wow, that is amazing progress!! Congrats on all your stories & that amazing word count!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-302439763248901432011-05-17T23:34:08.622-04:002011-05-17T23:34:08.622-04:00Wow, it sure seem you're doing well with this ...Wow, it sure seem you're doing well with this story a day challenge! Some of what you learn remind me of NaNo lessons ( ex: "I have been lazy." )<br /><br />Keep going like that!Claudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-49678834180080823352011-05-17T23:21:15.642-04:002011-05-17T23:21:15.642-04:00Sounds like you are really cookin! Keep going. :)Sounds like you are really cookin! Keep going. :)KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729289955062416774.post-78123703425627975432011-05-17T22:07:01.619-04:002011-05-17T22:07:01.619-04:00WOOHOO! Sounds like you're cranking it out.WOOHOO! Sounds like you're cranking it out.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.com