The 2024 Geek Pride Story Event: Official Support Page

[minski]

It's not a contest, it's a challenge. There's two big differences:
1. In a contest stories are posted as they come in, in a challenge stories are (supposed to be) posted at the same time
2 $

Nitpicking words...what are we, nerdy writers?
Oh. Right...

 

[FreyaGersemi]

While scifi/fantasy obsessions are what we usually think of

Great. So a small group of Goth girls all into the whole vampire thing (fantasy), would be acceptable. Thank you.

 

[joy_of_cooking]

Great. So a small group of Goth girls all into the whole vampire thing (fantasy), would be acceptable. Thank you.

Yes, write that story!

 

[FreyaGersemi]

Yes, write that story!

I will!!! I'm working on an assemblage of "Alternate Universe Freya Stories" and have an idea about Katie's first time with a man...

 

[NoTalentHack]

Great. So a small group of Goth girls all into the whole vampire thing (fantasy), would be acceptable. Thank you.

Perfect!

 

[Duleigh]

Great. So a small group of Goth girls all into the whole vampire thing (fantasy), would be acceptable. Thank you.

If it's geek it's good.
I've written Anime Fanfic, A discworld Fanfic, and now original SF (based on classic SF)

 

[SouthernCrossfire]

I'm about 2,000 words into mine, which features an older bachelor and engineer who doesn't recognize his nerdiness and a younger woman who fully embraces hers. I'm probably going to have to skip the On the Job event but I'm hoping to have this one done in time.

 

[MisterWildCard]

I've been in this event every year since it's inception and I'll keep taking part even if it kills me.

Same here! But this year, I've been busy with getting ready to move to a new city (we close on the house next week), while also putting the polish on my second novel, that I haven't even begun on anything for this year's Geek Pride yet. But damnit, I want to contribute SOMETHING. Even if it's just something short and simple.

- Something naughty happening under a gaming table in the middle of a game session?
- Actually doing something with the "Fantasy power-armor pro wrestling" idea I've been incubating for forever?
- More sentai/kamen-rider stuff?
- Western-style Superheroes?

...I'm sure I'll figure something out.

 

[Priscilla_June]

I think I am going to finally dust off that story that has been 2/3s written for about 3 years…. Wish me luck

 

[Voboy]

I think I am going to finally dust off that story that has been 2/3s written for about 3 years…. Wish me luck

Sometimes, that's just the ticket. Fresh eyes.

 

[Priscilla_June]

Sometimes, that's just the ticket. Fresh eyes.

I think it will feel nice to get a bit of the backlog out off my place.

 

[Kumquatqueen]

I did a story a couple years ago that was just guys geeking about sex - what happens if I do this, or press here, here (go round systematically in a circle), etc. May do similar again.

Or maybe pervert another board game like last year...

 

[ChloeTzang]

This probably edges into “nerd” territory, but something with a classics professor doing a deep dive into mythology would fit, right?

Give it a try

 

[orangecurious]

OK... i am writing a story that may fit in this... but..

does the character have to know they are a geek?

I mean, some would say I am one in certain ways.

 

[SeraphNocturne]

Slow burning on this, the plot line is solid though. I hope I’ll have it ready in time!

 

[MyBareTorso]

Really looking forward to getting going on my story for this...Cosplay sex at a pop culture convention...is that geeky enough for ya?

 

[NoTalentHack]

Really looking forward to getting going on my story for this...Cosplay sex at a pop culture convention...is that geeky enough for ya?

That's fun! I was thinking about doing a cosplay-related story, but decided to do the Greek mythology one instead. Look forward to reading yours!

 

[MyBareTorso]

That's fun! I was thinking about doing a cosplay-related story, but decided to do the Greek mythology one instead. Look forward to reading yours!

And I yours!! I am really looking forward to seeing how everyone gets their geek on this year. A fun, fun, fun challenge!

 

[RetroFan]

Do squares count as geeks? My planned story is about two cousins who are under-grad college students, the guy headed for law school and the girl who aspires to going to medical school, who attend a music festival in the early 1970s and thanks to their conservative and sensible personas are like fish out of water at the crazy and chaotic events at the festival, in a way like Janet and Brad in Rocky Horror. However, they are not really into geek things either like science fiction.

 

[Rustyoznail]

OK... i am writing a story that may fit in this... but..

does the character have to know they are a geek?

I mean, some would say I am one in certain ways.

Well, according to Hollywood, geeks can be oblivious to the fact...

And @RetroFan, squares can be 60's/70's geeks. Just wasn't the same amount of tech then.

 

[MyBareTorso]

I'm about 2,000 words into mine, which features an older bachelor and engineer who doesn't recognize his nerdiness and a younger woman who fully embraces hers. I'm probably going to have to skip the On the Job event but I'm hoping to have this one done in time.

Sounds like a nice story!!

 

[Duleigh]

I'm about 2,000 words into mine, which features an older bachelor and engineer who doesn't recognize his nerdiness and a younger woman who fully embraces hers. I'm probably going to have to skip the On the Job event but I'm hoping to have this one done in time.

Sounds like every high tech firm I ever worked at. Go for it!

 

[MyBareTorso]

Do squares count as geeks? My planned story is about two cousins who are under-grad college students, the guy headed for law school and the girl who aspires to going to medical school, who attend a music festival in the early 1970s and thanks to their conservative and sensible personas are like fish out of water at the crazy and chaotic events at the festival, in a way like Janet and Brad in Rocky Horror. However, they are not really into geek things either like science fiction.

That sounds like a really fun story... I'd say go for it, but you might need official confirmation from ChloeTzang on that one. Either way, I'd like to read it!

 

[RetroFan]

That sounds like a really fun story... I'd say go for it, but you might need official confirmation from ChloeTzang on that one. Either way, I'd like to read it!

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to writing it.

 

[ChloeTzang]

Yikes. That deadline is closing in. I better finish mine off and get it in and out of the way