Challenge - How Distinctive Is Your Writing?

[Skip1934a]

I think a compilation of all of these 'short' stories should be preserved in some way, and if it can benefit a worthwhile charity, so much the better. Some are, however, just snippits from a larger piece. How would those go over in a published work? Maybe the writer could round it out to make it a 'complete' work, shorter, perhaps, than the original. Maybe up to 1000 or so words.

I will probably extend my submission and make it a bit longer, just for my own enjoyment.

 

[minsue]

What?! This is going to take me months!

Our much maligned collective attention span definitely won't stretch that far.

 

[impressive]

Some are, however, just snippits from a larger piece. How would those go over in a published work? Maybe the writer could round it out to make it a 'complete' work, shorter, perhaps, than the original. Maybe up to 1000 or so words.

That's your business.

What I'm willing to compile, though, is just the excerpts here. I'd advise that if it's part off a larger body of work (or will be) that a footnote be added.

I figure the document will link to each author's Lit page (because linking within Lit is allowable) and to the AH threads.

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

That's your business.

What I'm willing to compile, though, is just the excerpts here. I'd advise that if it's part off a larger body of work (or will be) that a footnote be added.

I figure the document will link to each author's Lit page (because linking within Lit is allowable) and to the AH threads.

I like your thinking. It's a great idea

 

[Selena_Kitt]

Thank you...I have come to learn to know...that if you can speak truth to those you respect and they remain friends, you may, just may, have found something valuable.

Were I to weight it on scale...I would be in doubt...


amicus...

although, I think it would be "Were I to WEIGH it on a scale" *evil grin*

 

[Skip1934a]

That's your business.

What I'm willing to compile, though, is just the excerpts here. I'd advise that if it's part off a larger body of work (or will be) that a footnote be added.

I figure the document will link to each author's Lit page (because linking within Lit is allowable) and to the AH threads.

Great idea. A footnote could also mention that a 'snippit' is from a longer piece, and with the link to the author's page anyone could read the whole story if they so desired.

 

[Selena_Kitt]

That's your business.

What I'm willing to compile, though, is just the excerpts here. I'd advise that if it's part off a larger body of work (or will be) that a footnote be added.

I figure the document will link to each author's Lit page (because linking within Lit is allowable) and to the AH threads.

but what if the work isn't on Lit?

Not that I'm trying to throw monkey wrenches in or anything...

 

[damppanties]

I like your thinking. It's a great idea

I agree.
Gives a boost to my ego to be thinking of being published with such excellent company.

 

[amicus]

Please hear my deep and sincere sigh as I know the flurry of excitement overwhelms, (been there) but with the passage of time and thought will decline.

In trying to match the 500 words, which most did, I found, in reading each and every writer in Group A, that what was submitted did not necessarily reflect the nature of the writer's work.

I applaud each and every effort to compile and publicize efforts made here and offer a well deserved thank you for the efforts.

I hasten to say, however, that there are some very good writers, limited even to the 'A' group, who would be misrepresented, in my opinion, if what they posted for this event were to reflect their thoughts. Again, not even a bad idea, a good one, as writers less endowed would benefit.

Not absolutely sure of my message here, perhaps only to ask those of you movers and shakers, consider carefully the impact of what is decided.

My conclusion after reading each of those in just Group A, is that there are some very talented and insightful people here who are not just porn/wank writers, but if they pursued the craft beyond Lit, may have something more to say than any of us can know.


Pronounced Pontificating, pleasurably pursued, pacified and put to rest.

And with that I bid thee a goodnight...


amicus...

 

[champagne1982]

I would agree to having my (wildcard ) entry used in a collection to be posted on lit.

I'd like to add as a thought on the issue of those authors who have written a piece longer than 500 words; for one, they have better plot development and their characters are stronger for the added narration. I don't want to be a bitch about it but I think if you'd like to be included in a collection of stories and scenes that are too short to be submitted to Literotica (as a story and not a prose poem) then you should edit your entry to no more than 500 words.

 

[impressive]

but what if the work isn't on Lit?

Not that I'm trying to throw monkey wrenches in or anything...

We can't link outside of Lit. So, a link to the author's submission page is all that's doable in this context.

It's up to the author, then, to ensure that his/her profile (and/or sig) will point the reader in the desired direction.


Carrie -- I'm inclined to agree with you re length, especially for the two pieces that are >1K words. However, as they were allowed to be included here, that is probably how they should be included in a posted piece.

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

right. group 3 shall be dealt with by me 2night whilst on a shisha high. hehe...amusing.

bye all, i'll be abck tomorrow *kisses*

 

[Stella_Omega]

Our much maligned collective attention span definitely won't stretch that far.

Oooh, pretty butterfly!

 

[minsue]

Oooh, pretty butterfly!

Exactly.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Things are hotting up, Dampy and i have a small wager of which the 'prize's are a writting task that were set by each other some time ago if she's right then i write something, and if im right she writes something. Those 'something's are known to the two of us but i am not willing to reveal until the results are in lol

As long as it includes the both of you nakie, I'll be happy

 

[SimonBrooke]

I agree.
Gives a boost to my ego to be thinking of being published with such excellent company.

Mine too.

Actually, it would boost my ego to be published at all...

 

[damppanties]

As long as it includes the both of you nakie, I'll be happy

*laughs*

One might include one of us naked but the other won't have either of us.

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

That's your business.

What I'm willing to compile, though, is just the excerpts here. I'd advise that if it's part off a larger body of work (or will be) that a footnote be added.

I figure the document will link to each author's Lit page (because linking within Lit is allowable) and to the AH threads.

I need to check with Lauren about survivor rules before I can give my permission for mine to be used since it's part of a longer work that will be posted for survivor points.

Edited to add: Lauren said there wouldn't be a problem.

 

[Guest]

Hmmm, after reading other's guesses, I'm wondering if it's really my personality that is more distinctive than my writing.

 

[minsue]

Hmmm, after reading other's guesses, I'm wondering if it's really my personality that is more distinctive than my writing.

I think everyone thinks they have an easily picked writing voice until we do a contest like this. Out of the 42 entries, there are only two that I am almost positive I would have been able to easily pick out. (That's easy for me to say having seen the names attached, though. Who knows, maybe I wouldn't have gotten even them. )

Your poetry is distinctive. I think I could probably pick it out if one of these was done on the poetry board. (At least, I think I could if you were also kind enough to illustrate it. Maybe. )

 

[Guest]

I think everyone thinks they have an easily picked writing voice until we do a contest like this. Out of the 42 entries, there are only two that I am almost positive I would have been able to easily pick out. (That's easy for me to say having seen the names attached, though. Who knows, maybe I wouldn't have gotten even them. )

Your poetry is distinctive. I think I could probably pick it out if one of these was done on the poetry board. (At least, I think I could if you were also kind enough to illustrate it. Maybe. )

I think you'd be able to pick my poetry out, illustrated or not. I know I have distinctive style. I had thought my writing was too since it's similar to my poetry with a mix of humor and good descriptive imagery. However, that's not the case here in this challenge then again, those I know read my work, have mostly guessed my writing correctly. Some of those who haven't are clearly basing their guesses on other factors.

 

[starrkers]

I agree.
Gives a boost to my ego to be thinking of being published with such excellent company.

Mine too.

Actually, it would boost my ego to be published at all...

Me three.
Don't think I could expand mine, it was bashed out quick time just for this challenge, and came in to length of its own accord.

 

[neonlyte]

This is bloody difficult, I don't feel confident to pick a single contributor thus far, I'm beginning to think Minsue wrote them all

 

[RedHairedandFriendly]

I may expand mine, or at least start over and write a story based on it. We'll see.

 

[angelicminx]

Just wanted to say, for the record, that I did not alter my 'voice' in any way for this challenge.

I also wanted to thank Amicus for the pearls of wisdom.

My conclusion after reading each of those in just Group A, is that there are some very talented and insightful people here who are not just porn/wank writers, but if they pursued the craft beyond Lit, may have something more to say than any of us can know.

If I'm included in the group of talented and insightful people, I thank you. If I'm not, then I still thank you for voicing the thoughts I've had many times over. I may feel like an utter fool when you wax poetic on politics, or whatever you post to, but your opinion is valuable.