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SpaceWeavil
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| Robbie wrote: | From memory, the whole kit 'n kaboodle must be done by the close date. You can't edit an entry once the close date has passed.
(But someone complained about this, so I can't remember if I changed it.) |
Well that still gives me 2 months nearly to get that story finished... (she says, trying to sound confident...  )
Thanks Robbie.
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Viv
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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Spaceweavil, if it comes down to it and you need more time, we can always adjust that due date. The purpose of challenges isn't to limit your writing, but to encourage it. If a challenge has spawned a lengthy and high-quality story like "Alliance," I'm more than willing to do what I can to see that the story gets done.
Just keep Maram and me updated on your progress, and let us know if we need to adjust that due date. |
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Eyborg
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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Excuse me... but what time limit are you talking about? It says on the front page "no time limit". Am I missing something?  |
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SpaceWeavil
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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My fault - I temporarily diverted the thread onto another challenge. Apologies. As far as I know the First Time challenge has no limit, right?
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Eyborg
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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You're right about that!  I thought you were talking about the First Time challenge... oops he he he... |
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Viv
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Right! No time limit on the First Time challenge. Sorry for the confusion! |
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SpaceWeavil
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Viv wrote: | Spaceweavil, if it comes down to it and you need more time, we can always adjust that due date. The purpose of challenges isn't to limit your writing, but to encourage it. If a challenge has spawned a lengthy and high-quality story like "Alliance," I'm more than willing to do what I can to see that the story gets done.
Just keep Maram and me updated on your progress, and let us know if we need to adjust that due date. |
Thanks When I started on the idea, it wasn't meant to be that long or that involved, only as I started researching it, and as other characters came into it, it started to expand. I still have a lot to do, and a lot more Elrond-angst  If it looks like I am struggling to meet the date I will let you know
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Viv wrote: | | Right! No time limit on the First Time challenge. Sorry for the confusion! |
Excellent!  |
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Texasgirl
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alright...i submitted my story (not a shieldmaiden quite yet) it's about eowyn's first sword lesson - is that OK? i mean, i know i might be asking the obvious here, but i've never actually written a challenge fic before.....
also, is it okay if later i use the fic as a part of a larger fic? or does it have to stay seperate since it is a challenge fic?
and what does the challenge do, anyway? do you guys read the stories after it's closed?
lost in the dark here and my kerosene and matches are gone....
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Challenges are just to encourage folks to write; that's pretty much it.
I usually read challenge stories as they're submitted if I'm interested in the challenge. If I come across a story in the general lists that's a challenge response I don't read it for that reason alone.
I think the idea of Eowyn's first sword lesson is a really good one; her talent and affinity with the sword, coupled with the fact that she's basically not allowed to use one is great dramatic grist. I'm looking forward to reading your story.
It's really for the challenge admin's to say but I think the rules are pretty loose beyond those of the site in general, the challenge as described and deadlines, if there are any. Other than that I think you can use your story as you want.
And, hey, contratulations on posting your fist challenge fic!!
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Texasgirl
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alright...sweet...thanks...just to warn ya, it's not really up tp standard..it was more of something to get me going (i have bilions of plot bunnies that are half done or hoping around and i can't get off my lazy butt tofinish them....but thanks for your words of encouragement.
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SpaceWeavil
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That reminds me, I meant to review your story the other day and my pesky computer froze on me. Completely forgot by the time I'd sorted it out. Must do.
I must also get onto finishing my challenge fic for this challenge (and for all the other ones? ) I think afterwards I might write my second choice that I had for the first time thing, only it's a Boromir story and I've had odd reactions sometimes to those in the past, (which is why I chose the Thranduil idea to play with instead). Anyway I am rambling.
So is this the most subscribed to challenge then?
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| SpaceWeavil wrote: | | So is this the most subscribed to challenge then? |
I think it is!!
| SpaceWeavil wrote: | | I think afterwards I might write my second choice that I had for the first time thing, only it's a Boromir story and I've had odd reactions sometimes to those in the past. |
If you want to run your Boz (thanks, GLT) idea past me, a Certified Boromir Devotee and PMF, as sort of a pre-beta I'd be happy to hear it. I'm pretty open minded even when it comes to my guy and would vow to only give you positive comment. PM me.
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ellisk
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| NancyBrooke wrote: | | If you want to run your Boz (thanks, GLT) idea past me, a Certified Boromir Devotee and PMF, as sort of a pre-beta I'd be happy to hear it. |
Nancy,
You know, I'm glad you said that--Boromir is a character I don't understand well and I'd like to know him better. There are so many fics with him as the evil step child of the Fellowship. I just don't remember his character well enough to argue one way or another but I just really distrust one-sided portrayals of any character. I read your 'drabble and third' on Denethor's point of view of Boromir and I liked it (can't remember if I reviewed--sorry if I didn't, I can be a bad reviewer sometimes). Do you have any longer essays on Boromir's character based on canon or can you think of where any ones you trust might be on the internet? |
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| ellisk wrote: | | NancyBrooke wrote: | | If you want to run your Boz (thanks, GLT) idea past me, a Certified Boromir Devotee and PMF, as sort of a pre-beta I'd be happy to hear it. |
Nancy,
You know, I'm glad you said that--Boromir is a character I don't understand well and I'd like to know him better. There are so many fics with him as the evil step child of the Fellowship. I just don't remember his character well enough to argue one way or another but I just really distrust one-sided portrayals of any character. I read your 'drabble and third' on Denethor's point of view of Boromir and I liked it (can't remember if I reviewed--sorry if I didn't, I can be a bad reviewer sometimes). Do you have any longer essays on Boromir's character based on canon or can you think of where any ones you trust might be on the internet? |
First of all, thanks Nancy. I might take you up on that if I decide the idea is worth giving a shot. None of my Boromir / Denethor stuff has had negative feedback as it were, just strange feedback. I think it might be because, escpecially with Denethor, I don't tend to portray him as totally evil but don't like painting him as a saint either. I don't know. With Boromir, I don't know why people have a problem with it, as again I never paint him as evil.
I have to admit though my liking of Boromir has increased a lot since the film. I really didn't think much of him when I first read the books, but then the first time I read through the books I had other 'helpful' family members ramming their opinions down my throat all the time, and nowadays I can make up my own mind. Or so they keep telling me. 
Oh look, rambling again.
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