Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Shelley it was, from the only poem I can recite in full.
Apart from the one I just wrote.
Shelley it was, from the only poem I can recite in full.
Apart from the one I just wrote.
Discussion -- June 2011 Challenge
- Thread starter The Judge
- Start date
- Status
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Hmmm #1 -- HareBrain and Ozymandias. What connection can we find? A shattered visage? A wrinkled lip? A sneer of cold command? Or just a colossal wreck....?
Hmmm #2 -- Gary writing poetry. HareBrain writing poetry.
Methinks I shall have to reconsider this month's entry...
Hmmm #1 -- HareBrain and Ozymandias. What connection can we find? A shattered visage? A wrinkled lip? A sneer of cold command? Or just a colossal wreck....?
Hmmm #2 -- Gary writing poetry. HareBrain writing poetry.
Methinks I shall have to reconsider this month's entry...
MstrTal
Valeyard
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2011
- Messages
- 622
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
The only two poems I can recite in full or nearly so or both by Poe. "The Lake" and "Deep in the Earth."
One could infer from this that I had an interesting childhood. Regardless I am going to try my hand at a poem even though that is most assuredly not my forte. I expect lots of giggles and groans.
The only two poems I can recite in full or nearly so or both by Poe. "The Lake" and "Deep in the Earth."
One could infer from this that I had an interesting childhood. Regardless I am going to try my hand at a poem even though that is most assuredly not my forte. I expect lots of giggles and groans.
Chel
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2010
- Messages
- 368
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Karn - try it the other way around, write a little something on Nourishment and then Kiplingify it. I'm attempting to do that since I had this nice idea on Nourishment, and I won't let some classic, famous author get in my way of entering.
Karn - try it the other way around, write a little something on Nourishment and then Kiplingify it. I'm attempting to do that since I had this nice idea on Nourishment, and I won't let some classic, famous author get in my way of entering.
Karn Maeshalanadae
I'm a pineapple
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
As I've said, Nourishment is the EASY part.
I can't seem to do the Kipling style at all is the problem. Wells? Possible. Bradbury? Maybe. King? Probably. Poe? I think so.
Kipling? No.
Just no. I tried to experiment earlier today but I found out it had twice the maximum number of words with absolutely no story. I really want to beat Chris over the head with a mallet now.
As I've said, Nourishment is the EASY part.
I can't seem to do the Kipling style at all is the problem.
Wells? Possible. Bradbury? Maybe. King? Probably. Poe? I think so.Kipling? No.
Just no.
I tried to experiment earlier today but I found out it had twice the maximum number of words with absolutely no story. I really want to beat Chris over the head with a mallet now. 
Aun Doorback
Your place is magic
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
I always thought that HareBrain was more styled to Ozzie Osbourne, given his vampoodle entry
I always thought that HareBrain was more styled to Ozzie Osbourne, given his vampoodle entry
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2007
- Messages
- 6,485
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
It may be better to read a few entries and perhaps that might generate some ideas as to the style you adopt? I doubt any entries are going to replicate Kipling to the extent that makes it intistinguishable from his own, so I wouldnt worry too much.
As I've said, Nourishment is the EASY part.
I can't seem to do the Kipling style at all is the problem.
Kipling? No.
Just no.
It may be better to read a few entries and perhaps that might generate some ideas as to the style you adopt? I doubt any entries are going to replicate Kipling to the extent that makes it intistinguishable from his own, so I wouldnt worry too much.
- Joined
- Jun 13, 2006
- Messages
- 6,381
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Aha! Congratulations, you spotted the deliberate mistake TJ, you win the prize and... and...
Nah, I'm undone.
I knew it was Shelley. Honest.
I don't know where Coleridge came from.
Honest.
(I could blame my horrendous slip on receiving some of the best news I have had in a long while, so good that it made me act drunk.)
Yup, that's my answer.
(stop digging, Perp.)
Aha! Congratulations, you spotted the deliberate mistake TJ, you win the prize and... and...
Nah, I'm undone.
I knew it was Shelley. Honest.
I don't know where Coleridge came from.
Honest.
(I could blame my horrendous slip on receiving some of the best news I have had in a long while, so good that it made me act drunk.)
Yup, that's my answer.
(stop digging, Perp.)
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Just what we need for a 75-word challenge: long rambling sentences. (Or perhaps one long rambling sentence.)
Do you want us to call the Fire Brigade?
If the Fire brigade don't turn up soon, it's more likely to be a wrinkled toe.
High Eight
Boggart
- Joined
- Dec 20, 2006
- Messages
- 457
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
All I have done is taken Kipling's 'men talking in a clubroom' format and hope that I have caught at least a smidgeon of his style. I have used a line from one of his early stories as a jumping-off point.
The rest is a wing and a prayer.
As I've said, Nourishment is the EASY part.
I can't seem to do the Kipling style at all is the problem.
Kipling? No.
Just no.
All I have done is taken Kipling's 'men talking in a clubroom' format and hope that I have caught at least a smidgeon of his style. I have used a line from one of his early stories as a jumping-off point.
The rest is a wing and a prayer.
Karn Maeshalanadae
I'm a pineapple
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
That is exactly what I tried to do earlier today when I came up with 130 words of nowhere, haha.
Oh, this is going to be funny. I have no idea how to go about this even after reading about five or six of his works....
That is exactly what I tried to do earlier today when I came up with 130 words of nowhere, haha.
Oh, this is going to be funny. I have no idea how to go about this even after reading about five or six of his works....
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
I see the challenge is now open for entries.
I see the challenge is now open for entries.
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Are you suggesting we write about trenchermen, alchemist?
Are you suggesting we write about trenchermen, alchemist?
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
I had to look that up. Damn, it's clever. I applaud you, sir.
Are you suggesting we write about trenchermen, alchemist?
I had to look that up. Damn, it's clever. I applaud you, sir.
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2007
- Messages
- 6,485
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Well, I suppose that's one way of 'digging in'.
Well, I suppose that's one way of 'digging in'.
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Thanks, alchemist (though it's only a play on words).
Besides, in my re-read of A Game of Thrones, I reached the scene in the inn on the Kingsroad where Catelyn is having a meal and the serving boy has "laid trenchers of bread before them and filled them with chunks of browned meat off a skewer..." this evening, so the word was already swimming about in my mind (possibly in gravy).
Thanks, alchemist (though it's only a play on words).
Besides, in my re-read of A Game of Thrones, I reached the scene in the inn on the Kingsroad where Catelyn is having a meal and the serving boy has "laid trenchers of bread before them and filled them with chunks of browned meat off a skewer..." this evening, so the word was already swimming about in my mind (possibly in gravy).
Karn Maeshalanadae
I'm a pineapple
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Once more, unto the breach, dear friends!
Oh, wait...that's Shakespeare, not Kipling.... *sigh*
Once more, unto the breach, dear friends!
Oh, wait...that's Shakespeare, not Kipling....
*sigh*
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2007
- Messages
- 6,485
Re: DISCUSSION the 75 Word Challenge JUNE 2011
Yes, I think you meant 'Once more unto the breach , Best Beloved!'
Once more, unto the breach, dear friends!
Oh, wait...that's Shakespeare, not Kipling....
Yes, I think you meant 'Once more unto the breach , Best Beloved!'
- Status
Similar threads
-
DISCUSSION THREAD -- June 2024 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge- Started by The Judge
- Replies: 144
-
-
DISCUSSION THREAD -- JUNE 2023 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge
- Started by The Judge
- Replies: 158
-
-
DISCUSSION THREAD -- JUNE 2022 -- 75 Word Writing Challenge- Started by Ursa major
- Replies: 167