Discussion -- 300 Word Challenge #6

[Christopher Lee]

School forced me into somewhat of a break. I'm returning with a 300 worder! I loved the image this time around. Good stories all around so far.

 

[Glen]

Thanks Hex - that feedback is the best thing that has happened for me all day! :0)

 

[Abernovo]

Another new member uses their first post in the Chrons to enter the challenges and it's a strong piece. Nice story Kylara, and welcome.

 

[nixie]

I'm struggling to come up with something.

 

[Kylara]

Thank you Abernovo.
I have been following the thread and as I was walking home from work I wrote my piece in my notebook, typed it up when I arrived at my apartment, and posted it...it is rather out of my comfort zone as I normally write poetry, or work on my novel, flash fiction is not my forte!
Thank you for the kind welcome

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Thank you Abernovo.
I have been following the thread and as I was walking home from work I wrote my piece in my notebook, typed it up when I arrived at my apartment, and posted it...it is rather out of my comfort zone as I normally write poetry, or work on my novel, flash fiction is not my forte!
Thank you for the kind welcome

It could have been a poem...



This is the first 300 I've really struggled with. Went a totally different direction in the end than I thought I had wanted, and I still think my entry sounds a little silly throughout most of it.

 

[Kylara]

Really? Hmmm, my poetry is a little on the depressing side, and I really should practice my flash fiction, as it is rather on the abysmal side...rather than allowing myself a massive 300 words for a poem...
I very much enjoyed your last line Karn, I have a fondness for last lines...and I love those that have an extra poignancy to them given by a desperate irony, those ones stay with you, and yours definitely has that. It's something I strive for in my poetry, desolation and giving pause for thought and a longing for a re-read. I was thinking of putting some of mine up here for some opinions but I'm not sure where to put it...

 

[allmywires]

You could always try the critiques section, once you get to 30 posts. Though I wouldn't be sure how to critique a poem, really! And add me to your growing fanclub, Kylara, I really enjoyed your entry.

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

Okay, count me in. I wish it could have been earlier, but I've been busy with other things, just recently.

So, now that's over with, I'm off to read everyone else's entries ... and balk in the face of such masterpieces. Which is the reason I chose to post before reading; I didn't want to be put off by the sheer quality of the competition.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the story, guys. I know I'm going to enjoy everyone else's.

 

[Grimbear]

I like yours Scott. I'd never heard that word before. Marwolaeth obviously I know - but the other's new to me.

 

[Scott R. Forshaw]

Thanks, Grim. I've just finished reading through all the stories, and I have to say: I'm astounded by the quality, and I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to vote. There are just so many good ones to choose from.

In all honesty, I was a little nervous about that particular word, but I took the risk anyway. My welsh is rusty, to say the least. I'm almost certain it says harbingers of death, but I could be mistaken. Please correct me if I'm wrong, Grim.

 

[Karn Maeshalanadae]

Really? Hmmm, my poetry is a little on the depressing side, and I really should practice my flash fiction, as it is rather on the abysmal side...rather than allowing myself a massive 300 words for a poem...
I very much enjoyed your last line Karn, I have a fondness for last lines...and I love those that have an extra poignancy to them given by a desperate irony, those ones stay with you, and yours definitely has that. It's something I strive for in my poetry, desolation and giving pause for thought and a longing for a re-read. I was thinking of putting some of mine up here for some opinions but I'm not sure where to put it...

Depressing? I have some depressing poetry myself, and what's not that depressing is still pretty dark.

And I can say nothing more of my entry until the voting's over with.


By the way, we have a poetry thread in Aspiring Writers somewhere.

 

[Teresa Edgerton]

By the way, we have a poetry thread in Aspiring Writers somewhere.

After a quick look at the place where I thought it might be: it's in the Workshop, a sticky at the top of the page.

 

[Kylara]

Thank you, I'll go and have a look...not sure mine get all that dark, just a little depressing, but I write for multiple readings as that is always how I've read poetry, line by line, then as a whole, you get so much more to think about...so there may be some darkness in there somewhere!
I have enjoyed all the stories so far, with a couple sticking out for me that play to my particular fondness and style...they are all so different, voting will be very difficult indeed...

 

[chrispenycate]

Well, I finally decided it wasn't worth transforming my 300 worder into an epic poem, and posted it; at least I should be able to vote in this challenge. The seventy-five, with my travelling plans… perhaps I can find a computer.

 

[Brian G Turner]

I do like kiffanyjean's tongue in cheek entry.

 

[Mouse]

Giant phallus = win.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Giant phallus = win.

That's all you girls ever think about.

 

[Mouse]

Blame Chrispy!

 

[Gary Compton]

Giant phallus = win.

I don't get it?