Discussion thread -- SEVENTY-FIVE WORD WRITING CHALLENGE June 2013

[AMB]

Many thanks, EloiseA.

 

[Bowler1]

Bowler, you are not allowed to post until at least tomorrow. That's an order.

Who, me??



The S, as in Ends – has slowed me down a little. Just a little s, a single letter, it hardly means anything on its own - yet it's causing me a some grief.

 

[Ursa major]

But at least it's not causing you no end of trouble.

 

[Luiglin]

Got a good idea that matches the theme but it's neither fantasy or sci-fi and I'm not sure if I can force it.

This is damn annoying as I've normally posted by now.

 

[Starbeast]

Hmm . . . "ends of the earth" is pretty open-ended so a good topic. I'm going for out of reach places instead of the destruction of the earth.

Yeah, need to put some thought into this one!

We're on the same wavelength BetaWolf. My exact thoughts. And I dare NOT look at what was written so far. I don't want to be influenced by someone else's work. This ain't gonna be easy.

The S, as in Ends – has slowed me down a little. Just a little s, a single letter, it hardly means anything on its own - yet it's causing me a some grief.

Hang tight pal. I'm having the same difficulty, nothing is coming to mind immediately. Gosh. The first page is nearly full of stories. I suppose "End" would have been too easy. "Ends" will indeed open up some strange doors.

 

[stormcrow]

I'm in. Relieved really as I can allow myself to read others' entries now!

 

[wulfsbane]

Same here. Will be interested to see if people can keep coming up with new and original ideas.

 

[ratsy]

I am in and again, on the first page. I actually wrote about 6 of these things but elected to go with the light, fun one.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Okay...from inspiration to writing was about half an hour...and first draft came it at exactly 75 words...

So, I'm in...

 

[hopewrites]

oh *expletive deleted* I thought I'd read the theme as "end of the world" and wrote a heart wrenching piece that catharticly ripped my soul apart. but its "ends of the earth" and it doesnt fit that.

Sigh. well its a nice scene tightened up from 180 words to 75. maybe I'll find use for it somewhere.

*mutters her way back to the drawing board*

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Well, now, hope, all you have to do is end the earth twice, you know. Go back and destroy it again, and it will be fine.

 

[hopewrites]

I do need to distroy it for my postapocolyptic world building....


*sunny smile* Thanks Dusty! your a peach!




peaches are my favorite.

 

[TheDustyZebra]

Well, just don't tell anybody about our collaboration on the Challenge.

 

[David Evil Overlord]

Worry not, Hope and TDZ. Your secret is safe with me...until the ends of the earth...ooops!

 

[Bowler1]

"Ends" will indeed open up some strange doors.

Yes it has, including 16th place for me - that was slow for me. Well done Judge and DOE.

My troubles are at an end, my little work is in the hands of the voting gods. I'll go lie down for a bit now!

 

[Luiglin]

Mine is in. Not exactly how I wanted it but I think its better than my two bickering earthworms.

 

[EloiseA]

A little more feedback as I catch up --

kromanjon -- the neverending journey, I especially liked the 'mighty drop'.

wulfbane -- showing up Pythagoras, great dialogue

like the morningstar -- this took me by surprise, a tender poignant moment

stormcrow -- fascinating concept, Desir de Mona reminds me of Penelope undoing her tapestry each night, that 'singularity' could make for a bigger story

ratsy -- the title here is a triumph

David Evil Overlord -- an oblique futuristic take on the theme, intriguing...

reiver33 -- a poetic dystopia with archetypes!

Bowler1 -- clever take on the theme with a moral attached. I find stories so interesting when you get to the end and suddenly the title makes sense --

Luiglin -- the romantic time traveller! Good spin on an old love-worn cliche.

 

[Bowler1]

Bowler1 -- clever take on the theme with a moral attached. I find stories so interesting when you get to the end and suddenly the title makes sense --

That, or clever (cheeky) means of getting around the 75 word limit.
Thank you for the review, and interesting is a good word and I'll happily accept that.

 

[Luiglin]

Luiglin -- the romantic time traveller! Good spin on an old love-worn cliche.

Cheers EloiseA. I must get myself out of this rut and back to my normal inane 75 entries.

 

[Perpetual Man]

Uh...

What's going on this month? Only three days in and we have entries streaming in. I haven't even thought about it yet.

It also means that I'm way behind with the comments, going to take a while to catch up....

BigJ – Despite the encroaching end for the planet there is a lot of humour to be had from this grim apocalyptic tale. I loved the way the characters can't quite find the perfect method of planetary annihilation, as circumstances seem to work against them. There seems to be a resigned tone to the final solution, but considering where they are they might have been able to save money and let the humans destroy themselves. They are well on their way anyway.

Victoria – A wonderful tale that has a voice all of its own, that gives it character and depth. Just like the hole being dug. There is a wonderful mix of that old urban myth combined with reality, told in a folklore-ish manner that just brings the story to life and engenders a smile. Wonderful little entry.

Hex – A well told updating of a classic fairytale. I just love the idea of the tenacious princess who fails her test, but does not give up, instead taking on more and more impossible quests in order to win her prince. I hope that this was not a blind relationship and that she had actually fallen for him, it could be quite a shock otherwise. Some excellent classical references, and a spot on ending.

Springs – A lot of fun to be had with this one, and I'm singing 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows' now. There is something innocent and yet compelling in the wonder of trying to find the end of the rainbow in order to bring colour back in to a world where hues of been faded by real life problems. It cannot help but make the reader smile, and that is something special indeed.

AMB – An absolutely magnificent idea, well executed and told. Like all good stories the core of it is a simple one, but it pulls up some excellent imagery that really gives the feeling of people, kids standing on the edge of the world and looking out into the distance. The conclusion is gripping and sad, but it is the last line that steals the show. Just about perfect, the little catch it puts into the readers heart, the double meaning. Bravo.