Discussion Thread -- OCTOBER 2020 -- 300 Word Writing Challenge (#39)

[Ursa major]

There are always some that will leave you wondering: "Now how did s/he get that

And not only in the 300-worder....

 

[JJewel]

Is there anything in life I dont wonder about occasionally,
Like how they get ships in a bottle,
Or how babies learn to toddle,
Maybe its a sign of the times,
But I suspect my brain aint doing fine....

 

[AMB]

Never anger the bear. He has a knife.

 

[Luiglin]

And not only in the 300-worder....

Or, in my case, making it more difficult than it should be for shoehorning something in that shouldn't be there and making sure I don't get any votes.

If @nixie is about that is a fact and not an opinion. This does not warrant any sort of virtual admonishment that rhymes with bap, cap, chap, scrap, mishap, mousetrap, wiretap, kneecap, entrap, madcap or just plain crap

 

[Provincial]

I thought it was already clear that no link is required.
And the guaranteed way of seeing such a story is for you to write one....

You’re on! Only I was hoping to savour someone else’s inspiration, rather than grind away at something that isn’t nearly as entertaining as it should be or as satisfying as one would hope. Oh well. Boaty McBoatface and the Legend of the Blue Lagoon it is.

 

[Rafellin]

That's a fine photo.

First line that came to mind: "The water was flat."
Yeah, not going to be going with that one.

 

[Luiglin]

I've got the first four lines of a powerful epic 300 poem.

The only issue is the rest of it.

 

[Elckerlyc]

I've got the first four lines of a powerful epic 300 poem.

The only issue is the rest of it.

Let me guess....
The.
Water.
Was.
Flat....

 

[Astro Pen]

"Is that the waves reflecting our light or a scratch on the photo?" asked Captain Kodak.
"Nah, it's photoshopped," replied the 1st mate. "The water is flatter than... a very flat thing."

 

[mosaix]

I've got the first four lines of a powerful epic 300 poem.

The only issue is the rest of it.

At 75 words per line it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Rafellin]

The water is no longer (explicitly) flat...

But does feature in a story that appeared from nowhere. It's why I love these competitions. The inpirational kick is so pure.

 

[Wayne Mack]

I am surprised no one has mentioned

"Come sail away. Come sail away. ... I thought that they were angels, but to my surprise, they climbed aboard their starships and headed for the skies. Come sail away. Come sail away. ...."

If only I had writing credit for it.

 

[The Judge]

Just a reminder -- the Challenge thread will open tomorrow, so those of you who are standing like greyhounds in the slips, straining upon the start, don't forget to use the remaining time to check over your story prior to posting. Editing and revising are necessary skills to learn for those who want to see their work published, and that goes double for those who want to go the trad route who will need to impress agents and/or publishers.

Even if your ambitions don't aim that high, the work you put in to editing etc can make all the difference when it comes to shortlists and votes, so don't neglect it.

 

[The Judge]

And the Challenge is now open!

Good luck everyone!

 

[Astro Pen]

The Rebel

 

[wagtail]

My first attempt has blown out to 400 words and I don't want to hammer it down so I'm back to the drawing board.

 

[The Judge]

The Rebel

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Yes, it was noted as soon as it was posted. And suitable action will be taken once the necessary *ahem* equipment has arrived.

 

[Rafellin]

...The inpirational kick is so pure.

As is the call of the typocalypse side , it seems. *sigh*

 

[The Judge]

Another good story from you, Rafellin -- that poetic tone as he's sitting there was just right.

I like your story, too, Wayne -- very chilling!

 

[Wayne Mack]

Yes, it was noted as soon as it was posted. And suitable action will be taken once the necessary *ahem* equipment has arrived.

I hope we can make the punishment fit the crime: Playing ‘Baby Shark’ on repeat officially deemed a form of torture