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jojo11
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Okay thank you, let's see if that works here.
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theinquisitor
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Done. It's the bleakest thing I've ever written and probably riddled with plot holes (for some reason I decided to turn a ghost story into a mystery, and sometimes it felt more like constructing a model than writing) but still, 12 hours to spare - luxury!
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Gherkert
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I'm in!
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maxbjork
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On the home stretch! Good luck everyone that's writing :)
When I have a bit more time, I'll definitely try one of the NYC Midnight Prose competitions. Looks fun!
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BuryBadBooks
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12 hours to go! I'm uber happy with mine thanks to all the amazing beta reader buddies. You guys rock! I've read some fine ass pieces myself this past week. This contest is cutthroat, man! I think I'm going to re-read it a few more times and then submit in a few hours so I don't have to worry about it anymore. Good luck everyone!
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You read mine, I read yours. SS #1: Grand Finale
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JackClames
NYC Midnight Addict Joined: 17 Jul 2020 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 692 |
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1850 words down and 75% of a (relatively) polished first draft in the can. I think I have an appreciably silly title for my extremely daft comedy too.
Not too bad, all things considered.
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SSC24, R1 G122 Game, Set and Match
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lgeverdell
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At 2,498 is it DONE! I made a family drama out of spy but it is written!
Good luck with those final edits and that limbo dance under the word limit everyone, I'm headed to the wine cellar (otherwise known as the fridge).
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APDiggs
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Done. A Political Satire at just over 2300 words. This was nerve-wracking.
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P. Mills
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NYC Midnight Black Belt Joined: 17 Nov 2017 Location: C. of Letters Status: Offline Points: 5401 |
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Depends on the story. We have 2,500 words, and invariably I only use 2,500 of them. If there are extras I look for places that can use more development. The last day is spent on word swaps to squeeze in a little extra development, or add little details that make it feel more 'real'. Then I submit and realize I utterly failed to explain a bit of jargon and need to find a few extra words, or I add a little detail that only someone in the business would know, but it makes the story feel more authentic. And submit again. ...and notice I left a contraction where it no longer belongs, and submit again... I think my record is 14 submissions. I'm on my third.
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