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jhenn
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Ugh the theme. Same boat.
If my theme is the driving force behind my MC's actions (why she does what she does) do I have to state it every other line? Even if some of the actions may not involve the theme per se, they are BECAUSE of her understanding of the theme... Sigh. |
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Popsicle Crows
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I think you have it right in that it's the driving force behind the story. According to our first assignment email, you don't have to use the exact wording at all. We just need to be able to see that she/he did this or that because of (theme). This or that happened because of (Theme) etc. Answer the story question, "What's it about?" and your theme should be part of the answer. (my opinion, I'm not a judge!) Good luck! |
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Draiglas
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Agreed with Popsicle Crows. The email said "If the assigned theme is not easily apparent and/or does not play an important role in the plot...". I read that as being that the theme has to be integral in some way but you don't need it in every line. Or, to put another way, I think if you were to ask, "Could the story happen without this theme?", the answer should be "No". So, in your case, if the theme is the driving force, the story couldn't happen without it so I'd think you were OK.
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Newfiegal
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Yes. My theme is fame and I am not sure how to keep that running throughout. I feel exactly as you do.
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jhenn
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Hm. Ok thanks. Though the question for me is not 'could it happen without' because...yes. But 'would it happen without'? No, I don't think it would have happened. Appreciate the feedback.
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Janetinputney
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Not sure if this has been mentioned, but just noticed that the font has to be Times New Roman or Courier... don't forget!!!
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CoachLisaB
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I would love to submit and forget about it for a change! I'm also realizing that I'm still under 500 words and it's possible that I don't actually need to add a bunch more. Usually I'm fighting to stay under the max when it's 100 or 250! The synopsis seems weird.
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JeanetteMarie
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Not sure what to write for synopsis. Seems like giving away the story.
I don't think it "counts" toward judging, does it?
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Popsicle Crows
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Synopsis: I did get dinged once for having something in the synopsis that was needed for the story but WASN'T in the story. They wanted the story to stand alone so be careful not to use the synopsis as part of the story. Someone once called a synopsis "The five year old version." Give me a line that tells me your story like you're trying to intrigue a five year old. - it's a story about a guy who's mourning his wife while sitting at his desk but then he hears a knock on the door. When he finally opens it, it isn't a person but something that tries to help him deal with the loss of his wife. - It's a story about when Santa Claus runs into some weather issues and someone on his team has a bright idea to save Christmas.
Those don't give anything away but tell what the story is about. It's not a foolproof method to try but give it a go and see if it helps? |
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Popsicle Crows
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Maybe the theme of 'fame' is so large that it's hard to wrangle it into something short. Here's a few 'for instance' type ideas that use fame but as a reason why the story exists - athlete does something not for the love of the game but for the fame. - a shooter does his act for fame. - someone makes a video for their friends, but it goes viral resulting in unwanted fame. - someone is shown on the news doing something stupid and gets them unwanted fame. - someone fakes their death for fame (artist, writer) - someone steals money to 'buy' fame Fame for the wrong reason? Marquis de Sade or Cleopoatra for His Fic Tiktok nature helpers who pollute People who try to appear tough but become a joke Sci-fi, dude blows up the wring planet with his great invention. Ghost, paranormal investigators do a big reveal, goes wrong Ghost is a pest who wants fame, lol. Okay, now I want fame as a theme too |
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