Here's the challenge:5 days from today, post a 500-or-less word story to go with this picture.
Go!
Monday, January 26, 2009
TOLE you it was going to be speedy
Here's the challenge:5 days from today, post a 500-or-less word story to go with this picture.
Go!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
December Wrap-Up
It's been a long time since the last post here, but it was time enough for 8 stories from the Wordsmiths.
In order of their arrival, here they be for your reading pleasure:
Dave has two diverse stories, found at December 11 & 12 (he doesn't have his permalinks turned on; maybe he should try better pick-up lines).
Kay has a story which is Part 2 of her November entry.
Dr. Err writes another chapter in the life of Noah and his poor, uptight friend.
db grin tells of beginnings.
Connie is a new joiner, also with two stories - one of home improvement, and one of home terror.
And finally, Tiff is in with her mysterious tale of mystery.
The next challenge will be published VERY shortly, as it's time to get back on a regular schedule. If you'd like a button for your site, say so in the comments. Meanwhile, go read and comment on these 'ere stories!
In order of their arrival, here they be for your reading pleasure:
Dave has two diverse stories, found at December 11 & 12 (he doesn't have his permalinks turned on; maybe he should try better pick-up lines).
Kay has a story which is Part 2 of her November entry.
Dr. Err writes another chapter in the life of Noah and his poor, uptight friend.
db grin tells of beginnings.
Connie is a new joiner, also with two stories - one of home improvement, and one of home terror.
And finally, Tiff is in with her mysterious tale of mystery.
The next challenge will be published VERY shortly, as it's time to get back on a regular schedule. If you'd like a button for your site, say so in the comments. Meanwhile, go read and comment on these 'ere stories!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
December Challenge
As the Code of Pirates is just a guide, so's the calendar around here. This here December Challenge, being issued mid-month (and a holiday-laden month at that), is hereby issued without the usual end-of-the-month deadline.
Perhaps we'll get back to a regular monthly flow; but we just might stay free-spirited (read: erratic). At any rate, look at the picture, write a 500-word (or less) story to go therewith, and post it by January 15.
Perhaps we'll get back to a regular monthly flow; but we just might stay free-spirited (read: erratic). At any rate, look at the picture, write a 500-word (or less) story to go therewith, and post it by January 15.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
November Speed Stories
This month's challenge was speedy since we didn't post the link until the month was half done. However, we got some great stories out of the deal:
Kay, new to this game, was the first one in. Well done and thanks for joining! A great story, and she only used half her words.
Dr. Err's entry is evocative and full of mischief. Worth the read, and certainly worth more words.
Mojo has a tale to tell that needs telling, even if he is over the limit.
Dave to You has a tale of intriguing mystery.
Tiff spins a ravenous tale.
And last so far, db grin has a far-sighted story.
Go! Read! Comment! Get out your writer's hat for December's challenge!
Kay, new to this game, was the first one in. Well done and thanks for joining! A great story, and she only used half her words.
Dr. Err's entry is evocative and full of mischief. Worth the read, and certainly worth more words.
Mojo has a tale to tell that needs telling, even if he is over the limit.
Dave to You has a tale of intriguing mystery.
Tiff spins a ravenous tale.
And last so far, db grin has a far-sighted story.
Go! Read! Comment! Get out your writer's hat for December's challenge!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
November Speed Challenge
The month is more than half done, and we have a new prompt to prime your creative juice pump. Deadline is 11/30, plenty of time. Especially since you have a whole day to do nothing but digest turkey.
Write a story to go with this photo, graciously provided by Lance McVay, Farker and gentleman. He takes some awesome photos, go see here.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
October Round up
Guess little old ladies don't generate enough creative juices to get the MASSES flowing with wordly goodness, but some folks braved the prompt and came through with some entertaining stuff. Thanks to all who wrote their stories!
In no particular order, they are as follows:
Dave To You, who wrote up TWO stories, for which we are doubly grateful and thankful and whatnotful. Well done sir!
Mojo is feeling the love.
Dr. Err goes undercover with her buds.
Tiff was careful to follow the rules.
As always, you're invited to go, read, comment, and enjoy. Then consider doing the Speed challenge for November, won't you?
In no particular order, they are as follows:
Dave To You, who wrote up TWO stories, for which we are doubly grateful and thankful and whatnotful. Well done sir!
Mojo is feeling the love.
Dr. Err goes undercover with her buds.
Tiff was careful to follow the rules.
As always, you're invited to go, read, comment, and enjoy. Then consider doing the Speed challenge for November, won't you?
Thursday, October 2, 2008
September Round up, and a new prompt
Well now - there's some interesting reading afoot as a result of the September challenge. Thanks to all who participated. If you haven't had a chance to read each contributor's offering, take some time to do so and to comment thereupon. Remember, part of the remit of the Wordsmiths is to offer opinion, so if there's something that jangles your nerves or strokes heavenly chords of enjoyment in your well-being, then tell the author!
Let's get to the round-up then, shall we?
Mojo - gets the prize for coming in 'pre-first'
Smarmoofus - coming in second, with a little night music.
Farrago rocks the bronze with a half twisting gainer.
Dave to You started a blog JUST to write his story. That? Is awesome.
Dr. Err chimes in at precisely the right time.
Cravey's on target.
Don cheated (but I'm including his story here anyhow in case someone wants to help him get to a 500-word max) in a story of idle youth.
The Only Daughter serves up hot buttered wry.
Tiff picks last place this month.
Well done, people, and thanks.
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This month's picture prompt is courtesy of Deb Richardson, a Kentucky blogger, artist, book lover, and taker-of-this-picture:
What's it telling you? Tell us by 31 October in 500 words or less, won't you?.
Let's get to the round-up then, shall we?
Mojo - gets the prize for coming in 'pre-first'
Smarmoofus - coming in second, with a little night music.
Farrago rocks the bronze with a half twisting gainer.
Dave to You started a blog JUST to write his story. That? Is awesome.
Dr. Err chimes in at precisely the right time.
Cravey's on target.
Don cheated (but I'm including his story here anyhow in case someone wants to help him get to a 500-word max) in a story of idle youth.
The Only Daughter serves up hot buttered wry.
Tiff picks last place this month.
Well done, people, and thanks.
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This month's picture prompt is courtesy of Deb Richardson, a Kentucky blogger, artist, book lover, and taker-of-this-picture:
What's it telling you? Tell us by 31 October in 500 words or less, won't you?.
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