Writers, Called Out!
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:27 am
Hey, everyone,
While posting it on the main page was tempting, this ultimately felt more like something for the discussion thread. Especially with everything out there right now, I'd hate to bury any recent posts with my own!
This is more of a recently thought of concept of mine, rather than an official challenge, contest, whatever you want to call it. We can iron out details as we go along, and anyone's welcome to contribute any suggestions that may make the idea better. Essentially, this is a thread to request continuations of stories that are currently unfinished. Could be stories that are weeks, months, or even years old, as long as the writer is still active. But not just request--it's a barter system! For example:
SDS, I'd love to see some new 'Stripping the Babysitter chapters. I've always appreciated it, and I want more! For every new part you write, I'll write a new part to one of my existing stories. You can choose which one, or just say 'any of them' and throw me a deadline!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1046&p=2870
Now, here's where it gets interesting. There are a few options:
1. SDS can respond to me. We have a deal; that's the easiest answer. One part for one part. Or maybe I have to write MY part first, and then I'll get a SDS chapter in exchange.
2. SDS can chain it to someone else. "Okay, I'll add a part, but only if Cicero will continue 'Stripped in the Snow.'" This especially works if the requestor isn't actually a writer, but is throwing out the suggestion hoping to see what it would take for XYZ writer to continue a WIP.
3. Someone else can add on. Nikolai could say "Hey, I like 'Stripped by the Babysitter' too. In addition to LL's offer, I'll post a new part for 'A Lesson in Karma' for every chapter SDS adds."
So let's just try this out and see what happens! I'd rather that we keep all offers either in this thread, or in a new thread that references this system! It'd be more fun to keep the history of each request and subsequent bartering public, rather than private messages making it difficult to keep track. As a notorious writer with unfinished stories, I figured it couldn't hurt to spearhead this project and poke some fun at myself at the same time. And yes, SDS, that example was a REAL offer. I want more of that story, and I'm willing to pay the price. :)
Everyone else, let us know what else you want to see more of, and what you're willing to give/ask for in exchange.
Yours truly,
Lady Lucia
While posting it on the main page was tempting, this ultimately felt more like something for the discussion thread. Especially with everything out there right now, I'd hate to bury any recent posts with my own!
This is more of a recently thought of concept of mine, rather than an official challenge, contest, whatever you want to call it. We can iron out details as we go along, and anyone's welcome to contribute any suggestions that may make the idea better. Essentially, this is a thread to request continuations of stories that are currently unfinished. Could be stories that are weeks, months, or even years old, as long as the writer is still active. But not just request--it's a barter system! For example:
SDS, I'd love to see some new 'Stripping the Babysitter chapters. I've always appreciated it, and I want more! For every new part you write, I'll write a new part to one of my existing stories. You can choose which one, or just say 'any of them' and throw me a deadline!
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1046&p=2870
Now, here's where it gets interesting. There are a few options:
1. SDS can respond to me. We have a deal; that's the easiest answer. One part for one part. Or maybe I have to write MY part first, and then I'll get a SDS chapter in exchange.
2. SDS can chain it to someone else. "Okay, I'll add a part, but only if Cicero will continue 'Stripped in the Snow.'" This especially works if the requestor isn't actually a writer, but is throwing out the suggestion hoping to see what it would take for XYZ writer to continue a WIP.
3. Someone else can add on. Nikolai could say "Hey, I like 'Stripped by the Babysitter' too. In addition to LL's offer, I'll post a new part for 'A Lesson in Karma' for every chapter SDS adds."
So let's just try this out and see what happens! I'd rather that we keep all offers either in this thread, or in a new thread that references this system! It'd be more fun to keep the history of each request and subsequent bartering public, rather than private messages making it difficult to keep track. As a notorious writer with unfinished stories, I figured it couldn't hurt to spearhead this project and poke some fun at myself at the same time. And yes, SDS, that example was a REAL offer. I want more of that story, and I'm willing to pay the price. :)
Everyone else, let us know what else you want to see more of, and what you're willing to give/ask for in exchange.
Yours truly,
Lady Lucia
(I've a plan but it might take two or three chapters to finish it) if 
ill trade chapter for chapter. If your going in a differnt direction though don't change it on my behalf but read my alternative proposal below...
don't worry it gets good.