29-11-2009, 02:45 AM
Moved from Lounge:
Ok, I have this idea for a story... but I don't have a plot, characters or enough time to write it by myself... so the idea is to have us all write it. Rather than each person add a word or two I'd like us to each add a sentence or two to the accumulated tale that we all build. No real limits though, so if you want to add more than two sentences because you really like the way it's going and want to add more - feel free to do so. The only thing is if you and another person post starting at the same point we will either vote or 'just keep going' wherever it is left off, possibly 'over-writing' something you added. If that happens feel free to 're-post' your addition at the end, please don't insert it in the middle of the text. If you want to add a comment do so, but not in a post that you are adding to the story- in a separate post.
Just cut and paste the story written in the post before yours and add your sentences that will:
1. add to the plot - so we know where we are headed.
2. introduce or define a character, no one will 'play the role' of a character--or we would have to wait for individuals to post before we could continue, but try to use the previously established 'character' on the same tract--unless you explain or plan a change.
3. describe the setting where the action is taking place.
4. introduce a 'flashback' to explain motivations, character traits, or knowledge previously unexplained.
5. describe a setting that hasn't yet been explored or explained in the story.
6. write to improve the story in some way other than listed above.
~"Try" to keep paragraphs focused on one 'major' subject and type [end para] at the end if you think it is complete.
~"Try" to keep chapters in a single setting - or event that may traverse several places - and try to make it end leaving our reader wanting more, type [end chap] if you think the chapter should end.
~"Try" to understand any character you write for their motivations, goals, limitations, fears and dreams. Add a separate post to explain why you change direction so us other writers are kept 'in the loop' and can step into the shoes of each character more easily.
~Understand that when a chapter is 'done' I will try to edit the copy we have and tie it all together if it seems a little 'off'--or leave it alone if all goes well. Suggestions for chapter titles and the story name are encouraged.
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-- Chapter 1 --
It all started in a small town, a town that could have been anywhere in the world. As small towns go it produced a higher than normal number of adolescents who wanted more than what this small town had.
[end para]
Billy Waldo had been born and raised in this small town, and had never left it's boarders--except in his imagination. From comic books to science fiction movies and novels he had 'lived' in other places and times by immersing himself into his favorite characters' lives. While this allowed his mind to freely explore, it left his feet aching to wander beyond the towns boarders. It also alienated him from most, but not all, of the other kids his age, who couldn't understand his imagination and creativity.
[end para]
Ok, I have this idea for a story... but I don't have a plot, characters or enough time to write it by myself... so the idea is to have us all write it. Rather than each person add a word or two I'd like us to each add a sentence or two to the accumulated tale that we all build. No real limits though, so if you want to add more than two sentences because you really like the way it's going and want to add more - feel free to do so. The only thing is if you and another person post starting at the same point we will either vote or 'just keep going' wherever it is left off, possibly 'over-writing' something you added. If that happens feel free to 're-post' your addition at the end, please don't insert it in the middle of the text. If you want to add a comment do so, but not in a post that you are adding to the story- in a separate post.
Just cut and paste the story written in the post before yours and add your sentences that will:
1. add to the plot - so we know where we are headed.
2. introduce or define a character, no one will 'play the role' of a character--or we would have to wait for individuals to post before we could continue, but try to use the previously established 'character' on the same tract--unless you explain or plan a change.
3. describe the setting where the action is taking place.
4. introduce a 'flashback' to explain motivations, character traits, or knowledge previously unexplained.
5. describe a setting that hasn't yet been explored or explained in the story.
6. write to improve the story in some way other than listed above.
~"Try" to keep paragraphs focused on one 'major' subject and type [end para] at the end if you think it is complete.
~"Try" to keep chapters in a single setting - or event that may traverse several places - and try to make it end leaving our reader wanting more, type [end chap] if you think the chapter should end.
~"Try" to understand any character you write for their motivations, goals, limitations, fears and dreams. Add a separate post to explain why you change direction so us other writers are kept 'in the loop' and can step into the shoes of each character more easily.
~Understand that when a chapter is 'done' I will try to edit the copy we have and tie it all together if it seems a little 'off'--or leave it alone if all goes well. Suggestions for chapter titles and the story name are encouraged.
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-- Chapter 1 --
It all started in a small town, a town that could have been anywhere in the world. As small towns go it produced a higher than normal number of adolescents who wanted more than what this small town had.
[end para]
Billy Waldo had been born and raised in this small town, and had never left it's boarders--except in his imagination. From comic books to science fiction movies and novels he had 'lived' in other places and times by immersing himself into his favorite characters' lives. While this allowed his mind to freely explore, it left his feet aching to wander beyond the towns boarders. It also alienated him from most, but not all, of the other kids his age, who couldn't understand his imagination and creativity.
[end para]