Rough draft requirements reminder
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ci5_boxoftricksAs we are now getting ever closer to the rough draft deadline on the 1st July we thought this was a good time to post a reminder of the rough draft requirements.
A minimum word count of 10,000 words.
We're not going to be totally tyrannical about this. If you're only at 8,000 words, but it's clear you're well on the way to finishing, that works for us. But if you're only at 1,000 words, we have a problem. Talk to us and let us know how you are getting on. We don’t bite..........hard.
A reasonably complete outline of any unfinished scenes
The outline can be as complete (massively detailed descriptions of every remaining incident in the story) or as brief ("insert sex scene here") as you like.
A reasonable confidence that you will be able to finish the whole story (15,000 word minimum) by the September 23rd deadline.
This last bit is the most important. Since it gets handed to an artist at this point, we'd like for the artist not to work on something that isn't going to get done.
A short paragraph length summary/blurb that can be posted publicly on the comm for the artists to claim from.
This should give a good flavour of the story, but doesn't have to give everything away. You can see what people wrote for the last few years: 2015, 2014 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. Please also include a warning if one applies (e.g. for subjects like death, rape or underage sex) or, if the story needs a warning but you are worried about spoilers, you can let us know that you choose not to warn.
Lastly you don’t need a title at this point, we all know that sometimes this can be the very last thing that you write :D.
We will be putting a post up in a few days time detailing how to send us your rough draft and summary so please look out for that.
Finally, as always, if you have any questions about anything please get in touch by emailing the mods at prosbigbangtwo@gmail.com.
A minimum word count of 10,000 words.
We're not going to be totally tyrannical about this. If you're only at 8,000 words, but it's clear you're well on the way to finishing, that works for us. But if you're only at 1,000 words, we have a problem. Talk to us and let us know how you are getting on. We don’t bite..........hard.
A reasonably complete outline of any unfinished scenes
The outline can be as complete (massively detailed descriptions of every remaining incident in the story) or as brief ("insert sex scene here") as you like.
A reasonable confidence that you will be able to finish the whole story (15,000 word minimum) by the September 23rd deadline.
This last bit is the most important. Since it gets handed to an artist at this point, we'd like for the artist not to work on something that isn't going to get done.
A short paragraph length summary/blurb that can be posted publicly on the comm for the artists to claim from.
This should give a good flavour of the story, but doesn't have to give everything away. You can see what people wrote for the last few years: 2015, 2014 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. Please also include a warning if one applies (e.g. for subjects like death, rape or underage sex) or, if the story needs a warning but you are worried about spoilers, you can let us know that you choose not to warn.
Lastly you don’t need a title at this point, we all know that sometimes this can be the very last thing that you write :D.
We will be putting a post up in a few days time detailing how to send us your rough draft and summary so please look out for that.
Finally, as always, if you have any questions about anything please get in touch by emailing the mods at prosbigbangtwo@gmail.com.
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Date: 2016-06-15 07:21 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2016-06-16 12:18 pm (UTC)Crossing my toes and eyes for you... and pompom-ing like crazy of course *\o/*
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Date: 2016-06-16 02:57 pm (UTC)Will a duckie help?
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Date: 2016-06-16 03:48 pm (UTC)If the person next to you wants to engage in conversation, you have permission to feign madness. You really don't need the distraction. You could feign unconsciousness, but that's a little harder to carry off if your eyes are open and you're typing/writing, so madness it will have to be. You can SOOOO do this!!! (The writing, not the... oh well, you get the idea...)
And on the subject of cross things...
here's an angry Bodie. :-)
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Date: 2016-06-16 05:56 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2016-06-16 05:58 pm (UTC)And what's all this about feigning madness? They will take one look and edge gently away *g*
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Date: 2016-06-16 06:27 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2016-06-17 06:59 am (UTC)... But I'm still trying to connect the scenes (and attempt Sexy Banter. Never done sexy banter before).
Hmmm.
Hope people's stories are going well. :-)
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Date: 2016-06-17 08:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-06-17 01:09 pm (UTC)Okay - where's the LJ porn? *shakes laptop to make it fall out*
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Date: 2016-06-17 01:09 pm (UTC)Oh blimey! Go you - that's fabulous! *\o/*
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Date: 2016-06-17 05:08 pm (UTC)(And how ridiculous of Birmingham airport! *wags Finger of Reproof at BHX*)
You'll doubtless be delighted to learn that Manchester airport has no such inhibitions.
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Date: 2016-06-17 05:10 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2016-06-17 05:16 pm (UTC)15000 words is FANTASTIC!!! Good luck with the scene-connecting and the Sexy Banter. Expect no help whatsoever on that score from the stoats (although you'll probably still get a stick or two..)
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Date: 2016-06-17 05:42 pm (UTC)