Rough draft requirements reminder
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Rough draft requirements reminder
As 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 6000 words.
We're not going to be totally tyrannical about this. If you're only at 5,000 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 (10,000 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: 2016, & 2015 . 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.
Tags: housekeeping 2017
Rough draft requirements reminder
As 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 6000 words.
We're not going to be totally tyrannical about this. If you're only at 5,000 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 (10,000 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: 2016, & 2015 . 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.
Tags: housekeeping 2017
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Date: 2017-06-21 12:23 pm (UTC)I've got 6,000 words down but I'm only half way through the story (maybe a little over half way) but between losing my story and lap top for a month owing to technical issues, hospital visits to my dad who recently took a nasty fall, taking care of mum, toilet training my new puppy and working full time under incredible stress, I just don't know that I'm going to make it. I'm sure there is some sort of conspiracy to stop me finishing the bloody thing.
I've decided to give it a good crack this coming weekend and make my decision at the end of it depending on how successful, or not, I am.
I often wonder why I do this to myself and then remember its the only thing I actually do for myself... and I can't even manage that :(
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Date: 2017-06-21 01:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-06-21 03:20 pm (UTC)Sending you massive hugs and cheering you on, whichever way you decide to go. You sound frazzled /o\
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Date: 2017-06-21 03:24 pm (UTC)I so know what you mean about no internet! Mine comes and goes randomly... I may go round the bend completely if it's not fixed soon!
I hope when you say 'rough' draft, you mean rough? Mine is stuck together with chewing gum and missing several vital bits right now... oh, and it's got leaking plot holes all over the place - I plug one and create two more. Best fun I've had in ages!
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Date: 2017-06-21 11:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-06-22 10:16 am (UTC)LOL - we still have the opposite problems... my middle is MIA!
Good luck with your missing parts *g*
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Date: 2017-07-01 02:41 am (UTC)But on the positive side, I've got a good start and a detailed outline, which puts me in good shape for next year.
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Date: 2017-07-01 08:00 am (UTC)