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VOAT - July 2018 - "Extreme Weather"

  • 18-07-2018 3:07pm
    #1
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭


    What is VOAT?

    VOAT stands for Variations On A Theme. A short story competition (with no prize except the respect of your peers) that runs here from time to time. A theme, story outline, or opening line, is given for everyone to write about in their own style or with their own spin on the story. There is typically a word limit (1500 or 2000 words, maximum). There is a time limit (usually 5-7 days from the theme announcement). The stories are sent to one designated person. The stories are posted anonymously by that person in a new thread and everyone can vote for their favourites.

    Let's set the writing window from today, Wednesday 18th to 23:59 on Friday 27th.

    If you're interested, express your interest below (don't post your stories here - send them to me by Private Message when ready and everyone will vote blind).
    Theme: Extreme Weather

    Deadline: Friday 27th July at 23:59

    Word Count: Up to 2,000 (a limit, not a target)

    Send completed stories to me via PM before the deadline.


Comments

  • #2
    echo beach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭echo beach


    It’s a long time since we had a VOAT and I’ve got lazy but I’ll try to come up with something. Count me in.


  • #3
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    If there aren't more replies to this, I'll shut it down (it's not fair on those want to write).


  • #4
    Das Kitty
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    Sorry folks, I'm up the walls. Editing and trying to get a submission package together.

    But I'd say there's no harm in leaving this open. Worst case you're the only one who writes, and getting something written is a big win in my books.


  • #5
    Agent Weebley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭Agent Weebley


    Oh, I just saw this new thread. I'll be submitting a story.


  • #6
    SlicedBread19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭SlicedBread19


    I will, but having only just joined I probably won't have anything ready in time for this one. Count me in for the next one.


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  • #7
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,591 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    If there's another, I'd like to try.


  • #8
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Last day for this. Already received a few stories!


  • #9
    Agent Weebley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭Agent Weebley


    Sorry for not writing a story as promised...


  • #10
    Rubecula
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,551 ✭✭✭Rubecula


    you sprung this on me while I was in Liverpool *stamps feet and holds his breath until he goes blue in the face*


  • #11
    pixelburp
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 36,711 CMod ✭✭✭✭pixelburp


    I keep telling myself I'll get around to posting something here, to take part in one of these VOATs, even if it's a WIP or - as is most often the case - an idea never finished. Ain't no two ways about it, I have a big mental block about sharing my scribbles with strangers :D


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