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Next Challenge for the JU Writers Club

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Next Challenge for the JU Writers Club

Thanks Shovelheat for providing this...

from JoeUser Forums
I've been really overwhelmed by the response to the JU Writers Club so far. Thanks to everyone for your support. We've had some fantastic short pieces already and I can hardly wait to see what you all think of next.

To that end, Shovel has suggested a picture to provide inspiration. In true Shovel form, it is risque and should, erm, stimulate imaginations well. Following is the link to the picture he suggested: Link

I'm still waiting to hear back from Admin about the problem I have creating a blog group. Until then, I think both BlueDev and Xythe's suggestion of posting a link on this back to the individual's page with the story is probably the best way to go.

Thanks again to everyone for your participation so far. You guys and gals rock :)
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Reply #26 from JoeUser Forums Top
Carey swallowed, she didn’t like swallowing, but she couldn’t help it!


I don't know whether you were trying to be funny, but this line tickled me no end.

Being accused of stealing money and cocaine….cocaine! Of all the insanity!


I'd really like to know how she got in this predicament.

If you don't mind some unsolicited advice, character dialogue 'should' be broken into separate lines for each character. It saves any confusion on behalf of the reader (not that there was any here, but it could be useful for the future).
Reply #27 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't know whether you were trying to be funny, but this line tickled me no end.


Oh yeah, all the puns were intended!!




I'd really like to know how she got in this predicament.


She was 'blind' to her friend's ways and in that rebellious attitude fell right in! This was just a snippet that I thought or hoped someone would have continued.....

If you don't mind some unsolicited advice, character dialogue 'should' be broken into separate lines for each character. It saves any confusion on behalf of the reader (not that there was any here, but it could be useful for the future).


Not at all! Thanks, I'll try to remember this!
Galactic Civilizations III
Reply #28 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh, ummmm, Hi Mom and Dad.


M, I think this is hilarious!! I can just see mom and dad's face.
Reply #29 from JoeUser Forums Top
I just can't get stoked about this picture. My mind just isn't there right now. But is anyone else (besides FS) writing on it because I haven't seen anything.

(Side note: I am still looking for a t shirt dyno. Our sports store has two in stock and they were pretty girly. I'll let ya know when I get it so you can send me an address.)
Reply #30 from JoeUser Forums Top
But is anyone else (besides FS) writing on it because I haven't seen anything.


I'm working on it . . . and painfully drawing a bit of a blank.

As salacious a picture as it is, I'm having difficulties . . .
Reply #31 from JoeUser Forums Top
As salacious a picture as it is, I'm having difficulties . . .


Sigh...

I know it's my pic but so am I! (my bad? wait don't answer that...   )

Feel free anybody to toss something else out there!
Reply #32 from JoeUser Forums Top
But is anyone else (besides FS) writing on it because I haven't seen anything.


I decided not to try. The heat was too intense for me around all the pros here!
Reply #33 from JoeUser Forums Top
Serenity,

It is why I put the 'should' like so. As this is art, I believe there shouldn't be too many rules. Sometimes the most creative pieces are those that step outside the rules and do something daring.

Tova,

I've got a few pieces in mind I'm currently working on. It appears as though a lot of people are having problems, though. Can I suggest an idea? Those of us who have something to go one with, carry on, and those who don't, well why not someone put up something else to inspire the rest of us. I don't think there is any reason why we can't have a few different inspirations running at the same time.

As for the tshirt, I really appeciate your efforts. I will do a swap with you and send you a Maroubra tshirt, if you let me know your size.

drawing a bit of a blank


Feel free anybody to toss something else out there


See my response to Tova, guys. Lets keep things moving forward.

Doc,

The heat was too intense for me around all the pros


Yeah, right, mate. Nice of you to say, but certainly not true, in my case. Besides I'd rather being a hack than an expert as an expert is only a has-been drip under pressure (think about it).
Reply #34 from JoeUser Forums Top

Yeah, right, mate. Nice of you to say, but certainly not true, in my case

True in all cases!  I am impressed with the writing.  You can now judge my lame attempt.

Reply #35 from JoeUser Forums Top
Now that I'm home I'll work on something besides a one liner.
Reply #36 from JoeUser Forums Top
Mason,

Bloody hell, I missed the one liner... What a good one, too.

The other one I thought of would be "No, smile when you look at the camera."
Reply #37 from JoeUser Forums Top
"No, smile when you look at the camera."


Reply #38 from JoeUser Forums Top
Those of us who have something to go one with, carry on, and those who don't, well why not someone put up something else to inspire the rest of us. I don't think there is any reason why we can't have a few different inspirations running at the same time.


Great idea...I don't have anything off the cuff...but I'll chew on it.

I will do a swap with you and send you a Maroubra tshirt, if you let me know your size.


That is a deal! We have our Thanksgiving Thursday this week. So it may be a week or so before I get a chance to look again....I am going to my aunt's house to help prepare the meal on Weds...and staying all night. But I will find one...a good one.

Reply #39 from JoeUser Forums Top
Doc,

Flattery will get you nowhere... Well, maybe you'd get your hand up my shirt, but that's it!

Mason,

I'll work on something besides a one liner.


Cool, looking forward to it.

Tova,

Take your time, I'm in no rush. Let me know your size so I can start looking around myself. And thanks again

Reply #40 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't want to step on anyone's toes but I have a great site that can inspire me to get started with something, anything when I'm uninspired. It's called the Story Spinner. I think it would be fun to see what everyone can come up with using these guidelines. What do you think?

Setting for your story:

at the podiatrist

Starting phrase for your story:

Every time I taste

Four words you must include in your story:

Facade
Swiss Cheese
Dial Tone
Cream

You'll be amazed at the results!
Reply #42 from JoeUser Forums Top
Locamama,

Story Spinner


Hey, I like the idea. I will concentrate on the other stories I working on before I have a crack at your suggestion. Thanks for putting it up.

Shovel,

Don't tell me the picture doesn't inspire you to do something
Reply #43 from JoeUser Forums Top
Ok, here it is, such as it is. Hardly worthy of this esteemed group but the best I could do at the moment.
Merlot
Reply #44 from JoeUser Forums Top
Let me know your size so I can start looking around myself


I only wear t-shirts when I'm working out and sleeping....so I like them loose. A men's medium would be good. OR if its a ladies..a large.

Thanks.
Reply #45 from JoeUser Forums Top
Tova,

No problems. I will see what I can find and get back to you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, by the way.
Reply #46 from JoeUser Forums Top
Can't. Stop. Staring. Long. Enough. To. Write.


Finally. Stopped. Staring. Long. Enough. To. Write.

I'll put the finishing touches on mine, and get it posted tomorrow.
Reply #47 from JoeUser Forums Top
get it posted tomorrow


Looking forward to it...
Reply #50 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm not sure what went wrong but for some reason, my latest story has not posted to the forums. I know I had it selected to but the gremlins might have got to it.

Anyway, check it out Here