tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post115077444222110759..comments2023-09-22T07:03:03.280-04:00Comments on The Clarity of Night: The "Midnight Road" Short Fiction Contest--Information and RulesJason Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851992219298316168noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151534221949133912006-06-28T18:37:00.000-04:002006-06-28T18:37:00.000-04:00To For The Trees and others who find 250 words res...To For The Trees and others who find 250 words restrictive:<BR/><BR/>Abraham Lincoln made the most memorable speech in history using 271 words. The 23rd Psalm has 118 words. And I believe it was Hemingway who wrote an entire story in just 6 words.<BR/><BR/>"For Sale. Baby shoes. Never Worn"<BR/><BR/>Brevity. How powerful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151433769468551332006-06-27T14:42:00.000-04:002006-06-27T14:42:00.000-04:00What a great website! It is so nice to be able to...What a great website! It is so nice to be able to read and comment on the various writings. And to receive personal feedback on your own writing is great. It is like a world wide writing club. Thanks, Jason, for such an opportunity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151251335155763292006-06-25T12:02:00.000-04:002006-06-25T12:02:00.000-04:00yes thanks Jason i just figured that out as well. ...yes thanks Jason i just figured that out as well. duhhhh<BR/><BR/>INKbriliantdonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159881776835603748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151250850012146762006-06-25T11:54:00.000-04:002006-06-25T11:54:00.000-04:00BrilliantDonkey, this page is a post deeper in the...BrilliantDonkey, this page is a post deeper in the blog. Go back up to the top by clicking <A HREF="http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">HERE</A>. I'll add a like in this post too.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151250379423286672006-06-25T11:46:00.000-04:002006-06-25T11:46:00.000-04:00Jason,Great blog and fantastic idea. Thanks for co...Jason,<BR/><BR/>Great blog and fantastic idea. Thanks for coming up with and doing this thing. I find these stories very intresting. Do you post all of the entries at the same time after the deadline or post them as they come in? I got the impression they were posted as they come in but i cant seem to find them and am just wondering if i am looking right at them and just blind.....wouldnt be the first time thats for sure.<BR/><BR/>again great site,<BR/><BR/>INKcogKNEEdoughbriliantdonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159881776835603748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151179657591174392006-06-24T16:07:00.000-04:002006-06-24T16:07:00.000-04:00Sounds like fun. I'm going to try to get a story i...Sounds like fun. I'm going to try to get a story in by the 28th. Can't wait to read the others.Ginny Warthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242863391234026382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151120562018480522006-06-23T23:42:00.000-04:002006-06-23T23:42:00.000-04:00TheFrizzle, sometimes the constraint can yield sur...TheFrizzle, sometimes the constraint can yield surprising results! Once I did a 69 word flash piece for a contest. I think I really achieved something in those 69 words. If you're interested, it's reproduced at Flashing in the Gutters (link to the right).<BR/><BR/>Jim, thanks for the promotion! The participants are what make these contests so amazing.<BR/><BR/>For the Trees, I know, it can be tough. But in a way, it's an opportunity also. It forces economy in the extreme. Also, I worry that a longer length contest would discourage entrants. I don't think as many would enter if it took a lot of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1151037543580300312006-06-23T00:39:00.000-04:002006-06-23T00:39:00.000-04:00Oh, God. Now I gotta stay up all night so I'll be ...Oh, God. Now I gotta stay up all night so I'll be in prime shape to write at 5 a.m.! Time to go make coffee...<BR/><BR/>Jason, you GOTTA make this word limit a LOT bigger. I'm just too cramped in this tiny space!For The Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843514742081569820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150995299618503992006-06-22T12:54:00.000-04:002006-06-22T12:54:00.000-04:00Slapped an announcement to this one on my site. W...Slapped an announcement to this one on my site. We'll see if it draws in any other fledgling writers. <BR/><BR/>Already have a good idea for my story. Now I just have to scratch it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150953585736853602006-06-22T01:19:00.000-04:002006-06-22T01:19:00.000-04:00My stories don't seem to understand the concept of...My stories don't seem to understand the concept of 250 words. However, they are available for everyone to read @ <A HREF="http://www.thefrizzle.com" REL="nofollow">thefrizzle.com</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150947639617852942006-06-21T23:40:00.000-04:002006-06-21T23:40:00.000-04:00Sury, thanks so much for the mention on your blog!...Sury, thanks so much for the mention on your blog! The contest length is about the same, I think. Perhaps just a touch longer. (Last was Fri. - Thurs. evening; this is Wed. - Wed., same time.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150946854673878442006-06-21T23:27:00.000-04:002006-06-21T23:27:00.000-04:00Thank you for doing this again, Jason. The photo i...Thank you for doing this again, Jason. The photo is intriguing, and the responses should be interesting. I posted a little plug on my blog. <BR/><BR/>Is the deadline a little tighter this time?<BR/><BR/>~ SuryBhaswatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397144389576029618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150940168212988492006-06-21T21:36:00.000-04:002006-06-21T21:36:00.000-04:00Emeraldcite, amen, brother!Jamie, I'm happy to hos...Emeraldcite, amen, brother!<BR/><BR/>Jamie, I'm happy to host it. =)Thanks for being such a strong supporter!<BR/><BR/>Melly, I'm down the course handing out cups of water. ;)<BR/><BR/>Cavan, you got third submission, my friend. Not bad!<BR/><BR/>Jeff, thanks! I had a wild outdoor photography session one night a few weeks ago. I'd like to do more to see what kinds of effects I can get.<BR/><BR/>Beady, see, I've lined up lots of reading material for you! hehe.<BR/><BR/>Shesawriter, remember Rocky III? Eye of the Tiger, my friend, Eye of the Tiger. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150931580413729202006-06-21T19:13:00.000-04:002006-06-21T19:13:00.000-04:00I'd enter, but I'm not good with short fiction. I...I'd enter, but I'm not good with short fiction. I'm too verbose. Why do you think my books always come out at about 120K. It takes me months to cut them down to a reasonable word count. LOL!Shesawriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904247751806210823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150924361704453632006-06-21T17:12:00.000-04:002006-06-21T17:12:00.000-04:00Good Luck to everyone! I will have fun reading eve...Good Luck to everyone! I will have fun reading everyone's submission. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665167693563457389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150923602498000272006-06-21T17:00:00.000-04:002006-06-21T17:00:00.000-04:00I'm looking forward to reading some great submissi...I'm looking forward to reading some great submissions! The last contest was a lot of fun.<BR/>Great photo, Jason.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106410070220667314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150922290497343782006-06-21T16:38:00.000-04:002006-06-21T16:38:00.000-04:00Great contest, Jason (found you via Flood's blog)....Great contest, Jason (found you via Flood's blog). Saw the picture this morning and I managed to put something together during my break at work today. The thing clocked in at 249 words, thank goodness, so now all I have to do is type everything up and send it off.<BR/><BR/>Hey, maybe I'll get the first submission (that's right, I'm so desperate for bragging rights these days, I'll make a big deal out of even the lamest of achievements).Cavanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510431598334392123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150921152650650072006-06-21T16:19:00.000-04:002006-06-21T16:19:00.000-04:00I'll do my best, Jason. In fact, I'm already tryi...I'll do my best, Jason. In fact, I'm already trying to come up with something...<BR/><BR/>This is really exciting. I feel like I'm in a marathon, with adrenalin rush and all :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150920160391366632006-06-21T16:02:00.000-04:002006-06-21T16:02:00.000-04:00Great photo Jason.Thanks for putting on another co...Great photo Jason.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for putting on another contest. I know how much time you put in last time--thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150915661234364572006-06-21T14:47:00.000-04:002006-06-21T14:47:00.000-04:00Emeraldcite, ooh, I know how that is. I hope the t...<I>Emeraldcite, ooh, I know how that is. I hope the trimming isn't too painful. ;)</I><BR/><BR/>When Rogue asked Wolverine in X1 if it hurt when his blades came out, he replied "every time."<BR/><BR/>Same thing applies :)emeraldcitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495241111424476230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150915281037249652006-06-21T14:41:00.000-04:002006-06-21T14:41:00.000-04:00Anne, I don't know. There's some kind of zen thin...Anne, I don't know. There's some kind of zen thing going on here. Some trippy mojo on the astral plane, perhaps. What are you thinking now? WAIT, don't tell me. Ah, yes, I agree. :D Looking forward to seeing YOUR pictures!!<BR/><BR/>Melissa, I missed you the last time. I do hope you can fit it in! :)<BR/><BR/>Melly, yes, we've got a nice buzz going on. :) Can I count you in?<BR/><BR/>September, I'm glad the picture is evocative. I hold the strongest ones aside to see if they grow on me. I want contest photos to be an easy point to leap from. (*whispering* Psst, everyone. September was one of the winners last time!)<BR/><BR/>Jer, my pleasure! I hope everyone has a good time. :)<BR/><BR/>Emeraldcite, ooh, I know how that is. I hope the trimming isn't too painful. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150914257597001742006-06-21T14:24:00.000-04:002006-06-21T14:24:00.000-04:00Great pic.I have to say, this is another great con...Great pic.<BR/><BR/>I have to say, this is another great contest. Working on my entry as we speak. I have over 400 words, so I have to cut cut cut.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I do 80% of my writing in the rewriting...<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to reading the entries!emeraldcitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495241111424476230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150911943988380362006-06-21T13:45:00.000-04:002006-06-21T13:45:00.000-04:00Looking forward to it, Jason. Thanks for sponsorin...Looking forward to it, Jason. Thanks for sponsoring this again. It's fun!Jerilyn Dufresne, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720391625949782016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150907910103605862006-06-21T12:38:00.000-04:002006-06-21T12:38:00.000-04:00The photo is awesome, Jason! Just looking at it ga...The photo is awesome, Jason! Just looking at it gave me chills.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for doing this again. I had such fun with the last contest and can't wait to come in and read everyone's stories.<BR/><BR/>SeptemberEsther Avilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840416881970211377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15498010.post-1150907292613197782006-06-21T12:28:00.000-04:002006-06-21T12:28:00.000-04:00Goodness! What is this I stumbled upon today???Wo...Goodness! What is this I stumbled upon today???<BR/><BR/>Wow! What a wonderful concept, Jason, and everybody's excitement sure is cotagious :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com