Where do you do your best writing? Or when? Do you have an awesome desk setup that inspires you? Do your greatest ideas come at 2am - not a moment before? Or do you have dialogue and notes scrawled in the margins of your math homework?

Do tell. :)


-Keza

Where do you do your best writing? Or when? Do you have an awesome desk setup that inspires you? Do your greatest ideas come at 2am - not a moment before? Or do you have dialogue and notes scrawled in the margins of your math homework?

Do tell. :)


-Keza

A mi tambien (me too).  I like getting emails :)
For me, anyway, I don't have much time to write at
this point, and I'm guessing that's true for many with
school just wrapping up recently.  So, maybe more life
this summer?

Muchacha
--- B <studentnumber24601@...> wrote:

> About the mailing list thing:
>
> Personally, I would prefer to either keep it on
> Yahoo!groups or to move it to LJ as a
> commuity, rather than a messageboard - but that's
> mildly selfish. *g* I read the emails
> from here when I check my email every day, and I see
> things on LJ when I check my friends
> list every day, and that's easier than remembering
> to check a message board too, I think.
>
> But I'd still join and follow along if it was on a
> message board. Just not my preference.
>
> -B
>
>




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About the mailing list thing:

Personally, I would prefer to either keep it on Yahoo!groups or to move it to LJ
as a
commuity, rather than a messageboard - but that's mildly selfish. *g* I read the
emails
from here when I check my email every day, and I see things on LJ when I check
my friends
list every day, and that's easier than remembering to check a message board too,
I think.

But I'd still join and follow along if it was on a message board. Just not my
preference.

-B

Oh, good point.  Thanks for reminding me about that!
And your fic is now up there, too.

Muchacha
--- Sophie <falcoconlon@...> wrote:

> Oh I think that's a great idea! I know if you go to
> the one voice
> website and look at the Newsie Challenge Archive
> you'll be able to
> find all the others that were posted. I think most
> of them were put up
> on FFN as well. I had one called "Passenger Seat"
> that I'd love to see
> in the C2.
>
> -Falco
>
>
> --- In newsiechallenge@yahoogroups.com, "Allison"
> <kittensongs2003@...> wrote:
> >
> > Since I didn't see that anyone else had made one,
> I went ahead and
> > created a C2 for us (with the wittingly original
> name "Newsies
> > Challenge")
> >
> > The fictions I have included right now are:
> > Since When Does Crutchy Get Laid? by Brunette
> > Chain Reaction by Oxymoronic Alliteration
> > Broken Hallelujiah by Brunette
> > Dropping (S)knickers by Harmony Remarc
> >
> > I'm fairly sure there's at least one more floating
> around out there.  If
> > you'd like me to add your fic to the C2, let me
> know.  Ditto if you
> > don't want it up there.
> >
> > And if anyone is interested in staffing, contact
> me.
> >
> > Muchacha
> >
>
>
>




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Oh I think that's a great idea! I know if you go to the one voice
website and look at the Newsie Challenge Archive you'll be able to
find all the others that were posted. I think most of them were put up
on FFN as well. I had one called "Passenger Seat" that I'd love to see
in the C2.

-Falco


--- In newsiechallenge@yahoogroups.com, "Allison"
<kittensongs2003@...> wrote:
>
> Since I didn't see that anyone else had made one, I went ahead and
> created a C2 for us (with the wittingly original name "Newsies
> Challenge")
>
> The fictions I have included right now are:
> Since When Does Crutchy Get Laid? by Brunette
> Chain Reaction by Oxymoronic Alliteration
> Broken Hallelujiah by Brunette
> Dropping (S)knickers by Harmony Remarc
>
> I'm fairly sure there's at least one more floating around out there.  If
> you'd like me to add your fic to the C2, let me know.  Ditto if you
> don't want it up there.
>
> And if anyone is interested in staffing, contact me.
>
> Muchacha
>

Hello, everyone! (And please forgive the cross posting!)

Since summer has finally begun, judging by the fact that my A/C is
finally turned on, it's time for the Refuge to get going and do a fic
exchange already. (Being Refuge-sponsored, this is for the slashers.)

The way it works is you get to pick a pairing and post three prompts,
all summer-related. Some lovely person at the Refuge will write a fic
just for you, based on your choices. In exchange, you get emailed the
characters and prompts someone else posted, and write a fic for her.
You'll have three weeks to do the actual writing bit.

Sound good? Read through the rules and post your prompts on this
thread in the Refuge forum:
http://refuge.queenitsy.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=774 .

Awesome.

-B

--
"Hey, Race."
"Hey, Jack."
"How was your day at the track?"
"Remember that hot tip I told you about? ...Nobody told the horse."
http://queenitsy.com/newsies/
http://refuge.queenitsy.com/
http://queenitsy.com/newsies/fanfic101/

Hey. I've generally got spare time when I'm not working. I did the
newsies for several projects while in high school and when it comes to
history and such, I'm a whiz and quick. Generally can get things done
within 2-3 days. If your up for it let me know.

Dodger
--- In newsiechallenge@yahoogroups.com, "raeghann" <raeghann@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone interested?  I'm currently sitting on three chapters of
> different stories.  I sent them to my betta two months ago and haven't
> heard a peep since.  Obviously I need help.  Anyone who's willing to
> bear with me I'd very much appreciate it.
>
> -Rhys
>

Hey, I've a bit of time.  I can do technicalities and
general flow.  I'm not much of a history expert, but I
can point out glaringly incorrect mistakes.  I'd be
willing to beta, and could have it back to you within
a week (or a day, depending on when you send it).

So if you'd like me for it, I'm open :)

Muchacha
--- raeghann <raeghann@...> wrote:

> Anyone interested?  I'm currently sitting on three
> chapters of
> different stories.  I sent them to my betta two
> months ago and haven't
> heard a peep since.  Obviously I need help.  Anyone
> who's willing to
> bear with me I'd very much appreciate it.
>
> -Rhys
>
>



      
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Anyone interested?  I'm currently sitting on three chapters of
different stories.  I sent them to my betta two months ago and haven't
heard a peep since.  Obviously I need help.  Anyone who's willing to
bear with me I'd very much appreciate it.

-Rhys

--- In newsiechallenge@yahoogroups.com, Mol <mm.link@...> wrote:
>
> I'm hoooome! Which means it's time to address a few things. Remember
that
> this is a community, so feel free to respond, debate, etc etc whatever
I
> say. Nothing is too controversial.
>
> Anyway.
>
> Muchacha recently asked me about the possibility of a NewsieChallenge
C2 on
> FFN. I think this is an excellent idea - I always forget that C2s
exist! If
> everyone on FFN is okay with having their stories gathered this way,
the
> next question is who would like to admin the C2. I already have a C2,
so I
> can't do it.
>
> If you are interested in starting the C2, please email the group
before
> creating it so we don't have more than one floating around. Also,
check with
> yourself to make sure that you will have the time to hunt down fics to
add
> every week. Of course, hiring staff can also help that job quite a
bit. :)
>
>
> Okay, the "the group" part. I was thinking about this group last night
and
> wondering if it wouldn't work better in another medium. I think that
> YahooGroups are pretty handy, but things can also get a little out of
hand
> if you are a member of three or four active email lists. You know what
I
> mean - either you devote a chunk of your day to actually reading
everything,
> or your delete button gets pretty well worn in.
>
> The main issues, at least in my mind, are that the challenges and the
> challenge responses should be easy to find. At the same time,
discussion is
> encouraged. I think that a message board is the perfect solution to
this.
> With a message board, there could be threads for challenges and their
> responses, and these threads could always be on 'top,' so to speak.
There
> could also be threads for regular stuff and discussion, so people
could get
> to know each other without any flooding of inboxes.
>
> So, what do you think? Would you support a move to a message board, or
do
> you think everything is just fine as it is, as a mailing list? Let me
know.
>
>
> Okay, one last note. FanLib. FanLib is a new fanfiction archive site
that is
> raising some legit concerns around the entire fandom universe. I'm not
> really going to go into detail here - suffice to say, it's a place
that
> should be avoided, at least stage in development (or, you know,
forever).
> The reason I'm not going into detail is that someone else has done so
far
> better than I ever could.
>
> http://telesilla.livejournal.com/555817.html
>
> If you've heard of FanLib, or you haven't but now you're curious, take
a few
> minutes to read what she has written.
>
> Big thanks to Falco Conlon for telling me about this and the link.
It's kind
> of ridiculous.
>
>
> -Keza
> Queen Kez the Wicked <http://fanfiction.net/u/40503/>
>

Hey kids. I'm posting this a day late because... I was out of town. In fact, I'm still out of town. Woooo? Just to change things up, this week's challenge has more details/requirements, etc. We'll see how it goes, right?

LENGTH: up to you
TIME PERIOD: let's go for 1899 for this one, okay?

CHARACTERS: choose at least 2 of the following
-Kid Blink
-Morris
-Dutchy
-Racetrack
-Boots
-Les
-Snoddy
-Skittery

OBJECTS: incorporate at least 3 of the following
-a holey sweater
-a missing tooth
-soap
-a paintbrush
-a trolley
-a loose cobblestone
-potatoes
-a snowball
-bad coffee
-a trapdoor
-wet matches
-an expensive cigar

QUOTES: use at least 2 of the following (can be dialogue or narration)
-"So I've heard."
-"We've got tonight."
-"The sky was on fire."
-"Ask me again, I dare you."
-"At the time, I didn't think it was my fault."
-"There are stranger things."

That's it for now. Have fun and good luck!

-Keza

Hello everyone. My writing plate is incredibly full, so I thought I
wouldn't have any time for any writing side dishes, however (to carry
this metaphor beyond the limits of usefullness) I found that the first
challenge was a nice little writing appetizer. So, may I present:

Challenge #1:

Title: Passenger Seat
Genre: General
Rating: K
Summary: David is not a leader. He tries to understand this. He's not
a people person. He thinks that perhaps that it is. That is why he is
not a leader. And it is exactly why Jack Kelly is. AU

FFN: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3544080/1/
One Voice: http://onevoice.queenitsy.com/archive/viewstory.php?sid=30

I would greatly appreciate some r&r lovin'

Much love,
Falco

Hey, I finished my fic and posted on both FF.Net and One Voice.

Title: Chain Reaction
Summary: Sometimes one decision can affect your entire day.
FF.Net link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3538019/1/
One Voice link: http://onevoice.queenitsy.com/archive/viewstory.php?
sid=28&chapter=1

I haven't had a chance to read the other two fics that have gone up
for this challenge so far, but I will soon :)

--- In newsiechallenge@yahoogroups.com, Mol <mm.link@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, Keza here.
>
> Okay guys, wicked sorry about the spam. I deleted it and those
members and
> now the group is back to closed membership (I have to approve
anyone who
> wants to join) so it should be all set!
>
> Also, sorry this is a few days late, but I have barely been home.
Anyyyway,
> onto this week's prompt.
>
>
> Alright, for this challenge, you have to write exactly (exactly!)
1,000
> words.
>
> The first sentence is "Everything would have been fine, if he just
> hadn't..." (complete the sentence)
>
> The last sentence is "Mondays were always rotten anyhow."
>
> Those sentences can be dialogue or they can be narration, it's up
to you.
> The story can be in 1st person, 3rd person, whatever. Free
reign... but
> exactly 1,000 words, with that opening and closing. Have at!
>
>
> CHALLENGE REMINDERS
> -Don't be shy, post your own prompts or ideas
>
> POSTING
> -Post your stories wherever you want, but please post them at
> http://onevoice.queenitsy.com/archive . There is a
special "challenge"
> category just for us! Cross posting (posting your story more than
one place)
> is perfectly fine!
> -Try to label your story with the challenge # in either the
summary or the
> author's note. That way, people can find other responses.
> -Make sure to post to the group once you've finished you response!
Either
> give us a link to where you posted it, or, if you don't feel like
posting,
> just copy and past the story into the body of your email!
>
>
> I'm off. Happy Mother' Day!
>
> With love,
> Keza
> Queen Kez the Wicked <http://fanfiction.net/u/40503/>
>

Me, too, y'all.  Nothing like breaking writer's block
when you have three big tests to be studying for!

Title: Dropping (S)knickers
Rating: K+ for mild language
Summery: Everything would have been fine if he just
hadn't pulled down his knickers.  But no, good old
Snipes had to bend down and flash his shiny hiney to
our pursuers.
Genre: General/humorous
Characters: Racetrack, Mush, Snipeshooter

On FF: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3537778/1/
On OneVoice:
http://onevoice.queenitsy.com/archive/viewstory.php?sid=27

Word Count:  My word processer claims "1000".  FF.net
claims (with intro and closing) "1049".  OneVoice
claims "949".  So meh.

Muchacha

--- Mol <mm.link@...> wrote:

> Hey all, Keza here.
>
> Okay guys, wicked sorry about the spam. I deleted it
> and those members and
> now the group is back to closed membership (I have
> to approve anyone who
> wants to join) so it should be all set!
>
> Also, sorry this is a few days late, but I have
> barely been home. Anyyyway,
> onto this week's prompt.
>
>
> Alright, for this challenge, you have to write
> exactly (exactly!) 1,000
> words.
>
> The first sentence is "Everything would have been
> fine, if he just
> hadn't..." (complete the sentence)
>
> The last sentence is "Mondays were always rotten
> anyhow."
>
> Those sentences can be dialogue or they can be
> narration, it's up to you.
> The story can be in 1st person, 3rd person,
> whatever. Free reign... but
> exactly 1,000 words, with that opening and closing.
> Have at!
>
>
> CHALLENGE REMINDERS
> -Don't be shy, post your own prompts or ideas
>
> POSTING
> -Post your stories wherever you want, but please
> post them at
> http://onevoice.queenitsy.com/archive . There is a
> special "challenge"
> category just for us! Cross posting (posting your
> story more than one place)
> is perfectly fine!
> -Try to label your story with the challenge # in
> either the summary or the
> author's note. That way, people can find other
> responses.
> -Make sure to post to the group once you've finished
> you response! Either
> give us a link to where you posted it, or, if you
> don't feel like posting,
> just copy and past the story into the body of your
> email!
>
>
> I'm off. Happy Mother' Day!
>
> With love,
> Keza
> Queen Kez the Wicked
> <http://fanfiction.net/u/40503/>
>




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What should we call you? Polly, please!

Give us a fun fact: I'm a complete basketcase.

Penname (on FFN): Truemizzie.

Favorite newsie: No matter what, I always go back to Mush.  It's
currently Jake and Swifty, though.

Favorite line in the movie: "This is for kids shining shoes on the
street with no shoes on their feet everyday!"  The perfect rhyme,
plus it means so much!

---

Favorite (published) author(s): Victor Hugo, JK Rowling, JRR Tolkien,
Margeret Atwood, the list goes on...

Favorite (published) book(s): Les Misérables, the HP series (cheesy,
but true), Nothing But the Truth and No More Dead Dogs (I've re-read
them for years!), Lord of the Flies, ect...

Favorite quote: "To die will be an awfully big adventure."  It's just
so touching and sad, but inspiring at the same time.

---

Favorite (fanfiction) author(s): Oh boy...studentnumber24601, Queen
Kez the Wicked, timeis1800hours, BellaSpirita, Brunette, Glitter
Taps, Michi Chu, SakiSaki, and The Werewolf Mage, but the list goes
on and on!

Favorite (fanfiction) story(ies): How I Spent My Summer Vacation by
studentnumber24601, Epic by Queen Kez the Wicked, Silk and Skin by
timeis1800hours, We Don't Got Religion by timeis1800hours and Night
of the Living Scabs by SakiSaki.

Favorite genre to read? To write? I love reading humour fics, but I
also love really dramatic and somewhat historical fics.  I think I'm
best at writing humour, but I have a soft spot for really fluffy
stories that I try to give a point.

Recommend us one of your stories... (link, if you can!) I'll rec
Distant Melody.  It's a Boots song!fic that I'm really proud of, and
it's part of my Literature series, which is my baby.  Link:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3421255/1/

Fanfic pet peeve: Too little description or super cheese.

RP? On message boards.  On New York 1899 I'm Polly, Tumbler, Swifty
and Writer, but I haven't been on in a while.  I'll be back!

---

Are you excited about NewsieChallenge? YES!

Any other comments: I just can't wait to start doing the challenges!

Hey all, Keza here.

Okay guys, wicked sorry about the spam. I deleted it and those members and now the group is back to closed membership (I have to approve anyone who wants to join) so it should be all set!

Also, sorry this is a few days late, but I have barely been home. Anyyyway, onto this week's prompt.


Alright, for this challenge, you have to write exactly (exactly!) 1,000 words.

The first sentence is "Everything would have been fine, if he just hadn't..." (complete the sentence)

The last sentence is "Mondays were always rotten anyhow."

Those sentences can be dialogue or they can be narration, it's up to you. The story can be in 1st person, 3rd person, whatever. Free reign... but exactly 1,000 words, with that opening and closing. Have at!


CHALLENGE REMINDERS
-Don't be shy, post your own prompts or ideas

POSTING
-Post your stories wherever you want, but please post them at http://onevoice.queenitsy.com/archive . There is a special "challenge" category just for us! Cross posting (posting your story more than one place) is perfectly fine!
-Try to label your story with the challenge # in either the summary or the author's note. That way, people can find other responses.
-Make sure to post to the group once you've finished you response! Either give us a link to where you posted it, or, if you don't feel like posting, just copy and past the story into the body of your email!


I'm off. Happy Mother' Day!

With love,
Keza
Queen Kez the Wicked

*sigh*

As I've been informed.

Guys, I'm sorry for sending that out. I was in a bad
mood when I checked my email, and that just sent me
over the edge without thinking. Many apologies for my
childishness.

Bashfully,

Muchacha
--- NillaWuchachacha@aol.com wrote:

> It happens on all yahoo lists. So, really, we just
> have to delete it and forget about it :)
>
>
> Stage
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kittensongs2003@yahoo.com
> To: newsiechallenge@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 11 May 2007 3:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [newsiechallenge] be big
>
> That is not cool. And it most certainly isn't
> the
> type of thing I want to see when I open up a
> *newsies*
> email. I deleted the link because it should not be
> there to begin with. Come on, there are *children*
> on
> this site! And yes, even at 16, I consider myself
> one. Just... ugh. I am disgusted.
>
> Muchacha
>
> --- "sherry-heath756@fstwayfst.info"
> <sherry-heath756@fstwayfst.info> wrote:
>
> > the extender
> >
> >
>
>
>
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