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Author Topic: The Reading Duel  (Read 32853 times)

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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2011, 07:16:30 AM »

LOL That's why I ask for chapter and word count for people like me who don't overly enjoy really long chapters or stories.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #16 on: July 13, 2011, 07:20:08 AM »

I don't mind long stories if I enjoy what I'm reading.

I think I know which story to put for mine now, something which the reader can get through pretty quickly :)
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2011, 11:59:56 AM »

I'm in!!!! Will post my info when I get on my computer.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2011, 01:11:32 PM »

I'm trying to think which story of mine I should put.  I don't want the reader to have to read a long story if they think the story is crap, lol.

This sounds like an awesome idea Mare! I'm having the same issue Steph lol. I want to showcase something more recent, but I want it to be complete or have a good chunk of it done. Only issue is that the one I am thinking of is pretty long. I will submit it anyway though and we'll see.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2011, 02:34:52 PM »

If people really have a problem with long stories, they can always turn down the challenge.  You know me; most of mine are long too.  I'm not picking one of the super-long ones; I wouldn't inflict Broken or BMS on someone for this, but I'm in the same boat as you, Mel - all my recent stories that are far enough along to be appropriate are over 200,000 words.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #20 on: July 13, 2011, 02:50:22 PM »

I've picked a short one of mine, but I'm OK reading a longer story.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #21 on: July 13, 2011, 04:09:42 PM »

I don't mind long stories. I pretty much read anything!
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #22 on: July 13, 2011, 04:23:08 PM »

I am going to start posting the duelers surveys but it's still too early to challenge anyone so please wait to do that until I tell you to. These surveys will give you an idea of what you might want to read. If you have read the story, you can't pick that author unless they are willing to change the story they have picked.

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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #23 on: July 13, 2011, 04:30:17 PM »

Name:
Rose

Genres you most like to read:
Sci-Fi, Horror, Suspense

Genres you are willing to try:
Any except for Slash/Visuals. I won't touch those ever lol.

Story of yours that you would like to submit:
00Carter - http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9085

Genre:
Action, Adventure, Alternate Universe, Humor

Summary:
 He's Carter... NICK Carter, a secret agent for a secret global crime-fighting organization, and he'll stop at nothing to bring down his nemesis, the evil Dr. Rough (the supervillain formerly known as Howard Dorough) and his terrorist league, FANS, before they take over the world!

Chapter count:
63

Word count:
204642

Is it complete?
No

One question you'd like the person reading it to answer:
What would have kept you from reading 00Carter or caused you stop reading partway through, if you weren't reading it for this challenge?

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Name: Julie

Genres you most like to read: Drama, angst, suspense

Genres you are willing to try: I'll try anything. Bring it!

Story of yours that you would like to submit: 00Carter
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9085

Genre: action, comedy

Summary: He's Carter... NICK Carter, a secret agent for a secret global crime-fighting organization, and he'll stop at nothing to bring down his nemesis, the evil Dr. Rough (the supervillain formerly known as Howard Dorough) and his terrorist league, FANS, before they take over the world!

Chapter count: 63 (10 episodes)

Word count: 204,642

Is it complete? No

One question you'd like the person reading it to answer:
What would have kept you from reading 00Carter or caused you stop reading partway through, if you weren't reading it for this challenge?

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Name: DelphinaCarter

Genres you most like to read:
Suspense, science fiction, adventure and humor mostly

Genres you are willing to try:
I am game for anything!!!

Story of yours that you would like to submit:
You Give Love A Bad Name

Genre: Romance, Alternate Universe, Humor, Drama, Angst

Summary: Meet Nick Carter, a rockstar with a big heart. He has always done what his heart has told him...and it has never led him wrong until now. All it took was one night. One night that would change his life forever.

Chapter count: 56

Word count: 50,097

Is it complete? Yes.

One question you'd like the person reading it to answer: how does the story flow....does it flow well from a reader's perspective.

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Name: Steph

Genres you most like to read: Romance, Drama, Suspense, Horror

Genres you are willing to try: Anything

Story of yours that you would like to submit: Games
http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10319&warning=4

Genre: Horror, Drama, Supernatural, Suspense

Summary: The Backstreet Boys are on tour when their lives become entangled in sinister events...can the Winchester brothers stop it before tragedy happens?

Chapter count: 11 chapters
Word count: 15947

Is it complete? Yes

One question you'd like the person reading it to answer: Did it hold your interest?

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Name: Mel

Genres you most like to read: Romance, angst, drama, dramedy

Genres you are willing to try: Suspense, AU

Story of yours that you would like to submit: A Little Taste of Sin

Genre: Romance, angst, drama

Summary: After betraying her trust yet again, Alyssa finally gave up on Nick. She moved on and began a separate life far away from him. But there are some people that life just won't let you let go of. What happens when they find their lifes entwined once more? Now that the stakes are higher, will they risk losing everything they have for another chance?

Chapter count: 61

Word count: 329,529

Is it complete? Yes

One question you'd like the person reading it to answer: Do you feel that the drama was too over the top to the point of being unbelievable?



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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #24 on: July 14, 2011, 01:36:27 PM »

I'm in! :)
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #25 on: July 14, 2011, 02:12:30 PM »

Got your survey Imke, I'm going to wait to see if anyone else enters today before I post it. You all have until Sunday night to sign up. I changed it from the original date which was the 23rd so sign up before it's too late!
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2011, 06:46:38 PM »

Name: Imke

Genres you most like to read: Fantasy/AU, Horror, Romance, Humor

Genres you are willing to try: Anything except Slash. Already tried that genre lol

Story of yours that you would like to submit:
Ice Cold Blood
http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10054&warning=5

Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural, Romance, Drama

Summary: Lisa Moore survived a vampire attack.
Nick Carter is her attacker.
Brian Littrell is a vegetarian vampire.
AJ McLean is a heartless son of a bitch.
Howie Dorough, the leader, pretends to have no mercy for his victims.
But Brian's way of living has an effect on all of them.

Oh... and Lisa's best friend is a big fan of the Backstreet Boys.

Chapter count: 13

Word count: 32841

Is it complete? No.

One question you'd like the person reading it to answer:
Is there any awkward English and does it hold your interest? Does it flow well?
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #27 on: July 14, 2011, 07:11:23 PM »

Come on, more people should do this. Especially after the genre debate! LOL.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #28 on: July 14, 2011, 09:01:28 PM »

I agree! It's kind of like voting, if you aren't willing to put your money where your mouth is, stop complaining! Although I do think almost everyone involved in that debate will be participating.
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Re: The Reading Duel
« Reply #29 on: July 14, 2011, 09:04:37 PM »

I agree! It's kind of like voting, if you aren't willing to put your money where your mouth is, stop complaining! Although I do think almost everyone involved in that debate will be participating.

Almost anyway. I think if you debated in there you should automatically sign up. I know some complained on twitter about "hating" (which confused me... lol) who haven't signed up though. And that's totally why I signed up. I'm very willing to put my money where my mouth is, suck it up, and get challenged with a romance.
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