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Fic Talk => I Challenge You.... => Topic started by: mare on May 15, 2014, 04:39:21 PM
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Now that all the stories have been submitted, the fun part happens! Getting to pick the stories you'd like to read.
Once a story is taken, no one else can use it for the challenge. It's a first come, first serve type deal. Once you post your survey it's yours. If two people happen to pick the same story, the first one posting their form in the thread wins! The other will have to chose another.
You must pick TWO stories to read unless there is a yellow * next to it. That means it's long enough for you to choose only the one. Ritz, because you're a reader only, you should pick three. (if there's enough to choose from)
The collection of one shots should be treated as if it's one story with multiple chapters. In other words, you need to read them all.
Deadline to pick your stories is May 30th. If you haven't chosen by then, I will choose them for you.
The actual reading challenge will start June 1st and go all the way to August 31st. That gives you plenty of time to read at your own pace.
Also, please check the forum frequently while this challenge is happening for news and updates!
The next post will be the stories!
carterkid
DelphinaCarter
Ritz (reader only)
Carter-Orange
Mare
emily_michele
Julilly
Carter
Rose
Kyrie
KeepThisSecret
freedomwriter
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Here is the list of submitted stories. Feel free to click on the links, browse through, read the summaries or reviews etc... whatever will help you decide which two would be perfect for you and then fill out the form below. The story details are over in the other thread. I just posted the story name and link in this one.
Carterkid
Switch (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10989) Being read by emily-michele
Future Boy (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10945)
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DelphinaCarter
Incomplete (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9526)
When I grow Up (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10595) Being read by Rose
Jizzle of Oz (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10417) Being read by carterkid
Weird World (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10854)
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Mare
1) The Importance of Fly Fishing (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=3655) Being read by carterkid
2) Shadow Woods (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=5902) Being read by KeepThisSecret
3) Living at the Top (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8216) Being read by Carter-Orange
4) A selection of some of my short stories I guess We'll call this volume one? LOL Being read by Ritz
Mirror Image (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=3034)
Hey Howie! (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=3767&chapter=1)
The Birthday Box (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10453)
To The Magnificent Nickolas Carter (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=1998)
The Colors of my World...Suck! (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9175)
Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=156)
Judy and the Beast (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11126)
Let Me Set the Scene (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11270)
One Hand Closer to God (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=1251)
Simple Things (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9209&chapter=1)
Thank You For Loving Me! (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10746)
The Frick and the Frack (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11058)
The Haunted House (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10712)
5) Hope is the Last Thing Ever Lost (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11140)
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Rose
*1. Song For The Undead (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=9551&index=1) Being read by freedomwriter
2. Remember Me This Way (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10108) Being read by Carter
3. Walked Out Of My Dreams (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10274&index=13) Being read by Kyrie
4. A collection of my scattered horror oneshots so...The Torture Files? lol
Cursed (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11010)
Tough Lover (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10726&index=1)
Haunted (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10642)
Back To Me (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10704)
L-O-V-E (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10490)
Nick's Zombie Nightmare (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10407)
Crazy (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10356)
He Had It Coming (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10366)
5. Just Another Day (http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=8180)
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emily_michele
*1.) Falling In Love Again (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10872&warning=4) Being read by Ritz
2.) Run (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11128)
*3.) Forever (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10800) Being read by Tracy
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Julilly
Stockholm Syndrome (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10078&warning=4) Being read by Tracy
As You Are (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10086) Being read by Carter-Orange
30 Days (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11011)
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Carter
My Answer Is You (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=6918)
All Of Your Life (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11026) Being read by Mare
Gone Country (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=6618) Being read by Kyrie
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Kyrie
First Impressions (http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11095&warning=4) Being read by KeepThisSecret
*Jessie's Girl (http://www.absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11172)
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KeepThisSecret
A Dash of Cinnamon (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11202&warning=4) Being read by Julilly
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Carter-Orange
Save A Prayer (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10625&warning=4) Being read by emily_michele
Unwinding Truth (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=10831) (collab with Lore) Being read by Mare
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freedomwriter
Dangers Of Fluttering (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11230) Being read by Carter
The Road That Leads To Who Knows Where (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11143) Being read by Jullily
Peter's Poisoned Promise (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11038) Being read by Rose
*The New Guy (http://absolutechaos.net/viewstory.php?sid=11064)
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This is the form you have to fill out. If you don't fill this out, your choices will not count!
Thanks!!
Name:
First story you are choosing to read?
Second story you are choosing to read?
Have you read either of these stories before?
Have you read anything by either of these authors before?
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
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Name: Kyrie
First story you are choosing to read? "Gone Country" by Carter
Second story you are choosing to read? "Walked Out Of My Dreams" by Rose
Have you read either of these stories before? No
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? No, I want to get a totally new experience
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge) @alissa32678
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Name: George
First story you are choosing to read?: A Dash of Cinnamon by KeepThisSecret
Second story you are choosing to read?: The Road That Leads To Who Knows Where by FreedomWriter
Have you read either of these stories before?: Nope
Have you read anything by either of these authors before?: I don't... think so?
What is your twitter username?: @ACFicTalk :P
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Name: Tracy
First story you are choosing to read?
Forever by Emily_michele
Second story you are choosing to read? Stockholm Syndrome by Julilly
Have you read either of these stories before? No I have not.
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? By Emily no but I read some of Julillys stuff before.
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge) frickingkaos
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Name: Rose
First story you are choosing to read?
When I Grow Up by Tracy
Second story you are choosing to read?
Peter's Poisoned Promise by Freedom Writer
Have you read either of these stories before?
Nope
Have you read anything by either of these authors before?
This goes back to my falling behind issues but I've read chunks of stories by them? lol.
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
@ForeverRebel
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Name: KeepThisSecret
First story you are choosing to read?
Shadow Woods by Mare
Second story you are choosing to read?
First Impressions by Kyrie
Have you read either of these stories before?
Nope!
Have you read anything by either of these authors before?
I have read one of Mare's stories (Hope) before and I really enjoyed it. I have never read anything by Kyrie, but I have always been tempted to click on her submissions.
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
Twitter??? - LOL - Seriously, I don't use Twitter. Is that weird??
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Name: Carter
First story you are choosing to read? Remember Me This Way by Rose
Second story you are choosing to read? Dangers of Fluttering by Freedomwriter
Have you read either of these stories before? nope
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? only freedom writer
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge) @guiltyroads1984
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Name: freedomwriter
First story you are choosing to read?
Song for the Undead by Rose
Second story you are choosing to read?
nope, I think the previous one is long enough to keep me busy this summer ^^
Have you read either of these stories before?
one or two chapters, otherwise, no :)
Have you read anything by either of these authors before?
yep
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
KimboDijk (i think) lemme check. Yep
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Name: KeepThisSecret
First story you are choosing to read?
Shadow Woods by Mare
Second story you are choosing to read?
First Impressions by Kyrie
Have you read either of these stories before?
Nope!
Have you read anything by either of these authors before?
I have read one of Mare's stories (Hope) before and I really enjoyed it. I have never read anything by Kyrie, but I have always been tempted to click on her submissions.
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
Twitter??? - LOL - Seriously, I don't use Twitter. Is that weird??
LOL not really all that weird. It's just the easiest way for me to bug people who may start slacking on the challenge. lol
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Name: Steph
First story you are choosing to read? As You Are by Julilly
Second story you are choosing to read? Living At The Top by Mare
Have you read either of these stories before? No
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? Yes, I've read a few
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
StephJane29
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Name: Mare
First story you are choosing to read? Unwinding Truth by Steph and Lore
Second story you are choosing to read? All of Your Life by Carter
Have you read either of these stories before? Nope
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? I have read Steph before but never Carter
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge) bitybella but everyone doing the challenge should also follow AcFicTalk
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Name: Ritz
First story you are choosing to read? Falling in Love again by Emily Michelle
Second story you are choosing to read? Since the first story has a yellow asterisk, I guess I have to choose just one story instead of additional two? It'd be your collection of short stories. Volume One. :)
Have you read either of these stories before? Maybe some of Mare's one shot
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? By Mare, yes.
What is your twitter username? (this is one of the ways I keep tabs on you during this challenge)
Ritz220429
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^ yup, you are correct! Thanks, Ritz!!
Now we just need to hear from Emily, Chris and possibly Shania?
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Name- carterkid
Story #1- The importance of fly fishing by mare
Story #2- jizzle of oz by delphinacarter
I have not read either of these stories [only the first chapter or so of jizzle of oz]
I have read stuff by these authors before
I don't have a twitter username
I would have answered this thing sooner but I'm having trouble with my internet so I don't know when it will work and when it won't. :D
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Now that most of you have picked your stories, feel free to start reading them. Emily is not by a computer but will be participating and once she picks her two stories, I'll go ahead and pick my last one. I don't think Shania is going to participate but other than that I think you guys are all set, so let me explain what happens just in case you want to get started early.
On June 1st I'll be making another thread which we will use for the remainder of the challenge. Once a week I'll be jumping in there just to see how everyone is doing with the reading. I do like people to go in and comment on things they have read and ask questions to the authors when you feel you need to. You should be leaving feedback on every single chapter this year. I changed this rule from last year, but otherwise the same rules apply as before.
Authors SHOULD be responding to your reviews as well. That's where you'll have most of your dialogue with your writers. Any specific questions about plot points you have etc... should be done in there as not to give too much away in the challenge thread, but I'll also post general topic questions for us to answer.
There will also be three different surveys that need to be filled out during the course of this challenge for each story you read.
The halfway there survey (when you're at the halfway point of the story you're reading)
The final survey (when you are done)
The writer's survey (about your experience with the person reading your story)
Try to pace yourself accordingly. You have plenty of time to read these stories, so don't binge read them both in two days time! LOL
Have fun! And if you have any questions for me about this, post them here! :)
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Name: Emily
First story you are choosing to read? Save a Prayer by Carter_Orange
Second story you are choosing to read? Switch by carterkid
Have you read either of these stories before? No. I read the first chapter of Save a Prayer and was intrigued, but my ADD got the best of me and I never got back to it.
Have you read anything by either of these authors before? I've read some of Steph's (Carter_Orange)
What is your twitter username? emily_michele8 4
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Just coming in to say we will be starting this challenge officially next Sunday! If you want to start reading before then, go ahead! I know some of you have already started.
Happy reading! :)