Challenge #5 Due Oct. 15 11:59 pm EST

[The Muse]

After a short break, SlayAlive Scribes is back! And it's rather fitting that after the Muse was taking a short nap, we'd start off this next roujnd focusing on dreams.

Prompt: Create a story set in the Whedonverse that focuses on dreaming. The entire story does not have to take place in the dream, but it should be the central premise.

Format: Prose format. Maximum word count: 2500. Any submissions that fail to meet this rule will not be accepted.

All submissions must be submitted to me, The Muse, by 11:59 pm on Thursday October 15^th.


It's strongly suggested that you have your work beta'd before submission.




Please fill out this form to attach with your submission (using all areas that apply):[/u]

• Title: (the title of the work)
  
• Author: (SlayAlive username)
  
• Challenge: (e.g. #1 Favorite Character/Ship, #2 Villain's POV)
  
• Fandom: (Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse)
  
• Pairing/Characters: (List either ships e.g. Buffy/Angel or characters here)
  
• Summary: (short summary - One to three lines of what the work is about)
  
• Rating: (G - General, PG - Parental Guidance recommended, PG-13 - not suitable for under 13, R - recommended for mature audiences, NC-17 - not recommended for under 17, please err on the side of caution)
  
• Warnings: (sexual situations, violence, blood, etc, anything that may be of concern to the reader)
  
• Disclaimer: (statement e.g. "I don't own the characters. All bow to Whedon.")
  
• Word Count: (final word count of the piece)
  
• Author's Note: (thanking anyone who helped you with the work, anything else you might like the reader to know)

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[Emmie]

Guys, no interest in this round? Hello?

*echoes throughout the silent thread*

[VampSlayer]

Just to let 'ya know, the link in the PM doesn't work. xD

I'll try to enter again. I'm starting to get some ideas.

[hitnrun017]

I like the idea and I'll try to come up with something, but I'm kinda bogged down by school work so no promises.

[Emmie]

Oct 2, 2009 17:05:36 GMT -5 VampSlayer said:

Just to let 'ya know, the link in the PM doesn't work. xD

That's because I moved the thread after the fact - but I didn't move it until today so... I could send it out again, but anyone who's interested in doing this does know where to look, right? I have faith people can find it. Y'all are smart.

Glad to know some people might be participating!

[Hellbound Hyperion]

Yeah, I was going to respond, but I read the thread right before class so I sorta had to dash. But I did get a great idea. It's a little similar to something that's already been done in the 'verse I'm going to write in, but I think I can make it work. Can't wait! I already wrote some of it too. Whee!

[The Night Lord]

Mmmm, sounds tempting....I think I'll pass. Sorry

[Emmie]

LOL! You make it sound like a break-up speech, NL. You're not hurting my feelings.

HH - glad to hear you're into it.

[siredbyspike]

I'm gonna try to write something this time. I have 3 different ideas, I just have to pick one. I definately love this prompt though...there's so much you can do with it.

[VampSlayer]

I just had the best idea all day! I really can't wait for this round now! ;D

[meliafairy]

Interesting prompt but I dont know if I am into it as much as the last. I may get the urge to write though so don't count me out. Zorthrip might submit this round as well. He has a pretty great idea :-)

[Randi Giles]

I can't wait for this round to get started though I'm not entering. I really love reading fanfiction and different people take on their favorite characters or shows. Especially on this board there's a lot of talent. Good luck to all that enter.

[xaphania]

I just had an idea for a fic that would fit this prompt. I'll have a go at writing it.

One question though - is there any particular reason why the maximum word count is so low? It was 3,000 last round wasn't it? Not sure if what I have planned will fit into 2,000 words. Course, now I've said that it'll be done and dusted within 1,000

[Emmie]

Xaph, I was a bit concerned about people actually reading all the entries. If we get 10 submissions, all at 3,000 words - that's 30,000 words for people to read before voting. I admit, I get a bit discouraged when I see people voting 10 minutes after I've posted all the stories and I know there's no way they read all the entries. I was trying to make it more reader-friendly.

Do you think you can work within the 2,000 word mark? Sometimes a word limit helps me to cut the fat off my story, but I understand when it's just not enough.

[xaphania]

Okay, that's understandable. Well, I've started writing and I'm at 877 words now. I can probably keep it under 2,000

I'm liking how this one's going so far, so thanks for the prompt. It's different to what I usually write. Just hope it fits the prompt enough to be accepted for the challenge lol.

[Emmie]

Awesome. I look forward to reading your entry!

[xaphania]

I've finished But it's 2,302 words and I can't see where I'd cut anything. Anyway, even if I can't submit it for the challenge I'm happy with the fic - the prompt pushed me to write something different.

ETA: I made a banner for my fic but I can't show it off yet lol.

So... who else is entering this round?

Hmm... I need to come up with a summary for my fic. I hate that part, always find writing summaries difficult. At least this time, I had a title pretty much from the start... that's something else I usually have trouble with.

[Emmie]

Two days left until the deadline! So far I know of only one entry... *looks up at Xaphania*

I hadn't planned on entering this round, but if no one else is going to participate, *dusts off Word document* I'll whip up something for the challenge so that we have more than just a few entries.

Is everybody too busy to write something or is it the prompt?

[Hellbound Hyperion]

I have most of it written but I need to go back over it and fill in the weird parts. I didn't know there were so few entries! I've got Fall Break coming up, so I'll definitely try to get my entry in. It's not the best thing I've ever written but at least we'll have stuff to vote on.

[Emmie]

Xaphania - I'm going to edit the word limit here. It'll now be 2500 words, so hopefully that'll allow you to submit.

Good to hear, HH! I'm glad you've got one up your sleeve.