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So, I have this really good story(in my opinion) and I would like to publish it here on lush...the only problem is that its too short:( I'm afraid if I mess with it, it will ruin the story. Advice?help?
P.S. there is only 536 words...
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I'm not the best help around here but I'd be glad to try.
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GypsyChild wrote:So, I have this really good story(in my opinion) and I would like to publish it here on lush...the only problem is that its too short:( I'm afraid if I mess with it, it will ruin the story. Advice?help?
P.S. there is only 536 words... If the story is 536 words, then so be it. To misquote Mozart, "A story should have exactly the right number of words in it." Do not add padding just to make it longer to some arbitrary length, that will only make it less good. If there is an arbitrary lower limit on here, then post it somewhere else where they don't have unjustifiable rules excluding the very difficult art of flash fiction. I know a brilliant sci-fi story which is only 15 (yes - fifteen) words long.
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Ok,so this is my story...
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 Been awhile since I've seen this maneuver attempted! Good catch, Mod
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charmbrights wrote:
If there is an arbitrary lower limit on here, then post it somewhere else where they don't have unjustifiable rules excluding the very difficult art of flash fiction. I know a brilliant sci-fi story which is only 15 (yes - fifteen) words long.
Arbitrary? Unjustifable rules? You're making a judgment call on the standards Lush wishes to have? Based on what, and who are you anyway?
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gypsymoth wrote:
Arbitrary? Unjustifable rules? You're making a judgment call on the standards Lush wishes to have? Based on what, and who are you anyway?
*shakes fists* you f'ing mods, trying to actually set standards of quality here. dammit, i wrote a 6 word story that was brilliant - BRILLIANT - and you turned it down! it was going to be part one of my 100 chapter opus, each chapter 6 words! don't you understand? i am a GENIUS! sorry. the stress is getting too me. think i need to start drinking. it IS after noon on the other coast, after all! 
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sprite wrote:*shakes fists* you f'ing mods, trying to actually set standards of quality here. dammit, i wrote a 6 word story that was brilliant - BRILLIANT - and you turned it down! it was going to be part one of my 100 chapter opus, each chapter 6 words! don't you understand? i am a GENIUS! sorry. the stress is getting too me. think i need to start drinking. it IS after noon on the other coast, after all! Quarter to six in the evening here. sweetie... What can I get you? 
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Mazza wrote:Quarter to six in the evening here. sweetie... What can I get you? One of each!! *hugs* and THIS is why i love you, Ms Mazza! This, and the kitten spam on my wall. :)
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sprite wrote:*shakes fists* you f'ing mods, trying to actually set standards of quality here. dammit, i wrote a 6 word story that was brilliant - BRILLIANT - and you turned it down! it was going to be part one of my 100 chapter opus, each chapter 6 words! don't you understand? i am a GENIUS! sorry. the stress is getting too me. think i need to start drinking. it IS after noon on the other coast, after all! Sprite — one for you and one for me!!!! 
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sprite wrote:
One of each!! *hugs* and THIS is why i love you, Ms Mazza! This, and the kitten spam on my wall. :)
SPAM??? It's fine art, carefully chosen to make you smile!!!! Spam? my arse! (hahah - had to punctuate that - it meant something VERY different a moment ago!!)  wanders off muttering under her breath!!
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Mazza wrote:SPAM??? It's fine art, carefully chosen to make you smile!!!! Spam? my arse! (hahah - had to punctuate that - it meant something VERY different a moment ago!!) wanders off muttering under her breath!! *giggles* if it helps, you should know that i have copied and printed each and every one of them and framed and plan to open a museum in the summer showcasing them - interested in being the guest of honor? :)
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sprite wrote:
i am a GENIUS!
It's a brilliant (true) story, that! MORE! MORE! But... it's only four words!  So I have taken the liberty of re-writing it for you. with capital correction:sprite wrote:
I am a GENIUS, I am!
Ut incepit fidelis, sic permanet.
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and so began the classic feud. You've heard of the Hatfields and the McCoys? Ha! amateurs! Prepare for: ARMEGEDDON 2012: SPRITE VS SHYLASS. *coming soon to a theater near you.
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sprite wrote:*shakes fists* you f'ing mods, trying to actually set standards of quality here. dammit, i wrote a 6 word story that was brilliant - BRILLIANT - and you turned it down! it was going to be part one of my 100 chapter opus, each chapter 6 words! don't you understand? i am a GENIUS! sorry. the stress is getting too me. think i need to start drinking. it IS after noon on the other coast, after all! Back. To. Your. Corner. NOW!Sheesh! I can't even take two days off to breathe and you dump this on me? CORNER! NOW! Happy, little kitty? 
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sprite wrote:
*giggles* if it helps, you should know that i have copied and printed each and every one of them and framed and plan to open a museum in the summer showcasing them - interested in being the guest of honor? :)
Oh my god - is it you that is copying and pasting all of my forum posts too?? But yeah, of course, I'd go to the opening of an envelope, I'll be there... I'll bring like, cookies and milk too
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Sorry for posting it my mistake....
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Back to my post though, anyone care to help?
lol on the demotivational poster though:D
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Having read the story, I think it would benefit rather than suffer from having a few more words. Think of it as filling out the story, not padding it.
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sprite wrote:sorry. the stress is getting too me. think i need to start drinking. it IS after noon on the other coast, after all! Aren't you glad you became a mod? Btw, if it's any consolation, I'm told the rate of alcoholism for story mods is only slightly higher than the average population...average population of what, I'm not quite sure of...  Anyway, haven't had a chance to use this picture in a while... 
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Tough audience, sheesh! It's rare a story even gets started prior to the minimum word count we impose. Otherwise, it's little more than 5 or 6 paragraphs. You need to flesh out those bones a little GypsyChild. Take a look at some of the Editor's Picks if you need some pointers as to what makes a great story 
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omg, can i just say i love you people? like all of you? even Alan? actually, i have always loved Alan, but DO NOT TELL HIM THIS! it WILL just go to his HEAD!
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