Announcing our Obsession competition

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I wonder if it's okay to change a competition story well after the competition is over.

Sure it is

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Working backwards is actually a really good way to write a story. There are some stories I gave up on simply because I didn't know how to end it. There is one particular story I entered into one of the competitions that I really hated how I ended it. I wonder if it's okay to change a competition story well after the competition is over.

Thank you for not thinking I’m weird. 😀 I used to sit and write top to bottom in one sitting. Now it’s in pieces that I later try to connect, and I almost always start with the ending. I kinda need to know the ending to write the journey, now. I also record my stories now and play back to fix rough patches and flow issues.

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Sure it is

FYI, I once made a change to a competition entry (Going with the Flow, in the 2021 Proud and Kinky contest) after the competition was over, and it was removed from the official roster of the comp.

I don't think that happens if you later change categories, add a cover image or assign it to a series (all of which I have done without issue after comps ended), but might happen if you change the body of the story, since it is no longer as you entered it.

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I used to sit and write top to bottom in one sitting.

Wow, that's impresisve. It's very rare I do that. Not for a long time, and even then it was probably Flash.

I've occasionally done the ending and worked back. But more often than not I'll have a spark of a story beat—some line or a moment—usually occurring somewhere in the middle. I'll jot it down, then work out from there, backwards and forwards to build it in. Sometimes, if that moment is killer, I'll restructure the story and put it first to grab attention.

For the obsession comp though, so far nada. I'm letting the brief roll around the back of my head and hope something pops out.

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Thank you for not thinking I’m weird. 😀 I used to sit and write top to bottom in one sitting. Now it’s in pieces that I later try to connect, and I almost always start with the ending. I kinda need to know the ending to write the journey, now. I also record my stories now and play back to fix rough patches and flow issues.

There is nothing weird about you, Kimmi. 😊 With me, normally, I write the first couple of paragraphs before switching to the end and getting that finished. Then, join the two up. I also have my stories read to me via the read-aloud button, for the same reasons as you record yours, Kimmi. However, I have never been able to write any story in one sitting, even micro's... so I'm seriously impressed. 😎😘

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Thank you for not thinking I’m weird. 😀 I used to sit and write top to bottom in one sitting.

Weird?! More like awesome! I can't imagine being able to do that. It usually takes me weeks and weeks to get inspired enough to finish a full first draft. Then I seem to go into binge-editing mode for a week or so (just did - latest story is in review right now), revising over and over again, before I'm ready to publish.

Re: the competition ... I think I have my idea. Remarkably, I came up with this one just a few days ago, before the comp was announced. The category is either Cheating or Mind Control, depending on exactly how it plays out. My initial vision wasn't necessarily obsessive, but 7500 words will give me more than enough room to make it so.

EDIT: after getting the thing outlined, I don’t see it going under Mind Control, “just” Cheating. But it will be obsessive.

Oh this is so exciting! I am new to the site and love the idea of a writing competition. Interesting theme too.

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Weird?! More like awesome! I can't imagine being able to do that. It usually takes me weeks and weeks to get inspired enough to finish a full first draft. Then I seem to go into binge-editing mode for a week or so (just did - latest story is in review right now), revising over and over again, before I'm ready to publish.

Keep in mind I’ve always written the short ones. I never wrote anything 3K or up like that. And as I said, now I can only write in pieces…

I think Elvis outdoes Sting in the stalker stakes

I've had a new idea which I vastly prefer over my initial one. If I get a moment over the weekend I might jot something down.

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Wow! I thought I was a fast writer! Two stories (one long) already in!

I really love competing with y’all in comps here, so trying to pivot from the children’s stories I’ve been writing to a smutty obsession story. 🤣 It’s a big pivot. 🤣

My entry will be short like me, but hopefully a good read. In my usual fashion, I wrote the ending, and am now working my way backward. 😊

Happy Writing, Lushies

I usually have the ending mapped out. Always the introduction. It's filling in the spaces between and making sure they connect that's a bugger.

Plugging along on my entry, but I keep going back and forth about how it ends. I've got about 4 different scenarios so far. As always, I'm sure it will work itself out.

The stories published so far are so hot! Really enjoying reading the entries, all so different too

Submitted my story now, my first ever competition entry! Wow it’s nerve wracking hoping that people will read and like it.

Story submission completed. Thank you for reading, I've had a truly unexpected and positive experience from here, the people in here are wonderful, she said as she slipped the bribe under the table. 😎😜

My entry, Finding Calista, is now online! I'd really appreciate your support! Likes, comments, critiques! Any feedback is good feedback!

Thanks!

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/voyeur/finding-calista

I'm in! I hope you'll take a moment to read.

I Still Burn For You

There's several good stories I put into my reading cue, I wish I had more time.

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/reluctance/the-seduction-obsession-of-a-deceived-wife

Breaking my competition virginity. Thanks for 📚 reading.

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/reluctance/the-seduction-obsession-of-a-deceived-wife

Phew! Written in three locations, and finally finished when I returned from our long sojourn. It is done. As always, any comments are always special to me. My very best wishes to all who have entered. 😘

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cheating/dirty-face

Had to write something for this ... I may identify with this topic a bit too much 😜

I've loved so many of the entires I've read so far 🍷❤️ x

Well, my entry is now in and published. I hope you all find time to read it... 😊

Now, I am looking to read and comment on all the other competition entries. 🙄😳😎

Judged! | Lush Stories

Congratulations. I will look out for it x

I really struggled this time. Very challenging title but I really wanted the badge!!! My entry coincides with my 50th submission. Fingers crossed it is accepted 🙏

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Congratulations. I will look out for it x

Just click on the cover and it will take you straight to my comp story. It was published last night. 🙂

Thank you xx

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I really struggled this time. Very challenging title but I really wanted the badge!!! My entry coincides with my 50th submission. Fingers crossed it is accepted 🙏

Congratulations on 50 publications!

Thank you. Not quite sure how I managed that x

It is with immense pleasure and considerable relief that I can announce that my competition entry is now posted. 'Midnight Satin' is inspired by the Hollywood musicals, romantic comedies, and war movies of the 1940s. It's light-hearted and a bit of fun. If you do read it, please leave a comment. All feedback is greatly appreciated. btw I've loved the other entries I've read so far. Kudos to you all.

Midnight Satin | Lush Stories

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It is with immense pleasure and considerable relief that I can announce that my competition entry is now posted. 'Midnight Satin' is inspired by the Hollywood musicals, romantic comedies and war movies of the 1940s. It's light-hearted and a bit of fun. Please leave a comment if you can. All feedback is greatly appreciated. btw I've loved the other entries I've read so far. Kudos to you all.

Midnight Satin | Lush Stories

Oh, and I just realized the competition got even harder.

Queued. And best of luck.