I'm a diabetic and I wear an insulin pump. My first pump was male and named Cosmo. My current pump is female, but hasn't been named yet.
I started thinking about all of the objects I name. The computer I write on is Rosie; my old one was Emily. The car is Lola.
Do you name inanimate objects? Why do some get names and others don't?
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I published an erotica novel in 2012, I think. It was at a small publisher that was just starting up and looking for titles.
And yes, there's a thrill associated with getting a royalty check. However, I've made probably made at least five times those numbers by winning contests on Lush. So, if 'worth it' means an hourly rate that isn't in the pennies range, no.
And yes, there's a thrill associated with getting a royalty check. However, I've made probably made at least five times those numbers by winning contests on Lush. So, if 'worth it' means an hourly rate that isn't in the pennies range, no.
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The competition judging process:
- Our judges are asked to read as many competition stories as they can, over the duration of the competition. We ask them to do this, in case some gems slip through, which should be given due consideration.
- The top 20 - 25 stories (depending on the # entries) based on highest average score, are then read.
- That list is whittled down to a Top 10, which are then sent to a panel of judges.
- The panel is made up of a team of at least half a dozen judges, including moderators, "standard" members, and myself.
- The total # points from each judge, for each story, are added together. The stories with the highest point score, win.
I believe this is the fairest way to do it. It takes several days for me to remove scores from competitors, to read through the stories, score them, write notes and draw up a shortlist. Judges are asked to mention any they feel should be included in the Top 10.
I have been on many other story sites. The worst of which, basically allocate the top prizes, to those stories receiving the highest average scores. That leaves their competitions open to manipulation, as friend spamming is rife. Someone with 500 "friends", can win with a sub-standard story.
The quote is a description by nicola. It's on page 123 of the "Which improvements or features would you like to see added?" thread. Hope it helps some.
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I didn't want to agree but then I started thinking of some of my favorite things that I considered "art".
To Kill a Mockingbird... definitely political
A Christmas Carol... yup
Salvador Dali... Absolutely and consciously political
Jimi Hendrix... Obviously
Ralph Waldo Emerson... political AND religious
And even in my limited way (I'm not calling my writing art, because it isn't), feminism is a pretty steady theme in the things I write. If it isn't in there, I'm conscious of it.
So, maybe yes. True art has something to say.
To Kill a Mockingbird... definitely political
A Christmas Carol... yup
Salvador Dali... Absolutely and consciously political
Jimi Hendrix... Obviously
Ralph Waldo Emerson... political AND religious
And even in my limited way (I'm not calling my writing art, because it isn't), feminism is a pretty steady theme in the things I write. If it isn't in there, I'm conscious of it.
So, maybe yes. True art has something to say.
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Here's the link:
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/straight-sex/ravaging-raindrops.aspx
You'll be able to post your own when you have 20 posts.
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/straight-sex/ravaging-raindrops.aspx
You'll be able to post your own when you have 20 posts.
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Quote by VirgoGo
My hardest editing job was "How To Drown Out Contact Passions" for the magic competition. I wrote it on vacation on my iPad with no word count, and I was staggered when I downloaded it to Word and discovered the piece was almost 7K words long when it needed to be 5K. Now that was a tough edit. Hack! Hack!! Hack!!! It took hours. But ultimately, the piece placed 3rd. So the hacking didn't harm the piece too much. The hacking may even have helped!
I love chopping. I really do think it makes a story tighter, most of the time. Trading favors was close to 15,000 words. That was hard to get under 10,000, but I think the end result is so much better.
I'm dead in the water on this one. I have a vague idea and no plot. I think I'll have to be an observer of pure filth.
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Quote by anotherman11
Hi,
Im looking for a Mistress.
You might try this thread: https://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postsm2776554_All-Those-Seeking-a-MasterMistress-or-a-Submissive-Please-Post-Here.aspx#2776554
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Quote by browncoffee
hey everyone! feel like i've been a tad AWOL. i've been struggling with my relationship with my last story. i kinda hate it, kinda don't.
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/group-sex/lost-enough.aspx
hope you're all well and fabulous! lemonade, please!
I so understand this. I started a series before my life took a turn and now I don't like the beginning and want to scrap it. Ugh!
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Quote by Magical_felix
One time I had the ultimate crush on this girl. If I said white she would say black, if I said up she would say down, if I said mexican she would say wall. Her defenses were way up. She knew what I wanted, her fear overpowered her excitement for about 6 months. She knew what would happen when that border would open. Six fucking months I jerked off like a goddamn madman in solitary confinement. SIX FUCKING MONTHS JERKING MY JOINT! Needless to say, all that practice came in handy (no pun intended) when she finally let me get that taco.
Please tell me this is the basis for a Lush story. And then give me the title.
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If you're stuck and don't know how to start, use an onomatopoeia! Everyone loves those (words that are sounds).
"Beep. Beep. Beep," went my alarm.
"Ding-dong," rang the doorbell.
People may not get the exact mental image you intend for them unless you tell the reader every instant of the action. Make sure you do that for particularly unimportant scenes. It gives the piece "atmosphere".
She looked at the TV and realized that she was thirsty. She unfolded her legs, putting both feet square on the floor. She stood and walked the twenty paces to the refrigerator, noticing that she needed to dust. She heard the suction of the refrigerator give and reached for a bottle of water. It was cold to the touch. Then, she returned to the couch. She checked the TV again. All she had missed was the commercial break. She folded her feet back under her and opened her water. She drank a few swallows.
Bonus points if all of the sentences are structured the same!
"Beep. Beep. Beep," went my alarm.
"Ding-dong," rang the doorbell.
People may not get the exact mental image you intend for them unless you tell the reader every instant of the action. Make sure you do that for particularly unimportant scenes. It gives the piece "atmosphere".
She looked at the TV and realized that she was thirsty. She unfolded her legs, putting both feet square on the floor. She stood and walked the twenty paces to the refrigerator, noticing that she needed to dust. She heard the suction of the refrigerator give and reached for a bottle of water. It was cold to the touch. Then, she returned to the couch. She checked the TV again. All she had missed was the commercial break. She folded her feet back under her and opened her water. She drank a few swallows.
Bonus points if all of the sentences are structured the same!
Bug
I'm sure the intent of this thread was humor.
That being said, writing is a skill as much as it is a talent. Some people have a natural feel for the written word and others have to work harder to develop it. Anything you state could be excellent advice for developing writers if framed correctly, as a writing exercise (except the tentacle one, I suppose).
I just dislike the term 'talentless'. It's discouraging and needlessly so.
Cheers. Carry on.
That being said, writing is a skill as much as it is a talent. Some people have a natural feel for the written word and others have to work harder to develop it. Anything you state could be excellent advice for developing writers if framed correctly, as a writing exercise (except the tentacle one, I suppose).
I just dislike the term 'talentless'. It's discouraging and needlessly so.
Cheers. Carry on.
