Amidala Skywalker Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hmm...I was thinking about how I would answer this question, and I decided that the non-canon pairing I like best is only non-canon because it hasn't happened yet. I still have hope that there will be SW books in the future that explore a Allana-Chance romantic pairing. I think it has lots of potential. That said, I had a lot of fun writing this challenge. It reminded me of the old Young Jedi Knights series, and so I tried to write it in that style. Fun stuff. http://jedirp.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1166660 Okay, truth for COEM: What, to you, are the elements required for a good story? SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen One Ephant Mon Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Okay, truth for COEM: What, to you, are the elements required for a good story? Ami: That's a great question. I've thought about this a lot, and I don't know if I really have a good answer. I think about the stories I enjoy and the works that are considered "great" and there is no one formula for a great story. I would say the best stories tend to have the characters drive the plot rather than the plot drive the characters, but there are also stories I love and which I would consider great that are not openly deficient in characterization, but nevertheless the characters are not so much main point or the big idea (some Borges short stories are a great example). I've also read stories that are superb on a technical level (the quality of prose, characterization, plotting, etc.) but feel sterile because it lacks a certain spark or resonating passion. I tend to like smart and creative stories that make you think, but that cannot be the end of it because math problems can have that effect and that is not what I want in a story. I think having universal themes, even if they manifest in very particular or unusual circumstances, is necessary in order for readers to connect emotionally and feel that the story speaks to something important. I know that's a rambly answer and not a very well-defined one either but I think that's because good stories simply hit people in a certain way. Sometimes it's because the plot is dizzying, sometimes it's because the characters jump off the page, sometimes it's because the writing is beautiful, sometimes it's because the themes deal with things we've all experienced. Although some ingredients may be more vital to a good story than others, no formula covers every great story and sometimes the best stories are great precisely because they defy convention. How's that for a non-answer? This time I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chosen One Ephant Mon Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 This time I am Anyone want to throw one my way? I'm itching to write but need some inspiration. Also, I think this thread is great and worth reviving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 COEM: Write a third person one shot describing a momentous occasion in life. You must use the words "irreparable", "mountainous" and "implosion". I'll take a challenge I think. Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 OK, Brendo, here is a challenge for you. Write a fic or short story based off or inspired by this picture: http://ns223506.ovh.net/rozne/d2ca15fb19daff0023718b4e4514e2b9/wallpaper-1514722.jpg SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I got a 503 error message sorry Ami.... Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Ah, but it will stretch the thread! Alright, I'll do it anyway. Can you see it? Edited April 29, 2012 by Guest SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 No Still getting that same error message. Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Edited--I rehosted it. How's about now? SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Yup...It looks incredible. Where is it from? And Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 It's a wallpaper I found online. I fell in love immediately. It's just such an inspiring picture...I want to know what the girl's story is and what is happening! SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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