Don't anybody go jumping off the deep end, yet. I'm still at the stage of trying to assess just how crazy I'd have to be to undertake this right now.
Assuming I am just crazy enough, how many people would be interested in a query challenge similar to the synopsis challenge a couple of months ago?
Posted by Tiergan (Member # 7852) on :
I would.
Posted by PB&Jenny (Member # 9200) on :
What exactly would it entail?
Posted by Meredith (Member # 8368) on :
quote:What exactly would it entail?
Talking off the top of my head, without having had time to sit down and think things through.
All participants would post their query(ies) by a certain date.
Queries to be no longer than 400 words (which is pretty long for a query). Since the entries would be so short, they could be posted directly in the thread, like a 13 line challenge.
Since they are so short, it might possibly go two rounds. First round, post your query for the other participants to critique. Second round, post your revised query (again, by a specified date).
Then, by a final specified date, everyone would have to vote on the query that would be most likely to get them to ask for a partial if they were an agent.
Usual rules: You have to critique all the queries and vote or you'll be disqualified.
I'd probably allow something like two weeks for each phase except the voting.
That's about it.
[This message has been edited by Meredith (edited October 29, 2010).]
Posted by History (Member # 9213) on :
I definitely need the practice. I'm in, if you decide to do this.
Respectfully, Dr. Bob
Posted by TamesonYip (Member # 9072) on :
I love the idea of it, but would not be up for it for another month. Posted by RoxyL (Member # 9096) on :
I also would love to join, but with attempting nano, I'm unsure if I can right now.
Posted by LDWriter2 (Member # 9148) on :
I think I could go for it even though maybe not during Nov. I hope to be needing a query or two in a few months. My deadline was Christmas but Murphy has been sticking his big nose into my writing affairs. Anyway, I could use some practice.
As a PS I add that I came up with an idea for a story. Someone tries to get rid of Murphy's Law. Scientifically and/or magically.
Posted by Meredith (Member # 8368) on :
Hmm. Hadn't considered NaNo, since I'm not doing it. Possibly best if I put this one off for a little while.
Posted by genevive42 (Member # 8714) on :
By the time you do this, I'll probably join in.
Posted by walexander (Member # 9151) on :
I'm in Meredith, but you'll probably want to wait till after nano though I'm not doing it this year, plus that will be the end of wotf q1 2011 group for us to submit. Whatever you decide I could use the practice.
I'm just trying to survive Halloween weekend - I was a sheriff last night with the six guns and everything. Not sure what I'll be tonight for Saturday _ yes I have parties all weekend _ I'm a glutton for punishment. I miss the days of taken kids around, but my daughter's older now (23) and no grand kids yet. So what the heck. No reason to waist my time on this blue marble.
Happy hallows eve everyone,
W.
Posted by LDWriter2 (Member # 9148) on :
I can and am doing Nano and I can and will do a query letter, but I can't, and wish I could go to halloween parties. But I've tried to find a certain costume in years past and I can't. A Roman Centurion, but I think I would like one with a Knight's informal uniform; chain-mail. Or dress as Harry Dresden, just need a long white trench coat and a staff. Or Joanne Walker. Posted by philocinemas (Member # 8108) on :
I might - I'm playing with the idea of turning a current WIP into something novel (or novelette) length.
