RHP Prose Competition

@ponderable said
Well the Ghost starts as favourite. Lets see if Mike will take part he won a few times in the past. And we always had some good stories from the other starters.

Not wishing to fill my literary adversaries with irksome boldness, but I have never attempted to write a spooky story before. The Ghost, therefore, is a long shot this year, with Moonbus the bookies favourite.....Yes, let's put the focus of expectation squarely on the shoulders of that fine gentleman.

In regards to the competition itself, I would advocate for 3 agreed requirements of entry:

1. A maximum word count.
2. A specified theme. (The 'horror' idea is an interesting one).
3. Three compulsory words, selected by Ponderable.

The 3rd requirement would provide a new twist to the competition and be a good test I think for the contributors. The aim, of course, would be for the authors to creatively include the words so that they melt beautifully into the narrative. Quite the challenge.

Hi. Sent you a note this a.m. Would like to participate again. Not sure about the themes but will go along with anything. I guess there's no dates for submissions set yet or did I miss them?

@mike169 said
Hi. Sent you a note this a.m. Would like to participate again. Not sure about the themes but will go along with anything. I guess there's no dates for submissions set yet or did I miss them?

I assume they have to decide what they are going to write about first, then the rules will follow, then date due. At least that is how it has worked in previous years.

-VR

Thanks. Didn't know we had a theme last year.

@mike169 said
Thanks. Didn't know we had a theme last year.

I am not sure on that part either....It might have been one of those years they could write what ever they wanted. Sometimes they have had open topics where you can write about what ever you want, but still have so many words to do it. Also there is a date they all have to be turned in by. Goad (ghost) has been talking about having certain words which would have to be in it, as a suggestion. More or less just being discussed at this point.

-VR

synopsisman...

@mike169 said
Thanks. Didn't know we had a theme last year.

Last year was 'emotion.'

😀

(As I recall, I gave top marks to your entry 'Emojis' )

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Not wishing to fill my literary adversaries with irksome boldness, but I have never attempted to write a spooky story before. The Ghost, therefore, is a long shot this year, with Moonbus the bookies favourite.....Yes, let's put the focus of expectation squarely on the shoulders of that fine gentleman.

In regards to the competition itself, I would advocate for 3 a ...[text shortened]... creatively include the words so that they melt beautifully into the narrative. Quite the challenge.

“The aim, of course, would be for the authors to creatively include the words so that they melt beautifully into the narrative. Quite the challenge.”

It’s quite a challenge for me to manage that for any of the words but the process is very satisfying if my memory serves me right. 🙂

@kevcvs57 said
“The aim, of course, would be for the authors to creatively include the words so that they melt beautifully into the narrative. Quite the challenge.”

It’s quite a challenge for me to manage that for any of the words but the process is very satisfying if my memory serves me right. 🙂

😀

Imagine how splendidly satisfying it would feel to successfully incorporate three random words from Ponderable; aubergine, cactus and discombobulated.

@ponderable said
Well the Ghost starts as favourite. Lets see if Mike will take part he won a few times in the past. And we always had some good stories from the other starters.

I fully intend to scare the be-jesus out of Ghost this year. He may win again, but I will do my level worst to ensure that his insomnia will not abate!

@ghost-of-a-duke said
Not wishing to fill my literary adversaries with irksome boldness, but I have never attempted to write a spooky story before. The Ghost, therefore, is a long shot this year, with Moonbus the bookies favourite.....Yes, let's put the focus of expectation squarely on the shoulders of that fine gentleman.

In regards to the competition itself, I would advocate for 3 a ...[text shortened]... creatively include the words so that they melt beautifully into the narrative. Quite the challenge.

3. Three words to be avoided would be tougher, in a horror story, IMO. To be selected by the referee.

And, just so y'all know, I have H.P. Lovecraft's complete works. Autographed.

@moonbus said
I fully intend to scare the be-jesus out of Ghost this year. He may win again, but I will do my level worst to ensure that his insomnia will not abate!

Keep it under your hat sir, but the Ghost is currently sleeping like a baby. (And have already completed 18 entries to choose from).

We don't stand a chance, but earning a Silver Medal is still worth the effort.

I'm thinking of taking a moonbus into a ghostly realm. One where the words are fresh and not very rusty. 🙂

Hello all,

since I plan to participate myself it would probably not be fair if I choose three words to include or avoid.

We could have a set which either have to be included or avoided all

transmogrify, ellipsoid and tenacious come to mind

@ponderable said
Hello all,

since I plan to participate myself it would probably not be fair if I choose three words to include or avoid.

We could have a set which either have to be included or avoided all

transmogrify, ellipsoid and tenacious come to mind

😆

We could have Torunn select 3 words to be included, as she has ruled herself out of competing this year.

Everyone loves Torunn. 😍