2011 Summer Mini Challenge

[luxken27]

So I've been in a mini-writing slump of late, with way too many projects only inches from completion...and yet, at the same time, a yearn to start something new. I guess I also miss running a community full-time, too, so instead, I thought it would be fun to host a


right here at my journal. Do you want to play? See the details below! =)

THE RULES
The rules are, for the most part, simple. This is simply meant to be a fun, muse-boosting challenge to help fill the long summer days ahead.

[+] This challenge is open to all fandoms, and/or original fiction. It doesn't have to be something I'm familiar with in order for you to participate.

[+] Simply choose one of the five prompt tables below, paste it to your journal, and comment on this post with a link to your choice.

[+] You do not have to specify what you're going to write about, simply choose a table. All fandoms, characters, pairings, and original work are welcome. You can choose to write for one fandom, five different fandoms, or mix fanfic and original work - whatever you'd like!

Use this format when you're commenting to claim a table (it'll just keep things neater on my end):

<b>Username:</b> <user site="livejournal.com" user="""> (or your pen name) <b>Chosen Table</b>: Table # <b>Table Link:</b>


[+] You must write at least 100 words for each prompt. There is no upper limit.

[+] All material posted for this challenge must be new. You can write five separate stories, combine your prompts to write a chaptered fic or serial, or use the prompts as extra boosts for stubborn WIPs.

[+] Please post each fic separately at the venue of your choice (LJ, DW, FF.net, MM.org, AO3, dA, etc - as long as its not registration required) and link each piece in your prompt table. This is already built into the code for your table; simply copy and paste your link on the inside of this html tag: <*a href=" [insert your link here] ">PROMPT<*/a>.

[+] All genres (action/adventure, romance, comedy, darkfic, etc) are welcome.

[+] All ratings (G to NC-17 or K+ to X) are welcome.

[+] Gen, het, slash, femmeslash are welcome.

[+] One of the prompts in your chosen table have you stumped? No problem - simply substitute one of the other prompts from one of the other tables and write for it instead.

[+] Once you've completed your table, comment on the Completed Claims post, with a link to your completed table. The Completed Claims list will be static at the top of my LJ for the duration of the challenge.

[+] Everyone who completes one of the tables will receive a personalized banner for their effort. As a bonus (depending on the volume of response) I will personally leave you feedback on your fics, even if you choose to write for a fandom I'm not familiar with - so please make sure you send link me to your table when you're done!

[+] You absolutely do not have to be on my friends list to participate in this challenge - the more, the merrier, I say! =)

[+] This challenge will run from June 22nd, 2011 until August 22nd, 2011 September 22nd, 2011.

THE PROMPTS
Please choose from one of the prompt tables below. If one of the prompts stumps you, feel free to substitute another prompt from another table in its stead. You are free to interpret the prompt in any way that you wish.

Table 1

cherry red

persona

avidly

whisper

milkshake

Progress: 0/5

Code: <table border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td bgcolor="#F5A9A9"><font color="#000000"><center><b>Table 1</b></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">cherry red</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">persona</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">avidly</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">whisper</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">milkshake</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center>Progress: 0/5</center></font></td></tr> </table>

Table 2

juicy orange

mask

hopelessly

tremble

ice cream

Progress: 0/5

Code: <table border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td bgcolor="#F5D0A9"><font color="#000000"><center><b>Table 2</b></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">juicy orange</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">mask</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">hopelessly</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">tremble</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">ice cream</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center>Progress: 0/5</center></font></td></tr> </table>

Table 3

sunshine yellow

signature

recklessly

vibrate

fresh fruit

Progress: 0/5

Code: <table border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td bgcolor="#F2F5A9"><font color="#000000"><center><b>Table 3</b></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">sunshine yellow</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">signature</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">recklessly</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">vibrate</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">fresh fruit</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center>Progress: 0/5</center></font></td></tr> </table>

Table 4

sea green

adventure

incredulously

slap

hamburger

Progress: 0/5

Code: <table border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td bgcolor="#A9F5BC"><font color="#000000"><center><b>Table 4</b></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">sea green</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">adventure</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">incredulously</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">slap</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">hamburger</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center>Progress: 0/5</center></font></td></tr> </table>

Table 5

sky blue

summer fling

breezily

smile

seafood

Progress: 0/5

Code: <table border="2" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td bgcolor="#A9E2F3"><font color="#000000"><center><b>Table 5</b></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">sky blue</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">summer fling</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">breezily</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">smile</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center><a href="">seafood</a></center></font></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><font color="#000000"><center>Progress: 0/5</center></font></td></tr> </table>


THE CLAIMS

Table 1
knittingknots
mimithemuse
c_a_n_v_a_s
pandastarz
snarky_imp

Table 2
paynesgrey
summerofsoaps
gloriafan

Table 3
GloriaFan

Table 4
kmoaton
sweetly_beth
thewritingpad
pos_sess_ed

Table 5
lucida
starzki
imanewme



Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Feel free to comment on this post, and I'll try to answer them for you. Don't forget - this challenge is open from June 22nd, 2011 through September 22nd, 2011, so you have plenty of time to play, if you want!

Have fun, stay cool, and happy writing! =)

Comments

[knittingknots.livejournal.com]

Cool!

I want table 1...



Username: knittingknots
Chosen Table: Table #1
Table Link:

[luxken27]

Awesome! =) You've been added to the list. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

[lucida.livejournal.com]

This looks fun! I'm always up for additional motivation.

Username: lucida
Chosen Table: Table #5
Table Link: here

[luxken27]

Great! =) I've added you to the claims list.

[starzki.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I'm doing this right, so let me know. I'd like Table 5 ('cause it's a challenge with my fandom). Thanks for doing this!

Username: starzki
Chosen Table: Table #5
Table Link: http://starzki.livejournal.com/164260.html

[luxken27]

Yup - everything looks right to me! :D You've been added.

[(Anonymous)]

GloriaFan here!

Here's my claim!

USERNAME: GloriaFan
CHOSEN TABLE: Table 3 *Replacing 'Vibrate' with 'Smile (Table 5)'*

Note sure where to post my table, no LJ or DW. Can't wait to start writing.

[luxken27]

Awesome! =) You can just post the code in the completed claims post when you're done, and fill in the links.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with! =)

[chaoticgood0405.livejournal.com]

I can't make up my mind which table yet (feeling indecisive) but I want you to know I'm interested!

[luxken27]

Awesome! =)

There's no rush - you have plenty of time to decide :) And you can always do more than one if you'd like, LOL!!

[psyco_chick32]

LOL if I didn't have big bangs and all the WIPs in the world and a massive collection of other things with a due date, I would be all over this. Have fun! <3

[luxken27]

You're welcome to join in and use these prompts to help your other work, if you want :)

[pos-sess-ed.livejournal.com]

Great idea Lux and perfect for summer!

I'm interested and thinking. (Number 4 keeps nudging me.)

[luxken27]

Great! =) Just let me know when you've decided what to tackle, LOL.

[paynesgrey.livejournal.com]

I think this is going to help me with some of the errant ideas I've had but haven't written yet. Whoot!

Table #2

Username: paynesgrey
Chosen Table: Table #2
Table Link: http://quirkysmuse.livejournal.com/249464.html

[luxken27]

Wonderful! =) I've been waiting to see if anyone would choose this table, hehe - can't wait to see what you come up with!

[summerofsoaps.livejournal.com]

Ooh, can I do Table 2, please? This is a great idea, hon!

Username: summerofsoaps (or your pen name)
Chosen Table: Table #2
Table Link: here

[luxken27]

Absolutely! Welcome aboard :)

[snarky-imp.livejournal.com]

I want in, I just have to figure out which table is speaking to me. *muse*

[luxken27]

They *all* are! LOL :)

[snarky-imp.livejournal.com]

Don't even joke. Don't even... crap. It's so true!

Ofifically entering at the last minute

[snarky-imp.livejournal.com]

Username: snarky_imp
Chosen Table: Table #1
Table Link: Here.

Re: Ofifically entering at the last minute

[luxken27]

Awesome! =) Welcome aboard - you have four days to complete your mission (if you want a banner), LOL :P

[kmoaton.livejournal.com]

Username: (or your pen name)
Chosen Table: Table 4
Table Link:

[kmoaton.livejournal.com]

Code is not my forte today!

[luxken27]

LOL, that's okay ;) As long as you have your table posted somewhere, we're good. I'm so happy you decided to join in the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with :)

[mimithemuse.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Just what I need after a few months of not writing! :)

Username: [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com] MimiTheMuse
Chosen Table: Table #1
Table Link: http://mimithemuse.livejournal.com/13758.html

[luxken27]

:D Welcome aboard! You've been added to the list :)

Table 5, please!

[imanewme.livejournal.com]

Table five, please.

Username: imanewme
Chosen Table: Table # 5
Table Link: http://imanewme.livejournal.com/300865.html

Re: Table 5, please!

[luxken27]

Wonderful! =) Welcome aboard! You've been added to the claims list.

[luxken27]

Aww, yay! =) So glad you could join the challenge! Welcome aboard.

[gloriafan]

Claiming another table! This time I'll be letting it simmer some more, due to the fact that my ideas for the fandoms I'll be writing in this challenge aren't as relevent compared to KI!

Username: gloriafan
Chosen Table: Table #2
Table Link: http://gloriafan.livejournal.com/16960.html

[luxken27]

Wonderful! =) You've been added to the list!

[c-a-n-v-a-s.livejournal.com]

This looks like so much fun! I'll be grabbing Table 1...

username: c_a_n_v_a_s
chosen table: table 1
table link: here (http://c-a-n-v-a-s.livejournal.com/6153.html)

[luxken27]

Wonderful! =) Welcome aboard!

[c-a-n-v-a-s.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I can't wait to write them all :) these were great prompts!

[thewritingpad.livejournal.com]

Username: thewritingpad
Chosen Table: Table # 4
Table Link: Here (http://thewritingpad.livejournal.com/633.html)

[luxken27]

Oh, cool! It's great to see another Table #4. Welcome aboard, and have fun! =)

[pandastarz.livejournal.com]

Hi! i'm new to LJ and this contest looks like fun, so...

Username: pandastarz
Chosen Table: Table #1
Table Link: http://pandastarz.livejournal.com/914.html

[luxken27]

Welcome aboard! =)