November 2011 Western Prompt
Well, it seems it is my turn to pick the prompt. So, our November challenge will feature this topic: making difficult decisions.
This can either be a complete short story or an excerpt from an existing work.
The deadline is November 30.
It must be in a Western setting.
The difficult decision for your character(s) can be doing the unpopular, yet morally correct thing. Or, you can turn that around. I suppose doing the morally correct thing could be considered a cliche, which leads us into the special part of the challenge. If you desire, consider including a reversal of a well-known cliché. (ex.: sheriff wears black instead of white)
I will not set a word limit for the challenge. Just remember this: the shorter the work, the more high-quality crits you will probably receive.
Please let me know about any questions or concerns you may have.
Monthly prompt guidelines:
- Any type of Western is admissible - classic, modern, revisionist - and elements of other genres are welcomed, but your piece must have the majority of its boot in the Western genre.
- Please label your entry in the following format.
- <Month> Prompt: <Title> (<Type of Piece> - <Word Count> - <Content Warning (if necessary))>
- For Example:
- October Prompt: The Pumpkin Cowboy (WIP Scene - 2000 Words - Adult Content)
- The approximate length of your piece should be defined in the prompt. But, if it isn't, please do not exceed 5000 words.
- Consider posting a short introduction to your piece if you feel it necessary. Also, consider telling those who will be critting you whether you are posting for fun or with a more professional intent.
- Please do not post first drafts and take the time to proofread and correct simple mistakes before posting.
- Please keep re-writes in the same thread as the original work and take the time to think about crits before posting another draft.
- Please try to crit everyone who takes part in the prompt.
- Once you're happy with your work, why not check out the excellent Markets for Westerns thread (which can be found in the equally excellent Western Genre Sub-Forum) to have a look-see about sending it out somewhere.
Well, it seems it is my turn to pick the prompt. So, our November challenge will feature this topic: making difficult decisions.
This can either be a complete short story or an excerpt from an existing work.
The deadline is November 30.
It must be in a Western setting.
The difficult decision for your character(s) can be doing the unpopular, yet morally correct thing. Or, you can turn that around. I suppose doing the morally correct thing could be considered a cliche, which leads us into the special part of the challenge. If you desire, consider including a reversal of a well-known cliché. (ex.: sheriff wears black instead of white)
I will not set a word limit for the challenge. Just remember this: the shorter the work, the more high-quality crits you will probably receive.
Please let me know about any questions or concerns you may have.
Monthly prompt guidelines:
- Any type of Western is admissible - classic, modern, revisionist - and elements of other genres are welcomed, but your piece must have the majority of its boot in the Western genre.
- Please label your entry in the following format.
- <Month> Prompt: <Title> (<Type of Piece> - <Word Count> - <Content Warning (if necessary))>
- For Example:
- October Prompt: The Pumpkin Cowboy (WIP Scene - 2000 Words - Adult Content)
- The approximate length of your piece should be defined in the prompt. But, if it isn't, please do not exceed 5000 words.
- Consider posting a short introduction to your piece if you feel it necessary. Also, consider telling those who will be critting you whether you are posting for fun or with a more professional intent.
- Please do not post first drafts and take the time to proofread and correct simple mistakes before posting.
- Please keep re-writes in the same thread as the original work and take the time to think about crits before posting another draft.
- Please try to crit everyone who takes part in the prompt.
- Once you're happy with your work, why not check out the excellent Markets for Westerns thread (which can be found in the equally excellent Western Genre Sub-Forum) to have a look-see about sending it out somewhere.
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