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OS Weekend Fiction Club

OS Weekend Fiction Club
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Hello fiction writers of OS! Here you'll find weekly prompts for Fiction Weekend, as well as links to stories written for each Fiction Weekend Open Call._____________________ EVERYONE is welcome to participate in the open calls. THE ONLY REQUIREMENT IS TO WRITE A FICTION PIECE! __________________________________ Here's how to take part in Fiction Weekend: 1. Every Monday, a prompt will be posted here. Come by and check it out. 2. Ideally, try to write a fiction story based on the prompt. But if the prompt doesn't inspire you, you can write a story on any topic you like - THE ONLY RULE IS THAT IT HAS TO BE A WORK OF FICTION. 3. On Thursday night or Friday morning-ish, the Stories List will be posted for that week. If you've written a story, announce it in the comments section of this post. Please include a short description and the title. 4. Show support for your fellow participants: If possible, please try to read and comment on at least three stories. ________________ For more information, or if you have any questions, please see the list of links below, or feel free to contact me!__________Happy reading and writing!

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JUNE 4, 2012 7:58PM

Fiction Weekend Prompt for 6/8-6/10 2012

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This week's prompt is:
 
Write a story from the point of view of the type of  person you probably wouldn't like or would strongly disagree with if you met them.
  
Or, if that doesn't inspire you, write a fiction piece on any topic, in any style you want.

I'll post the Stories List Thursday night or Friday morning, and participants are free to announce their stories throughout the weekend.

REMEMBER, everyone is welcome to participate in the OS Weekend Fiction Club - the only requirement is that your piece be a work of fiction.

 If you don't know what "Fiction" means in terms of this blog, please see this post for an explanation.

 If you feel inspired, come join in!  For information on how, check out the basic info in the profile column, near the top left of the border of our blog.

 Happy writing!

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Does this have to be FICTION Alysa?
Great prompt.
R
Out on a limb
June 05, 2012 07:28 AM
that's easy...I don't like anyone including myself! :)
Blinddream
June 05, 2012 09:36 AM
Having fun with this one! See you Thursday. You know I'm in!
nilesite
June 05, 2012 10:06 AM
Glad you guys like the prompt idea!

Out on a limb - It definitely should be fiction - though of course if you loosely base it on fact, why not. I thought it could be like, take an archetype of sorts - say, for example, I might not get along with someone who sets traps for foxes. Then I would create a story involving that person. It could be a path for understanding - or it could be a fun way to make fun of someone. Your call!
Alysa Salzberg
June 05, 2012 01:08 PM
can it be bout that guy in my mirror?...
R.
Steel Breeze
June 05, 2012 01:14 PM
Steel Breeze - I guess so. I hope that's not your worst enemy, though!

Makes me think of that song: "It's no surprise to me, I am my own worst enemy. 'Cause every now and then, I kick the living shit out of me".... Now that's going to be in my head all night....Oh boy....
Alysa Salzberg
June 05, 2012 03:09 PM
Tough prompt. I don't like reading about characters I find completely unsympathetic (like Anastasia in 50 Shades of Duh) so writing about one will be nigh on impossible. Still thinking about it.
V.Corso
June 05, 2012 03:34 PM
@V.Corso - I thought so too and then called up the least sympathetic character I possibly could imagine and put her story together. Please try it - you'll like it!
nilesite
June 05, 2012 09:39 PM
Hi! http://open.salon.com/blog/nilesite/2012/06/05/os_weekend_fiction_bright_angel_feet
Two nice young women, a guy in fuchsia socks, and a pair of kicky boots.
nilesite
June 07, 2012 05:48 PM
My post this week is "A Gentleman of Fashion." I hope you don't like this guy anymore than I do, but I hope you enjoy the story.
Gerald Andersen
June 07, 2012 08:50 PM
Charm Offensive continued Chapter 6
Mayella meets the tutor. Thanks for reading!
http://open.salon.com/blog/readwillett/2012/06/08/os_weekend_fiction_club--charm_offensive_chap6
Willett .
June 08, 2012 08:21 AM