edonil Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Hey everyone, welcome to the new round of the Iron Quill! We've got a new set of ingredients and a new month to do it all in, and I think you all will like the challenge of this one! I know it took me a moment or two to wrap my brain around any ideas, but I look forward to seeing how all of you blow me out of the water. The Iron Quill is a writing contest that takes place every month where the winner receives a free random box set from Wyrd. It’s an exciting competition and a great place to hone your skills and get some constructive feedback.The RulesYou must post your story in The Writing Room by the submission date with the following posting format: Iron Quill – Name of the round – Name of your story. Nothing else is needed to sign up, but please post in this thread with a link to your story when completed.Your story must be no more than 1,750 words and be a self-contained story set in the world of Malifaux.Any story must include at least two of the Ingredients for the current round. When you use the ingredients, keep in mind they don't need to be literal, please feel free to be creative with them!As the stories are completed, this post will be updated to contain a listing of all the submissions. You are welcome to edit your story up until the submission date.WinningThe winner will be selected by overall score, as determined by two methods:A public poll will be created where anyone can vote on their favorite story. Each vote will be worth 1 point. Authors of submissions can vote in this way.A private poll of the authors where they pick their favorite story and a runner-up. These votes are weighted; the favorite story gets 3 points, the runner-up gets 2 points. These votes should be submitted to me by forum PM.All votes must be submitted by the voting date or they won’t count for scoring. You cannot vote for your own submission. If you are an author, you must submit votes for the private poll or you will be disqualified. Name of the Round: SixSubmission Date: September 23rd, 2015, 23:59 ESTIngredients:Theme: SixCharacter: The BeggarLine: "Did you ever truly love me?"Item: A monkey's pawLocation: A dusty streetAuthors:admiralvorkraftJillyjallyHaunterClockwork Top Hat Edited September 7, 2015 by edonil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiralvorkraft Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I'm in. Not sure when I'll find the time to write it, but I'm in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyjally Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Shoot. With a theme like 6, that's a lot of possible stuff to do. Count me in, so I have a deadline to meet. It's why I missed the last couple. Edited September 3, 2015 by Jillyjally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haunter Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I'm in. My ideas are already tripping over each other trying to find some way to integrate all the elements. I love the randomness of the element collections each month. It always stretches my brain in all manner of interesting ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Top Hat Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Will try and get this done in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kogan Style Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Is the name of the round "Under the Water" or Six?I only ask because there is a thread announcing the Under the Water result. Edited September 7, 2015 by Kogan Style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 ... (headdesk) I knew I forgot to change something while I was updating all that... The name of the round is Six, sorry for the confusion, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engine Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I'll give this a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhallan42nd Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I'm gonna try it this time, I swears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicKeen Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I'm interested. Molly's been pushing me to write something, let's go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimNorth Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'm in. Looking forward to the challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonx2 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I may have to toss my hat into this. I really love the world setting on Malifaux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbravener Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I am tossing around an idea myself. count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes221 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I will be joining the race as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosfr Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've somehow missed previous contests here... I'll definitely have to throw down my glove in challenge. I'll need to go read some of the previous entries to get an idea of what I'm up against... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerHarris Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Sign me up please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes221 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 So, participating in this has made me realize how little 1,750 words actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yeah, 1750 words definitely isn't a lot. Still, it's really impressive how much story you can fit into a small space. If you ever really want to be in awe, check out the story Evil Robot Monkey by Mary Robinette Kowal, which was nominated for the Hugo award for Short Story in 2009. I think the word count was somewhere in the mid 900s. Found here. It really got me rethinking how stories work. How much I've been able to apply...that's up for debate. Anyway, excited to see everyone interested and jumping in! Six more days to go, best of luck to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyLee Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I'd like to give this a whirl....have some ideas too but writing has never been my strongest suit. Big thanks for pointing the direction of the Evil Robot Monkey Story which is utterly awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinscaptain Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I think that I will have to try this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haunter Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Here's my contribution: Sixgun Love.Words:1750Elements used: AllIt's my second story. I wrote a full first draft of something else, but it just didn't excite me. Let's hope this one fares better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I've dived in for a second go at iron quill.title: six little beggar boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurreyLee Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Okay, here is my entry....critique and comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes221 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) I am up and posted.Title: For Whom the Belle TollsIngredients: Theme: Six; Character: Beggar; Line: Did you ever truly love me (metaphorical) Hope you all enjoy it. Edited September 19, 2015 by Holmes221 Adding Link to Story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engine Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Edited for Final Submission."Come Due" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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