Just at the thought stage, but having been on A4A for sometime now, I've come to relize we have quite some talent out there when it comes to words and certainly not a lack of enthusiasm when it comes to telling a tale or two. ( ;) )
There's also many a true story (and other-wise) that seem to be hovering just below the surface!
So! I was wondering if a new forum outside A4A (to start with) would be feasable. If there's enough support it could well become an extra to A4A in the same way as the recipes section is.
Initially, and also to protect content it would be closed to outsiders as far as that is possible.
I dunno. Maybe it wouldn't get off the ground at all, but as I say, if the support is there I'll start one and if it proves popular we could add a link to it via A4A if Admin and contributors agree.
What think you to this 'Once upon-a-time' idea? (Maybe you get a freeby kiddies bed-time story!)
Ken.
Dunno Ken. Attractive idea but maybe a bit pretentious? I've always wanted to write but never found the time or the inspiration.
Eric (Palustris) has written some red hot stuff for kids.
Pretentious from a contributors point? I don't think so, G'. We all have a story to tell be it a dream or a true one. Some are no more than an idea, some are memories too personal to speak about yet can come out as pretty amazing stories - disguised sometimes as Ian Fleming did - but never-the-less, fascinating in the reading.
Either way, I see nothing wrong pretentious or even ego seeking about story telling. Aren't books still best sellers?
Thanks for your thoughts, at least you have responded, G'.
Ken.
Ray's had a book in the process of being written for years, from when he was a driving instructor..it's hilarious , maybe this would encourage him to finish it, I'm a member of a site that does short stories so there is a call for it, kk..good luck with it ;D
How about some poetry too?
Think its a good idea, some people are great story tellers !!!!
Take care
Gill
Whilst perusing the web recently, I came across "fanfic" or fan fiction. This is where you take a situation that already exists - like Harry Potter or Star Wars - and create your own fiction around it.
Now I haven't done any creative fiction for mutter mutter mumble years (the year end accounts aren't included because that comes with the job spec). But guess what?? I've now created two stories, both about 4,500 words long, and it was a great experience. Getting from the initial idea to the final draft is very satisfying.
It's worth having a go, it's great fun, very challenging and a good work out for the old grey matter.
Thanks Manic'...maybe a site that's not too pushy and one that allows addition over time and especially when read by others could be just the sort of inspiration Ray needs?
Cefer; Brilliant idea!! Poetry is a story albeit in verse. I'm sure a space could be found for that.
Early days...let's see what happens.
Ken.
Just caught your post, S'Birch. I take it you're in favour?
You could divide it into themes, so that each contributor had something to aim for, almost as if it were a short story class or seminar. People who wanted feedback could ask for it; people who prefer to write fanfic could have their own threads. It's a really interesting idea. I'd be glad to help, though I haven't much time.
Again some good ideas there, thanks Bupster and this is a newby for me too so any help, ideas, suggestions are very welcome and you seem to be in favour of such a site?
Just to clarify things; This is not, (by it's obvious content) any sort of competition to A4A or I wouldn't have the cheek to mention it here. I'm hoping for an addition to the site like the 'Shed,' the 'Photo Section,' 'Watershed' and the 'Recipe' link and other boards not directly related to allotments but which offer advice and entertainment. Clicking on any of those A4A non-allotment pages for a few moments isn't a bad thing. nothing wrong with a change of scene now and then, we all have other interests and if connected via A4A, even better.
Thanks so far, Ken.
a great idea but what if some one started a story and then others just added little bits to it i think that would be well funny ;D ;D and very entertaining as some of the posts on here have me in stitches lol
Now that's a very good idea! :)
Yes indeedy....it could be called 'OUR LITTLE STORY'. How about a short paragragh per person.....or has that been said already? :-[
A short story section sounds like a good idea to me, I've got a few things I've written and not known what to do with so somewhere to put them for people to comment on etc would be welcome and inspire me to write some more no doubt too. :)
Quote from: Tohellwithweeds on January 17, 2008, 18:23:11
a great idea but what if some one started a story and then others just added little bits to it .
Ho yes, that sounds like good fun. ;D ;D
OK I'm convinced. Gopherit Kenk!
Grawrc! You are the worlds worst speller, it's convinst!
Well, so far all posts have been positive. A couple more and I'll set it up with all you early birds joining in to decide it's format!!
I like all suggestions to-date. (Apart from the obvious; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Critic section and poetry/rhyme/monologue).....the idea of a 'Participation Story' really appeals.
Just one thing. It has to be navigability. I mean, it has to have interest without being swamped with a mass of different headings. I'll give it a little while longer on here to see how the interest goes, (pass it round if you wish) and if there's enough initial support I'll get on with it.
Ta-so-far. Ken.
Seems from E's and PM's people have quite a few ideas about format. I've created it from what's been said and left unlocked a site comments thread. Anyone interested can have a look-see. No registration for looking...yet!
Ken.
http://mystory.forum5.com/index.php
A good place to publish what you have written is http://www.writerstoyou.com You need to join but it is free.
Kind words Grawc, ta. Out of interest, where did you read my efforts?
on your blog Eric
Ta, Ann, added a few more recently too.
kenkew i havent tried it but is it the usual log in etc for here that works on there?
How about Limerick's Ken?
I found when hosting that most people couldn't resist a Limerick and if you link with A4A maybe you could run a comp with a named veg once a month
Just a thought:)
Sinbad
Quote from: debster on January 19, 2008, 18:06:27
kenkew i havent tried it but is it the usual log in etc for here that works on there?
So far it's not linked to A4A. At the moment just visit the site to comment on how and what should be covered. I'd prefer comments on that site then other visitors can discuss them.
Quote from: Palustris on January 19, 2008, 15:19:44
A good place to publish what you have written is http://www.writerstoyou.com You need to join but it is free.
This could quite easily be the next step from testing your work out on other writers and 'writers'. Thanks for the link, Eric. I'll certainly have a look myself and probably add that link to this new site.
http://mystory.forum5.com
Quote from: Sinbad7 on January 19, 2008, 19:17:28
How about Limerick's Ken?
I found when hosting that most people couldn't resist a Limerick and if you link with A4A maybe you could run a comp with a named veg once a month
Just a thought:)
Sinbad
Thanks, Sinbad and if that's visitors to the site ask for, why not?
Ken.
OK, it's up and partially running. If the contributors step-up in sufficient numbers to add their bit to what's presently running, it's a go.
Ken.
http://mystory.forum5.com
To those who have shown an interest....the 'Mystory' site is now up and running.
Ken.
think I've got a bit confused with all the variations mentioned in this topic but think the idea of being able to contribute something you've written (whether fiction or fact, in the form of poetry or limericks is a great idea - as they say, most of us have a story (of some sort) inside us just bursting to get out, if only we'd let it!!
I belong to another group and we've already been down the road of writing limericks (those who've wanted to do them) and also had the 'continuous story' where it's started with say 'nor more than 3 lines' and each next person who clicked onto topic, adds another 3 lines, keeping the story flowing...that can be hilarious ;D (a bit like consequences we used to do at Christmas or partytimes ::) when I was a youngster (do people still play that I wonder)
I've always wanted to write (not that I've done anything very exciting in my life) but there have been many ups & downs!.....however, the only time I have have been able to write (including some poetry) was when I've been at a really low point in my life or very sad times - when it just seems to flow!
anyway - writing things down (however trivial) is very cathartic (I love writing lists of all sorts ):-[
so where do I find this new topic please?
Hello hot potato,
click on this
http://mystory.forum5.com (ftp://http://mystory.forum5.com)
See you there!
cj :)
hi cj - thanks so much but have already been & clicked onto that link and got in to read some of the message but.....tried to start new topic (to tell a bit about me and after putting in my user-name it just would not accept my (usual) password....tried it twice :'(
why is it it that whenever I try to do things with the darned computer - I have problems :( and ::)
guess it's telling me not to bother (as I don't really think I could write anything worth reading) :'(
You wont be able to use your A4A registration. You will need to create a new registration by clicking on the registration link at the top of the page, but your name and psssword from A4A will be a good one to use. That way we will all recognise your name from here.
Hope this helps :D
cj :)
thanks cj - will leave it till another day and maybe try again - thought as the messages I read in there had names I recognised, we just had to our existing details....maybe need go & read instructions a bit earlier in the day ???
It is a bit confusing, as the link is on this site ??? I am like you, and always have terrible trouble getting used to all things cyberspace ::)
When I first started on A4A, I couldnt get the hang of replying via PM instead of posting . I put my address out on the open forum on more than one occasion :-[ I think I've got the hang of it now, but thank goodness for Admin, who remove things like that ::)
My worst nemesis was uploading pics. I lost count of how many times all I posted were a load of jumbled letters and numbers :o
cj :)
Any problems, Hot-Pot, log into the site and PM me from there.
Ken.