September Blog Chain

Fokker Aeroplanbau · 08-28-2009, 08:10 PM

You know it was going to happen! Three days early, but the last one got so much attention that by the time it really started - it was too late to finish in one month. So how about we start three days early, start on the 10th or if we get 'enough' people to start.

'Enough' people, I'll place at on or around 15. At which point we can just add people to end of the list as they show up, with the blog chain already going.

What will the subject be?

Each person gives the next person 3 things:
1. a name (of a character)
2. an action verb (eating, drinking etc)
3. a noun (knife, bag etc)

Keep it quite standard so that people from different backgrounds can understand, and then each person writes either a scene or a flash fiction - whatever they want, which must include those 3 words.

Who wants to be involved?

List:

Fokker Aeroplanbau
Forbidden Snowflake
RavenCorinnCarluk
Lostwanderer5
LilliCray
Aimeelaine
Claire Crossdale
bsolah
Angyl78
FreshHell
Lady Cat
ealexis
Crayonz
Razibahmed
Proach
Tara McClendon
MGraybosch
shethinkstoomuch

Notes:

'August Rule' is in effect. If you do not post within two days of what is classically considered 'your turn,' you will be skipped.

You all know the drill.

Forbidden Snowflake · 08-28-2009, 08:16 PM

I'm in.

Also, I have a suggestion, how about at some point it's about a writing exercise? Like having to write a piece about a certain subject.

Fokker Aeroplanbau · 08-28-2009, 08:25 PM

Certainly, July's blogchain was something about that or one of the later months.

It sounds like a good general idea, but what exactly would be the subject? That's where we always get tripped up on.

RavenCorinnCarluk · 08-28-2009, 10:21 PM

I'm definitely in for September.

Tossing out an idea (even though it's a little lame): how about we do one of those story mash things, where the next person in the chain adds a chapter to the story? Give a minimum word count, maybe set some guidelines for violence/profanity/sex (maybe), and go at it.

lostwanderer5 · 08-28-2009, 10:45 PM

If you want to go with writing exercise - how about this?

Each person gives the next person 3 things:
1. a name (of a character)
2. an action verb (eating, drinking etc)
3. a noun (knife, bag etc)

Keep it quite standard so that people from different backgrounds can understand, and then each person writes either a scene or a flash fiction - whatever they want, which must include those 3 words.

That will keep each person involved, and create a random creative exercise for each blogger.

Forbidden Snowflake · 08-29-2009, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostwanderer5

If you want to go with writing exercise - how about this?

Each person gives the next person 3 things:
1. a name (of a character)
2. an action verb (eating, drinking etc)
3. a noun (knife, bag etc)

Keep it quite standard so that people from different backgrounds can understand, and then each person writes either a scene or a flash fiction - whatever they want, which must include those 3 words.

That will keep each person involved, and create a random creative exercise for each blogger.

Sounds actually pretty interesting.

@RavenCorinnCarluk: Problem is that the readers of each blog would have to go through the whole chain to read through the story, not everyone likes that?

Fokker Aeroplanbau · 08-29-2009, 11:24 AM

Added people to the blogroll.

No preference for the topic, really. I like to consider myself a versatile writer.

RavenCorinnCarluk · 08-29-2009, 08:22 PM

Forbidden: you're right. Hadn't quite thought about it that way.

But I like lostwanderer's suggestion. I've decided I want to second that idea.

lostwanderer5 · 08-29-2009, 08:38 PM

And thanks to everyone who has seconded my idea. If we all agree, it will be quite fun.

aimeelaine · 08-30-2009, 12:20 AM

I'd like to participate.

I like lostwanderer5's idea too ... I LOVE flash fiction!

aimeelaine.com

LilliCray · 08-30-2009, 02:21 AM

Oooh... I'd like to join, too! Lostwanderer's idea is fantastic, and I cast my vote in favor of it. But whatever the topic turns out to be, I'm fine with it. Last month's chain was a lot of fun.

mutteringsofascribe.blogspot.com

lostwanderer5 · 08-30-2009, 06:11 PM

And for September, let's keep to 2 days rule too. If people don't post within 2 days, we pass on to the next person.

errantruth · 08-30-2009, 07:08 PM

I had fun too, but as I'm starting a new job on Monday (which overlaps with my current one by a week) and moving, I'll skip this month...

Have fun and I'll come by to read

Fokker Aeroplanbau · 08-30-2009, 09:24 PM

Updated everyone.

Claire Crossdale · 08-31-2009, 03:40 AM

Hi All,
I like lostwanderer5's idea and would love to participate as well. http://theromanticqueryletter.blogspot.com/
Thanks
Claire and Simone

bsolah · 08-31-2009, 04:46 AM

I'm in!

Angyl78 · 08-31-2009, 10:37 AM

Me too!!
I like lostwonder's idea also!

There's another writing exorcise that I found, I did it and got a laugh.

Write dialogue for a story and start with ".............." fill in the blank to start.
"'Kiss me' is a great one."

FreshHell · 09-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Please add me! It's been too long since I've done one. I missed the last one. Thanks. FreshHell

Lady Cat · 09-01-2009, 12:35 AM

Sign me up again please! I've been having fun with these blog chains.

Shay · 09-01-2009, 02:10 AM

Maybe I'm ignorant and missed something, but I'm new and I'm not quite sure about all the rules of this. Could someone explain or point me in the direction of where the rules are?

Fokker Aeroplanbau · 09-01-2009, 08:03 AM

Lostwanderer5 will be back in time to contribute, just not as soon as her position required, thus has been moved a few spaces down at her request.

Various bloggers added.

Lady Cat, which one of your two blogs would you care to participate with?

Hello Shay, a blog chain is fairly simple in theory but quite complicated in practice. I start the blog-chain with something, then I notify the next person in line, who runs with what I indicated as a good direction. It helps with activity, notifies our readers of other blogs and - in my case - enables me to connect with a group of people who don't usually fall within my interest (viz, writing interest blogs aren't my cup-of-current events/political science). Thus, a breath of fresh air, so to speak.

ealexis · 09-01-2009, 04:56 PM

I'm in! (If there is still room.) Same blog as before. eviealextheobsessivewriter.blogspot.com

Crayonz · 09-01-2009, 05:00 PM

I've never done a blogging chain and I'm still pretty new to the blogging scene, but still, it sounds like fun.

That being said, may I join?

Fokker Aeroplanbau · 09-01-2009, 06:45 PM

Both of you fine writers have been added.

As it so happens, we are at September 1st and but two spots away from the magic 15th. What luck!

razibahmed · 09-02-2009, 12:04 AM

I like to be in with my blog: http://www.hobbyeconomist.com/

08-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#1
Fokker Aeroplanbau 18th Century Pespective Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conservative Part of California Posts: 314	September Blog Chain You know it was going to happen! Three days early, but the last one got so much attention that by the time it really started - it was too late to finish in one month. So how about we start three days early, start on the 10th or if we get 'enough' people to start. 'Enough' people, I'll place at on or around 15. At which point we can just add people to end of the list as they show up, with the blog chain already going. What will the subject be? Each person gives the next person 3 things: 1. a name (of a character) 2. an action verb (eating, drinking etc) 3. a noun (knife, bag etc) Keep it quite standard so that people from different backgrounds can understand, and then each person writes either a scene or a flash fiction - whatever they want, which must include those 3 words. Who wants to be involved? List: Fokker Aeroplanbau Forbidden Snowflake RavenCorinnCarluk Lostwanderer5 LilliCray Aimeelaine Claire Crossdale bsolah Angyl78 FreshHell Lady Cat ealexis Crayonz Razibahmed Proach Tara McClendon MGraybosch shethinkstoomuch Notes: 'August Rule' is in effect. If you do not post within two days of what is classically considered 'your turn,' you will be skipped. You all know the drill. __________________ A Wild Blog Appears Last edited by Fokker Aeroplanbau; 09-09-2009 at 05:31 AM.

08-28-2009, 08:16 PM	#2
Forbidden Snowflake I'm quite put out. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a warm, bubbly, relaxing bath. Posts: 1,281	I'm in. Also, I have a suggestion, how about at some point it's about a writing exercise? Like having to write a piece about a certain subject. __________________ About writing and stuffs, in short: My Blog! Only the shallow know themselves - Oscar Wilde If you speak German, here's my private blog that is in said language: Definitely insane...

08-28-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Fokker Aeroplanbau 18th Century Pespective Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conservative Part of California Posts: 314	Certainly, July's blogchain was something about that or one of the later months. It sounds like a good general idea, but what exactly would be the subject? That's where we always get tripped up on. __________________ A Wild Blog Appears

08-28-2009, 10:21 PM	#4
RavenCorinnCarluk Burgeoning Writer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 199	I'm definitely in for September. Tossing out an idea (even though it's a little lame): how about we do one of those story mash things, where the next person in the chain adds a chapter to the story? Give a minimum word count, maybe set some guidelines for violence/profanity/sex (maybe), and go at it. __________________ If you are what you eat, I could be you by morning.-- Mandy, Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy. ravencorinncarluk.blogspot.com All Hallows Blood due spring 2010 from Crescent Moon Press.

08-28-2009, 10:45 PM	#5
lostwanderer5 AW Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a world of my own Posts: 494	If you want to go with writing exercise - how about this? Each person gives the next person 3 things: 1. a name (of a character) 2. an action verb (eating, drinking etc) 3. a noun (knife, bag etc) Keep it quite standard so that people from different backgrounds can understand, and then each person writes either a scene or a flash fiction - whatever they want, which must include those 3 words. That will keep each person involved, and create a random creative exercise for each blogger. __________________ Twitter ¦¦ Writing Blog Voyages & Words ¦¦ Journal Addict Fantasy (Starting with NaNoWriMo 2009)

08-29-2009, 11:24 AM	#7
Fokker Aeroplanbau 18th Century Pespective Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conservative Part of California Posts: 314	Added people to the blogroll. No preference for the topic, really. I like to consider myself a versatile writer. __________________ A Wild Blog Appears

08-29-2009, 08:22 PM	#8
RavenCorinnCarluk Burgeoning Writer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 199	Forbidden: you're right. Hadn't quite thought about it that way. But I like lostwanderer's suggestion. I've decided I want to second that idea. __________________ If you are what you eat, I could be you by morning.-- Mandy, Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy. ravencorinncarluk.blogspot.com All Hallows Blood due spring 2010 from Crescent Moon Press.

08-29-2009, 08:38 PM	#9
lostwanderer5 AW Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a world of my own Posts: 494	And thanks to everyone who has seconded my idea. If we all agree, it will be quite fun. __________________ Twitter ¦¦ Writing Blog Voyages & Words ¦¦ Journal Addict Fantasy (Starting with NaNoWriMo 2009)

08-30-2009, 12:20 AM	#10
aimeelaine Almost expert! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 79	I'd like to participate. I like lostwanderer5's idea too ... I LOVE flash fiction! aimeelaine.com __________________ Aimée Laine Writing The Gift of Sight : 88,700 and rewrite #4 is DONE! On to synopsis and ... queries ... 2009 NANO win is canned. Little White Lies is nixed to be combined with Grace's Gift in a new project! Website \| Facebook \| Twitter

08-30-2009, 02:21 AM	#11
LilliCray of the Rattie Quartet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thrae Posts: 238	Oooh... I'd like to join, too! Lostwanderer's idea is fantastic, and I cast my vote in favor of it. But whatever the topic turns out to be, I'm fine with it. Last month's chain was a lot of fun. mutteringsofascribe.blogspot.com __________________ I am a firm believer in head-to-wall therapy. I am a writing FIEND! Beware my NUNCHAKU OF DOOM, writer's block!! \| I'm making progress on my WIPs! Really, I am! I promise! \|\| My Blog\|AW Blogroll

08-30-2009, 06:11 PM	#12
lostwanderer5 AW Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a world of my own Posts: 494	And for September, let's keep to 2 days rule too. If people don't post within 2 days, we pass on to the next person. __________________ Twitter ¦¦ Writing Blog Voyages & Words ¦¦ Journal Addict Fantasy (Starting with NaNoWriMo 2009)

08-30-2009, 07:08 PM	#13
errantruth AW Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: my beloved New York City Posts: 358	I had fun too, but as I'm starting a new job on Monday (which overlaps with my current one by a week) and moving, I'll skip this month... Have fun and I'll come by to read __________________ ***************************** www.sputnitsa.wordpress.com First WIP: 74,193 words "Seize the hour." ~ Sophocles

08-30-2009, 09:24 PM	#14
Fokker Aeroplanbau 18th Century Pespective Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conservative Part of California Posts: 314	Updated everyone. __________________ A Wild Blog Appears

08-31-2009, 03:40 AM	#15
Claire Crossdale Almost expert! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 86	Hi All, I like lostwanderer5's idea and would love to participate as well. http://theromanticqueryletter.blogspot.com/ Thanks Claire and Simone

08-31-2009, 04:46 AM	#16
bsolah AW's Resident Commie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,663	I'm in! __________________ Homepage \| Blog \| Facebook \| Twitter \| Flickr \| Goodreads

08-31-2009, 10:37 AM	#17
Angyl78 AW Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 358	Me too!! I like lostwonder's idea also! There's another writing exorcise that I found, I did it and got a laugh. Write dialogue for a story and start with ".............." fill in the blank to start. "'Kiss me' is a great one." __________________ blog: A Writers Blog WIP: #4 1053 of 1000 (rewrite) NaNo 11,253 of 50000(my writing partner and I will finish the 50k by the end of December!) (This time the character ran away with the plot. I'm still following her. Silly teenager. )

09-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#18
FreshHell Almost expert! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 54	Please add me! It's been too long since I've done one. I missed the last one. Thanks. FreshHell __________________ FreshHell Life in Scribbletown: http://freshhell.wordpress.com myfreshhell AT hotmail DOT com

09-01-2009, 12:35 AM	#19
Lady Cat What happened to my LIFE?! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The wrong side of the rainbow bridge Posts: 1,395	Sign me up again please! I've been having fun with these blog chains. __________________ It is perfectly okay to write garbage--as long as you edit brilliantly. ~ C. J. Cherryh *My writing Blog: http://www.randomwriterlythoughts.blogspot.com* *My other writing Blog:* *http://www.carolsrandomness.blogspot.com*

09-01-2009, 02:10 AM	#20
Shay She's one of those drifters Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 141	Maybe I'm ignorant and missed something, but I'm new and I'm not quite sure about all the rules of this. Could someone explain or point me in the direction of where the rules are? __________________ ~ gypsy

09-01-2009, 08:03 AM	#21
Fokker Aeroplanbau 18th Century Pespective Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conservative Part of California Posts: 314	Lostwanderer5 will be back in time to contribute, just not as soon as her position required, thus has been moved a few spaces down at her request. Various bloggers added. Lady Cat, which one of your two blogs would you care to participate with? Hello Shay, a blog chain is fairly simple in theory but quite complicated in practice. I start the blog-chain with something, then I notify the next person in line, who runs with what I indicated as a good direction. It helps with activity, notifies our readers of other blogs and - in my case - enables me to connect with a group of people who don't usually fall within my interest (viz, writing interest blogs aren't my cup-of-current events/political science). Thus, a breath of fresh air, so to speak. __________________ A Wild Blog Appears Last edited by Fokker Aeroplanbau; 09-01-2009 at 08:06 AM.

09-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#22
ealexis Got the hang of it, here Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: "New York, New York, A wonderful town..." Posts: 37	I'm in! (If there is still room.) Same blog as before. eviealextheobsessivewriter.blogspot.com __________________ eviealexis.com http://eviealextheobsessivewriter.blogspot.com/

09-01-2009, 05:00 PM	#23
Crayonz A true cereal killer. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In a Crayola box. Posts: 52	I've never done a blogging chain and I'm still pretty new to the blogging scene, but still, it sounds like fun. That being said, may I join? __________________ (Opinion posted above is just that, an opinion, and should be treated as such. ;P) "You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." - Jack London "Story is honorable and trustworthy; plot is shifty, and best kept under house arrest." - Stephen King

09-01-2009, 06:45 PM	#24
Fokker Aeroplanbau 18th Century Pespective Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conservative Part of California Posts: 314	Both of you fine writers have been added. As it so happens, we are at September 1st and but two spots away from the magic 15th. What luck! __________________ A Wild Blog Appears

09-02-2009, 12:04 AM	#25
razibahmed AW Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangladesh Posts: 595	I like to be in with my blog: http://www.hobbyeconomist.com/ __________________ Asian Business Blog Tips on Blogging Success My blog: Hobby Economist My Sports Blog: Sports37 My Blog on South Asia

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