Writer's Marathon Collaborative Novella Workshop (CLOSED)

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FINAL DAY TO SIGN UP!

Last chance to join this incredible workshop before registration closes! Don't be late 

If you've already signed up, now would be a good time to either find a partner or declare yourself a solo writer. We will be starting this workshop at haste the moment it opens 8:00 AM PST Saturday.

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I forgot to mention this before, but if you've already assembled your team, send a PM over to me so I can sort you into your respective group. 

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The Workshop Has Officially Commenced!

Welcome All to the Writer's Marathon Workshop! This time around, the objective is completing a collaborative novella totaling 10,000 to 40,000 words-worth of story within a 10-week time period. There is only one limitation, and that is these stories must be complete! So break out those writing utensils, crack your stiff fingers, and get ready to finish your next Writer's Marathon!

Our goal for the first week is the completion of a rough outline and/or the first 10-percent of your story, as well as the finalization of writing teams and their respective portfolios. If you are one of the "Unassigned" members, you must either become part of a team or declare yourself a solo writer by next Friday..This is so there is no confusion as to who's with who and no one gets arbitrarily left out. Additionally, you will also need to create a portfolio for this workshop at the beginning. Preferably you would want to assign the portfolio management to the more active member of the group. They will be responsible for updating everything within your team as we progress along the weeks. As an incentive to get all this done before the end of the first week, you will be withdrawn from the workshop if this is not completed by the end of next Friday on January 19th, 11:59 PM PST. No pressure 

...and that's about it! The rest of the weeks will have no other requirements. Simply have your work in your portfolios and you will be included in the weekly community vote every Friday.

By the way, if you haven't noticed, I've given temporary names to the current writer teams on the Original Post. Now you could opt to keep that name if you wish, but I like to give things a bit of flair  If you wish to have a team name to go by, either PM or post here and I will update the list accordingly 

Lastly, if you wish to engage with any of our members or former members of the Writer's Marathon, click on the Discord link here or at the Original Post.

Good Luck Writers!

[eukocar]

i am going solo.

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Zsssssst! - By Caesarea

Genre: Sci-Fi Fantasy
Synopsis: A weary scientist, a bubbly young girl, and a demonic soul trapped inside a golem's body go on extraordinary adventures as they explore the many wonders of the Omega Infinitum.

Link: Zsssssst!

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Ravens and Revenants

Genre: Sci-Fi, Mecha, Eren Jaegar Rip Off

Synopsis: Synopsis: A young patriot takes up arms with a rebellion that seeks to overthrow a space-faring empire. Yet he doesn't envision how far his side will go to reverse a losing war.

Link: http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,18933.msg290791.html#msg290791

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Two days remain before the first vote commences! If you haven't started your portfolio yet, please do so before the end of Friday. Otherwise we have no way of including you within the Community Vote!

If by then none of the requirements are met, we will have to assume you have left the workshop, so do try to be timely 

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Got PM'd to do this even tho i dont get why.

The Witch Rox

Genre: Fantasy Adventure

Synopsis: In a land where unimaginable wonders are part of daily life, a seed of dissent grows. A once unified country begins to fracture under the weight of it's oppressive society. In the midst of this, a young orphan has the power to change the world. Where power creates strength, in Rox it yields courage. Yet courage can only take a person so far, as the pillars of Guardian city are not so easily shaken.  Many have tried before her, and Guardian City continues to grow from the sacrifices of the good. Can Rox truly change the world, or fall to the secrets trapped deep within the heart of the city?

Link: http://forums.mangaraiders.com/index.php/topic,18922.0.html

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Today's the last day to post your stories before the workshop's First Community Vote is to be held! If you haven't done so already, you have until 11:59 PM PST Today to get it in before the vote.

Please note that if you are one of the participants that have received a PM notifying you of your status, if you have not PM'd me about your status by the time above, you will be considered inactive and will be dropped from the workshop accordingly. This is the one and only time we will be checking this, so do not delay!

Good luck fellow writers 

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Are we still allowed to post reviews for other's work here? 

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Yes, reviews are always open. 

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90 Days to Kill my Master

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That title alone is almost enough to win my vote! And especially this gem of a line:

"Bye harem" I whispered to myself as I let out a lonely tear

You know JoJo's Bizzare Adventure? I get that kind of vibe from it. This scenario is so wacky and the dialogue is pretty funny at times. It feels like this is going to be quite an adventure.

Your English has improved since the Short Story Competition half a year ago, just keep taking it one step at a time  You've got some interesting stuff going on here

*poses internally*

Zsssssst!

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I wonder what your thought process was for that title!

"Always knew mom was a badass inter dimensional pirate"

And that line!

This is definitely a stand out from your usual work, so there are more surprises for me in regards to the story's content. I get the feeling it's gonna be one of those stories where character chemistry takes the spotlight.

I would say that it would have been handy for a bit of character description in the beginning, since I couldn't tell the golem was a robot (I thought it was a stone golem) until its head came off.

Otherwise, I can't wait to see what comes up next!

*belches* S-science words morty. They're *belches* they have their own rules in fiction *Urrrrp*

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Today's the last day to vote! If you haven't already checked out our works-in-progress out in the Original Post, now is the time to share your opinion, and possibly write a review for your favourites  The First Community Vote ends tomorrow.

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With Tuesday to a close, we now count the final vote for the First Community Vote!  Here are the Totals:

Zsssssst! - By Caesarea (2)

Ravens and Revenants - By No Days Off! (1)

90 Days to Kill My Master - By eukocar (0)

The Witch Rox - By The SlamJam (0)

Good work to everyone involved, and hopefully we'll see those votes soar as the weeks drag on  Let's see what's in store for next Friday, shall we? 

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Tomorrow marks the start of Week 3 and the Second Community Vote! Hopefully you all have been updating your stories accordingly 

Should you ever run into a snag with your story, feel free to chat with one of our members via PM or through the Writer's Marathon Discord Link. Good luck everyone!