THE REAL LJ IDOL SEASON 8 WEEK 3 -- COPROLITE

[ellakite]

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[basric]

Very true, we;; written.

Thanks.

[ellakite]

I'm going to state right up front -- I wasn't sure about this piece. I literally came up with the idea for this thing less than 4 hours before the deadline... and there was no way I could contact my usual proofreader to have them go over it before I posted it. I was sorely tempted to take a "bye" this week... and seeing how I'm in Tribe 3, where literally more than half the members took "byes"... I am now officially "running scared".

Ah, well. "The Die Is Cast", as old Julie once noted. Nothing more I can do about it now...

Re: Thanks.

[p_m_cryan]

You should fire your proofreader for standing you up like that. [rueful grin]

Anyway, I'm glad you posted this, since I got to hear those "Corey and Jon" tales long ago and had hoped they hadn't disappeared for good.

As individuals, each of my heroes was about as interesting as a five pound bag of fertilizer.

Some writers never learn the lesson you did.

I can't really blame my proofreader...

[ellakite]

I didn't even give the person four hours notice, and I know they've got plenty of other stuff going on in their lives.

Besides, if I really want quick reliable service, I suppose I should actually pay people for their time. [pulls nervously at shirt collar]

Yeah, Corey and Jon are still active in my thoughts... And I view that as a good thing.

Some writers never learn the lesson you did.

And I take great pride in the fact that I am still capable of learning.

[sonophax]

I love reading about the evolution of characters! The more complex and carefully considered they are, the more I enjoy reading about them. As someone who shares a similar background in writing (and continuing love for trying to get it all out in a complete story!), this entry was near my interests. ;)

And they do genuinely sound like intriguing characters. Perhaps you might share some other bits about them with LJI?

Thanks.

[ellakite]

And they do genuinely sound like intriguing characters. Perhaps you might share some other bits about them with LJI?

I'm certainly willing, but first I have to see whether or not I survive this week. I'm in Tribe #3 -- one of the two tribes where over half the members took "byes". I'm not feeling too confident about my chances at the moment...

Re: Thanks.

[sonophax]

If it's any boost to the confidence, you have a vote from me!

Re: Thanks.

[phoenixisrisen]

ditto!

[baxaphobia]

It was interesting reading about the process you went through to develop your characters.

Thanks got letting me know...

[ellakite]

This piece literally sprang into my head at the last possible moment, and I know it's at least a little disjointed. But it's good to know that people find the core section interesting.

Thanks for commenting.

[noodledays]

very much agreed.

[ellakite]

Thanks so much!

[p_m_cryan]

::::nods::::

As I heard from someone else today, "This is how mythology happens: people talking to each other."

Actually, that's how a *LOT* of great ideas happen...

[ellakite]

... but it's especially true for myth-making.

Always nice to meet a kindred spirit.

[ellakite]

One thing I have discovered: sometimes the stories will write themselves, if you let them. And yes, the author may discover some unpleasant things about their beloved characters in the process... but they will be *INTERESTING* things. That's usually a fair trade.

Thanks for the feedback.

[n3m3sis42]

Nice tie-in to the topic.

Thanks!

[ellakite]

I'm rather happy with the topic tie-in myself. I just wish my muse had given me the idea much earlier; I didn't have the time to polish this piece, and I know *EXACTLY* how rough and stilted it is.

Still, I'm glad I wrote it. It is a topic I wanted to explore.

Thanks again for your feedback.