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RumpleForeskin
The Right Rev of Lush
Me, I don't know nuttin' about the new Micro category, except I've been in favor of having one for some time now. If there were any announcements I've missed them completely. My befuddlement includes, but is not limited to:
1. Why launch it while a contest is still open, and
2. why 'require' a photo be included with a submission?


Rumple, the even more confused than usual
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sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by RumpleForeskin
Me, I don't know nuttin' about the new Micro category, except I've been in favor of having one for some time now. If there were any announcements I've missed them completely. My befuddlement includes, but is not limited to:
1. Why launch it while a contest is still open, and
2. why 'require' a photo be included with a submission?


Rumple, the even more confused than usual


Nicola plans on making an announcement sometime today.

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I like the idea. And it's not like I have anything better to do than hunting up images and writing microfic about them.
RumpleForeskin
The Right Rev of Lush
Nic, JAS, you might want to consider changing 'required' to 'suggest' or maybe 'recommend' when it comes to including a photo. That way Lushers with poor or no vision can join in the fun. BTW, does the new category have any impact on the minimum character requirement?

BTW, were you 'tied up' or 'tied down'? Just wondering. ;)
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a place to gossip, share news, talk sports, pimp a story, piss & moan, or just grab a drink. Check it out.

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Guest
Lurker
I like it with the requirements...requiring a picture might eliminate those that just try to string 100 words together. The Corona Virus has already prompted a lot more people to write more stories. New stories are barely on the front page, an hour any more.
Stormdog
Gentleman Stranger
Quote by seeker4
I like the idea. And it's not like I have anything better to do than hunting up images and writing microfic about them.



Plus, it gives us a good excuse to go look at porn! "No, honest - I'm only doing research for a new story!"

I like the image idea because, with stories so short, it's kind of nice to have a visual as well. Considering the old saying about pictures, it makes the story 1,100 words. But I put cover images on most of my stuff anyway so it's no extra work for me.
WannabeWordsmith
Writius Eroticus
I hear Rump's argument. 'Recommend' is better than 'require'. Screen readers aren't so hot at reading pictures to people, especially since the image description field is optional during upload, and I bet most people don't fill it in - myself included, shamefully, as I never noticed the field there until a few weeks ago.

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Quote by Stormdog


Plus, it gives us a good excuse to go look at porn! "No, honest - I'm only doing research for a new story!"



Um, some of us use that excuse already.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by Grace
Is there a minimum number of words, or just what the story requires? I ask, because I published a story once which was five words. He was an excellent writer, even at that length.


no minimum, although i found out the hard way that only a single words story will get you rejected when i tried to publish my magnum opus; Fuck.

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Grace
Force of Nature
Quote by sprite


no minimum, although i found out the hard way that only a single words story will get you rejected when i tried to publish my magnum opus; Fuck.


Well, that's just not fair. That's the whole story, right there.

As far as pictures go, I really like the idea of requiring them. I was going to write about a Ducati I once owned, they made really fine vibrators, so I searched for nude on Ducati. What I found was a nude bareback on a horse, and suddenly there was my story.

Looks like we're in for a nasty spell of wether.

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RejectReality
Testing The Waters.
Well, at least I'm having ideas for the new categories as fast as they go live. Medical hit me as soon as I saw it, and then this one too. Now if I could just knock down the ones that have been sitting and haunting me for a while. LOL

This one's off brand for me, but I like it.
naughtyannie
God Empress of Lush
It's a fact that sometimes you only NEED 100 words to tell a story. So why use more?

Though when writing porn the foreplay is as important as the climax, of course...

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RumpleForeskin
The Right Rev of Lush
Grace, she wrote: Well, I jus found out there is a minimum number of words, it's 10.

Me, I replied: Thanks for the 'heads up', Grace. Being of twisted mind, I'm wondering if ten was an artistic or technical choice. Of course the ever reliable 'Why the fuck not?' Lush fall-back position should not be discounted, imo. ;)
RUMPLATIONS: AwesomeHonky Tonk and Cyber Bar
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a place to gossip, share news, talk sports, pimp a story, piss & moan, or just grab a drink. Check it out.

Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwords. -- ROBERT HEINLEIN
naughtyannie
God Empress of Lush
This is much more difficult to do well than some people might think.

I've deleted several efforts in the last couple of days, and more will follow I'm sure.

Quality control matters...

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KimmiBeGood
Simple Scribbler
I freakin love this new category. It suits me because I can't write the long ones like the rest of y'all. I have lots of little erotic tidbits floating around in my mind that haven't had a home until now. And I love the pics because I think they help fill in the story. My biggest issue is controlling myself and not submitting a new one every day. I am sitting on my hands as we speak ... smile
RumpleForeskin
The Right Rev of Lush
Lushers seem to be having fun with this new category. Just one question: Where can I find the posting rules. The category blurb mentions only the 100 word max and the photo requirement. For now, I remain even more confused, not to mention befuddled and perplexed, than usual. ;)
RUMPLATIONS: AwesomeHonky Tonk and Cyber Bar
Home of the Lush "IN" crowd: indecent, intoxicated, and insolvent
a place to gossip, share news, talk sports, pimp a story, piss & moan, or just grab a drink. Check it out.

Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwords. -- ROBERT HEINLEIN
Verbal
Gravelly-Voiced Fucker
I just submitted. No photo. Is that a requirement?

Bill, I think the only requirement IS 100 words or less. And maybe the picture. No minimum, just don't yank the mod's chains (unless they like that).
TangerineSky
Baked Orange
Quote by Verbal
No photo. Is that a requirement?



Bad Verbal!

Jk. I think we have decided not to make it a requirement, but it is encouraged.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by Verbal
I just submitted. No photo. Is that a requirement?

Bill, I think the only requirement IS 100 words or less. And maybe the picture. No minimum, just don't yank the mod's chains (unless they like that).


photos are suggested, but not required.

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sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by TangerineSky



Bad Verbal!

Jk. I think we have decided not to make it a requirement, but it is encouraged.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
nicola
Matriarch
For anyone confused, please read the revised guidelines for the category: https://forum.lushstories.com/yaf_postst71892_Announcing-our-new-Microfiction-Category.aspx

The majority of submissions have been really good. Some, average. And of course, a few people seem to be taking the mick a bit.

We want this category to be a huge success. It will hopefully encourage new authors to write and publish here, especially those who might not feel they have an entire story in them just yet. Plus it offers up a savage challenge to existing writers.

Talking of which, it must be time for a new competition ...
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by nicola
For anyone confused, please read the revised guidelines for the category: https://forum.lushstories.com/yaf_postst71892_Announcing-our-new-Microfiction-Category.aspx

The majority of submissions have been really good. Some, average. And of course, a few people seem to be taking the mick a bit.

We want this category to be a huge success. It will hopefully encourage new authors to write and publish here, especially those who might not feel they have an entire story in them just yet. Plus it offers up a savage challenge to existing writers.

Talking of which, it must be time for a new competition ...



please please please let it be a tentacle sex comp this time...

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Stormdog
Gentleman Stranger
Quote by Grace


Well, that's just not fair. That's the whole story, right there.

As far as pictures go, I really like the idea of requiring them. I was going to write about a Ducati I once owned, they made really fine vibrators, so I searched for nude on Ducati. What I found was a nude bareback on a horse, and suddenly there was my story.


Was the horse at least named Ducati?
Verbal
Gravelly-Voiced Fucker
Quote by TangerineSky



Bad Verbal!



Oooh, I liking this category more and more... smile
TangerineSky
Baked Orange
Quote by Verbal


Oooh, I liking this category more and more... smile


Photos not required.

Your submission on the other hand...