The New "Literary Maneuvers" Coffee Shop

[TheMightyAz]

As I understand it, you put forward a 'prompt' (I take that to mean a story theme for the upcoming monthly competition?). Why not just have a dedicated thread called 'Story Theme Suggestions' Then the month and date? Then there are two places to put your work, if I'm remembering correctly. One is open for view and one is closed, neither of which I seem to be able to immediately find. So why not limit it to ONLY one thread 'Competition entries' then month and date, always private for members only? Now you've got two obvious threads, no ambiguity, no confusion. I would also keep those stories contained within the private thread until the competition is finished. Then, they can freely post that story elsewhere if they wish. Both of these threads I would sticky to the top of the page once the competition is set and the wheels are turning. This would be unlocked the day/date of the following competition.

[velo]

As I understand it, you put forward a 'prompt' (I take that to mean a story theme for the upcoming monthly competition?). Why not just have a dedicated thread called 'Story Theme Suggestions' Then the month and date? Then there are two places to put your work, if I'm remembering correctly. One is open for view and one is closed, neither of which I seem to be able to immediately find. So why not limit it to ONLY one thread 'Competition entries' then month and date, always private for members only? Now you've got two obvious threads, no ambiguity, no confusion. I would also keep those stories contained within the private thread until the competition is finished. Then, they can freely post that story elsewhere if they wish. Both of these threads I would sticky to the top of the page once the competition is set and the wheels are turning. This would be unlocked the day/date of the following competition.

This coffee shop thread is an ongoing conversation about the LM. We suggest and second prompts here, as how-to questions, suggest things, etc. I think a separate thread would just add clutter and, in the end, be more confusing.

We leave the choice to post privately or on the open board to the authors. It is their decision. We leave the main thread open so guests can also read the entires posted there. It's a way of inviting new participants. If they want to read the workshop entires, they have to join and become contributing members. The mechanics are all explained in the monthly competition opener. You'll get used to it very quickly.

[Harper J. Cole]

GFC thread now up. I'll send notifications to the invitees...

[sigmadog]

It doesn't sound confusing, it is confusing! Anything is confusing to me though. This is the coffee shop, right? I submit my 'prompt' here?

It's confusing to keep the riff-raff out.

[TheMightyAz]

It's confusing to keep the riff-raff out.

I'll bare that in mind. Thanks.

[velo]

It's confusing to keep the riff-raff out.

[PiP]

Reminder: The LM Prize Challenge closes tomorrow. Come on, folks. There's prize money!

Submissions period: 1st to 14th February (deadline is 23:59 EST)

Judging period: 15th to 28th February

First Place
$50
Year of FoWF

Second Place
$20
Half a year of FoWF

Third Place
$10
Month of FoWF

People's Choice Award
$20
Month of FoWF

[TheMightyAz]

Reminder: The LM Prize Challenge closes tomorrow. Come on, folks. There's prize money!

Submissions period: 1st to 14th February (deadline is 23:59 EST)

Judging period: 15th to 28th February

First Place
$50
Year of FoWF

Second Place
$20
Half a year of FoWF

Third Place
$10
Month of FoWF

People's Choice Award
$20
Month of FoWF

Wait, there's money involved? When's the next one?!

[Foxee]

I imagine there are more to come rolling in today. When you've got a span of time to work on your story you might as well use it!

[Taylor]

Reminder: The LM Prize Challenge closes tomorrow. Come on, folks. There's prize money!

Submissions period: 1st to 14th February (deadline is 23:59 EST)

Judging period: 15th to 28th February

First Place
$50
Year of FoWF

Second Place
$20
Half a year of FoWF

Third Place
$10
Month of FoWF

People's Choice Award
$20
Month of FoWF

Why are you saying "Come on folks"? I thought this was by invitation only. I agree with AZ. It's confusing.