Renacerá Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) The ABC Drabble Challenge September 1, 2020 A drabble is a short work of fiction of precisely 100 words in length. The purpose of the drabble is brevity, testing the author's ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in a confined space. If that's a given (and it's from Wikipedia, so it must be!), then this challenge should help you to explore drabbles for yourself! Whether you're a seasoned drabble writer or totally new to them, the purpose of The ABC Drabble Challenge is to get you out of your comfort zone and into the realm of drabble mastery. Details For this challenge, you will write 26 drabbles around a central theme of your choosing. This can be an actual theme from the archives (e.g. addiction, forgiveness, marriage, war, etc.), or some other unifying element (e.g. a pairing, a setting, an action—like first kisses, etc.). If you have trouble choosing or deciding, please feel free to ask! I'm happy to provide suggestions or help you decide between different ideas. You will choose "titles" for each drabble by choosing a word that begins with each letter of the alphabet. The drabbles can be posted as chapters in a story collection or as one chapter with each drabble following the previous (but not as continuations of each other, of course, since drabbles should be able to stand alone). So, in sum: Write 26 drabbles, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each drabble should be between 100 and 200 words. All ratings and warnings are accepted. If you'd like to write a fandom other than HP or OF, please confirm with me ahead of time to be sure I'm familiar with it. Include a unifying element to the collection. When you submit your entry, please let me know what unites the drabbles. If you're unsure of your unifying element, please feel free to ask questions before you write! Submit by September 1, 2020. Multiple entries are allowed. You may combine with other challenges. Since this challenge is rather specific, previously written works likely won't fit the requirements. Rewards I will review every entry, and I hope to provide entrants and winners with award graphics (more info on that later). The winners of the challenge will receive additional reviews on stories of their choosing! Third Place: 2 reviews Second Place: 3 reviews First place: 5 reviews Edited July 9, 2020 by dreamshadow member request 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Stitch Crazy Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 is OF allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Just now, MalfoysAngel said: is OF allowed? Sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.a.willow.tree Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Oooh, I'd like to give this a try! Fingers crossed things work out. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felpata_Lupin Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I think I might've an idea... consider me a maybe... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magemadi Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I’ll give this a try! I’m probably going to do OF (either my fantasy universe or my sci-fi screenplay universe) if that’s chill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenclaw_scientist Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I'm in as a maybe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydearfoxy Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 yes yes yes i love this, i'm in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelts-rhj Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I might give this a go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 I'm so happy that people are interested! Participants: MalfoysAngel just.a.willow.tree Felpata_Lupin magemadi Ravenclaw_scientist MuggleMaybe Chelts-rhj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nott theodore Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Can I be a maybe for this, please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 @nott theodore Of course! I'll just add you to the list below, but there's no obligation to finish an entry. Participants: MalfoysAngel just.a.willow.tree Felpata_Lupin magemadi Ravenclaw_scientist MuggleMaybe Chelts-rhj nott theodore victoria_anne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just.a.willow.tree Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hi, Emily! Quick question about the titles for the drabbles—does each have to be one word? 💛 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaguelyCreativeName Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 i'll give this a go, too!🥰 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 5 hours ago, just.a.willow.tree said: Hi, Emily! Quick question about the titles for the drabbles—does each have to be one word? 💛 Not at all! Just as long as it's clear that each letter is represented in order in the titles. If that makes sense? @VaguelyCreativeName - So many 'Puffs! Yay! Participants: MalfoysAngel just.a.willow.tree Felpata_Lupin magemadi Ravenclaw_scientist MuggleMaybe Chelts-rhj nott theodore VaguelyCreativeName 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueSlytherin Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I'm in for this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoolgirl shamus Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I'm going to throw my hat in the ring for this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juls Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 I'm gonna put a maybe down and cross my fingers. Muse has been iffy... this may be a perk (or prod) to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) On 7/15/2020 at 10:19 PM, schoolgirl shamus said: I'm going to throw my hat in the ring for this! I'm so happy you're joining! Welcome again to Hufflepuff! I hope you enjoy this challenge! Participants: MalfoysAngel just.a.willow.tree Felpata_Lupin magemadi Ravenclaw_scientist MuggleMaybe Chelts-rhj nott theodore VaguelyCreativeName RogueSlytherin schoolgirl shamus juls Edited July 17, 2020 by Renacerá Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Raskoph Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hey there. I'm trying to do this and I have a question about the rules. So my theme is "babyhood" and despite the drabbles being able to stand alone there's automatically a logical order they'd happen in - i.e. a drabble about birth vs a drabble about crawling or eating … So should I – put the drabbles in alphabetical order of their titles, ignoring the chronological order? – put the drabbles in chronological order, ignoring the order of titles? – put the drabbles in alphabetical order and make sure the chronological order matches too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 15 hours ago, Jo Raskoph said: Hey there. I'm trying to do this and I have a question about the rules. So my theme is "babyhood" and despite the drabbles being able to stand alone there's automatically a logical order they'd happen in - i.e. a drabble about birth vs a drabble about crawling or eating … So should I – put the drabbles in alphabetical order of their titles, ignoring the chronological order? – put the drabbles in chronological order, ignoring the order of titles? – put the drabbles in alphabetical order and make sure the chronological order matches too? Hmm. I don't think it would matter too much if they aren't in "logical/chronological" order. I was imagining people would do alphabetical order, but if you'd prefer to organize them differently, I don't mind. I hope that answer helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magemadi Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 oop i've decided to combine this with the "More Fred & George Challenge" so my theme is now Fred/Hermione I guess 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magemadi Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I come bearing an entry Outrageous Wit+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 1:48 AM, magemadi said: I come bearing an entry Outrageous Wit+ Omg yes. I’m so excited to read!! Participants: magemadi - Outrageous Wit+ MalfoysAngel just.a.willow.tree Felpata_Lupin Ravenclaw_scientist MuggleMaybe Chelts-rhj nott theodore VaguelyCreativeName RogueSlytherin schoolgirl shamus juls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renacerá Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) ELEVEN DAYS LEFT! Participants: @magemadi - Outrageous Wit+ @MalfoysAngel @just.a.willow.tree @Felpata_Lupin @Ravenclaw_scientist @MuggleMaybe @Chelts-rhj @nott theodore @VaguelyCreativeName @RogueSlytherin @schoolgirl shamus @juls Edited August 21, 2020 by Renacerá 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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