I know, I know.... I promised it weeks ago, but life just got in the way. But here it is. Ta da! The Beginning, Middle and End Blogfest.
With the number of blogfests there are that require you to post your first 250 words or so, I think we've all seen the same beginnings over and over on blogs. So here's a chance to see a little more of how the stories might progress. Not a lot. Not so much it's going to ruin the book for anyone who reads it beginning to end, but a tantalizing little taste.
On Wednesday 31st August, post the first paragraph, middle paragraph (work it out by your total word count) and final paragraph of your book or WIP on your blog. Hop around the other entrants and see what they have and comment on it. Then pop back here on Friday or Saturday to tell me which ones you liked the most and why.
I'll award prizes to the entries that get the most love.
Simple isn't it? I can't wait to see what you all come up with! Just fill in the Mr Linky below...
Ooh, this is fun! I'll probably do an official post, and then a day or so later post the ones to my other two books, because I love sharing stuff like this.
ReplyDeleteCool idea, hop on over to find out about my labor Day blogfest!
ReplyDeleteI agree, there's so much work on opening sentences, paragraphs and pages -- and hardly any discussions of endings. Great idea. I'm in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. Love, love, love it! My stories always begin with the end (at least in my mind), so it will be fun to show how the beginning, middle, and end are linked.
ReplyDeleteKate, this is such a great idea and it makes me wish very badly that I had, well...a middle...and end paragraph! Haha :) I'll still hop around though!
ReplyDeleteJust found out about this. Will post now.
ReplyDeleteThis is a seriously awesome idea! How come I haven't found your blog until now? I'm totally happy to join :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun idea. Can't wait to read everyone's stuff.
ReplyDeleteI want to post so badly, but my publisher says no go until line edits are completed in a few weeks :( I'm excited to jump around and read yours though!
ReplyDeleteThis exercise actually brought out a strong part of my novel that I've had a hard time expressing. Even if I don't win, this has been well worth it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a lot of fun! I will be able to give input on Friday but not Saturday. Looking forward to reading everyone's entries!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the specific post is here: http://annalisegreen.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/the-beginning-middle-and-end-blogfest/
Woo! This is awesome, and I hope I get to play even if I am a little late to the field (as it were). Regardless, I look forward to reading the other entries!
ReplyDeleteI just saw this blogfest this morning! I hope its not to late enter! I think its a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteHi there! Just popping over to give some love to 1 person in particular. (If I haven't read someone's yet, it's because I couldn't find it on their blog, or because it was posted after now, but I'm traveling tomorrow and must do this now.)
ReplyDeleteI was really, really caught up in Callie Kingston's lines!
Great blogfest! Enjoyed everyone's lines, thanks for sharing with me. :)
I just noticed this contest and put up the beginnings, middles, and ends to two of my manuscripts. I hope it wasn't too late, since you said you'd still be judging on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI didn't manage to locate everyone's entries (I think several people may have signed up but then forgotten to post on their blogs?), but of the ones I read, I think my favorite entry was Annalise Green's. The sensory details were so evocative, and for some reason the whole thing put me very much in mind of a Miyazaki film (which I love). :-)
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