Weekly Shorts
I have this pretty decent idea. I need you all to help me out. I don’t know if I ever mentioned this before but sometimes when I come up with a story it typically starts with a name and then it goes from there.
So I thought this one up earlier today; its called Weekly Shorts. Where you give me a name and I write a short story no more than 1,000 words.
How it works:
1. Leave a comment with this post with a fictional character’s name and the type of genre you want be it love, mystery, or whatever. Please specify if the character is human or something else.
2. Also leave either your name or your screen name and your website/blog.
3. In a week or more, depending on how many want to do this,the story will be posted and at the bottom you will receive in post text link to your website/blog.
What you receive:
1. The satisfaction knowing you helped write a story.
2. In post text link is always worth something.
What I receive:
1. A way to explore, experiment and fine tune my writing.
2. Lots of new stories to share with world.
3. Inspiration.
So lets start a revolution today and make Weekly Shorts something fun where maybe we can get to know someone new! Leave those comments I will be waiting.
original comments from blogger-
Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Mystery
Genre: Alternative Historysee above for my name & site address
genre: murder mystery
WesternGreat idea you have here!
Genre: Fantasy / Drama / Go for it!
genre: horror
Genre: Romance!
Genre: Fantasy
Character: Alex (human male)
Genre: mystery
Looking forward to doing some reading.
valmg of
I know EVERYTHING – just ask my hubby can be found at http://www.valmg.com
Genre: Fantasy romance
Race: A mysterious, shadowy, beautiful water-like creature who lives in the sea and comes on land at night.Name: Liza S.
Blog: http://www.lizaveeta.com
Genre: SteampunkIf you are unsure of what Steampunk is, think Magic meets Industrial Revolution
I am also a blogspot member, my link – http://oneangrygamer.blogspot.com
Genre: historical fiction
Genre: Science Fiction
Genre: RomanceThis should be interesting : )Poke me when you have written
genre:fantasymy blgo: Gale Rainwater Photography
http://galerainwater.com/blog/
Character: Danthorn (Viking Warrior)
Genre : Historical FictionFrom Drew at www.benspark.com
Genre: Chick-lit mysteryNicole
http://nicole-bruised.blogspot.com/
Genre: Kiddie Lithttp://vintagegent.wordpress.com
^lol can’t think of anything so feel free to use my name.Genre: Psychological Thriller
Men in black
Male
Sci-fi
Blog: Cool videos
Genre: Horror/Westernblogs:
www.thebeandom.com/drupal
and
www.thebeandom.com/spaceturtleI’ll link this on mine because it is totally cool. I write creative fiction and more on my Space Turtle blog.
For a complete list of completed stories please visit here
49 Responses to “Weekly Shorts”
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January 21st, 2008 @ 2:52 am
Hello everyone and new submitters, welcome to the permament home Weekly shorts. Please do not be discouraged by the amount of submitters. I just finished Nicole’s story and will soon be working on Vintage Gent. So please submit. I am looking forward to hearing what you have got!
February 5th, 2008 @ 11:28 am
This is a really, really cool idea. Here’s my submission.
Name: Ivan (human male)
Genre: Horror
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February 5th, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
Character: Ali Baba (Human, Male)
Genre: Fiction Hero
It’s a great idea. Thanks!
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February 6th, 2008 @ 10:02 am
Character: Richard Feynman
Genre: Non-Fiction
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February 11th, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
Name: Sebastian (dog)
Genre: love
February 24th, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
[...] came across an interesting project earlier today, this website creates Weekly Shorts and asks it’s readers to submit some basic information about themselves followed by a [...]
February 24th, 2008 @ 11:06 pm
[...] for a 1000-word story to miraculously appear. The author’s goal is to write 50 more stories (Weekly Shorts) then put them into a [...]
February 24th, 2008 @ 11:28 pm
[...] didn’t want to start a new book so late at night, so I decided to head over to check out the Weekly Shorts at Before I Am Famous for a quick nightcap of [...]
February 24th, 2008 @ 11:32 pm
[...] if you are just looking for short stories for your reading pleasure, you can find some at Weekly Shorts. Not all the stories are suitable for kids though, and I only found one titled Maestro which is a [...]
February 24th, 2008 @ 11:37 pm
[...] went and check Weekly Shorts out and read a story titled “The Red River Dam Killer”. I love reading thrillers. [...]
February 25th, 2008 @ 12:51 am
[...] Feel free to read more wonderful stories at Weekly Shorts. [...]
February 25th, 2008 @ 1:55 am
[...] a site today called beforeiamfamous.com, authored by Jenn Scott. One of the features of her site is Weekly Shorts where she encourages readers to submit a name, a gender and a genre that the reader enjoys. Jenn [...]
February 25th, 2008 @ 3:34 am
[...] to read story books, now nowadays, there are so many websites offering interesting short stories. Weekly Shorts is a website that I recently stumbled upon and I think it should be explored by more people. I read [...]
February 25th, 2008 @ 5:24 am
[...] as I like so I have been reading some short stories and it is working out perfect! I come across Weekly Shorts and everyday I try to read one before work, I have even been known to print a story out and read it [...]
April 4th, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
HI, Just to let all new people know as of 4/4/08 there is one story left to write. A lot of the above are trackbacks and a couple of comments. I am looking forward to writing your ideas!
April 4th, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
Neat idea!
Helene, human female
favorite genre: myster
http://www.onlinedatinglife.blogspot.com
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April 4th, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
What a great way to keep the creative juices flowing!
Olivia, human female
favorite genre: suspense
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April 14th, 2008 @ 8:37 pm
Fiona,human female
Favoutite genre; mystery
http://girlspamper.blogspot.com/
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April 15th, 2008 @ 5:06 am
Name:HappyApple ????
Genre:Fantasy Humor
http://www.bookcalendar.blogspot.com
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May 2nd, 2008 @ 9:43 am
name: lizziebelle (female frog)
genre: magical realism
write the story and please advise and I will post it on my blog, eastsidemommy.com/blog
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May 8th, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
Name: Adivoni (female)
Genre: mystery-suspense-thriller!
http://animesearchsite.com
May 28th, 2008 @ 12:28 am
Today is 5/28/08 As it stands for this moment I have all stories written before eastside mommy. Ideas are always welcome
June 8th, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
name: Nihandra
gender: female
genre: mystery-cultural
Good luck!
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June 15th, 2008 @ 10:01 am
Name: Denise
Gender: Female Pig
Genre: Fantasy/Comedy-Romance
(a female pig in love with a handsome dog)
Thanks. You’re idea is cool.
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June 18th, 2008 @ 1:00 am
hungry – hard working – consequences of having a one track mind -
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June 18th, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Name : Restivus Randt – male human
Genre: Mystery
June 19th, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Name: Valya Miskina
Genre: war drama
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June 23rd, 2008 @ 12:39 am
Great idea. I think I might be a little late for it so I won’t put anything but it’s a great post.
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June 30th, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
Name: Caitlin Madison
Genre: Comedy
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July 20th, 2008 @ 2:49 am
HI there folks as of 7/20/08 I finished Dale’s story! Things are going well, looking forward to your submissions
August 8th, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
Name: Joram Steel
Gender: Male Human (enhanced with cybernetics)
Genre: Cyber-Punk
I also write short stories on my spare time and love reading and writing, I just don’t post my stuff anywhere.
-The Wanderer
http://wandererthoughts.blogspot.com/
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August 15th, 2008 @ 1:56 am
Wow, great idea!
Name: Sam Sparkles, Firefly Private Eye
Genre: Film Noir/pulp mystery/action thriller
This sounds like a lot of fun – Good luck on the stories!
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August 17th, 2008 @ 2:07 am
Name; Sahil Bhalla
Gender; Male
Genre; News
Link; The Way I See This – http://twisthis.blogspot.com
Thanks a lot mate and a really good idea.
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August 17th, 2008 @ 3:36 am
Character Name: Legolas
Genre: Mythology
Gender: Elves
Best of luck..
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August 17th, 2008 @ 4:36 pm
Name: Paul
Race: Human – Latin/Middle Eastern decent
Age: late 40’s, early 50’s
Intelligence: upper middle percentile
Wisdom: top percentile
Occupation: Cleric/Academic
Present state in society: Destitute wanderer, shunned, outcast.
Positive Character Trait: Humility
Negative Character Trait: Slow to adapt.
Health: Poor, but relies on stamina to succeed.
History: A former lethal enemy of those now befriended.
August 23rd, 2008 @ 10:50 pm
Name: Abe Frohman (human, male)
Genre: 1950’s Midwestern Comedy
John from Sukosaki.info
August 24th, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Great idea you have here!
Name: John Smith (Alias – Everyman)
Occupation: Office Worker (Also a serial killer with a fascination not so much for blood or sadism, but for committing the most untraceable muders)
Attire: Suit, covered in a plastic boiler suit with hood. Wears a plain plastic bag over his head, with eye. nose, ear and mouth holes.
Genre: Noir / Thriller
September 1st, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
What a unique idea! I love it and I would like to make a submission.
Character Name: Julie (human)
Genre: Fantasy
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September 8th, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
name marcus russo
Cyborg
Genere fiction – pref hereo but whatever floats your boat
Link back to our cooler site
http://www.THEbedfan.com
Pretty cool idea and a way to get back links as well
Marc
September 19th, 2008 @ 10:36 am
Hello everyone, the comments came back! Hooray. For anyone that cares I am finished with Sahil Bhalla’s story. You submit now wait time is about 6 weeks. Thanks for your ideas and keep them coming. This is an adventure that never ends!
November 9th, 2008 @ 11:24 am
Great idea.
Name: Brandon
Genre: Action – Futuristic.
Good luck with everything.
December 2nd, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Hello all, I got a job on the outside so I can’t write a story every week like I would like to. However the story will be written, I just can’t give a definite time. I just completed the story suggested by Iron Man collectibles. I will try to write something every two weeks. Please understand but I do promise your story will be written. Don’t let this defer you from submitting ideas, the idea box is always open and I love writing the Weekly Shorts stories and this is something I won’t stop doing.
Thanks for understanding and keep those ideas coming.
December 18th, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
Name: Ruben Ricart (Alias – Frusketer)
Gender: Human Male
Italian American Family
Genre: Comedy
January 8th, 2009 @ 3:41 am
Name: Viktor Vladimir Josef Vastollovich
Gender: Male
Human.
Genre: Sci-Fi Comedy.
January 10th, 2009 @ 11:04 pm
I am not submitting a name here for you as it seems you have your hands full. I just wanted to say this is a great idea. and you are very creative
January 28th, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
Hello all submitters, I have caught to comment number 39 so feel free to leave submission for weekly shorts
March 6th, 2009 @ 9:37 am
Name: Earl Buck
Texan human male
genre comedy
March 18th, 2009 @ 11:40 pm
[...] Weekly Shorts is a blog/site that tells short stories. Well, they are short but I like reading them. It’s nice to see stories that are not so long. First, I really don’t read books. And second, I only read those of horror, mystery, fantasy and sometimes those involves history. I think it would be nice to have such stories compiled in one book, like all short horror stories in one book Anyway, I have read this “The Fisherman’s Daughter” story by J Scott. The story is about a lady who is to marry a prince who she doesn’t love. And friendship with someone of different race have sacrificed for her happiness. It’s a nice story. And I think teens would love those kinds of stories by the way. [...]
March 19th, 2009 @ 11:19 am
Novel idea, great tagline “literature is something we infer after the story is told”
I couldn’t agree more!
Name: Traveler
Gender: Male
Genre: Science(Fiction?)