Brian Coltrane Posted January 9, 2011 Report Posted January 9, 2011 It's been awhile since we had one of these! And since MaryAnne is busy sorting out her handcuff collection, or who knows what, I figured I'd offer a challenge and see who's interested.We've done fic contests and story challenges in the past based on certain themes, like romance, or Christmas, what have ya. What I'm proposing this time, is a Dukes of Hazzard fanfic based on a Dukes of Hazzard episode.Confused yet? Good. Simply put, this is your chance to take any episode from the show...and re-write it. What would happen differently, in your version?What would the ending be like?Or, simply write out the episode as it stands.You can pick any episode and decide how you want to work with it:New characters? Ok!Original cast only? That's fine!Changing everything? Go for it!Keeping it all true to events as we saw them? Sure!Depending on the number of participants, and the type of entries, we'll have different levels of recognition:Best New TwistBest Adaptation of Episode to Written StoryBest Surprise EndingBest DialogueWe're also going to be more flexible on the deadline. I'm gonna shoot for March 01, but if you have a work in progress and turn in a mostly-finished work, we'll extend the deadline. I just don't wanna put it so far out there that nobody starts writing until the end of February.Let's see what ya'll can do! Good luck, and happy writing! Quote
MaryAnne Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 For the record, I was not sorting my handcuff collection. I was busy with who knows what and we can just leave it at that. Now! About this hear fanfic contest... I can think of an episode right away that I woulda liked to have seen just a little differently. If I can pull it together, maybe I can get it done by March 01. Quote
Brian Coltrane Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Posted January 10, 2011 For the record, I was not sorting my handcuff collection. I was busy with who knows what and we can just leave it at that. Quote
Lukas_KD Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 Gah. Well now. This challenge leaves it so wide open that... I don't know where to start! I have some fast pondering to do, I think. Heheh. (Not to mention I haven't written anything that long in years....) Quote
i1976 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Posted January 10, 2011 Great idea. I'm already working for it. Quote
DaneyDuke Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 At the moment, I'm considering Dr. Jerkyll & Mr. Duke. Only Luke wouldn't drink the water, it would be someone else. Thanks for the contest! Quote
lost_sheep3 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I'll participate...not sure which episode to use, it's been a while since I've written a serious fic...but I'll come up with something (I hope) Quote
Brian Coltrane Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 I'll participate...not sure which episode to use, it's been a while since I've written a serious fic...but I'll come up with something (I hope)That's the spirit! And this is the Dukes of Hazzard we're talkin' about, it doesn't have to be THAT serious. Unless you've got a heckuva re-write in mind! We've got some real good writers in this group, so I'm looking forward to what ya'll come up with. Quote
lost_sheep3 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 =) I'm looking forward to the challenge...I just need to find the story now......hmmmmmm Quote
DaneyDuke Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 Can't wait to read what everyone else turns in! Still haven't decided on an episode yet. Quote
DaneyDuke Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) "Dr. Jerkyll & Mr. Strate" could be very interesting, so could "Dr Jerkyll & Daisy Duke". Although, "The Boar's Nest Bears" featuring a different sports might be good? Hmmm... Edited February 8, 2011 by DaneyDuke add info Quote
waikiki23 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Posted February 8, 2011 Okay Brian, I am going to try. I might do a variation on my favorite episode, The Ghost of General Lee. Hmmmm, better get to work!!! Quote
Meadowmufn Posted February 9, 2011 Report Posted February 9, 2011 Okay Brian, I am going to try. I might do a variation on my favorite episode, The Ghost of General Lee. Hmmmm, better get to work!!! How ya gonna twist that one? Ghost of Hazzard One? LOL. Quote
waikiki23 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Posted February 10, 2011 How ya gonna twist that one? Ghost of Hazzard One? LOL.Not sure MM, but we'll see. Quote
DaneyDuke Posted March 2, 2011 Report Posted March 2, 2011 Did anyone finish a story? I didn't. The original idea didn't work out. A different idea might and submit it when done. Quote
i1976 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Posted March 2, 2011 I'm re-writing "Enos's last chance" (OK, an obvious choice for me), but I need more time. I'm a bit ... in confusion... lately. Writer's block, unfortunately. Quote
waikiki23 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Posted March 2, 2011 Did anyone finish a story? I didn't. The original idea didn't work out. A different idea might and submit it when done.I didn't, I ran out of time. Quote
DaneyDuke Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 I'm re-writing "Enos's last chance" (OK, an obvious choice for me), but I need more time. I'm a bit ... in confusion... lately. Writer's block, unfortunately.I didn't, I ran out of time.waikiki, there is still time according to Brian's OP. So don't give up yet. i1976, that is one of my favorite Enos episodes. Hope your writer's block clears up soon. Quote
MaryAnne Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Well, so much for meeting THAT challenge! Man, where'd the time go??I still wanna rewrite the episode I'm thinking of doing tho' at some point. Obviously deadlines aren't of any motivation. LOL Quote
i1976 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Posted March 16, 2011 I'm keeping on writing a fic for this contest, I hope like a lot of people here.I'm eager to read any other fic. Quote
i1976 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 I'm going to send my fic for this contest... I think during next week end.But...... where I've to send it????? Who's going to receive it?Is the contest still open????? Quote
i1976 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Posted April 3, 2011 Ok guys, I REALLY don't know where and how to send my fic. I tried to PM Brian, but there's no way to attach files using PM ().... and my document exceed forum's limit if I try to attach it here.So I'm going to post my fic in a new thread (then Brian or MaryAnne could put it in a new right location) and on Fanfiction.net, so I hope someone read it. Quote
i1976 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Posted September 3, 2011 Hey, am I the only one here who wrote a story for this contest???? Where are you, guys? Quote
Brian Coltrane Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Posted September 4, 2011 Hey, am I the only one here who wrote a story for this contest???? Where are you, guys?You might be the only one who finished the challenge, at this point! Which would automatically make you the winner. Sorry I missed your earlier posts in this topic, I was out of action for awhile. I know MaryAnne has a process for accepting submitted fanfic and it's probably on one of the other threads. I know she's keeping an eye on my posts since I've been mouthing off, so hopefully she'll see this and chime in. If not I will follow up with ya. Quote
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