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Fortune Cookie Fiction Swap #2

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Group:Write Now
Swap Coordinator:moxsapphir (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing 
Number of people in swap:13
Location:International
Type:Type 1: Electronic
Last day to signup/drop:October 18, 2010
Date items must be sent by:November 29, 2010
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

This is my fourth swap for the 'Write Now!' Group, so I wanted to make it easy, fun, and stimulating. I was looking through my booklist book (where every other page I glue ticket stubs or fortunes from fortune cookies) and that was when my idea struck me - I would use some of the fortunes I'd saved as starters/tiles for a short story here at Swap-Bot. Below I will list fortunes and you must choose one of them to write a short story in which you will QUOTE one of the fortune cookie fortunes listed below, then when you are finished, mail to three e-mail partners. There's no postage fees! So it will only cost you some creativity and time (I provide time, you provide the creativity). Here are the fortunes:

01) "Now is the time to try something new."

02) "A well fed romance nourishes the soul."

03) "Be prepared to modify your plans."

04) "Minutes are worth more than money. Spend them wisely."

05) "Buy things because you need them, not because they are on sale."

06) "Do not display your treasures or people will become envious."

07) "Do you want to be a power in the world? Then be yourself."

08) "Digital circuits are made from analog parts."

09) "Blessed is the man who has found his work."

10) " Diligence and modesty can raise your social status."

Now your short story can be fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, suspense or horror. It has to have one of the above fortune cookies QUOTED in your story. I want you to have as much creative leeway as possible. Please note it is a short story (between 3-7 typed pages). Going on a little longer or a little shorter is fine, but not just a couple paragraphs & no novellas. I am giving you 6 weeks to write something from the day this swap is assigned. Newbies are welcome (with well filled out profiles) and Swap-Bot members must at least have a 4.75 (with no recent unexplained ones). Also, you must rate, as people will be putting a lot of time & effort into their work, and also because manners really do matter. If you're known to be a non-rater, I WILL exclude you. IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT OUT YOUR FORTUNE COOKIE #1 E-MAIL SWAPS BY THE TIME THIS SWAP SIGN UP DEADLINE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SWAP.

I always "angel" my own swaps (which means I will be writing a second short story) just in case. If you have any questions, please PM me as you will get a much faster response. Let's get writing!

Discussion

junemoon 09/17/2010 #

I liked this idea the first time, so I'm happy you're doing it again..

moxsapphir 09/17/2010 #

Yes, except it's a tiny bit different! This time instead of the fortune being the subject/title of your story, you have to use it as a quote by a character somewhere in the story you create. Thanks so much for enjoying these fortune cookie fictions!

craftycol 09/21/2010 #

Oh k now I get it when you explained to June yes I'm in. Smiles Col

junemoon 09/22/2010 #

A small quibble -- a "short story" cannot be non-fiction by definition. I'm sure everyone knows what you mean anyway..

sassyreader 09/25/2010 #

I think maybe we are aiming for "realistic" fiction? by non-fiction? :-)

Love this idea! Can't wait to be creative, so excited about joining this group.

I am going to watch for now until closer to the signup date because I am "full up". Thanks!

KizzyMama 10/11/2010 #

email one yeah I think I can get it done then. I'm in. these types of swaps really make you think and open up your writing in new and interesting ways

moxsapphir 10/14/2010 #

I extended the sign-up for 2 more days. I know of one person who wanted to join, but has not been accepted by the Write Now group yet and 11 are watching the swap and also need to decide. By giving a couple more days I hope this allows everyone to join who wants to - I have also added two days more to complete (none of you have been shorted any days of your 6 weeks to create).

moxsapphir 12/ 3/2010 #

It shows everyone but one person having sent, but I have checked my regular & spam folders and find no stories. I'll wait a few more days then I'll contact my partners and give them an alternative e-mail address.

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