[The Real LJ Idol Dreamwidth Mini Season Literary Prize Fight] Week 1 - Topic 1

[dreamwriters]

It's that time of the year, the seasons change and some intrepid writers embark on an epic adventure of #Preptober while preparing for the crazy deadline of National Novel Writing Month (though I admit RLJI is its own crazy deadline too). I don't have a great track record for either challenge to be quite honest (look at me, sliding in just under the deadline here). But I still keep trying anyway. Even if it makes me enemies.

The world needs stories. We need the stories that are primal screams of injustice and survival. We need the stories that are escapism at its finest. We need the artists to envision the possibilities when things seem impossible.

I'm a bit of a Rebel during the fall and this year is no exception. I'm revisiting a very old and very dark story of one of my headmates. She's a survivor who learns how to become a hero after losing most of her hope in the world, when she stumbles into the life of a member of a safehouse for super powered individuals.

I like these kinds of stories. The ones where perseverance is rewarded, where the underdog rises up and wins. Where even when it's the darkest story, there is a glimmering possibility of hope and belonging.

I'm going to get my stories into the world this year because they're one of the ones we need.

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This was written for therealljidol Week 1 Topic 1 : It's hard to beat a person who never gives up"

Comments

[thephantomq]

Stories that offer home are definitely sorely needed, right now. <3 Sometimes the grimdark way people like to write things is just.. a little too much. Happy endings aren't lame.

And yet I can't seem to follow this advice line of thinking for my own writing, hah.

[rayaso]

I hope we get to read a lot of your stories, especially the dark ones!

[tatdatcm]

"The world needs stories." There is so much truth in this simple, powerful sentence. Loved this. I hope you get your stories into the world. I'm looking forward to reading them.

[adoptedwriter]

Go for it! I agree, the world needs stories. There is always room for more.

[the_eternal_overthinker]

I like a good underdog story and would be looking forward to reading yours. Good to see you around :) Cheers and Good Luck!

[bellatrixe]

I like these kinds of stories. The ones where perseverance is rewarded, YES :D

Looking forward to reading yours!

[murielle]

Now I'm all fired up to read your entries! Great start!

Welcome back!

[bewize]

I also love those types of stories! The one you talk about with the safe house is right up my alley.

Good luck!

[troof_therry]

Definitely a lot to have to deal with, and it's always nice to see authors in times like these focusing on survival-themed narratives. Nice write.

[moretta]

If your story needs to be told, needs to be heard, then I hope it goes your way. As someone who also has a less than stellar track record with NaNo and with RLJI, I wish you the absolute best!

[dmousey]

The world does need stories. From the cavemen who drew their stories on their cave walls to Queen Scheherazade, stories have been entertaining us and teaching us. And I don't know what we would do without them! 💕💙✌😊

[favoritebean_writes]

I look forward to reading the story you will tell about the survivor.

[halfshellvenus]

I am a pure sucker for underdogs who persist. They have always resonated with me.

#Preptober! I'd never heard that before, but I can see why it would be its own thing. :O

[flipflop_diva]

I hope you do get your stories into the world. We always need more underdog stories, and I would love to read them!