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[Number Six]

My name is Eric Newsom, and I do believe that I will be attempting a Bond story. I cannot be certain of the length, because I haven't started writing. May I go back and edit this post when I have a greater idea of the content of my story?

--Eric

[Qwerty]

My name is Eric Newsom, and I do believe that I will be attempting a Bond story. I cannot be certain of the length, because I haven't started writing. May I go back and edit this post when I have a greater idea of the content of my story?

--Eric

Most definitely! Glad to have you join up.

[Zing!]

Hi everyone - longtime reader, first time posting here at CBn.

Count me in for a less than 10,000 short story (2,000 words to be exact).

Looking forward to reading everyone's stories!

[Bondian]

I think that this thread proving how much talent there is out there!.

My contribution may well be fairly 'alternative', but what can you expect from heathen.

Cheers,


Ian

[Joyce Carrington]

Hi everyone - longtime reader, first time posting here at CBn.

Count me in for a less than 10,000 short story (2,000 words to be exact).

Looking forward to reading everyone's stories!

Excellent Zing! We'll look forward to reading your work. And welcome to CBn.

[Qwerty]

That's just fine, and I'm glad you've joined the forums here Zing!

[00-FAN008]

My brother tried to register but he's had some screwup with his password so he's going to get that changed, and once that's fixed he'll submit a short story. He's already started it.

So count him in. It'll be about 15-20 pages or so, approx. 10,000 words.

P.S. It seems he'll be logged in here as Sun Tzu, just a heads-up so you can put a name to a registration.

[Qwerty]

Thanks 00-Fan008. Once he registers, just let him check in here himself of course to see if he has a clearer idea if it will be over or under 10,000 words. (He can always later on edit the post.)

[Bond111]

I can't guarantee anything yet, but you might as well count me in. Mine will most likely be less than 10,000 words.

Sounds like fun.

[Qwerty]

Great! Love to see more people joining this.

[Zing!]

That's just fine, and I'm glad you've joined the forums here Zing!

Thanks for the welcome! I hope you enjoy my 007 effort: "Silverkeeper." I'm looking forward to joining in the many great threads concerning our favorite secret agent. I'm also excited to read what everyone has to offer for Bondian fan-fiction!

[Qwerty]

Indeed, of course this thread is meant only for signing up at the moment.

[Bond111]

Might I ask, are there any 'qualifications' or other areas the judges will be focusing on as they 'judge' our entries?

[clinkeroo]

Might I ask, are there any 'qualifications' or other areas the judges will be focusing on as they 'judge' our entries?

Hello,

There haven't been any laid out so far. It seems they went for a fairly sound mix in picking their judges; we represent an eclectic smorgasbord being from different age groups, different Bond-related backgrounds, and different literary tastes. Quality of story, quality of craftsmanship, the ability to give fresh breath to a classic character whose stories have classic conventions; these are what I'll be weighing. Qwerty left it open on purpose, I'm sure; movie Bond, literary Bond, game Bond, comic Bond, satire Bond, just put your best cooking on the table . It should be fun to see the variety people come up with.

[Qwerty]

Clinkeroo is quite right. Give it your best.

[Zing!]

Just a quick note to let you know that I will be submitting a second 007 short story for the contest. Word count should be roughly 1,000 words. I will post it in the next week or two.

Cheers!

[Qwerty]

Small note: When posting your stories, add a small note or so pointing out those are the ones you are entering for the contest. If they're already up now, that's fine.

[Qwerty]

Just bumping this up in case anyone else wants to join in.

[MattofSteel]

Hey guys, thanks for this. Its an awesome idea for a contest, the perfect thing for me to do over my Christmas break.

Count me in - 10,000+ words.

Matt

[Qwerty]

Glad to hear it! Eagerly awaiting the entries when they are finished.

[Hitch]

*Holds hands up*

OK, I'll come quietly. I'll tell you what you want to know - just don't point that pen at me. Let's see...length 10,000 plus; plot hackneyed; style awful; characterisation laughable; grammar dubious; entertainment absent.

That's everything I can tell you. The title? It's in that briefcase over there.

Just flick the catch...



P.S. Well, I'll give it a go anyway. I'm looking forward to reading everyone's stories. Good luck everyone!

[Qwerty]

Glad to hear it. All are welcomed.

[Qwerty]

Andrew Hixson is also joining in.

[Qwerty]

The members entered so far:

Gabe Vieria Bondian - Unable to continue Mark Hazard Jim 00-Fan008 Leiter Max Zorin Double-Oh-Zero Janus Assassin - Unable to continue dajman_007 - Unable to continue Nelson David George DanMan Number Six Zing! bond111 MattofSteel Hitch Andrew Hixson Owenpussy Jack Jay Goldeneye

[Qwerty]

Reminder: Due date is January 30th 2005.

[Owenpussy]

owen(owenpussy) - count me in for one story under 10 000 words(probably)

[Joyce Carrington]

Excellent Owenpussy! Great to have you on board. And welcome to CBn.

[Qwerty]

I can't agree more with Joyce; glad to have you Owenpussy. Looking forward to reading all of these.

[Jack jay]

Jack jay here. Less than 10 000 words for me.
Can my story be based on a 007 game?
GOOD LUCK FELLOW AGENT'S

[Joyce Carrington]

A 007 game? Well, I don't see any problem with that.

Welcome aboard, Jack jay.