WtS Voting

[Jikanu]

Yeah, as long as those who are willing to look at the quality of a story instead of length outnumber their inverse, we should be fine.

[Blaaaaaaaah]

I personally don't think word limits are no fun or makes it very very limiting.

In fact, I reckon word limits really brings out the better writers because it's often harder to create a short story that is actually good. Sure, short stories may be 5 pages now, but in this case, I doubt a suitable "short story" would be 5 pages long since you won't even be able to complete the story in 1 post.

[Jikanu]

how would shortness improve quality? it decreases the amount of descriptive words you can use (because non-plot-essential words will be the first to go) and it limits the amount of creativity the writer can put into the story.

[lamchopz]

I personally also liked #3 and #4. I would have voted for either of them if it had been a bit longer (not for the sake of length) but delivered a bit more insight into the plot. With that said, none of the entries really told me why she was bleeding in the first place. =/

#4 did hint at the cause and it would be my pick if it were a bit more descriptive about the situation.

EDIT: About the word count: possibly, and just possibly, not a good idea because it limits imagination and inhibits the flow of one's writing. As this is a creative piece, not argumentative or scientific, an upper word limit would not be desirable.

[Blaaaaaaaah]

@Jikanu: Not necessarily. Maybe I should rephrase my suggestion.

Perhaps we could have different word limits for different contests. Not necessarily all of them, just some. Some longer stories, some shorter stories.

Both long and short stories have their pros and cons. But short stories doesn't necessarily limit creativity if you know how to write it. It's harder to write, but I guess that'll be kinda the point of the challenge? I can also argue that longer short stories may drag on too much. But I like said, both longer and short stories have their ups and downs.

Also, having lots of descriptive words =/= better quality.

[A_Forever]

I personally don't think word limits are no fun or makes it very very limiting.

In fact, I reckon word limits really brings out the better writers because it's often harder to create a short story that is actually good. Sure, short stories may be 5 pages now, but in this case, I doubt a suitable "short story" would be 5 pages long since you won't even be able to complete the story in 1 post.

I still stand by what I said in my previous post.

Only limit them to what they can actually fit in one post.

[Lirange]

or you can just leave it as it is o.o

[Jikanu]

censorship is the ultimate enemy of creativity.

[Blaaaaaaaah]

I still stand by what I said in my previous post.

Only limit them to what they can actually fit in one post.

You missed my post before.

[lamchopz]

Also, having lots of descriptive words =/= better quality.

Ditto.