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Challenge The Kessel Run 2023 | 12 Weeks, 11 Prompts, 1 Wild Fanfic Challenge | Thanks for another great Run!

Discussion in 'Fan Fiction and Writing Resource' started by ViariSkywalker, Jan 2, 2023.

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  1. Raissa Baiard

    Raissa Baiard Chosen One star 4

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    My moose muse decided to completely nope out on the idea I had, so unless I get a brilliant idea (and a whole lot of writing time) in the next three days, it looks like I’m out :p
     
  2. Vek Talis

    Vek Talis Jedi Master star 3

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    Oct 12, 2018
    Get this author a fifth of brandy... Stat!!!
     
  3. Gabri_Jade

    Gabri_Jade Fanfic Archive Editor Emeritus star 5 VIP

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    I'm still cheering for your moose muse and writing schedule, Raissa!

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  4. pronker

    pronker Force Ghost star 4

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  5. Chyntuck

    Chyntuck Force Ghost star 5

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    @Raissa Baiard The husband and youngling are away on their monthly father & daughter weekend, so I have plenty of time if you want to discuss ideas on PM. I'm no expert on reverse narratives, but maybe I can help prod your idea in the right direction? You can do this!

    Also, please all consider this a standing offer, if you want an outside look on your story or if you're simply fed up looking at it and need a proofreader.

    Happy writing!
     
  6. amidalachick

    amidalachick Chosen One star 5

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  7. ViariSkywalker

    ViariSkywalker Kessel Run Hostess Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    I'm so glad you've enjoyed the challenge! Congratulations on finishing! :D

    You're very welcome, and congrats on finishing your final vignette! =D=

    Congratulations on completing your final entry! =D=

    Yay, congrats on finishing the challenge! :D


    Same, Raissa! I hope your muse and schedule cooperate, but if not, know that you did awesome getting this far! [:D]


    And that goes for everyone who is still working on their final vignettes! It's not over until it's over - we still have two full days to finish this last entry, so keep at it, and let's see what we can accomplish! (And be proud of all the work you've already done!) [:D]


    And now I'm off to write like the wind. :p See you all on the other side! :D
     
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  8. Findswoman

    Findswoman Fanfic and Pancakes and Waffles Mod (in Pink) star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    My own final big story is up at last:

    T Minus Rose

    And now it’s time to rest! :D This was an amazing challenge that really pushed me to my limits—but it generated some wonderful reading material that I can’t wait to dig into. Well done and congratulations to all who took part and made it to this point! =D=
     
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  9. Mira_Jade

    Mira_Jade The (FavoriteTM) Fanfic Mod With the Cape star 5 Staff Member Manager

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    I am thrilled to share my own finale vignette, where we go from Then and There to Here and Now with Like My Father Grandfather Master Brother Before Me. [face_love] :D


    Now, I have so much good reading to catch up on while I rest my muse for a bit! This challenge has produced so much darn fine writing, and it isn't over yet. For everyone who's writing down to the wire, you can do it! You're almost there! [face_dancing] [face_love] [:D]
     
  10. amidalachick

    amidalachick Chosen One star 5

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    Aug 3, 2003
    Mine's posted: Airplanes in the Night Sky

    Congratulations to everyone who's finished, and best of luck to everyone still writing! [face_good_luck]:)
     
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  11. Thumper09

    Thumper09 Force Ghost star 4

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    Dec 9, 2001
    My final entry is posted. Hopefully it is what it's supposed to be, but the structural mechanics of showing the story in reverse messed with my head and I'm not sure I did it right.

    Thanks for a very enjoyable and challenging Kessel Run! :D
     
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  12. Gabri_Jade

    Gabri_Jade Fanfic Archive Editor Emeritus star 5 VIP

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    Nov 9, 2002
    *staggers into thread; slaps vignette down on the counter* It's up: It Grows and Grows (Our Home Sweet Home)

    I'm gonna need a few days to rest my brain now :p Good job forcing me to try new things, Vi! :cool: Awesome job writing, everyone, no matter how far you got! [face_party] Anyone still working on the vignette:

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  13. JediMaster_Jen

    JediMaster_Jen Force Ghost star 4

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    Jun 3, 2002
    Well, it's finally finished. Week 12 has been posted.

    Winds of Change: At the Moment of Our Death


    Author Note: This concludes my 2023 Kessel Run series. I had a blast writing these characters. Many, many thanks to the fabulous @ViariSkywalker for this amazing challenge. It truly was a challenge, but that’s what made it so much fun.

    Now I have a ton of reading to catch up on. This challenge has spawned some truly terrific stories and I can’t wait to catch up. Congrats to everyone who finished and participated.@};-
     
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  14. ViariSkywalker

    ViariSkywalker Kessel Run Hostess Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    Yay, congratulations on finishing your final entry! :D I'm so happy you enjoyed this year's challenge!

    Woohoo! Congrats on finishing your Run! [:D] And you're right, now it's time to play some massive catch-up with so many awesome stories! [face_love]

    Look at you go! :D Two years in a row, congratulations! =D=

    Awesome, it looks great! Congrats on finishing, and thank you for participating again! :D

    Lol, of course you do. ;) Congrats on finishing your Run, dearest. :* And ha, I'm glad it all worked out. [face_mischief]

    Congratulations on finishing your final vignette and your Run! =D= I'm so glad you enjoyed the challenge and that it was fun! :D



    All right, everyone, today is the last day to post your vignettes! These are due at 11:59pm EST! You guys have done some amazing work over the last twelve weeks, and the Kessel Run is nearly over... let's finish this thing! ;)


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  15. WarmNyota_SweetAyesha

    WarmNyota_SweetAyesha Ultimate Drableteer and Guess Which Mod Winner star 8 VIP - Game Winner

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    Popping in to say congratulations on all the finishers and my goodness, this Run had some awesome fics and the reverse narrative is a very cool format that I hadn't known about before. :cool: @};-
     
  16. Raissa Baiard

    Raissa Baiard Chosen One star 4

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    I wanted to say thank you to everyone who offered their support and encouragement [:D] Unfortunately, things just didn’t work out with Darth Real Life this weekend, I didn’t have enough time to work on my story and deal with DRL, and I realized my idea is still only half-baked—but I’m keeping it in my pocket for further consideration. Congratulations to everyone who finished! I haven’t been able to comment as I’d like to, but there have been some fantastic stories in the challenge!
     
  17. Kahara

    Kahara Chosen One star 4

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    Mar 3, 2001
    Posted, link in a minute!
     
  18. Pandora

    Pandora Force Ghost star 4

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    Apr 13, 2005
    *Waves at the deadline, as it drifts off into the night...*

    There was a brief moment on Wednesday night when I thought I might still be able to pull this long story off in time. But unfortunately, I couldn't: I started much too late, and I wrote too slowly, creeping along with a paragraph or a few sentences a day. And I was too busy with the archival work I'm paid for at the museum to sneak in any writing (though at least I got a lot done there) and then it was Sunday night.

    So close to glory--and yet so far away.
    ,
    But the story is in progress (and is presently about 2600 words and about 1/4th done, so I bit off way more than I could successfully chew in two weeks' time) and I do plan to finish and post it, though--since I no longer have a deadline to keep me honest--that might be a long while.

    But enough of that. Congratulations to everyone who has finished!
     
  19. ViariSkywalker

    ViariSkywalker Kessel Run Hostess Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    @Kahara and @UltramassiveUbersue - *last minute high fives* :cool: :p

    Mine is up, and I had a mini panic attack because I clicked post at 11:59 but it didn't load right away because my wifi is flaky in this part of the house, and omg guys, I'm so relieved it went through. *collapses*

    Here's my final vig: Words We Never Say [face_batting]


    Aw, thanks for stopping in, @WarmNyota_SweetAyesha! Everyone did fantastic, and I'm looking forward to checking out everyone's reverse narrative fics. :D

    @Raissa Baiard and @Pandora - You both did amazing! [:D] Thank you for participating in the challenge, and if DRL allows, I'm sure we'd all love to see your final vignettes if and when you're able to finish them. :D



    And that's it for this year's Kessel Run! Entries are closed, and I'll be back to wrap everything up properly sometime tomorrow afternoon! Until then, congratulations and well done to everyone who participated! =D= [face_party]

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  20. Kahara

    Kahara Chosen One star 4

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    Okay, here's the link at last. I did write up to the last minute and it shows, but I'm still pretty pleased with how it turned out! :D

    The Universe Through Seaglass, featuring Maz and Finn

    So I managed to get 6 secret prompts (well, 7, but I didn't make it to 8), plus the final vignette. That's way further than I expected to make it! [face_dancing] Thanks very much to @ViariSkywalker for running this challenge again; it's been a wonderful experience. @};-
     
  21. UltramassiveUbersue

    UltramassiveUbersue Jedi Knight star 3

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    Nov 7, 2022
    Congratulations to everyone who finished the challenge, and a round of applause for @ViariSkywalker for hosting this challenge! [face_party]=D=

    And for all the participants who are still working on your fics, you can do it!

    I'll link my final fic when I've done some more editing... in my drive to win, I've posted nearly 10,000 words of lol wut. This isn't cheating... is it? [face_whistling]

    EDIT: Okay, here it is now that it's half as long and considerably more okay.

    Week 12: Consequences
    In which Mara Jade
    fulfills Palpatine's last command
    has frequent chats with the ghost of Anakin Skywalker about how to atone for a life of evildoing.
    And she has a meltdown that puts her in a psychiatric hospital for a while
    And she struggles with whether someone like her deserves to be loved.
    And she has Lando's baby
    right before being executed
    It's ridiculously grimdark, if you're into that sort of thing.
     
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  22. ViariSkywalker

    ViariSkywalker Kessel Run Hostess Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    Aug 9, 2002
    Congratulations on finishing your final vignette! :D And according to my records, you actually finished 8 of the secret prompts before their deadlines, so well done there! =D= I'm so glad you enjoyed the challenge; it was awesome to have you! [:D]

    Yay, congrats on finishing your Run! =D= I'm really thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge! :D


    I'm finishing up the final post a bit later than intended because DRL is relentless, but I'll have that up as soon as I can! :)
     
  23. ViariSkywalker

    ViariSkywalker Kessel Run Hostess Extraordinaire star 4 VIP - Game Host

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    Aug 9, 2002
    Congratulations!

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    Time to celebrate, guys! We made it to the end of the Kessel Run! [face_dancing] [face_party]
    Whether you completed the entire challenge or part of it, you all did an incredible job over these last twelve weeks, and I am so honored that you chose to participate! The main goals of the Kessel Run are to inspire creativity and get people writing regularly even in the chaos of everyday life, and hopefully have some fun along the way. ;) No matter where you finished, you all rose to the challenge, and that's worth celebrating! [:D]


    Now! Let's give a huge round of applause to our official 2023 Kessel Run finishers! These thirteen authors completed all ten of the weekly secret prompts and the longer final vignette before their respective deadlines, and will receive 10 days of colors as a result! =D= [face_party]



    Next, let's give another huge round of applause to all of our 2023 Kessel Run runners-up! =D= [face_dancing]

    Finished 8 of the weekly secret prompts and the final vignette before their deadlines, and will receive 7 days of colors!


    Finished all 10 weekly secret prompts before their deadlines, and will receive 5 days of colors!


    Finished 4 of the weekly secret prompts and the final vignette, and will receive 3 days of colors!


    Finished 1-9 of the weekly secret prompts!



    It's been an incredible twelve weeks, and I'm going to miss posting prompts every Monday and seeing you all come up with such varied and creative responses! Thank you so, so much for participating in the 2023 Kessel Run Challenge! As always, if you'd like to share feedback on any part of this challenge, whether it be the word limits or the prompts themselves or something else entirely, please feel free to post your comments in this thread or PM me with them. :)


    Thanks again for making this year's Kessel Run an absolute blast! [:D]

    -Vi


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  24. Vek Talis

    Vek Talis Jedi Master star 3

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    Oct 12, 2018
    =D==D==D==D==D= Thank you, @ViariSkywalker for doing such a fantastic job running this challenge! You handled us twitchy, grumpy writers (at least me :p ) with aplomb.

    =D==D==D==D==D= Congrats to everyone who participated!

    This was super fun and I can't wait till next year. :p

    As for feedback on the challenge itself: I loved the prompts - most of them really made me stretch my grey matter and a few of them REALLY made me think 'How in the Sith hells am I going to write that?!' I enjoyed the word counts, didn't think any were too excessive or too restricting. Some challenging challenges, to be sure!
     
  25. Mira_Jade

    Mira_Jade The (FavoriteTM) Fanfic Mod With the Cape star 5 Staff Member Manager

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    Jun 29, 2004
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    Congratulations to everyone, no matter how far you got in the challenge! This was a fantastic Kessel Run that produced some really amazing writing! I am absolutely blown away by the quality of all of the competition entries! =D= =D= =D=

    And a special round of applause has to go to @ViariSkywalker, of course! Thank you so much for hosting this challenge! (And thank you really isn't a big enough word. ;) [face_love] [:D])


    As far as colors go, ALL PMs HAVE BEEN SENT. So if you don't see yours, that means I messed up, and I will fix that asap if need be. ;)


    All that said, I can't wait to see every one of you back here next year. [face_mischief] :* [:D]