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Here's an idea for an epic...
Okay, so I no longer have my own computer. I lost all my stories, although I have some of my Bionicle stories still saved on my home computer... (SoMN) I probably won't get another computer until after x-mas... you know, when they go on sale and such (if there's anything left) Despite my being irresponsible towards the safety of my electronics, I'll probably get lots of it replaced because we are getting insurance money from it.
Anyway, when I feel that I need to bash somebody's head opened because I'm soooooo angry (like at the people who ripped me off) I find I write some pretty good stuff. Short Story Contest #4 was a good way to get me back on the key board, but if I want to write an epic, I want to do something different... maybe something that'll grab in a few new reviewers besides the... uh, few that I have. (I think I can count them all on one hand). (And when I say reviewers, I mean people who read my stories and then reply. 
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So, here's an idea.
I'll start on a story with only a brief plan of what to do. There'll be a basic goal the whole time, and a few basic characters. But at the end of each chapter, I'll ask a question regarding future plot, such as who wins a fight, where do they travel next, or maybe some characteristic of a new character introduced. The questions will be multiple choice, so the answers don't get way out there. Then, after each chapter, before I start the next one, I'll let reviewers answer the questions, and whichever answer is the most popular is the one I'll use for the story.
So, this has a few drawbacks. Obviously it won't be well planned out, and will be alot of improvision on the spot. Foreshadowing will be minimal, since I cannot always tell what an audience will choose. Also, there'd be large time gaps between chapters as I would write each new one in sequence, so things like real life might stall me at times. And, worst, the whole thing might flop if I never get any reviews. So here's my question to you now... if I start writing an epic like this, can I count on anybody to periodically stop by and read / review the story? The magic of this idea is that the reviewers would help push along the story too, and I would use my creativity to come up with ways to mix in their choices and come out with an entertaining story. But if nobody's really interested... there's no use for me to waste my time.
So, opinions on the idea? Likey? No likey? This isn't a contract... I understand people might be interested but end upnever having time to look at it. But, hey, I'm throwing this out there. Maybe it's just a way to convince more people to head down to the library topics and read my work. I also just want to write something. So, coments are welcomed.
And if this does get a go-ahead, I will be able to start it over Christmas break on my family's computer.
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