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Title: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Ellowee on 2013 Jul 11, 19:53:19
Thank you to all of our writers who applied to help make Legends of Equestria a reality!

We're moving into the second round of writing auditions right now, so make sure to check your inbox if you've applied. This also means that we won't be taking submissions for the writing team from any new applicants as of today, but the other departments listed in the hiring announcement are still seeking help, so be sure to let them know if you think you've got what it takes.

Congratulations to our finalists, and good luck in the second round!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 11, 20:30:48
Excellent, and thank you for the notice!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Grand Captain Speedy Dash on 2013 Jul 11, 20:31:14
How does one apply for the writing team because I would be honored to become a part of the writing team
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Pipkin on 2013 Jul 11, 23:29:42
Quote from: hypershadic247 on 2013 Jul 11, 20:31:14
How does one apply for the writing team because I would be honored to become a part of the writing team


QuoteWriters
Applicants for the writing department must submit one or more examples of their writing to [email protected]. Creative prose is preferred, but not completely necessary.
All applications must be submitted via email with a link to a Google Doc in the application. Your name must also be included. Any applicants who are copying from an outside source such as Microsoft Word must paste the text directly into Google Docs rather than uploading a file. They must also be visible to the parties which will judge entries. Submissions which require a download or do not have proper permissions will be ignored. Examples must be at least one page in length and cannot have been edited by any outside party. Experience is not necessary, but any applicants capable of listing qualifications should do so. After applicants have been reviewed, the most favorable will receive a prompt, at which point they will have one week to submit a story that falls within the guidelines of this prompt. After these have been judged, the new writers will be announced.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Twinkle Starlight on 2013 Jul 12, 05:30:18
Thank you so much!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Skrybe on 2013 Jul 12, 10:17:20
     This is fantastic news! However, just so I'm clear, is this prompt being sent to writers that Bloomberg and his team are interested in, or have already sent an email to?

Thank you,

~Skrybe
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: BerserkerBrony on 2013 Jul 12, 10:18:18
How many writers have applied so far?
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 12, 10:29:57
Quote from: BerserkerBrony on 2013 Jul 12, 10:18:18
How many writers have applied so far?

To answer that, you'd need to talk to Bloomberg, but I'm guessing somewhere around fifteen people.

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Quote from: Skrybe on 2013 Jul 12, 10:17:20
     This is fantastic news! However, just so I'm clear, is this prompt being sent to writers that Bloomberg and his team are interested in, or have already sent an email to?

Thank you,

~Skrybe

I'm inclined to think the former, but I don't know for certain.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: BerserkerBrony on 2013 Jul 12, 11:38:51
QuoteTo answer that, you'd need to talk to Bloomberg, but I'm guessing somewhere around fifteen people.

Good to see there is interest. I started writing myself and I might sign up for something like this when I improve.  Good luck to everyone. :)
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Brick Stonewood on 2013 Jul 12, 15:07:15
To answer your questions, I have not yet sent the prompt out, as I have not yet reviewed every application I've received, and so far, I have received exactly 78 applications to the writing team. The prompt will be sent to relevant parties on the day I close the first round of auditions.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 12, 15:14:15
Quote from: Brick Stonewood on 2013 Jul 12, 15:07:15
To answer your questions, I have not yet sent the prompt out, as I have not yet reviewed every application I've received, and so far, I have received exactly 78 applications to the writing team. The prompt will be sent to relevant parties on the day I close the first round of auditions.

Thank you for clearing that up, sir.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Jack_Daft on 2013 Jul 12, 15:21:47
78 people already?  My heart goes out to the submission reviewers.

Eh, if I feel sassy enough, I'll try to apply.

Creative Writing 101 don't fail me now!  :P
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 12, 15:27:15
Quote from: Jack_Daft on 2013 Jul 12, 15:21:47
Eh, if I feel sassy enough, I'll try to apply.

Best of luck, fellow writer!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Jack_Daft on 2013 Jul 12, 15:34:05
Quote from: Asterian on 2013 Jul 12, 15:27:15
Best of luck, fellow writer!


Aww, thank you Asterian. I hardly consider myself a writer, but I wish you the best of luck too.  ;)

I'll admit, I'm awfully curious to what this "ridiculous prompt" is.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: whitestreakbrony on 2013 Jul 12, 23:25:14
how many people can be accepted into the writing team?
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Gracie Sky on 2013 Jul 13, 02:35:34
78... that's far more than I had dreamed possible... although I really never gave it thought.

I wonder if I should be worried... >.<
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Mizuki on 2013 Jul 13, 03:44:40
Probably not the best place to ask this, but I'mma do it anyway:

I know you guys hold writing auditions, but, is it possible, maybe sometime in the future, to hold Concept Art auditions too? Like for people who want to design things in the way of 2D.

Silly question I know u_u
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Brillianna on 2013 Jul 13, 05:11:35
Quote from: Ellowee on 2013 Jul 11, 19:53:19
Hello again, fans! I hope you all had as much fun this past weekend as I did, during our open server weekend!

Since I didn't mention this last time, I wanted to let you know that the writing team will be moving into a second round of auditions on July 18, one week from today. On this day, Bloomberg and his team will present the writers we're considering hiring with a ridiculous prompt, and let them show how well they can write, given those parameters. After that, they'll review the applications, and we'll hire our new writers based on the submissions.

This also means that on this date, we will be closing public auditions for the writing department, so any prospective writers out there who haven't applied yet, please be sure to do so by the 18th! You wouldn't want to miss your chance to get in!

The other teams who are hiring will remain open after this weekend, so feel free to apply at any time.
Мне очень охота стать писателем и вступить в вашу команду прошу. ^-^
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Brick Stonewood on 2013 Jul 13, 13:38:29
Quote from: whitestreakbrony on 2013 Jul 12, 23:25:14
how many people can be accepted into the writing team?


Technically, we can have as many writers as we want. I personally like to keep the number of writers on the team at any given time at or around twelve, because it's enough to get work done quickly enough to keep up with the other departments and still have a bit of leeway for when certain people are unable to get anything done for any valid reason, but it's also a small enough number to allow me to manage everyone without any problems.

Quote from: Mizuki on 2013 Jul 13, 03:44:40
Probably not the best place to ask this, but I'mma do it anyway:

I know you guys hold writing auditions, but, is it possible, maybe sometime in the future, to hold Concept Art auditions too? Like for people who want to design things in the way of 2D.

Silly question I know u_u


We're also accepting concept artists at the time. Please see the post about it here:
http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=7619
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 13, 21:13:18
Can someone tell me what the writing team does exactly? I know, silly question, but I want to know for SURE what they do before I try out and make myself look like a fool because I did something wrong.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Pipkin on 2013 Jul 13, 22:19:55
Hmm, out of every category of development i lack the most knowledge in the writing section, however I believe a major part of the writing team is creating quests, NPC dialogs and other creative assets along those lines.  Perhaps Brick can correct or confirm that?
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 14, 11:20:24
Quote from: Pipkin on 2013 Jul 13, 22:19:55
Hmm, out of every category of development i lack the most knowledge in the writing section, however I believe a major part of the writing team is creating quests, NPC dialogs and other creative assets along those lines.  Perhaps Brick can correct or confirm that?

You'd be correct in saying that... I think.  :s
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 14, 11:55:48
Good luck everyone!

Ooooh, "ridiculous", huh? *rubs hooves together* I sure hope I get a shot at writing it, hehe.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 14, 15:17:55
Quote from: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 14, 11:55:48
Ooooh, "ridiculous", huh? *rubs hooves together* I sure hope I get a shot at writing it, hehe.

You and me both. Hoofshake for luck. /)
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Brick Stonewood on 2013 Jul 14, 15:29:09
Quote from: Pipkin on 2013 Jul 13, 22:19:55
Hmm, out of every category of development i lack the most knowledge in the writing section, however I believe a major part of the writing team is creating quests, NPC dialogs and other creative assets along those lines.  Perhaps Brick can correct or confirm that?


This is correct. The creative process behind the quests and NPCs makes up the vast majority of our work.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 14, 22:03:12
Quote from: Asterian on 2013 Jul 14, 15:17:55
Quote from: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 14, 11:55:48
Ooooh, "ridiculous", huh? *rubs hooves together* I sure hope I get a shot at writing it, hehe.

You and me both. Hoofshake for luck. /)


(\ May the best pet author win, and good luck!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Jack_Daft on 2013 Jul 15, 00:41:20
I just submitted my entry for the writing department.  I really don't have any "creative prose" of my own or a portfolio of sorts to speak of, so I simply made a short story with ponies in it!  ovO

If anyone's curious to see how terrible of a mind like mine can put down in words, shoot me a private message and I'll give you the google docs link!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 15, 01:32:13
I sent in an entry. It's what I think is one of my more creative stories. I had entered in into a writing contest awhile back and it won 3rd place, so I'm assuming it was pretty good.

Oh. And I got to meet Shane Peacock and Ted Staunton there  :P
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: BerserkerBrony on 2013 Jul 15, 06:56:13
I threw in my entry as well.  I hope they like minecraft fanfics. :P
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: FanofRainbowDash on 2013 Jul 15, 14:54:53
OVER 78???? THAT MEANS THE TEAM MIGHT BE TWICE AS BIG IF ALL ARE ACCEPTED!!(http://oi43.tinypic.com/6gh6ie.jpg) (http://oi44.tinypic.com/10xxb2e.jpg)
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 16, 21:31:00
I just realized that I sent in a 20 chapter long story... Oh dear  X3 The poor little things. They won't want to read all that.

" She wrote us a novel... " - Shane Peacock, describing what I wrote.
*Flail* And what is a short story?!  ovO
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Weatherboy1 on 2013 Jul 16, 21:33:04
You know what would be Cool? If you could live stream the Auditions... and see how the crowd likes it. But I think that would be too much work  X3
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: BerserkerBrony on 2013 Jul 16, 21:41:09
Quote from: Weatherboy1 on 2013 Jul 16, 21:33:04
You know what would be Cool? If you could live stream the Auditions... and see how the crowd likes it. But I think that would be too much work  X3


If the host of the livestream likes to read for a week straight with no breaks, then go for it.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 17, 21:46:24
Well, it's less than 24 hours until we know who's moving on...

... I can only hope I made it.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 17, 23:18:29
Did they tell at about what time we would find out who's moved on? Or no?

Ah, and I'm so excited! I know that up against, like, 80 other people, there is a very slim chance of me being among the chosen ones (lolwhut?  o.O  That sounds like something from a book or a movie) but I actually do believe that I'm a good writer. Heh, they probably didn't finish reading mine though, so long as I actually submitted it correctly. I think I did, I checked the instructions throughout the entire process...


P.S. Good luck to everyone else!  ^-^
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: tehflah on 2013 Jul 18, 00:37:27
*Flops around exasperated*

Last minute entry... Must get across finish line in time... *WHEEEEZE*

*Collapses*

flahplz.  >:/

I hope that I can at least stack up against some of the talent that has surely already applied. Goodluck everyone!  X3
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 18, 08:48:50
Well, the results should be coming out any time now.
*Sits down with a glass of tea in hoof*
Let's see where this goes... Good luck to everyone!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 18, 12:13:20
I had a dream last night that I got in. I REALLY HOPE IT'S ONE OF THOSE PROPHETIC DREAMS YOU GUYS.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 12:26:04
Never before have I waited so desperately for an e-mail...  :s

It's even worse that they don't tell us if we're rejected! It really adds onto the anxiety...  >.<

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Quote from: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 18, 12:13:20
I had a dream last night that I got in. I REALLY HOPE IT'S ONE OF THOSE PROPHETIC DREAMS YOU GUYS.


Something tells me you were disappointed when you woke up ^.^'
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: tiny.parcel on 2013 Jul 18, 12:27:14
As much as I really want to win, I think so many of you guys are better equipped. I'm really excited to get the results and I truly hope I make it. By Celestia's mane, and for the best of Equestria- may the best ponies win!  <3
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Comet Trail on 2013 Jul 18, 12:32:34
Dang It, I'm too slow lol I should've submitted something. Oh well, here's to Legends of Equestria 2 auditions! (This is merely wishful thinking btw) Good luck to all you writers out there who beat me to the punch!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 15:39:34
I'm sure that they must have sent out the e-mails by now, so this is all I have left to say:

  :c
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 18, 15:58:58
Quote from: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 15:39:34
I'm sure that they must have sent out the e-mails by now, so this is all I have left to say:

Do not despair. I'm sure Bloomberg will announce who's moving on in a post. Besides, there's over 100 applications, and he says he got about 120 last time, so odds are he's still considering things.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Skrybe on 2013 Jul 18, 16:18:24
There is no reason to worry, at all. The team will select those they feel are most qualified for the position. With all of the submissions, it will take the appropriate amount of time to judge which meet the standards the team holds.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Next Week!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 18, 16:40:09
Quote from: Skrybe on 2013 Jul 18, 16:18:24
There is no reason to worry, at all. The team will select those they feel are most qualified for the position. With all of the submissions, it will take the appropriate amount of time to judge which meet the standards the team holds.

As me and my friend here say, be patient please. This is a decision that takes time.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Ellowee on 2013 Jul 18, 18:53:12
I'm just letting everypony know that I've updated the first page of this thread with a new announcement, just to keep the announcements from getting too cluttered. Thanks again for all of the applications.  ^-^
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: tiny.parcel on 2013 Jul 18, 19:03:21
WOO HOO! I'm so looking forward to the new team! Congrats, guys! I wish you all the best in the next round!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 19:12:01
So have all the messages been sent, or are being sent?
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: tiny.parcel on 2013 Jul 18, 19:47:31
Been sent, I imagine. Mass PMs don't take too much time to do. That is, of course, unless it's a truly detailed PM. I have all my notifications on; just in case. ;)

Though, I realized that I didn't have a forum account when I entered.  X3
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 18, 20:04:32
Quote from: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 19:12:01
So have all the messages been sent, or are being sent?

The messages have been sent. I'm moving on!

Pats on the back for everypony!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 20:14:17
Oh... okay. I guess I'm just not as good at writing as I thought I was...
I guess if I can't even be considered for a free online games writing crew, I should wait until I start writing a book I've been planning for about a year now. You know, for more experience and such.

...Geez. That's depressing. Now my mom's going to be disappointed. Now I'm disappointed in myself. Why can't I be better at what I do? *headdesk* Alright, back to Roleplaying. It's like writing, so hey, I count it as very simple practice  ;)
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 18, 20:49:49
Quote from: Renatan on 2013 Jul 18, 20:14:17
Oh... okay. I guess I'm just not as good at writing as I thought I was...
I guess if I can't even be considered for a free online games writing crew, I should wait until I start writing a book I've been planning for about a year now. You know, for more experience and such.

...Geez. That's depressing. Now my mom's going to be disappointed. Now I'm disappointed in myself. Why can't I be better at what I do? *headdesk* Alright, back to Roleplaying. It's like writing, so hey, I count it as very simple practice  ;)

Aww, cheer up. I'm sure your writing is great!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: BerserkerBrony on 2013 Jul 18, 21:14:59
Didn't make it, meh I knew the chances were slim so I did my best.

That writer's section of the forum looks kinda dusty. Maybe I'll start a topic or two.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Somebeing on 2013 Jul 18, 21:17:43
Ah. Writing. One of my short pieces got on FiMFiction Feature for a time. Would've applied if I was older.

Anyways. Good luck onto the third round!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Skrybe on 2013 Jul 18, 21:40:36
I didn't make it X3! Have fun writing, everyone!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Bluebell on 2013 Jul 18, 21:51:11
Didn't get in, though I know I'm a good writer, I don't think I'm what they're looking for, haha xD Good luck to everypony who is moving on!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Jack_Daft on 2013 Jul 19, 10:12:25
Crud, I suppose I didn't make it. Oh well, and I wasn't expecting to. I haven't done any serious creative writing nor roleplay in quite awhile.  I appreciate the opportunity and it was something different to do to spend my time. Besides, not sure what kind of devotion or commitment I could give for this project.  I just wanted to be in game developing for something.

Good luck to the other ponies who won!  I expect the wittiest of NPC(Non-player pony?) banter!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: FanofRainbowDash on 2013 Jul 19, 12:46:58
Who won? (http://oi43.tinypic.com/117vdk1.jpg)
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Gracie Sky on 2013 Jul 19, 16:06:15
Spoiler: Dramatic reenactment: 2 minutes as Rarity • show
>:/ ...? What's this? Why is my inbox empty!? Did they forget to tell me that I'm going on into the next round? Clearly this must be some sort of mistake! ... No, they did apparently send out mail to the winners... but, that only leaves one logical conclusion left!
:I No! Im-impossible! I'm the most talented writer on the forums! Even though there were over 100 other competitors, I surely would've cleared at least the top 10 percentile. But clearly I didn't... or I did, but they were only choosing from the top 5 percentile, in which I was between the top 10 and top 6!
ono Regardless of the reason, the only truth of the matter is I clearly wasn't the material they were looking for. Of all the things that could happen... between making it and not making it... this is the WORST! POSSIBLE! THING! Oh, but I was half prepared for this. I shall be a diligent loser and... loser... and...
D: Waaaaaaah! I'm a loooooooooser! *sob* *sob* A supposed expert writer who can't even make it into one simple writing team! Wh-where did I go wrong?! It couldn't be my lack of talent! Was my application not long enough? Was it too long!? I even proofread them! Twice! Was it my lack of credentials? Of course not! I'm the character critiquer on the forums! Everypony comes to me for writing advice and I always give them really good critiques and all that good stuff!
:I Or maybe that's just what I think! Maybe the don't really care about how good I am! Maybe they just would take any ol' critique and it doesn't matter from who it came from! I must be just another faceless pony in a sea of anonymity! I thought they would at least notice me because I was on the team once before!
:I N-no! Wait! Can it be that I simply cannot qualify because I was already previously fired from the team!? Oooooh! The irony of it all! Why did I even try-y-y-y-y?! *sob* Bloomberg must've still remembered that time I ate all of his apples! I told him it was an accident!
:c *sniff* I guess this is what it feels like to be a reject on Equestria's Got Talent... except without the tragic background music... It just wasn't meant to be for me... I guess I'll have to accept my fate of being... a spectator... a sideliner... a could've been... 6th place... second rate... Waaaaaaah! I'm so PA-THE-TIC!


Congratulations and best of luck to the winners. Be sure to post your OC for evaluation, if you have the time after joining the team.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 19, 23:02:53
Congrats to all those that made it! Hope you were all as happy when you got the news as I was  lol

That prompt though...  :I
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 20, 10:25:45
Quote from: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 19, 23:02:53
That prompt though...  :I

I know, but it's not as hard as one would think. The tricky part for me will probably stopping myself at 2000 words, because I usually write lengthy, elaborate stories.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 20, 13:20:19
Quote from: Asterian on 2013 Jul 20, 10:25:45
I know, but it's not as hard as one would think. The tricky part for me will probably stopping myself at 2000 words, because I usually write lengthy, elaborate stories.


I'm right there with you. I've never had to limit myself to 2000 words before. That's going to be the biggest struggle for me.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 20, 15:26:44
Well, I wish you and the other 23 good luck.

To the others, pats on the back for effort!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: BerryFrost on 2013 Jul 21, 10:16:18
Quote from: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 20, 13:20:19
Quote from: Asterian on 2013 Jul 20, 10:25:45
I know, but it's not as hard as one would think. The tricky part for me will probably stopping myself at 2000 words, because I usually write lengthy, elaborate stories.


I'm right there with you. I've never had to limit myself to 2000 words before. That's going to be the biggest struggle for me.


Yeah, the subject is not a really common one and keeping in under 2000 is quite the challenge.
It's quite weird that keeping it under is hard. For some people, getting there is impossible.

Edit : I tell you all good luck. I just sent my version and, I might say, it's not my best work. I hope it'll be okay though.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 23, 11:34:20
Well, I just turned in my work... Now the real battle begins for me: The Wait...

Good luck, everypony!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 25, 12:04:25
Quote from: Asterian on 2013 Jul 23, 11:34:20
Well, I just turned in my work... Now the real battle begins for me: The Wait...

Good luck, everypony!


I don't know how you've survived this long. I just submitted mine and I'm already sure I'll die of wracked nerves before I hear word back  lol

Good luck to you, and everyone else as well.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: BerryFrost on 2013 Jul 25, 23:33:40
*Discord Voice*

TIMES UP, EVERYPONY!

MUHAHAHA!!!



Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 26, 00:25:02
Quote from: BerryFrost on 2013 Jul 25, 23:33:40
*Discord Voice*

TIMES UP, EVERYPONY!

MUHAHAHA!!!






Now we just have to wait to get that e-mail with all our rated stories.

Excuse me while I proceed to refresh my inbox every five seconds.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: ArtsyRosey on 2013 Jul 26, 02:09:45
Hey everypony, first timer on the message boards. I'd just like to say that after sending in my story, I can't stop checking my inbox  X3
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Retrokinesis on 2013 Jul 26, 08:23:20
The waiting really is the hardest part! As crazy as the prompt was, I think I managed it acceptably. I'm comfortable with it!

Good luck to my fellow contestants!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: ArtsyRosey on 2013 Jul 26, 15:04:05
Quote from: Retrokinesis on 2013 Jul 26, 08:23:20
The waiting really is the hardest part! As crazy as the prompt was, I think I managed it acceptably. I'm comfortable with it!

Good luck to my fellow contestants!


Good luck to you too! I wish I was comfortable with my story. I can't write under 2,000 words  DD:
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: BerryFrost on 2013 Jul 27, 00:43:07
Quote from: ArtsyRosey on 2013 Jul 26, 15:04:05

Good luck to you too! I wish I was comfortable with my story. I can't write under 2,000 words  DD:


I can't count under 2000. What is 1967?

Good luck to you too.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 28, 11:49:26
Is this wait killing everyone else as much as it is me?

No one has gotten an e-mail, right? I'm just curious (and by curious I mean freaking out that I may have done something wrong, resulting in me not getting word back)  X3
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 28, 11:55:40
To answer your question, CoolUserName, I don't think anypony's gotten an e-mail.

The way it's working is that everyone who's already on the team is judging us and giving out scores, which Mr. Stonewood then has to compile and choose the best from those scores. He will then e-mail everyone with a document revealing the scores. I anticipate another 3 days wait.

But who knows? They could be sending the e-mails right now.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: InsertCoolUsernameHere on 2013 Jul 28, 23:44:34
Quote from: Asterian on 2013 Jul 28, 11:55:40
judging us and giving out scores


The only thing I could picture after reading that was all of us dancing for the entertainment of some shadowy council as they silently rate our performance  lol Just the way it was worded or something.

Anyway, that comes as a relief. I know they don't usually send out e-mails to those who don't make the cut, so I was starting to think I may not have made it in. Thank God I have work to distract me from the anxiety...
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: BerryFrost on 2013 Jul 28, 23:45:29
I sure hope that there is internet at my hotel. I need to refresh my inbox 100 times a day this weekend.
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Aerial Perspective on 2013 Jul 29, 00:03:26
Good luck writers!!

haha I just downloaded unity and am working hard to learn it! then maybe my maya knowlege can be of actual use!!
Title: Re: Writing Auditions Round Two Begin Now!
Post by: Asterian Starfall on 2013 Jul 30, 19:11:12
Well... I didn't make it.

But allow me to bow out gracefully. It was a tough prompt to attempt, and I certainly didn't expect to make it past the other 24 talented writers. My only regret is that I didn't try as hard as I could have. But with dual enrollment and securing a part-time job, it just... fell behind me.

Retrokinesis, Jack Vrtis, ArtsyRosey, and Thomas Lachowsky... I shake you warmly by the hoof and wish to see the best dialogue you have.

I hope that with time and training, I can prove myself worthy enough to work alongside one of you. Were I given a second chance, I would take it.

Even in defeat and a six-year old dream vanished, I will hold my head high. I wish everypony good day and good health. For now, I will continue my life and tomorrow, I will continue my passion. I don't need a writing position to be a writer!

Besides, I have my friends and family who love me. That, a quill and parchment, and that's all I need. I will be publishing fanfics soon, and I hope I can become a writer of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Your friend in writing,
     - Asterian Starfall