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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

The Quick and the Read

Today, for only the third time in my life, I received a submission response within 24 hours of initially sending my work. It was a rejection, so I'm batting .333 on short turnarounds at present, but I'm not bitter. Instead, I remain in awe of the efficiency and pizzazz of these quickdraw editors. Therefore, in honor of speedy reads, I hereby declare a showdown. I challenge all of us to complete a short-short story (let's say 500 words or less) by no later than this time a week from today (okay okay, we'll say by high-noon on Tuesday for good measure). Bring your six-shooters and your spurs.

3 comments:

Kate said...

I love it! That's why you're the Sean Keck. See you at the duel.

Tom said...

I'm in. That's why I'm the Tom Forsythe?

Kate said...

Don't be jealous, Tom. You're king of the nanos, that's what you are.