Alright, here it is. A split ficlet. A ficlet is a story containing a very specific criterea of between 64 and 1,024 characters (spaces and punctuation not included). Additions to the story can be written as a prequel to the story or a sequal (ie, before or after).
It is important that what you add helps make a cohesive story. If you add the part before "Henry walks into the bank" don't write about "Henry heats up his burrito." That said, logical story breaks are completely fine.
Now for the "split" part of it. The split references an alternate point of view... Ie, a second character. Same rules apply for him/her. At some point (or at more than one point) their paths will cross. In these instances, this part of the story will be told from both character POVs in their respective ficlets. So if you write about the crossover section (which is where we will begin) it is important that we don't mix up what happens. The same things should be happening in both POV's, though interpretations of what happens can be completely different.
You may write in only one POV at a time. No back to back additions, (unless to add to an alternate POV after several days of waiting) let everyone have a turn.
Hopefully that doens't sound overly complicated.
The short version
Write in one of two POV's a short piece of literature between 64 and 1,024 characters long. Do not mix up facts during scenes where both characters are present.
The opening scene will introduce both characters (Shiela - the customer, and Phil - the convenience store clerk). That's all we know about them. If we come up with any facts (like hair color, eyes, whatever; I'll add them to this opening post for reference.)
Don't worry too bad about screwing up. We'll just make fun of you and fix it.
It is important that what you add helps make a cohesive story. If you add the part before "Henry walks into the bank" don't write about "Henry heats up his burrito." That said, logical story breaks are completely fine.
Now for the "split" part of it. The split references an alternate point of view... Ie, a second character. Same rules apply for him/her. At some point (or at more than one point) their paths will cross. In these instances, this part of the story will be told from both character POVs in their respective ficlets. So if you write about the crossover section (which is where we will begin) it is important that we don't mix up what happens. The same things should be happening in both POV's, though interpretations of what happens can be completely different.
You may write in only one POV at a time. No back to back additions, (unless to add to an alternate POV after several days of waiting) let everyone have a turn.
Hopefully that doens't sound overly complicated.
The short version
Write in one of two POV's a short piece of literature between 64 and 1,024 characters long. Do not mix up facts during scenes where both characters are present.
The opening scene will introduce both characters (Shiela - the customer, and Phil - the convenience store clerk). That's all we know about them. If we come up with any facts (like hair color, eyes, whatever; I'll add them to this opening post for reference.)
Don't worry too bad about screwing up. We'll just make fun of you and fix it.
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