I would like to say the idea is my own. However, sometimes inspiration – and fun ideas – comes from others.
Author and friend Matt Forbeck announced his plan to write 12 novels – one per month – in 2012. From his website:
It may not be as insane as it sounds. By novel, I mean a work of fiction that’s at least 50,000 words…I’m a full-time writer — this is my day job — and disasters aside, I write fast, often between 3,000 to 5,000 words per day. That makes 50,000 per month eminently doable. Toss in the other freelance gigs I don’t plan to give up, though, like writing the Magic: The Gathering comic for IDW, and that makes it a bit more of a press.
Matt’s idea inspired me. Still, working a full-time job, starting a large-scale nonfiction project (more to come on that, stay tuned) and random acts of journalism limit my free time in 2012. So I decided a “shorter” project was appropriate.
So to keep my fictional juices flowing, I will write a short story each month in 2012. Some (maybe most or all) will be posted on this website once edited. Since I’m a last-minute writer, don’t expect them to show up on the first of the month. These stories could find their way into an e-book at the end of the year.
I will announce any stories posted here on my Twitter and Facebook accounts, so if you’re interested keep an eye on those. For my writer friends, I’m always looking for a good theme. If you know of any contests or outlets looking for short stories, let me know.
Follow Matt Forbeck’s 12 for 12 quest.
Great idea! I like the “short story challenge.” Having recently (in the last year) discovered Raymond Carver’s work (why, oh why, was this missing from my life?!?!?) the short story format is very appealing and, potentially, fun. Good luck to The Dean!