A Reminder

Please remember to COMMENT!!!

Questions to Consider

Here are a few questions that may be used in the workshopping process. In addition to making comments about the ninja's piece, you are also welcome to ask questions. I'd like it to resemble a conversation as much as is possible through posts. So, Hooray Ninjas!!

• What is the first thing that struck me about this piece?
• What is the overall feel or tone i got from the piece?
• What was the most impressive part or strength of the piece?
• What was my immediate reaction to the piece?
• What did i feel this piece needed more of?
• What is my feeling about the characters?
• How did the form of the piece work with the content?
• How do I feel this piece worked within the constraints of the Ninja Quest?
• What did the imagery of the piece communicate to me?
• How did the voice (narrative style) work with the piece?
• Are there some phrases or passages that felt forced, or awkward?
• Are there any phrases or passages that are particularly beautiful?

There are infinite possibilities with these questions, these few are just to give you a place to start. And again, please add to the list if you have any other ideas. Here are a few questions that you may want to ask the author.

• What was your first reaction to the Quest?
• How did the quest affect your piece?
• What was your biggest challenge in writing this piece?

A Few Notes on Posting

First of all i would like to extend a hearty congratulations to everyone for completing the first Ninja Quest! Hooray to all! I just wanted to post a few notes and guidelines that will hopefully enrich the ninja experience for all.

Posting

• In general, posts will be due each Friday unless otherwise specified.
• Late posts (Saturday, 12:01 AM or later) are accepted, but there may be consequences involving the purchase of beverages. I know Trent is rather fond of Dr. Pepper.
  
• If a modification is needed to complete the ninja quest (for example, you have an amazing idea that mostly fits with the quest, but not quite...) clearance must be granted.

Commenting

• Since the goal of our little society is to continually improve our skills, workshopping is imperitive.
  
• Workshopping will take place via the comment section of the blog.
• You must post comments on the writing of your fellow ninjas before you can submit your next piece. New pieces that are submitted before comments are made will be subject to temporary deletion.
• Later this week I will post some questions to consider while workshopping a piece. Not every question will apply to every post, but it will be a good place to start. If you have questions you would like to add to the list, please feel free to do so.
  

General Awesomeness

• You are all my favorite things ever.
• I appreciate the hard work you each put into your writing, and i'm terribly excited for this opportunity!