It's Sunday...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Thanks to everyone who joined in the discussion yesterday on evolving values and attitudes.  I'm saying that's what it was, but you can check it out HERE The topic centers on Robert Vaughn and some comments he made, but I think the general concensus makes for interesting reading.  And for the record, I am going to say I play a Devil's Advocate role here ;)

The ABC Affair keeps on churning out good stories, and I'm still trying to catch up.  If you haven't joined in on this one yet, you can absolutely do so by starting from the beginning or jumping in where we are currently.  There are no real rules here.

We're going to be seeing challenges take a break for the summer, but that doesn't mean inactivity.  We'll be doing some impromptu challenges, and of course it's a time for you to catch up on stories you intended to write but never got around to finishing.  I have several of those myself.  Choose any of the tags and peruse the prompts, see if something clicks for you.

I'm still importing daily to Dreamwidth, and I'm guessing we've amped up the entries on AO3 by quite a bit with our new policy of posting links rather than complete stories here on LJ.  That's what happened on ff.net when the stories started pouring out of Section VII during our first year.  The number of MFU stories doubled, and most of that was due to the postings from writers who had responded to challenges.  Kudos to everyone who has been keeping this fandom active with your fiction and love of Solo and Kuryakin.

Now, let me throw out a couple of ideas.  First one: I'd love to see a video challenge.  I realize that is a limited group who do such things, and it doesn't include me.  But I do think it would be fun, and I have a song that I'd like to use as the prompt.  All I need are some videographers, or whatever we should call people who can do this amazing craft.vysila and
bluemeanybeany are two that I can think of at the moment.  Anyway, that's on my wish list.

Second, I've discussed this with mrua7 and she doesn't think I'm crazy.  The 1967 television season was the fourth and final season of MFU.  The last episodes, The Seven Wonders of the World Affair (two parter), aired on January 8 & 15 of 1968.  For me, that makes the last season within the 1967 time frame, which means we're in another 50 Year Anniversary.  I was thinking that we might do another big challenge, similar to the 50th Anniversary Big Bang, for which we write another ending to the show.  It would need to be a minimum of 5000 words, with illustrations included per the author's choice.
What do you think?  I'm open to comments and suggestion, but I think this has potential.  It would be a longer term challenge, say three months to finish it and post before the holidays begin.
Comment below.

Comments

[mlaw]

I wish they had a 'like' button here. It does come in handy to let people know you're reading, but maybe can't comment.

[leethet.livejournal.com]

Hm. I like the idea of a new challenge (though I myself rarely rise to such occasions ;-)). Since it was the last season, how about a "What Next?" type of challenge. That is, let's assume UNCLE "ended" (in some way - not necessarily disbanded or blown up, but in some way that's up to the writer). What next? Does it reform? Does it change its name and go further underground? Does it come out into the light? Does it wait a while then go on same as ever? Do the agents stay or go?


I say this purely as an idea that occurred to me in the moment - I'm sure others will have plenty of thoughts on the challenge.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I like that, and it is similar to what I was thinking... an alternative to what we got with the abrupt ending to that world. If you have three months to write perhaps you can hitch up some motivation and write ;) I'm thinking posting sometime in October.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I'm also good with being totally inclusive, like the DtC... all genres and we can post it on AO3.

[leethet.livejournal.com]

I agree and I think more fen would agree - gen/het/slash/whatever.

I guess if this became a "what next" theme, though, that kind of leaves out the movie (not that I personally would care :-)) - or does it? Maybe someone could think of a way to tie the two in.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I think the movie is something that can be included, if that's what a writer sees. I've done it with a series of stories that includes the scenario suggested by the betrayal Illya endured. If you're into reading...House of Vanya (https://archiveofourown.org/series/15708)
Multi-genre, long gestation period and a theme that has unlimited potential where plot is concerned. I think it would be a good challenge. I appreciate your implied support ;)

[jantojones.livejournal.com]

I love the idea of the 'ending' challenge. I can't guarantee I can write anything for it should you definitely decide on it. I'm not great at long stories. That 5000 word piece I posted a few weeks ago took me at least a year to write and would still be waiting if Duckys_lady hadn't beta'd.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

The idea is to have a long period in which to write something that long, and to gather art/illustrations for the story. In a big bang, or mini bang, there is a sign up for artists to illustrate a story. I can't remember if the artist chooses based on a synopsis of the story or if it's random... need to check with someone who's more experienced.
I would love it if you joined in.

[fiorenza-a.livejournal.com]

I'm already running with one challenge, and I'm pretty certain two is going to be too much for me, but I applaud the idea.

I shall definitely get into the spirit by moving some of my WIP along, I do have loads.

I think a summer of U.N.C.L.E. is a brill idea :0)

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

We're looking at posting in the fall, or possibly after the New Year. I want people to have time and feel comfortable with that time frame. I hope you'll be a part of it.

[fiorenza-a.livejournal.com]

That's so nice of you :0) But I really think it's going to be too much for me.

However, I'm more than willing to keep an open mind on the subject.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

As long as you know you're wanted ;) Do what seems right, it's usually the best path.