by Christine Hanolsy | May 6, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Voting, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings!You had us on the edge of our seats this week, wondering if we’d hit the 42-entry mark. But you came through, and we ended up with another full grid! Great job – now it’s time to read, comment and vote! Go ahead and tell the...
by Christine Hanolsy | May 5, 2014 | badges, gargleblaster, Microprose, Open, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings!We’re turning to The Carpenters for this week’s ultimate question. This song has been stuck in my head since the gargleblaster started.Why do birds suddenly appear?Give us your answer in 42 words. We know you all know the next line in the song....
by Christine Hanolsy | Apr 30, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Winners, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings!You really stepped up your game this week. Your responses were some of the most creative and thoughtful we’ve seen so far. We are constantly blown away by your enthusiasm and willingness to jump in feet first!Now that the gargleblaster is over...
by Christine Hanolsy | Apr 29, 2014 | gargleblaster, Microprose, Voting, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings!Thanks for another thrilling 12 hours! We closed the grid early again this week, thanks in part to ten – yes, TEN – gargleblaster virgins.That means almost a quarter of you are brand-new to this particular challenge. Welcome! We...
by Christine Hanolsy | Apr 28, 2014 | badges, gargleblaster, Microprose, Open, YeahWrite
Greetings, Earthlings!It’s time for another round of gargleblasters! How’s everyone feeling? Last week you really stepped up your game, even with only 24 hours to post after the grid opened. We’re betting you can pull it off again. Time is on your...
by Christine Hanolsy | Apr 27, 2014 | badges, Challenge, gargleblaster, Kickoff, Microprose, YeahWrite
E.B. White wrote in Elements of Style:Vigorous writing is concise. … This requires not that the writer make all his sentences short, or that he avoid all detail and treat his subjects only in outline, but that every word tell.It’s true that it takes extra time to...
