2023 Summer Camp: Article List & Review

What a ride! This Summer Camp has been incredible. The inspiration and creativity pouring out of this community brings me so much joy. I'm looking forward to reading everyone's articles in the next month.

Btw, if you have an article that you'd really like to share, throw it in the comments section below. It's time to compile my August reading list. ^_^

— Lauren (that's me!)

Reflection

What Went Well

While I didn't *quite* reach diamond (I'm so proud of that copper badge!), my work was more organized for this Summer Camp than any Summer Camp past. Most of the incomplete articles have solid ideas; Several articles have somewhere between 150 & 200 words written; and, I've begun prep for WorldEmber.

Where I'd like to Improve

Off the cuff, there are several ways that I could easily improve my writing abilites and situation next year.
I'd like to reinstate my writing routine and set up a dedicated writing space. The collapsible table is not cutting it. xD I am quite proud of our tea shelf, complete with WA mugs.
Then, as much as I appreciate the deep organization for this Summer Camp, I'd like to spend less time organizing and more time writing. To that end, I'm going to create a several templates for SC between now and July 1st.
Finally, Tarantellia is in the process of a Grand Reopening (sponsored by Priscilla's Potent Pastries). Going through all of the world articles, creating artwork, and fixing up the CSS will help keep distractions low during SC 2024.

One Short Day

This year, the stars aligned for me to attend the NYC meetup. Neither car troubles nor anxiety could keep me from meeting amazing anvilites!
Janet & Dimitris were sweet and hugged everyone despite the heat. We played a worldbuilding game and got to know each other's writing techniques. It was so cool to build a world together and see how everyone approaches the prompts.
Once the meetup wound down, we had lunch together and the party kept going. We talked about life and our worlds while hydrating in the heat. Too soon, it was time to say "goodbye."
It was a beautiful day. The conversation was inspiring. I can't help but feel like my world changed from One Short Day. So, thank you to everyone at the meet-up. I'm lucky to have met you all. <3

Completed Prompts

• L'Arte della Pasticceria
• Grimgate
• Grimgate House
• Clearsparks
• Decade Disappearances
• He Traveled Away
• Creeping Time
• Undeath

Incompleted Articles

• Tarrenbrooks
• Morchella
• Magical Artifacts
• Psichicalutra, The Thinking Otter
• Grimmers
• War on Artifacts
• Head Weavers Assistant
• Magic Seekers
• Acque Morte
• Acquisitionist
• Ear Spider
• Manic Candy Cap Mushroom
• Portal Trees
• Adrana Winlow
• Morchellan Cuisine
• Assistance Requested at Earliest Convenience
• Necklace of Prophecy
• Northcrown Mountains
• Portal Master
• Northcrown Avies
• Shamanic Rites
• Night of a Thousand Stars
• Small Boats
• Lighthouses
• Tea Cups (language)
• Silverswords
• The Destruction of the Worldgate
• North Claw Lighthouse
• Cree Leven

Untouched Prompts

• A tradition or behavior considered old fashioned
• A historical figure still venerated today & why
• A species now considered extinct
• A species with an unusual form of communication
• A character who excels at manipulating others