Anyone Up For An "Instant" Hub Challenge?

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  1. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Hey Hub Writers,

    Are you up for an INSTANT Hub Challenge?

    Think you can write one hub inside 30 minutes.

    Give it a shot?

    Qualify-
    (a) hub must be quality - 600+ words or more
    (b) can be on any topic you choose
    (c) post when done

    After the Challenge is over and hubs are written, I'll be glad to read each and post a comment. So, at least one person will have read it. wink

    Think you're up for it? hmm

    Come, join in and give it a shot! smile big_smile

    1. Greek One profile image66
      Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Cagsil, my hubs are long works of art, developed through a process consisting of, but not limited to: research, introspection, review, editing, elaboration and reflection.  They are not the product of spur of the moment 'challenges' or games. 

      Did someone ever ask Shakespeare to come up with a play in 5 minutes?  Did someone ever challenge Da Vinci to draw a picture of that Mona Lisa chick in a few seconds?

      1. Cagsil profile image70
        Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        And your reason for posting was to tell me that, when it was not actually necessary for you to say anything???

        You seem like you are above such things and that is a little disappointing, but if that is the way you see it, so be it.

        Have a great day! wink

        1. Greek One profile image66
          Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          it was a JOKE

          tongue

          I would gladly join your challenge, however my boss is looking over my shoulder lol

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            Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            stupid boss.....

            1. Greek One profile image66
              Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              she is actually very very nice...

              but when I write hubs i like to work in the nude, and evidently HR has a problem with that

              1. Cagsil profile image70
                Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                More information than need. I am not sure if that should be good to share, but since you have.... tongue

                1. Greek One profile image66
                  Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  just be glad i didn't include a pic to make my point! lol

                  1. Cagsil profile image70
                    Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    Yeah, the visual isn't really necessary. I would like to keep last night supper down. wink tongue lol

          2. Cagsil profile image70
            Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Okay, no problem smile

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        Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        wait, I did it once, and you wrote it.  smile

        1. Greek One profile image66
          Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          cause you are cute and asked nicely tongue

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            Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            he he.  smile thanks. im out now, before I get in hijacking trouble.

            have fun everybody!!

    2. profile image0
      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      why does 600 words = quality?

      oh wait, did you mean quality AND 600 words? oh boy...I'll just read everybody elses. Good idea Cags.  smile

      1. Cagsil profile image70
        Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Hey Justine, believe it or not, a quality hub is detailed and a minimum of 400-600, but to be effective 600+ is better.

        So, I set the standard for the Challenge, as I have learned what that standard is truly.

        You are more than welcome to take part or even read those that do take part. The choice is ultimately yours. smile

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          Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I'll read, I really don't think I can type 600 (legiable)words that fast. Plus I would have to keep going back and counting and I am not so good at that either. No way. And I am not being arguementative. I just have read quailty things in my life that are far less then 600 words. But I suppose your talking hupages stuff, not poetry?

          clearly you can set any standard you wish, that isn't what I meant. I just honestly didn't know the 600 word thing.  smile I hope people do it, sounds cool.

          1. Cagsil profile image70
            Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I can understand Justine and it's not a problem. smile

  2. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    will you also be writing Cags?

  3. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Yes Ohma, I will be writing as well. smile

  4. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    K i am in then tell me when to start

  5. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Okay, but I would like to see if we can get a few others to join in. Last time I tried this, was last Friday, with Shadesbreath and a few others.

    So, four or five writers would be great. smile

  6. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    cool I will pay attention to the thread.
    By the way I did my York Hub for Hubtrail today.

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Cool Ohma! smile Awesome! smile

  7. Shadesbreath profile image77
    Shadesbreathposted 14 years ago

    I'd play, but I can't right now.  sad

    Good luck, and have fun tho.

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Going somewhere in the next hour Shadesbreath? smile Well, next time I guess. wink

  8. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    I'd like to join in if someone can give me an idea about what to write about ?

    1. profile image0
      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Japanese Beetles!!!!!

      1. profile image0
        Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

        no no....how your last insect attack was?

      2. IzzyM profile image74
        IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I've done them...anything else?

    2. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Well, that would be a little difficult Izzy, because there is just so much we can write about, because there is truly so much wrong in this world today and seems like many people are clueless.

      However, maybe you can write about the cluelessness of people nowadays. wink

    3. Ohma profile image60
      Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Izzy we need more info about Spain for Hubtrails

      1. IzzyM profile image74
        IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        I got an idea about that - and it doesn't need research - OK I'm in!

        1. Cagsil profile image70
          Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Glad to have you Izzy! smile

    4. Greek One profile image66
      Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      "Things to consider if you are thinking about moving to Spain"

      1. IzzyM profile image74
        IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Got an idea along those lines, Greek One! Thanks for that!

        1. Greek One profile image66
          Greek Oneposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          no problem... just remember I get 10% of all Adsense revenue tongue

          1. Cagsil profile image70
            Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            lol lol lol lol lol

          2. IzzyM profile image74
            IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Smart thinking!!!

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    Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years ago

    How is everyone in here doing today?

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Doing fine. Hope you are as well. wink smile

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        Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        It's going gloriously thanks

        1. myownworld profile image69
          myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          'gloriously' is such a dead give away...! But welcome here.... and hey justine, you'll soon get a new follower! wink

          Everyone, not joining in, but best of luck! Great going Cags... smile

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            Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you!  I feel welcomed already!

            1. myownworld profile image69
              myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              big_smile hehe...they're all busy writing and here we are misbehaving!
              With that name, you'll fit right in I'm sure, so no worries! wink

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                Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                I hope so.  I'm thinking about getting a picture of puppy dogs and ice cream for my profile pic too

                1. myownworld profile image69
                  myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  big_smile yeah, make it as harmless...and inane if u can manage it! Something pink and fluffy and soft, even sickly sweet... should go down well! wink

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                    Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    I assure that there won't be a shred of blood or Latex in it!  That's for sure....

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            Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I  already said hi in another thread.  wink

  10. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    Needs to be someting that doesn't need research because there simply isn't time!

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      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      describe the day your profile pic was taken...

      1. IzzyM profile image74
        IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Excellent - that can fit in with my idea - it was taken in Benidorm!

  11. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    So who do we have?

  12. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Okay, so far the writers are

    IzzyM
    Ohma
    Greek One
    Cagsil


    And, justine anxiously waiting for publications. lol

    1. profile image0
      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      big_smile

  13. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    Are we waiting for more takers now? I'm not starting until you say. I can go back and tweak later after I've written the hub anyway, so I'm not worried about lack of info on the hub.

  14. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Anyone else care to join in?

    The goal is simply to get it done, written in 30 minutes.

    You can edit or change things, afterwards. You only need to get to an end and publish. smile

  15. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    who says go?

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I will post GO here. The start time is going to be 3:30pm EST.

  16. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    cool!

  17. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    8 Minutes and counting down..... lol

  18. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    is that 9.30pm here? Like in 8 minutes?

    1. profile image0
      Justine76posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      22 min left

      1. Ohma profile image60
        Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        ??????

  19. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    6 minutes...... smile

  20. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    4 minutes.... wink

  21. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Get Ready.......3 minutes

  22. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Get Set...... lol  2 minutes.... wink

  23. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    1 minute.... tongue

  24. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

  25. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    starting....

  26. Pandoras Box profile image61
    Pandoras Boxposted 14 years ago

    Aw, shucks I missed it...

  27. Pandoras Box profile image61
    Pandoras Boxposted 14 years ago

    I mean, oh Thank Goodness I missed it!

    1. myownworld profile image69
      myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      big_smile ok..everyone prepare to jump out when they all land back....! They'll be too busy right now, but I fear they'll be here soon! yikes

    2. Haunty profile image73
      Hauntyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      lol yes, but since you're here you can be the reader.

      1. myownworld profile image69
        myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        yikes what?? where does it say that??

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          Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Sure!  You are a great reader!

          1. Haunty profile image73
            Hauntyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Hey Blood, where have you been?

            1. myownworld profile image69
              myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              lol...see it was THAT easy to tell!

            2. profile image0
              Non-offensiveUserposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              I've been touring the darkest corners of humanity, but I think I'm done with that now.  Or atleast for a little while...

        2. Haunty profile image73
          Hauntyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          So are you gonna read the hubs and decide which one is best, so I can read it? wink

          1. myownworld profile image69
            myownworldposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            big_smile let's ask Blood to do us the honor!

            Btw. I read Ohma and Cags so far... great work... am off to read more now!

  28. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Sand-Box did not make 600 word though!

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Way to go! smile

  29. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago
  30. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    OK I'm published!

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Post the link Izzy

    2. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Way to go! smile

  31. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago
  32. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    TIME UP!

  33. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Off to read the hubs.... smile

  34. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Read both and they are fantasic. I think I need to practice.

  35. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Way to go Ohma, great topic. smile

  36. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Thanks Cagsil I really liked yours too.

  37. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    Well done both Ohma and Cags! I have commented on both smile

  38. myownworld profile image69
    myownworldposted 14 years ago

    Hey everyone ....as Milton said, "they also serve who only stand and wait!"
    wink

  39. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    WAY TO GO Izzy! smile

  40. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    I guess Greek One didn't make it. hmm

    Excellent work everyone! smile

    Thank you very much for taking part. smile It was a pleasure. smile

  41. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    I enjoyed that. now back to edit it and make something useful out of it!

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I am glad you enjoyed that. It is refreshing to crank out a hub like that. It is never a biggie to go back and edit. But, now each of us has a newly fresh hub. smile

  42. Haunty profile image73
    Hauntyposted 14 years ago

    Great job! I can relate to all of these. smile Thank you.

  43. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    That was fun! Thanks for suggesting it, Cags smile

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You're welcome Izzy. I did one last week and wanted to do one yesterday, but no one responded to my post.

      But, I am glad you enjoyed it too. smile

  44. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Hey Greek One, when you are finished, do post the link, so we can read it and leave a comment for you. smile

  45. IzzyM profile image74
    IzzyMposted 14 years ago

    Btw, I've changed my hub if anyone cares to look. Starts off the same, but I've worked a bit on it now to lighten the tone smile

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I thought it was fine the way it was. I only saw some typos that needed to be fixed, otherwise, I thought it was great. smile

      1. IzzyM profile image74
        IzzyMposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Thanks, but I wanted to say more...maybe I should have written a second hub and got two for one, but I wanted to add to that one.

  46. Cagsil profile image70
    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    Okay.....who is up for another round??????

    Even though, I am right at this time not ready with a topic, but I am sure I can come up with something.

    Btw- for those who took part in the last one- Excellent job!

    My word count was greater than my last challenge. I wrote my last one with 797 words and this was 987 words.

    So, who wants to try a challenge?

    Write ONE Hub in 30 Minutes?  See the OP for directions! smile wink

  47. profile image0
    kimberlyslyricsposted 14 years ago

    I will thoroughly enjoy watching and commenting.  Best of luck to everyone.

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      cool

  48. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    Hmmm...

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome back Ohma... lol

  49. prey profile image68
    preyposted 14 years ago

    I do love a challenge, let's go Mr. Cagsil Sir.

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Welcome to HubPages! However, I am not sure if you'll be able to put out, what is asked for?

      You're new and I am not even sure if you read the Opening Post? If you want to try, then by all means. Good luck, but it might help you, if you learned how to write a hub, before entering into a challenge of the sort.

      Just a helpful piece of advice. smile

      1. prey profile image68
        preyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        thank you I shall keep reading rather, and finish my hb.  I apologize for the misunderstanding.  Luck to all,

        1. Cagsil profile image70
          Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          There wasn't a misunderstanding at all. It might be nicer and easier for you to learn more about HubPages, before trying to a challenge of this sort.

          There is one person who took part in the Challenge earlier today, and has yet to finish the hub, so that is my point. The Hub Writer already knows their way around hubs and writing them, and they did not finish.

          That's all. It isn't anything against you. Like I said, you want to try, then by all means, do so.

          1. prey profile image68
            preyposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I'll learn more first.  Thank you

    2. Ohma profile image60
      Ohmaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Sir? lol lol lol just kidding Prey Cags is great!

      1. Cagsil profile image70
        Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        At least it is the right gender. lol lol

  50. Ohma profile image60
    Ohmaposted 14 years ago

    ty not sure about this 2 times in one day though. maybe. Lets see how long it takes to get a group together.

    1. Cagsil profile image70
      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I'm going to see how many people want to join in. I'll give it about half an hour and then see what is what. I do not want to start too late.

      Maybe, if I am in a writing mood, I'll start another around midnight or 12:30am. lol

 
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