Could we have a 'reverse auction' (for want of a better term)?
For example, a bidder posts something like:
I'm willing to donate $10 for a story of at least 1000 words where Lois and Clark are about to kiss and Jimmy *doesn't* interrupt.
Someone then responds with:
Sure. I'll write that story. I can have it posted within 4 weeks
Someone else then ups the ante:
I'll donate $15 for a story where Clark doesn't kiss Lois because he's sure Jimmy will interrupt. Jimmy doesn't come, and Lois is left wondering why Clark didn't kiss her.
The original taker or someone else responds with:
Ooh, I like that idea. I'll write that.
When the auction is over, the last person offering a donation gives the donation and the last person offering the story begins writing!
A traditional auction is probably safer, but we could try this way and see if we can generate both funds and stories.
Corrina.
