h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

For all among you who have so far been ignorant of it:

There is an ongoing story in <./>ThePost</.>

You'll find all the info here: A35529014

So far, five people have taken it upon them to write a story each.

Unfortunately, we currently don't seem to have any takers for part six.

So, all you creative writers among my friends, who is going to volunteer?

Don't be shy, I'm sure you'll all do a lot better than me.

Oh come on, it's not that difficult!

Sorry. All hootoo writing is on hold until I finish my paper, should be end of next week...

When do you need it for?

The deadline is on Saturday this week, but if that's too short, I'm sure lil should be fine if it was there a day later.

(As 'acting editor' I am allowed to make this decision. )

OK; you can all breathe again - for now.

Bea has volunteered for part six, but we'll need four more volunteers - so you're not yet off the hook, Mala.

I'll, uh, be washing my hair

Good idea, that should give you an idea or two

I told you you weren't off the hook.

I'll have a go, cant promise it'll be any good though as its a while since I written a story

Gresat, Sereph.

You have a bit more than two weeks now, and you'll have to wait until the next next week Thursday, to know how Bea went on, and to see the new five Guide Entries picked.

good i'll have a chance to read up on what im supposed to be writing then

Yes, that'll definitely be of advantage.

Well done Bel, a bit of sabre rattling of you've got us a new vic- er, volunteer. I meant volunteer. Slip of the key. Good luck Bea, I'm sure the next episode will be a real treat.

I used to think I could write but after digesting the "Story so far" I realised I can't possibly write anything as good as you've all done so I shall just sit back and be a reader. After all, you need those, too.

That's exactly what I thought, TC. You'll only find out when you try.
I can't imagine you wouldn't do better than I did. I've never done 'fiction' before.

Look upon this as an opportunity to test yourself, TrilliansChild. You're not carrying the burden of the whole story, after all, just one episode. Besides, I don't think anybody has entered the project imagining themseleves a genius, but everyone's done really well so far.

Well done that girl, Bea!

Can I try please.