The new topic is up:
http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/535085.html One of the things that I noticed last time was how there were several entries that were fairly similar. Obviously, when you are dealing with something that is perceived as one of the more "narrow" topics, you do end up with that. However, this is group of wildly talented writers and unique individuals.
Not to put too fine of a point on it, you're some messed up SOBs. Which means that I know you have it in you to take even something that seems straight forward and make it into something that is very much "you".
16 weeks into the competition, and with fresh writers coming in from Second Chance, who are hungry. . . how are you going to find a way to stand out from the pack? What are you bringing to the table that no one else can?