Post by smith on Oct 30, 2014 15:21:35 GMT 9
It might be a good idea to post what we are all working on so that we don't end up doing the same piece, and to make sure we don't do too much of a single genre and have a good and varied selection of stories. Also might be a good idea to mention any issue you may have with a certain piece
Right now I'm working on;
Title: 悠々荘
Author : 芥川龍之介
I've tentatively titled it 'The Quiet Manor', but I actually don't like that title and will probably change it. The story is quite short and seems to have a creepy overtone. I haven't even finished reading it as I have this nasty habit of translating things as I read them for the first time.
(Finished that story and put it up on the site.)
Title : 人間灰
Author : 海野十三
Working title 'Human Ash' (or maybe something like 'Charred Remains' haven't decided). The story starts off great but kind of loses momentum. Well written but a bit flat. It has some half-assed science fiction elements but is ostensibly a horror story. It's on the long side for a short story, around seven mini-chapters. I'm only half way through.
Title : 地図にない島
Author : 蘭郁二郎
'The Uncharted Island'. Starts off great but turns kind of stupid halfway through. Haven't decided if I will bother to finish it.
Title : 冬の海
Author : 宮本百合子
'The Winter Sea'. Well written stream-of-conciousness/opinion piece with great visuals. Have completed a draft translation, but am not happy with it. This piece may be a little above my skill level.
Right now I'm working on;
Author : 芥川龍之介
I've tentatively titled it 'The Quiet Manor', but I actually don't like that title and will probably change it. The story is quite short and seems to have a creepy overtone. I haven't even finished reading it as I have this nasty habit of translating things as I read them for the first time.
(Finished that story and put it up on the site.)
Title : 人間灰
Author : 海野十三
Working title 'Human Ash' (or maybe something like 'Charred Remains' haven't decided). The story starts off great but kind of loses momentum. Well written but a bit flat. It has some half-assed science fiction elements but is ostensibly a horror story. It's on the long side for a short story, around seven mini-chapters. I'm only half way through.
Title : 地図にない島
Author : 蘭郁二郎
'The Uncharted Island'. Starts off great but turns kind of stupid halfway through. Haven't decided if I will bother to finish it.
Title : 冬の海
Author : 宮本百合子
'The Winter Sea'. Well written stream-of-conciousness/opinion piece with great visuals. Have completed a draft translation, but am not happy with it. This piece may be a little above my skill level.
