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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Formula for Winning the Trifecta Writing Challenge



Below is my 33 word submission to the Trifextra Writing Challenge!

This weekend we were to use exactly 33 words to describe a formula! What do you think?

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The Ability of the Writer (AW) multiplied by Time/Carefulness (TC), less the AW x TC of the other contestants, all times the unknown "x" (judges' opinions) equals the probability of winning Trifecta!


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27 comments:

  1. GinaNovember 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    That sounds right. You get an "A"

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  2. Jester QueenNovember 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Add in the variable of child interference to compute writer's actual effectiveness in my house.

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    1. LibbyNovember 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM

      Amen. There are 4 here, so I would multiply it by 4k.

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  3. UnknownNovember 10, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Wow, now we have the secret formula, winning is going to be even harder.

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  4. Whispering ThoughtsNovember 10, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I will bookmark this so that next time I participate, I know the exact formula :)
    Great writing.

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    1. LibbyNovember 10, 2012 at 12:45 PM

      Thanks Ruby! And, thanks for bookmarking - I wanted to share my secret with the world :)

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  5. CarrieNovember 10, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    So THAT is the secret...

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  6. AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I'm like the other ones who posted about not getting along with algebra and higher math - so this was over my head but sounded very algebraic... Impressive.

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    1. LibbyNovember 10, 2012 at 6:58 PM

      Hey Blue - Thanks! But, remember... a lot of complete crap - like my equation - comes wrapped in fancy statistical packages!

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  7. Thomas Charles MacInnesNovember 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Very tight and economical use of your 33 words. Also, your formula is very true, I think we can all agree. Very well done.

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  8. DraugNovember 10, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    *writes down formula onto forearm for use with future prompts* ;)

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    1. LibbyNovember 11, 2012 at 7:22 AM

      As long as you don't shower between now and next week, I guarantee a big win!

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  9. BoNovember 11, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Oh no.. Not letters in math.. haha.. great post!

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  10. SandraNovember 11, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Excellent, Libby! I love the creativity in this one! :)

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  11. LibbyNovember 11, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Aw..thanks, Sandra! I appreciate that!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 11, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Creative formula!

    I'd write it down for future use, but I'm afraid knowing the formula won't lead to success anyway. I guess I'll just write and cross my fingers :)

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    1. LibbyNovember 12, 2012 at 7:13 AM

      Thanks, Janna! LOL - the formula won't help as it is just common sense that all of us already knew :)

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  13. TrifectaNovember 12, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    HAHAHAHAHA! Oh no!! Our secret equation is out!!! This is awesome.

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    1. LibbyNovember 12, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      Thanks Trifecta! Sorry for spilling the beans on the secret; I am Trifeci-Leaks now!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    I love this. Well, what I understand of it. Math was never my strongest subject. I'd say your chances this time around are pretty high. :)

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    1. LibbyNovember 12, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      LOL - this is more BS than math :) I hope you are right about my chances of winning. We shall see pretty soon!

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  15. Sharp Little PencilNovember 17, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Libby, this is brill! I love the chalkboard, but your expression of the actual equation is priceless! Hope you win. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting, too. Peace, Amy

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