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By 100 Girls, 100 Days

After a bad breakup, a twenty-eight year old attempts to date 100 girls in 100 days.

I originally pitched The 100 Girls, 100 Days Project as a bad romantic comedy to my writing partner. I never intended to write the movie, but fighting a bout of writer’s block I got myself a domain (http://100girls100days.com) and started it as a short fiction outlet, under the guise of it being factual. Before day fifty hit I was contacted by a variety of press, including The New York Times. I am also presently in talks with Leverage Management about optioning the story for film/television. Much like Chuck Klosterman’s Killing Yourself to Live, The 100 Girls, 100 Days Project is a hybrid of fiction/non-fiction. It  is also a completed, 50,000-word manuscript.

The 100 Girls, 100 Days Project is interesting foremost for being a male’s perspective on the dating world. It’s equal parts thoughtful, sarcastic, genuine and ridiculous. Raised on The Great Gatsby, The Legend of Zelda, and entirely too much sad bastard music, Travis Dillinger is a twenty-something who mutually wants to be saved and destroyed by women. What starts as a fun little experiment in picking up and meeting girls, takes Travis Dillinger to bouts of depression, apathy, alcoholism, and falling around the subject of love with one of his best friends, and his what-if girl. This novel chronicles all of his rejections, his successes, and drunken mistakes through the course of one hundred girls. It’s about a guy wading through the dating muck to see if a meaningful connection still exists, and figuring out if he even wants one.

I have been writing since the age of ten, and since the age of twenty most of that work is excellent. In addition to The 100 Girls, 100 Days Project, I have written another typo-ridden (but well-written) blog, Reasons Why I Hate Girls. I also have had two one-act plays performed by Marist College’s School of Liberal Arts. My portfolio also includes several completed spec sripts for both film and television.

Comments
  1. Shit if I could get 100 girls in 1000 days I’d feel like a king! Good luck.

    http://www.DanielDickey.com

  2. ccbebe says:

    hilarious… good luck with the next 89 days!

  3. Team Misou says:

    Interesting idea for a social experiment. A “Julie /Julia Project” with a twist! Smells like a book deal in the works if you go through with this project. What will you call it, “A Modern Casanova”?

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  5. goldfish in a bowl says:

    When I first stumbled across your blog I was sort of disgusted, being a female and all, but after reading your about page I began to understand the purpose. This subject is intriguing and I can’t wait to read more. Good luck man!!!

  6. Lisa says:

    Very interesting- good luck with the next 60 days!

  7. daisyjenson says:

    I have to say I’m somewhat impressed – if thats even allowed. Good luck

  8. Rachael says:

    Your concept is definitely…interesting! Your writing style keeps me reading!

  9. Jacqueline says:

    Not at all like the inglorious doings of Tucker Max. I am impressed that a man can think with something other then his second brain. Two thumbs up! Good luck! I am looking forward to reading the rest of your blogs, and I would also like to note that maybe you should make the blogs a little longer, I always feel myself wanting more.

  10. Winnie says:

    I might suggest that the word “manipulation” be deleted entirely. It’s a very controversial word when connected with encountering women… I know the project is nearing completion but I suggest reading The Game by Neil Strauss, it might help you finish up on a higher note than you already have been having (if that is at all possible).

    All in all, good luck. My hat goes off to you.

  11. ifsunflowersdanced says:

    I’ve stumbled across your blog a few times now. I hope this odyssey doesn’t leave you too jaded or your liver too scarred, but most importantly I hope you find what you’re looking for.

    And in the interest of female solidarity: go easy on us.

  12. Jess B. says:

    Stumbled upon your blog via CL. You definitely seem like a smooth enough guy. Kudos to you! Keep on being a badass.

    P.S. As an avid music lovah, I really dig all of the playlists you compiled. This is probably because I have the majority of the songs on my iTunes myself, but that’s not a bad thing, right?

  13. Just came across your blog and read a bit of it. What a fun experiment! I think it would be interesting to see if a girl could pull this off too and then compare the two experiments?

    Also, would it be possible for you to put a widget on this blog so people can follow it through google reader or other platforms. Perhaps you have one and I didn’t see it?

    Good luck with your quest! Seems like you are on track!

  14. yourangel89 says:

    Wow. You should turn this journal into a book.
    At first, I wasn’t sure what to think, but it is written in a wonderful way and I love it. Its a good learning experience for you and those who read your blogs.
    Would you mind going to my blog and reading my second entry and answering my questions in it? I am curious to what you would say.
    http://yourangel89.wordpress.com/
    Thanks!
    -Angel

  15. Jacob Divett says:

    That is quite an undertaking. Good luck.

  16. Aaah, my male counterpart. Love it.

    If I was in NYC, I think we would make good “wingmen” for eachother. Think about our POSTS!

    The pickings in my town are, sigh, less than desirable and have at times slowed down my own posting. This week for instance, I only have 2 dates lined up. What is that?!

    Well, back to work. http://www.learningtodrivestick.com doesn’t exactly pay the bills, and since I have gotten stuck paying the tab on some of my dates (seriously guys, not cool), then I better keep bringing in the cash.

    ciao,
    ~”student driver”

  17. luke says:

    The majority of this blog’s readers seem to be women who were originally repulsed by the title but their curiosity won out.

    How amusing :P

  18. keithlee says:

    So, you remind me a shit ton of this book called “The Average American Male”. It’s a hilarious book, this is a great project.

    Today, you make favourite.

  19. superalzy says:

    I wish I’d stumbled upon your blog sooner. I’m really enjoying it. What happens after the 100 days?

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  21. Erin says:

    You write beautifully. I think that your project is intensely interesting. And although I do wonder about the legitimacy, it is still wonderfully enjoyable to read. Good luck to you.

  22. Bevin says:

    i seriously want to meet you and get a beer with you.

  23. mrasherkade says:

    Personally, I have been out of sinc with dating for so long, I would have absolutely no idea how to pull this off….good luck!

  24. Bevin says:

    tuesday like today?

  25. Kevin says:

    I find this really amazing. Keep up the good job, Travis.

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