I have an urge of which I don't speak,
a grumble and crumble and mumble,
deep in my tummy there's a bumble,
no food do I need, not hotdogs not beef,
just the very first chapters
of your stories to eat.
Rules
- Only first chapters. Not second. Not third. Not last. First.
- Word Count: between 500-2500 words.
- GBLT accepted.
- Subtle erotica and gore excepted.
- No slang/texttalk.
- Please (for the love of God) punctuate and capitalize.
Judging Rubric
| Plot | Does the plot draw me in? | 10 |
| Characterization | Do I empathize with the characters? | 10 |
| Dialogue | Is is it realisitc enough? | 10 |
| Beginning | Does it draw me in? Does it create pull? | 5 |
| Ending | Does it leave me gasping to read the next part? | 5 |
| Enjoyment Factor | Did I frickin' like it? | 10 |
| Total | 50 |
Good luck!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 8
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 50, Bronze: 25, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I must say excellent contest. There were three more entries I wanted to give an award but my hands were tied. I reached the max limit. But still, thank you everyone! Excellent contest, really! I might pop in to read many more movellas and series!
Contest Winners
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 105273, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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by Orimis 1400 words, 22 comments, on Aug 12 5:23 PM 2008. In Gay, Love, Romance, Teen, Third person, Young adult
Bronze trophy winner
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Journal entries of a man awaiting the end of the world.by WritersEffigy 600 words, 55 comments, on Dec 9 5:19 PM 2008. In Fiction, Science fiction
Honorable mention
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He moved swiftly through the trees, not a sound was emitted from his foot steps. I glanced over my shoulder as he gracefully leaped from trby amanda vampiress 1600 words, 59 comments, on May 24 1:09 AM. In Horror, Paranormal, Short story, Weretiger Honorable mention
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Fishnet stockings. Check.
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by Queenie-Chan 1500 words, 25 comments, on Feb 10 8:06 AM. In Fantasy, First person, Horror, Humor, Romance, Young adult Honorable mention
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“That is it!” screamed my English teacher, Ms Crayne at me. “I have had enough of you and your behaviour. I cannot even teach my class forby citcat 900 words, 72 comments, on Jan 18 6:11 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Jokers Harlequin 2100 words, 4 comments, on Jun 29 8:00 PM. In Gore, Horror, Other, Thriller, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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a short story of my favorite game kingdom heartsby MuzzyQuakers 300 words, 8 comments, on Jun 15 11:02 PM. In Adventure, Fiction, Strange, Third person, Unfinished• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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In the world of the future the rich rule and the poor do all the work until one man decides to build androids to replace all the workers.by tonialoise 2000 words, 15 comments, on Nov 5 10:03 AM 2008. In Action, Drama, Fiction, Novel, Robots, Science fiction, Third person, Unfinished• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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MERCHANTS DOOM PART11 / This treatise is or, maybe my only worthwhile legacy. Oh! I have riches and moneys, properties and business interesby Tomereader 3900 words, 18 comments, on Jun 18 2:07 PM 2008. In Adventure, Dark, Fantasy, First person, Horror, Strange• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Renée's life was perfect, until she learns that she is really a vampire.by bethann93 1500 words, 16 comments, on Jul 5 4:45 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Kent Alba and Abigail "Ghost" Grace, two players of the online game Valhalla, join with their group to take down the great wolf Fenrir.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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chapter 1!!! Wasn't going to post this for a while, but here you go anyway.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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When your best friend tells you that your boyfrind just went suicide, it's not a pleasant feeling. Within your mind, the memories fill, andby Angela Christine 3800 words, 10 comments, on Jun 22 3:48 PM. In Life in general, Love, Pain, Struggle• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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What's GBLT?
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gay/bi/lesbian/transexual (I think!) Atleast I meant it that way!
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Oh! Thank you
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How strict are you on word count?
I have a first chapter I would like to enter, but it is 3241 words, to be exact. -
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To tell you the truth, not so much! The word count is my preferance. I would LIKE something within that count, but if you think your story is good enough to keep me reading, hope on in!
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Hmm... I have a couple first chapter's I think I'll join
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Awww
I was going to enter until I saw Rubric. Well, I guess it's your contest so you can judge it however you like but honestly the only question you need to ask your self is 'Did I frickin' like it?'
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*chuckles*
The Rubric is my friend. Plus I like to comment whenever I get time, not all at once, so it helps me a lot in keeping track.
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lol. I sense a lot of red pens in your future.
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No way in hell, brotha!
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Mine is 3300 words.
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My story is one of the over-the-limit ones. I think it's better than the other first chapters I've got. We'll see if you like it or not.
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i just noticed that my 1st chapter went over the word limit, but even if u DQ it, or its not a finalist (lol, i wont throw a hissy fit!) culd u give it a chance & read it? plz? u dont have to, but im just asking. if u culd, that'd b great. thx!
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