For the last few weeks I've been judging family stories for a local writing competition and I'd have to say most of them suck. It's time to shed some points, so I thought I'd see if the Storywrite dudes and dudettes could come up with some better family stories than the crap I've been forced to digest as a judge.
Okay. When I say Family Stories I don't just mean your typical tear jerking-my sister has two noses- Uncle Bob and Aunt Jane visit-Mom's preggies-happily ever after junk. The stories can be about any families i.e.: Alien families, families of Meer cats, families of ants, Royal families, Anime families, fan fiction families, dead families, werewolf families, protozoean families. Okay, you get the point-families.
Limit to 1500 words unless it's really good and I'll make an exception. Pre-writes okay. No sex stuff (yuck) or blatant cursing (family-duh.)
Anyone can enter except Canadians, Brits, Aussies, or the French. Okay, I'll allow Brits, Aussies and the French, but no Canadians! Okay, all Canadians can enter, but you can't use "Eh?" in your stories. Irish can enter but you may want to ask yourself if you're worthy.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 1
- Rewards: Gold: 1000, Silver: 500, Bronze: 300, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for the amazing family stories. As I thought they would, they all kicked ass over the ones I've been judging. Not one of the stories would have been omitted from the contest I'm judging.
Congrats to the winners.
JJ
Contest Winners
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A boy and his father reach for their dreams. Oftimes reality renders even the smallest of them unreachable and reveals the different faces• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by Andy Stephenson 1700 words, 15 comments, on Jul 6 12:04 AM 2007. In Adult, Crime, Fiction, First person, Inspirational, Young adult
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The rain was something special for us. It brought about memories of the night we met; the first night you held me in your arms, the firstby MsAlee 2400 words, 32 comments, on Nov 2 11:21 PM 2008. In First person, Love, Romance, Unfinished Honorable mention
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“No, it's not different! You loved those kids! The love in your eyes was plain to see!"by sberendt 2900 words, 24 comments, on Jun 24 4:43 PM. In Drama, Life, Love, Other, Short story, Third person Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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Pearl, peeking out from behind a large oak, one of the stately old trees lining Washington Ave. hiding from her brothers Earl and Merle, both having lugged an acorn across the busy road and now over rocks and roots toward theby Carly Pop 1200 words, 1 comment, on Jul 14 8:09 PM• Commented on by judge.
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Tanner is a seventeen year old boy from a small town in kentucky. His parents are at work, working over time as usual and he's having to babysit his little five year old brother Aidan. Aidan is Tanner's pride and joy so he re• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by YoursToHold 1000 words, 7 comments, on Jul 13 8:24 PM. In Depression, Fiction, First person, Life, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A story about a unique college experience.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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As the morning sunshine began to color the sky and the smell of strawberry pancakes filled the air, eight year old Tommy slowly opened his• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"Oh, shut up." Hannah muttered.1by silent--scream 300 words, 2 comments, on Jul 13 11:47 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Tate wondered the forest, her cubs close at her side, as she trudged through the thick blanket of snow. When the thick grey clouds would part above her in the Great Sky the sun would sparkle on the snow and send blinding whitby Rosewoolf 500 words, 3 comments, on Jul 23 9:09 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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~Prologue~1 / Callie stood in the rainby LittleMama 400 words, 20 comments, on Dec 21 6:41 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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My Nana was a wonderful person. She gave me big hugs and great presents. She liked to make pottery and do gardening. She had a really BIG garden with lots of pretty flowers. Nana had a cute fluffy dog. It had scruffy white fu• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by smacksilly 1100 words, 1 comment, on Jul 23 5:40 PM. In Abuse, Action, Fiction, Heart break, Hope, Life, Romance, Third person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by xXEternalXx 1900 words, 37 comments, on Aug 7 2:52 PM. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, Life, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Caitlin breathed deeply through her nose to keep from panicking.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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1 / A special Pow Wow2 / A few months ago my sisters and I had a sleep over. We were getting ready for a surprise party that we were going to have for our Mother the• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“It was late, and the bar was beginning to empty out. He knew he shouldn’t be out so late, or else the wife worries. The bar tender had beeby mackereth 2600 words, 1 comment, on May 24 7:26 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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*I edited this comment*
I have a full length story...and it's about 2900 words. I know that's a good 1400 words over the limit, but I think my story is pretty good...may I please still enter it?
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Sure
Your reputation preceeds you.
JJ
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Hi there!
Thanks for the honorable mention and points. I appreciate them. I'm glad you like 'Daddy's Dilemma'.
Thanks for hosting.
Andy
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