In the United States, November is tradionally the month of Thanksgiving. Give us your best thanksgiving story. It doesn't have to be about the holiday, but just something you are thankfully for. All Genres are accepted, but please keep it G-rated.
Please note that entries that have the above prompts will be considered before all others.
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site October 31, 2009 through November 30, 2009. You may enter if you joined on October 31th only if you did NOT enter October’s New Member Contest.
2. Prose only. No poetry. If you wish to enter a poetry contest visit our sister site AllPoetry here:
http://allpoetry.com/home
By joining StoryWrite you are already a member of AllPoetry too. Just use your StoryWrite username and password to log in.
3. If you collaborate with another member, both members must qualify as new members--see rule 1.
4. G-rated: No adult or erotic category writes. Your story must be viewable by all age groups. Keep this one G-rated in theme and language.
5. Only 1 entry per person.
6. Must enter by November 30, 2009.
7. Word limit 5,000
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The Suggestions
1. Check your story multiple times for typos and check back several times before the contest closes to see if you think you should do edits as a result of some of the feedback that you get. You will have a better chance of being considered for a trophy if your piece is well polished by the time it is judged as a finalist.
2. Since this is an interactive site, take the opportunity to read and comment on some of your fellow contestants. It is a great way to start getting to know other writers and initiate contacts that will most likely return the favor and read and comment on your works. This will not affect the judging of the contest, but it will help you become accustomed to interacting with other writers on the site.
3. Keep your readers eyes in mind when choosing your font and background colors. A story that is easy to view is more likely to be well received by readers. If you are in doubt about whether or not your type shows well against your background, then opt for white background with black type. You can always change it after the contest if you want to experiment with colors
4. Be sure to read all the rules. It doesn't hurt to read them twice. It would be a shame to be overlooked for trophy because some silly rule was not adhered to.
Happy writing and best of luck to you all.
SW Greeters
Please note that entries that have the above prompts will be considered before all others.
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site October 31, 2009 through November 30, 2009. You may enter if you joined on October 31th only if you did NOT enter October’s New Member Contest.
2. Prose only. No poetry. If you wish to enter a poetry contest visit our sister site AllPoetry here:
http://allpoetry.com/home
By joining StoryWrite you are already a member of AllPoetry too. Just use your StoryWrite username and password to log in.
3. If you collaborate with another member, both members must qualify as new members--see rule 1.
4. G-rated: No adult or erotic category writes. Your story must be viewable by all age groups. Keep this one G-rated in theme and language.
5. Only 1 entry per person.
6. Must enter by November 30, 2009.
7. Word limit 5,000
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The Suggestions
1. Check your story multiple times for typos and check back several times before the contest closes to see if you think you should do edits as a result of some of the feedback that you get. You will have a better chance of being considered for a trophy if your piece is well polished by the time it is judged as a finalist.
2. Since this is an interactive site, take the opportunity to read and comment on some of your fellow contestants. It is a great way to start getting to know other writers and initiate contacts that will most likely return the favor and read and comment on your works. This will not affect the judging of the contest, but it will help you become accustomed to interacting with other writers on the site.
3. Keep your readers eyes in mind when choosing your font and background colors. A story that is easy to view is more likely to be well received by readers. If you are in doubt about whether or not your type shows well against your background, then opt for white background with black type. You can always change it after the contest if you want to experiment with colors
4. Be sure to read all the rules. It doesn't hurt to read them twice. It would be a shame to be overlooked for trophy because some silly rule was not adhered to.
Happy writing and best of luck to you all.
SW Greeters
Enter this contest
- This is not an anonymous contest - the editors will be able to see your name.
- Closes in 2 days, or after 5 more entries
- One entry per person, newer submissions replace old ones
- Rewards - Gold: 100, Silver: 50, Bronze: 25, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Enter a pre-written story
- Enter a new story
Entries [15]
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"I wish..." she began, "I wish he was never born sometimes, I wish a wish of unexistence.
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I was in Xi'an, the oldest city in China. I was on the city wall looking out at the world that lay before me. A child was riding with her mother on the back of a bicycle, laughing; bubbling happily. Her innocence was somethinby whitefire23 300 words, 2 comments, on Nov 3 12:40 PM• Not viewed by judge.
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by Sharon Marie 3300 words, 1 comment, on Nov 9 11:42 AM. In Inspirational• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Once a pond a time ago........1by Only-Speak-YourMind 300 words, 1 comment, on Nov 4 5:15 PM. In Adventure, Drama, Hmm, Humor, Starting idea, Teen, Thrid person, Unfinished• Not viewed by judge.
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His breath came out reminiscent of a cloud of steam from a freshly poured cup of coffee. He savoured the thought before ruefully letting it go; coffee would have to wait. There were more important things to deal with. Troy al• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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This place is so familiar, like I've been here before. Yet I'm dreaming and I don't think I've been to a place like this in the real world. So, where am I? Me, my mother, father and sister are all in an old three story house.by Rhapsody 700 words, 1 comment, on Nov 5 11:19 AM• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by ZeroYukiforever23 400 words, 2 comments, on Nov 4 10:02 PM. In Fanfiction, Fantasy, First person, Humor, Knight, Pain, Romance, Vampire, Yuki• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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In the shadows, under the stairs, resting against the chair was a bloody knife. Why was it there? Nobody knows. What was it used for? Nobody knows. Who was the one using it? Nobody knows. Or do they?1by melissa1020 200 words, on Nov 7 12:26 PM• Not viewed by judge.
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Usually, my Thanksgiving is just another day, getting up at the crack of dawn, taking care of my two horses, feeding Roxy, my sheep dog, an• Not viewed by judge.
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Love is known to a potent force. If constructive, it can create something as beautiful as Taj mahal. But, if destructive...• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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True feelings for my bestfriend and ex lover dying of cancer last year.by Animus Argentis 400 words, 20 comments, on Oct 6 12:03 PM• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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My 4-year old daughter and I had been walking for over an hour from office to office in the foggy, freezing, miserable morning. My nerves were strained as violin strings. I had gone through about 17 breakdowns over my salary• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Tossing out a purple and lime green plaid, cotton blanket the girl notices the even squares and her outfit melt into the field. She is wearing a purple plaid, long-sleeved, button-down blouse and inkwell, short blue jeans.• Not viewed by judge.
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my story has nothing to do with thanksgiving!? or about anything to be thankful for...argh i'll have to write a new entry to replace the old. -
Thanksgiving? Man...that really limits people
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It doesn't have to be about the holiday, just something you or your character is thankful for.
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okay...in a way you can always find something similar in a story...in my story the idea of being thankful is not that apparent...but I hope it still qualifies...
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Umm... what does erotic mean?
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