I just finished judging my old contest, and I had so much fun, I wanted to have another one. This time, I'm going to have some really random options for you to choose from.
Options:
1) A sci-fi story. Normally I don't like sci-fi, but I want to see what you guys have got. Maybe you can convert me. In order for me to enjoy the story, it needs to have a semi-fast-paced plot line with a fair amount of action.
2) Give me a story about a meddling ex. I want to know all the juicy details of why the ex-girlfriend or boyfriend is meddling in the budding relationship and what the new girlfriend or boyfriend is doing about it.
3) A vampire story. I know this is probably overdone, but give me a good vampire story. brownie points if you have an extremely original plot. (as of October third no more entries for vampires. Sorry guys, but I've had a lot of them so far)
4) A story about pirates. I LOVE pirates, so I want a good story about them.
5) A story about the origin of catpeople. Did god create them? Did man? Or did they evolve like we may have? I want to know how they came about. (This was the basis for my first failed contest, so major brownie points if you write me a good story about them)
That's all the options I can think of now. I expect a lot of good entries with so many choices. Unfortunately I need to have some rules.
Rules:
1. No poems or song lyrics. Sorry but I am not really into either. I like stories with lots of action, that a poem or story doesn't quite accomplish for me.
2. No stories that have been in more than 10 other contests. I prefer they be newly written stories that haven't been in any, but definitely no more than 10.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. No sticky caps.
5. Minimal spelling and grammar mistakes. Even if you type it up on storywrite, there is no reason you can't copy and paste your story into a word program and spell check it there. One or two mistakes is alright but once I have to stop to try and figure out what you were trying to say through all the typos, I won't finish reading.
6. No bashing any religion. I may not be religious myself, but I take offense when anybody bashes any religion, especially when they do it in ignorance.
7. Stories no more than 3,000 words please.
For the most part, I'm an easy-going judge. I'll comment every single entry, even if I have to remove it from the contest for violating the rules. Please indicate which option you have chosen in the author's comment box. I know most will be self-explanatory but for those that might not be, I want the option number there to refer back to. I am okay with swearing and erotica as long as neither are too prominent in the story. I will probably add more points as the contest goes along so keep checking back.
Good Luck!
*As of October third I am now extending the contest for a later date because I want more variety, as said before, no more vampire stories please*
Options:
1) A sci-fi story. Normally I don't like sci-fi, but I want to see what you guys have got. Maybe you can convert me. In order for me to enjoy the story, it needs to have a semi-fast-paced plot line with a fair amount of action.
2) Give me a story about a meddling ex. I want to know all the juicy details of why the ex-girlfriend or boyfriend is meddling in the budding relationship and what the new girlfriend or boyfriend is doing about it.
3) A vampire story. I know this is probably overdone, but give me a good vampire story. brownie points if you have an extremely original plot. (as of October third no more entries for vampires. Sorry guys, but I've had a lot of them so far)
4) A story about pirates. I LOVE pirates, so I want a good story about them.
5) A story about the origin of catpeople. Did god create them? Did man? Or did they evolve like we may have? I want to know how they came about. (This was the basis for my first failed contest, so major brownie points if you write me a good story about them)
That's all the options I can think of now. I expect a lot of good entries with so many choices. Unfortunately I need to have some rules.
Rules:
1. No poems or song lyrics. Sorry but I am not really into either. I like stories with lots of action, that a poem or story doesn't quite accomplish for me.
2. No stories that have been in more than 10 other contests. I prefer they be newly written stories that haven't been in any, but definitely no more than 10.
3. Only one entry per person.
4. No sticky caps.
5. Minimal spelling and grammar mistakes. Even if you type it up on storywrite, there is no reason you can't copy and paste your story into a word program and spell check it there. One or two mistakes is alright but once I have to stop to try and figure out what you were trying to say through all the typos, I won't finish reading.
6. No bashing any religion. I may not be religious myself, but I take offense when anybody bashes any religion, especially when they do it in ignorance.
7. Stories no more than 3,000 words please.
For the most part, I'm an easy-going judge. I'll comment every single entry, even if I have to remove it from the contest for violating the rules. Please indicate which option you have chosen in the author's comment box. I know most will be self-explanatory but for those that might not be, I want the option number there to refer back to. I am okay with swearing and erotica as long as neither are too prominent in the story. I will probably add more points as the contest goes along so keep checking back.
Good Luck!
*As of October third I am now extending the contest for a later date because I want more variety, as said before, no more vampire stories please*
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 8, 2007
- Rewards: Gold: 150, Silver: 125, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: I had a whole lot of good entries this contest. I picked the ones I did because I thought they were the most original and the best written. If you would like an explanation for exactly why I picked a certain story, feel free to message me! Thanks to everyone who entered my contest!
Contest Winners
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by Blurith 2100 words, 15 comments, on May 14 1:02 PM 2007. In Fantasy, Fiction, Humor, Science fiction, Science fluff, Weird
Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
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I watched in pure terror as the man standing before me froze, as if he himself were one of the gargoyles positioned atop the buildings of the city. His icy-blue eyes glinted from the moonlight angling down onto his tall, slim• Commented on by judge.
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Kailey is a high school teen who has a pretty average life until the love of her life comes to her with a big problem...he's now the undeadby tutie7 2200 words, 33 comments, on Oct 16 12:59 PM 2006. In First person, Horror, Romance, Vampires• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The bars and strip joints on Bourbon street were hopping tonight. He’d chosen a club to relax in, but it might as well have been a strip joby grey2dragon 1400 words, 3 comments, on Sep 23 6:48 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by antibeautiful 600 words, 17 comments, on Apr 17 6:47 PM 2007. In , Dark, Fiction, Inspirational, Other, Unfinished, Vampires• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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If only all people would obey rule number 5 in every single contest, hosting them would be so much better.
Would it be okay if I submitted a new chapter in an ongoing story that would work with one of your options? Providing that I gave a brief synopsis of the-story-so-far before the story? -
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That's fine by me, as long as you do the synopsis.
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Well I think I shall try to convert you to a love of Sci Fi.
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my story is about a creature like a cat... but it get mutated and everything!!!
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I'm looking more for the origin of catpeople, not just a story about them, but if your story works then awesome.
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Amen to rule number five. I tell you this, if you can't spell check on your computer, find a dictionary. If you can't get a hold of one, don't enter.
But yeah, science fiction, in my experience, is not really a fast paced genre. Maybe certain scenes, or a select few books, but what your looking for is science-fantasy, in the order of Star Wars.
I'll try, for you, though. -
Pirates we be currently has 5 instalments, just so you're aware.. ^_^..
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Thanks so much for silver.. ^_^ It makes me happy!
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