This is the holiday season and for most it is a time to be cheerful. For writers, it is a good time to write. Let's see what you've got for the season.
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site November 30, 2007 through December 31, 2007. You may enter if you joined on November 30th only if you did NOT enter November’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 December 31, 2007.
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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.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 2, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thanks to all of you who entered the December's New Member Contest. We are very happy to have you at Storywrite. The winners are:
The Adventures Of Water Woman 1: The Robbery Of Hectorville Bank by regaltheft
Off-Camera Christmas by Edeyn
Lucifer's Blessing ch 1 by TateOrtena
SW Greeters
Contest Winners
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Something terribly evil is plotting its robbery of Hectorville Bank, the richest bank in the world. This time, it happens to be a human.
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Did you ever wonder what went on between filming scenes of A Charlie Brown Christmas?• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Dundalis looked up. Did this child refuse to be silenced by anyone? Not Satan? Not God?by TateOrtena 2500 words, 6 comments, on Dec 6 7:27 PM 2007. In Angels, Fiction, Heaven, Hell, Other, Religious fiction, Scien
Bronze trophy winner
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What would make something as beautiful and fragile as a snowflake brave enough to come hurtling down to the hard, cruel earth?by HeatherRoseBrown 400 words, 11 comments, on Dec 15 4:31 PM 2007. In , First person, Short story, Weird
Honorable mention
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The faster he got there, the better he thought he'd feel...by sammiles 2200 words, 3 comments, on Dec 27 5:25 PM 2007. In Life, Personal, Short story Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Entries [13]
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~[The New Host Club]~-chapter 1 part 11 / Usagi peeked through the door outside of a room, a frown on her face.2 / She sighed deeply and closed the door quietly.by Glomp-Bishies 1200 words, 11 comments, on Dec 2 11:52 AM 2007. In Alphonse, Club, Edward, Fanfiction, Fiction, Host, L, Light, Naruto, Third person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A girl named Demon Princess, a dancer who lost her baby in a tragic accident at 23, a place where the people see them skin-deep...Will theyby risktravel1newmoon 700 words, 3 comments, on Dec 7 3:00 AM 2007. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, Inspirational, Other• Commented on by judge.
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“I love you, you know,” she said, stopping. The wetness on her face was not all from the slow, heavy raindrops.• Commented on by judge.
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by Beluga123 500 words, 2 comments, on Dec 25 12:45 PM 2007. In Family, Mental problems, Young adult• Commented on by judge.
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In a valley between two tremendously huge mountains there grew many tall cedars, their lush green transformed from a light to a deeper shadby Mistermuggs 500 words, 1 comment, on Dec 27 3:55 AM 2007. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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