It is the month for love. So bring us your true love stories, stories of heartbreak and stories of betrayals.
If those options do not interest you try writing about the upcoming Chinese New Year. To learn more about this holiday visit http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.htm
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site January 31, 2008 through February 29, 2008. You may enter if you joined on January 31th only if you did NOT enter January’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 February 29, 2008.
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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.
If those options do not interest you try writing about the upcoming Chinese New Year. To learn more about this holiday visit http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.htm
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site January 31, 2008 through February 29, 2008. You may enter if you joined on January 31th only if you did NOT enter January’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 February 29, 2008.
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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 March 3, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thanks to all who entered. All the entries were great.
Again welcome to SW and thanks for entering.
Contest Winners
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Whisper1 / Kaelynn blinked her eyes, and she was straddling the rocky, frozen, jagged peak of a mountain top, all alone, with nothing but tby penny1 4500 words, 7 comments, on Feb 10 9:14 AM 2008. In Death, Fantasy, Fiction, Hope, Sad, Short story, Third person
Gold trophy winner
• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove] - Error: Unable to find finalist item 146106, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 143634, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
- Error: Unable to find finalist item 143076, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
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“Don’t Go.” Those were the only words that Becky could muster out of her mouth. Usually she had no problem telling him goodbye. He was only going away for just a few days, but something in her heart told her to not let him• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Honorable mention
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Years ago I took,1 / a part of myself and hid it.2 / I wrapped it nicely and 3 / put it in a pretty box covered with jewels.• Commented on by judge.
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11:00 P.M. 1 / "Hello, this is Joyce."2 / "Hello, Joyce. You can call me Bob," replied a deep, husky voice over the phone. "Have you look• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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What happens when an L.A. Sunshine finds the love of her life? Prue magic. Sometimes fairy tales really do come true.by Wild-hope 1100 words, 4 comments, on Feb 9 2:17 AM 2008. In Fairy tale, Love, Non fiction, Romance• Commented on by judge.
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Love is extreme passion for someone I care deeply about. Love to me is never being able to catch your breath. Love to me is caring for someby amandaharris4515 300 words, 5 comments, on Feb 10 10:07 PM 2008. In Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Introduction:1 / Foina and her older brother Kurt were the only ones to survive a tragic house fire. They have to figure out how to surviveby GrimDeath 6300 words, 12 comments, on Jan 25 9:22 PM 2008. In Abuse, Crime, Death, Depression, Other, Sad, Unfinisher, Weird• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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So how do we know who the winner is?
Who won? I'd like to offer my congrats
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Thank you
It's a very nice compliment. There were a lot of good stories in this competition. Thanks!
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