Ok good folk of SW, it is now time to host my second contest here. And this time I am doing it with the help of the lovely Morning Star! *waits for the applause to die down* So I thought to myself the other day: What sort of a contest -haven't- I seen on SW, and BAM! The answer hit me, the worst story wins! Brilliant! So now onto how it works...
Ok, so how this will be judged is, the person with the most: Boring read, worst spelling, punctuation, grammar, plot, character development, pointless swearing, etc.
Now, as I'm sure most people wouldn't be kinda a hesitant to have their story named worst on Storywrite, we have a fairly high first prize, 500 points. Second and third will be 150 and 60, respectively.
And now, a few rules... yes I know, a contest for the worst story and I have rules? But nevertheless, here we go.
1: In order to keep people from writing a load of trash just to enter, we are NOT allowing new writes. It is STRICTLY prewrites ONLY. Now you may think, "Oh, I'll just submit the story, and then enter as a prewrite... well, you're wrong. Any story which submission date is ON/AFTER the 7th of March '08, will be DQed no buts or ifs.
2: If you can't hack having your story proclaimed the worst on SW, don't enter. This contest is for the thick skinned, or the people in for a quick 500 shmakaroos.
3: Now, I don't like reading erotica, or gay/lesbian stuff, so I could well stop reading before I finish. I don't know how Star is with reading that sort of stuff, but as this is for worst story, I won't ban it, but I honestly don't know how you will fair if you submit any.
4: Swearing, now like what's listed in rule 3, I don't like it, but as looking for worst story, I won't say no. But, if it's swearing that actually adds something positive to the story, then that will lower your chances of winning, just random swearing for no reason will probably aid you in winning.
5: Please no editing stories to make them trash before entering. If you get found out, it means an instant DQ, no questions asked.
6: Just 'cause I can, to prove that you've read all the rules, put in your authors notes why you think your story is the worst on SW. If you fail to comply to this rule, you will no be judged.
Have at it!
(Edit) I'm moving the finish date for the contest to the 27th, 'cause I'll be away over Easter. So I'll leave the contest open till I'm ready to judge it.
Ok, so how this will be judged is, the person with the most: Boring read, worst spelling, punctuation, grammar, plot, character development, pointless swearing, etc.
Now, as I'm sure most people wouldn't be kinda a hesitant to have their story named worst on Storywrite, we have a fairly high first prize, 500 points. Second and third will be 150 and 60, respectively.
And now, a few rules... yes I know, a contest for the worst story and I have rules? But nevertheless, here we go.
1: In order to keep people from writing a load of trash just to enter, we are NOT allowing new writes. It is STRICTLY prewrites ONLY. Now you may think, "Oh, I'll just submit the story, and then enter as a prewrite... well, you're wrong. Any story which submission date is ON/AFTER the 7th of March '08, will be DQed no buts or ifs.
2: If you can't hack having your story proclaimed the worst on SW, don't enter. This contest is for the thick skinned, or the people in for a quick 500 shmakaroos.
3: Now, I don't like reading erotica, or gay/lesbian stuff, so I could well stop reading before I finish. I don't know how Star is with reading that sort of stuff, but as this is for worst story, I won't ban it, but I honestly don't know how you will fair if you submit any.
4: Swearing, now like what's listed in rule 3, I don't like it, but as looking for worst story, I won't say no. But, if it's swearing that actually adds something positive to the story, then that will lower your chances of winning, just random swearing for no reason will probably aid you in winning.
5: Please no editing stories to make them trash before entering. If you get found out, it means an instant DQ, no questions asked.
6: Just 'cause I can, to prove that you've read all the rules, put in your authors notes why you think your story is the worst on SW. If you fail to comply to this rule, you will no be judged.
Have at it!
(Edit) I'm moving the finish date for the contest to the 27th, 'cause I'll be away over Easter. So I'll leave the contest open till I'm ready to judge it.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 16, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 150, Bronze: 60
- Final notes: Okies peoples, sorry I took so jolly long to judge this thing 0.o Life....
Anyway, so for the trashiest story on SW, we have... Here I satnd (Typo in the name) Lupin's Choice Part One The Choice Of Harry Or an Old Freind (another typo in the name) this story, to me, makes no sense at all. I've not read HP, so that doesn't help, but it's pretty trashy. So you, whoever wrote it, that's 500 GP all for you.
2nd: Aldoro's war. Only slightly less trashy then the one above, mainly 'cause this had a story line I could follow.
3rd: This was... just... I dunno, trashy.
Thanks all your brave souls who entered this contest, I admire your guts.
Contest Winners
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The night was calm with a gentle breeze; that swirled in the window of Lupin's room. He was staying at
Harry's parents house since well nby Cari Cullen 500 words, 3 comments, on Aug 5 2:13 AM 2007. In , Contest, Fan fiction, Lupin
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There was fire everywhere and a boy of about eight ran screaming for his mother. He ran here and there in panic, screaming in terror and thby Shah Z 1300 words, 6 comments, on Jan 20 11:02 AM 2008. In Fiction, Life, Pain, Spiritual, Third person, War
Silver trophy winner
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"I Hate You!" Was the last words I said to him. Pain, was the only thing I left him with. Depression was the curse I placed upon his already hallow life. Suffering was my going away present to you. He's gone now . . . and i'mby Azzy Bear 400 words, 2 comments, on Oct 6 7:03 AM 2007. In First person• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I wish I was in the bath1 / In a Bubble heaven2 / Instead of dealing in the world's wrath3 / Soapy bubbles in my hair4• Viewed by judge.
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Emma sat up, sharply. It was happening again. The noises.1 / It was a babble of discordant voices, some shouting, some pleading, some crying.2 / All of them by Emma'sby MoonRoseWolf 700 words, 8 comments, on Mar 4 4:51 AM 2008. In Ghosts, Horror, Short story, Supernatural• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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1 / "Good Morning!" My parents yelled on Christmas Day!23 / 45 / "Can we open ourby lydsweetiepie96 200 words, 3 comments, on Mar 16 8:11 PM 2008. In• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A poor girl comes to terms with her inner demons and finally decides what to doby Immortal Flesh 400 words, 8 comments, on May 27 8:00 PM 2006. In But feared by many, Depression, First person, Suicide has no face• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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1 / "Ok class stay with your group" Mrs. lintel said.oh and at 12:00pm "Come to the caffitera with your group for lunch."she said agian. Foby lily64 500 words, 6 comments, on Mar 22 10:34 PM 2008• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Music. The sweet haunting notes of a lone violin sailed elegantly through the nocturnal air. Those splitting high notes and purring low pieby Ghost of a Siren 1700 words, 12 comments, on Apr 6 12:26 AM 2007. In Dark, Fantasy, Slight horror, Weird• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A person who wins ANY of the tropies should take it as an insult, L-O-L!
And there should be some sarsactic reply to the gold winner, somethin like "Congratulations! You wrote the worst steaming pile of turd EVER!!!!"
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Hence the mention that if you ain't thick skinned, don't enter.
I'm thinking about having in the final note the list of winners, and some comments about how awful they are
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I LOVE IT!! Personally I have no problem having one of my stories be listed as worst. I'd sport it as a badge of honor...hopefully a "Most Improved" badge. I think I have a pretty good chance of winning this Awesome idea.
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hehe, feel free to down my stories anytime. i know they suck.
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LOL i may not have won this one...but this is sort of a good thing to know.
kinda one of those, "I lost; therefore, I won." moments huh? -
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Heh, indeed. Though I think I had you down for a possible trophy, but it just wasn't quite bad enough
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Touche my friend. Touche indeed...
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