So, I have some points saved up and I have decided to make a contest to get rid of some. I'm going to have some random options for this contest.
1. I'll give you a song and you can write a story from the inspiration. For this one, reserve a spot and I will send you a song. Write in the notes this is the option your reserving for.
2. A rewritten fairytale. I know this has been done really well from some famous authors, but I want to see what you come up with. The catch is, I want to give you the fairytale. If you choose this option, let me know when you reserve your spot and I will send you the fairytale and a link in order to read the description of the original story.
3. I want a story about something paranormal. This is the only option where I will allow a pre-write.
That's a couple options for you. I am working two jobs right now but I need something to distract me for the next week and a half so give me some good stories. That being said I will also read and comment every story although I can't promise it will be soon after you enter. I do have to include some rules.
1. No Poems or lyrics.
2. Spell-check and use proper punctuation. If you don't write it in a program that does spell-check automatically, make sure to check it somehow. If I can't get through your story because of typos, you won't win.
If you have any other suggestions or options, send me a message and I'll try to put them in if I like them. Thanks for entering!
1. I'll give you a song and you can write a story from the inspiration. For this one, reserve a spot and I will send you a song. Write in the notes this is the option your reserving for.
2. A rewritten fairytale. I know this has been done really well from some famous authors, but I want to see what you come up with. The catch is, I want to give you the fairytale. If you choose this option, let me know when you reserve your spot and I will send you the fairytale and a link in order to read the description of the original story.
3. I want a story about something paranormal. This is the only option where I will allow a pre-write.
That's a couple options for you. I am working two jobs right now but I need something to distract me for the next week and a half so give me some good stories. That being said I will also read and comment every story although I can't promise it will be soon after you enter. I do have to include some rules.
1. No Poems or lyrics.
2. Spell-check and use proper punctuation. If you don't write it in a program that does spell-check automatically, make sure to check it somehow. If I can't get through your story because of typos, you won't win.
If you have any other suggestions or options, send me a message and I'll try to put them in if I like them. Thanks for entering!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on April 9, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 75, Bronze: 40
- Final notes: Thanks to everyone who entered! I enjoyed reading the stories even though some weren't exactly what I was looking for in my contest.
I picked the three winners because all of the stories invoked some strong emotion and were exactly what I asked for. Congrats to those who won! Thanks to everyone!
Contest Winners
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Once upon a time Madi stared out an open window of a large lighthouse. From her past summer experiences, courteous of her foster mother, sh• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Entries [16]
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We all live in two worlds.by slashinguk 21000 words, 33 comments, on Dec 7 3:01 AM 2007. In Fantasy, First person, Science fiction• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The air was an odd mixture of stale beer and fresh hemp. A few bottles remained scattered on the floor with their contents soaking into• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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That's why, once he tires of a woman, she is thrown an extravagant party and then taken to the guillotine the following day.
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by SGoalie96 1600 words, 9 comments, on Mar 10 7:36 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Frighteners / Babysitting is for the most part an endeavour undertaken by the fairer sex and chaps who are good with colours / light onby The Racing Snake 1200 words, 22 comments, on Jul 26 10:27 AM 2007. In Humor• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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It's maybe a wee bit unusual to think of a man as a nurse. You hear the expression "Male nurse", but you don't unpack it. This leads to misunderstandings from the stereotypical to the truly bizarre. So, before I embarby daftweejimmy 1400 words, 1 comment, on Mar 23 11:28 AM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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The old man lay in his bed. As he glanced around the room, he did not really see the things that met his eyes, like a tired reader of a novel whose eyes will skim over the words without actually reading them. The stained bedsby Dirkin 1900 words, 1 comment, on Apr 1 4:24 AM 2008. In Science fiction• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A not so unusual kid and his first successful seduction that takes the form of more than personal skills.by Max654sapien 1800 words, 6 comments, on Mar 25 3:18 PM 2008. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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does angel count as paranormal?
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Normally it wouldn't, but I think I'll make an exception.
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do talking owls count as paranormal???
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That's a bit more Fantasy for me. For paranormal I was thinking ghosts and weird happenings like that.
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reminds me of the owl in Wolf's Rain.
Creepy.
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Do individuals with pyrokenisis count as paranormal?
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Hm... Yes. I think that does. I should really define "paranormal" better. Sorry it's so broad.
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ackk, i wont finish it in time. sorry.
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I think I'm going to extend the contest for a couple more days and hopefully get a few more entries that people reserved.
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