(Kiss, as in keep it simple, stupid. Not as in...I want to read about a kiss. Even though I wouldn't mind. =)
I want simplicity. I want a simple, but well-worded story that captures a moment in time so well that I can feel it too. That's it. Brownie points for imagery, nature, love (be careful...I don't want anything gushing or cheesy), boy/girl friendship (again, careful...don't be trite), music.
RULES:
No erotica, horror, crime, spiritual (as in witchy/supernatural). DQ guaranteed.
Keep it under 1,000 or don't expect me to finish it...I have a ridiculously short attention span.
Copy and paste: El mono que bajó del árbol, ya que fue apedreado into your Author's Notes.
THINGS I USUALLY DON'T LIKE:
Gay/lesbian--However, one of the best pieces I have read on this site was about two gay guys. I'm allowing it, it's just usually not my thing. It all tends to go in about one direction and I want creativity.
Fantasty--If the location is other-worldly, that's fine. But if it's an in-depth story about girls with floor-length white hair and bows and arrows leaping through bright meadows and dark forests, this is probably not the right contest. If the setting, location, plotline, and characters are all fantastical, chances are, you won't get too far.
Vampires/dragons--I'm always saying I don't really like vampire fiction, but most of the vampire stuff I've read on this site I actually like. However, be careful...I'm a wimp when it comes to being scared.
I WILL COMMENT ON EVERY SINGLE ENTRY! If I somehow miss yours...Please let me know!! If you don't like what I say, feel free to throw a hissy fit...I kind of enjoy bickering! (=
So go!
I want simplicity. I want a simple, but well-worded story that captures a moment in time so well that I can feel it too. That's it. Brownie points for imagery, nature, love (be careful...I don't want anything gushing or cheesy), boy/girl friendship (again, careful...don't be trite), music.
RULES:
No erotica, horror, crime, spiritual (as in witchy/supernatural). DQ guaranteed.
Keep it under 1,000 or don't expect me to finish it...I have a ridiculously short attention span.
Copy and paste: El mono que bajó del árbol, ya que fue apedreado into your Author's Notes.
THINGS I USUALLY DON'T LIKE:
Gay/lesbian--However, one of the best pieces I have read on this site was about two gay guys. I'm allowing it, it's just usually not my thing. It all tends to go in about one direction and I want creativity.
Fantasty--If the location is other-worldly, that's fine. But if it's an in-depth story about girls with floor-length white hair and bows and arrows leaping through bright meadows and dark forests, this is probably not the right contest. If the setting, location, plotline, and characters are all fantastical, chances are, you won't get too far.
Vampires/dragons--I'm always saying I don't really like vampire fiction, but most of the vampire stuff I've read on this site I actually like. However, be careful...I'm a wimp when it comes to being scared.
I WILL COMMENT ON EVERY SINGLE ENTRY! If I somehow miss yours...Please let me know!! If you don't like what I say, feel free to throw a hissy fit...I kind of enjoy bickering! (=
So go!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on March 30, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: I wasn't as impressed with the entries as I wanted to be, but that was mostly mny fault for trying be be clever with the name. (= All entries were good, though. The great ones placed, congrats to the winners and thanks to the others!
Contest Winners
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"Could you love me?"1 / I felt the strength in his grip as he treasured my hand while we sat in the front seat of his car, the welcoming lights of my house winking in the chilly spring rain. Theby AllOuta 600 words, 2 comments, on Mar 21 5:36 PM 2008. In First person, Inspirational, Love
Silver trophy winner
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by miles of smiles 300 words, 11 comments, on Mar 25 5:56 PM 2008. In Contest, Teenage love
Bronze trophy winner
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by Trinity Dragon 300 words, 20 comments, on Jan 23 6:24 PM 2008. In Fiction, Historical, Short story, Spiritual
Honorable mention
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How often do we really take notice of everyone around us?by tallblondie 900 words, 42 comments, on Mar 13 7:16 PM 2008. In Other, Reflective Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
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“What do you wanna know? What the fuck is it that you wanna hear? That I’m crazy about you. That from the first time I saw you I thought you were the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. That after meeting you I was actuallyby clichedriven 700 words, 10 comments, on Jan 16 9:28 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“Unfortunately a true story” A question we must ask ourselves, are we true even to our own selves?by Shah Z 1100 words, 10 comments, on Mar 25 5:37 AM 2008. In First person, Life, Narritive, Non-fiction, True story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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This piece will get pretty emotional so be aware that some parts should not be read if you have a weak gutby YourPinUpDoll 400 words, 7 comments, on Mar 25 6:25 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge.
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by Princess Peaches 200 words, 5 comments, on Jan 30 12:47 PM 2008. In Depression• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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He couldn’t pretend he didn’t care, couldn’t tell her to leave him and bid her good night, and he couldn’t, no matter how much he wanted, sby hyperactive1344 900 words, 6 comments, on Dec 7 1:02 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Chance had brought me this far, I was convinced. Lying with her head on my shoulder I looked out the window at the full moon unable to believe how the events of the past few days had unfolded. The girl I’d been watching out of the corner of my eye, the• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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"a moment in time"- specify?
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I mean "a moment in time" as in describe one event. Not like a short (or long) story which has a series of events, all at different times in different places, etc. Just one scenario.
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sweet
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I think this is a great idea for a contest! I have started work on it already.
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Just wondering how many writes we can enter? Only I have dug up something I wrote a little while ago which I felt would work, but I would also love to try and write something new.
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you should most deffinatly look at entrys you havent yet
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