Summertime,
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
I just put those lyrics in here for the fun of it. The story doesn't have to be anything about the song. I just want it to be set in the summertime. It can be sad, happy, about family, about friends, about a boy, about an animal, whatever you pick.
Like I said, it's up to you, just keep in mind that summertime is a bright time when kids get breaks off and people go on vacation and the sun shines. It doesn't have to be all Laffy Taffy (in fact, I would prefer if it weren't) but don't depress me too much. I do kind of want happy stories. Whatever style of story you pick, make sure there's good imagery. I'm all about imagery these days. (=
RULES:
Keep itunder 1,000 words or I don't guarantee to read it all (in fact if it's 3,000 words or something, I might only get three paragraphs in before I quit). I have a really short attention span.
No erotica/crime/horror/spiritual (as in witchy, supernatural)/sci-fi. DQ guaranteed.
If you enter more than one story, put your screen name in your Notes.
WARNINGS:
I don't like gay/lesbian stories generally. I'm not homophobic, it's just not my genre of choice. But feel free to enter.
I don't like fantasy or vampire usually, but again, feel free to enter.
HINTS:
Summertime is usually a happy time for me so if you'd give me a story that's not depressing it would make me happy. (=
I also like the beach and summer vacations. Just don't make it trite or too slap-happy.
I also like boy/girl stories, just also make sure those aren't predictable or cheesy.
I'll probably add more points...as I get more.
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Your daddy's rich
And your mamma's good lookin'
I just put those lyrics in here for the fun of it. The story doesn't have to be anything about the song. I just want it to be set in the summertime. It can be sad, happy, about family, about friends, about a boy, about an animal, whatever you pick.
Like I said, it's up to you, just keep in mind that summertime is a bright time when kids get breaks off and people go on vacation and the sun shines. It doesn't have to be all Laffy Taffy (in fact, I would prefer if it weren't) but don't depress me too much. I do kind of want happy stories. Whatever style of story you pick, make sure there's good imagery. I'm all about imagery these days. (=
RULES:
Keep itunder 1,000 words or I don't guarantee to read it all (in fact if it's 3,000 words or something, I might only get three paragraphs in before I quit). I have a really short attention span.
No erotica/crime/horror/spiritual (as in witchy, supernatural)/sci-fi. DQ guaranteed.
If you enter more than one story, put your screen name in your Notes.
WARNINGS:
I don't like gay/lesbian stories generally. I'm not homophobic, it's just not my genre of choice. But feel free to enter.
I don't like fantasy or vampire usually, but again, feel free to enter.
HINTS:
Summertime is usually a happy time for me so if you'd give me a story that's not depressing it would make me happy. (=
I also like the beach and summer vacations. Just don't make it trite or too slap-happy.
I also like boy/girl stories, just also make sure those aren't predictable or cheesy.
I'll probably add more points...as I get more.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 18, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 75, Bronze: 50
- Final notes: Contest judged by moderator, based on placement and comemnt made by host.
Contest Winners
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It was late afternoon when I arrived at a small, unknown, deserted beach in mid-summer. There wasn't a sign of city life. I had only brough• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Walking through the thick, lush summer grass, I thought about the sleepover Jess and I were planning for Wednesday. Talk, talk, talk. That'• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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It was about now that I remembered the rather gloomy description of the seasons in the Islands; nine months winter and three months bad weaby daftweejimmy 1200 words, 5 comments, on Apr 3 6:22 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge.
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A poem for Rick Summerby Shadow06 100 words, 16 comments, on Nov 27 3:23 PM 2007. In First person, Personal, Poetry, Romance• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Looks good!
I'll enter when I have time!
(But it's not Summertime in New Zealand!) ☺ -
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its not summertime in UK its all rain
it makes you feel quite depressed
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