We were lacking contests with a wide range of subject matter, so here one goes.
First the subject or choices. I want you to write anything, erotica, romance, horror, satire, whatever you want as long as it is a story. No poetry. This contest is about diversity however so I want a good mix. I hope this gives people a chance to enter work that wouldn't fit into any other contest.
Now because this is so broad and it's going to be tough to judge, so here are the guidelines:
1. I want creativity. If it's not original in some way I don't want to read it, and it won't advance.
I'd appreciate staying away from the cliche, unless you can do it with exceptional style.
2. I want a very descriptive style. If you're the kind of writer who only the writes the when and how, it's time to add the where and who in great detail. I want to feel like I'm there.
3. Try to make the writing mature. This sounds very broad, but hey it's a theme.
4. The characters should be well developed. I want a great setting and plot, but if I don't feel I know your characters, then what's the point?
Those are the guidelines for now, that's what I'll be looking for, along with flow and word choice, and other such obvious things. I might add more, but that should cover it for the most part.
So now the dreaded rules:
1. Try to have descent grammar and spelling, if it's too hard to read because of your spelling or grammar I won't.
2. If you have a backgound, then make the text readable, if I can't read it I won't try. Sorry
3. Don't do all ThIs StUfF...it makes me angry and you get disqualified.
4. Try (this isn't required) to comment on someone else's work in the contest. This contest is meant to foster diversity, let's really make it work. If you comment on mine or someone else's in the contest's work then you've really made this count.
5. Be courteous, no flaming comments on people's works, this will also upset me. The content may not appeal to you but that is no reason to offend someone.
6. Do your best and have fun.
Alright so now for awards. For now I'm only placing 100 points on first place. I am trying to get the points to add a second and third prize reward too. If I don't get them, then you just get the trophy, sorry. If I get enough points I want some honorable mentions as well. Overall the points will change as I accumulate some.
If you would like to donate points to the contest that would be appreciated, it won't however in any way sway my judging.
Update: Thank you to Mad Hatter for donating to the contest. As promised points have been added for second and third place winner.
Honorable mentions also added. Good luck.
Good luck to you, and have fun.
First the subject or choices. I want you to write anything, erotica, romance, horror, satire, whatever you want as long as it is a story. No poetry. This contest is about diversity however so I want a good mix. I hope this gives people a chance to enter work that wouldn't fit into any other contest.
Now because this is so broad and it's going to be tough to judge, so here are the guidelines:
1. I want creativity. If it's not original in some way I don't want to read it, and it won't advance.
I'd appreciate staying away from the cliche, unless you can do it with exceptional style.
2. I want a very descriptive style. If you're the kind of writer who only the writes the when and how, it's time to add the where and who in great detail. I want to feel like I'm there.
3. Try to make the writing mature. This sounds very broad, but hey it's a theme.
4. The characters should be well developed. I want a great setting and plot, but if I don't feel I know your characters, then what's the point?
Those are the guidelines for now, that's what I'll be looking for, along with flow and word choice, and other such obvious things. I might add more, but that should cover it for the most part.
So now the dreaded rules:
1. Try to have descent grammar and spelling, if it's too hard to read because of your spelling or grammar I won't.
2. If you have a backgound, then make the text readable, if I can't read it I won't try. Sorry
3. Don't do all ThIs StUfF...it makes me angry and you get disqualified.
4. Try (this isn't required) to comment on someone else's work in the contest. This contest is meant to foster diversity, let's really make it work. If you comment on mine or someone else's in the contest's work then you've really made this count.
5. Be courteous, no flaming comments on people's works, this will also upset me. The content may not appeal to you but that is no reason to offend someone.
6. Do your best and have fun.
Alright so now for awards. For now I'm only placing 100 points on first place. I am trying to get the points to add a second and third prize reward too. If I don't get them, then you just get the trophy, sorry. If I get enough points I want some honorable mentions as well. Overall the points will change as I accumulate some.
If you would like to donate points to the contest that would be appreciated, it won't however in any way sway my judging.
Update: Thank you to Mad Hatter for donating to the contest. As promised points have been added for second and third place winner.
Honorable mentions also added. Good luck.
Good luck to you, and have fun.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 19, 2006
- Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 40, Bronze: 15, Honorable mention: 7 people
- Final notes: Good job to everyone and I wanted to let you know that this was a very tough decision. The stories in the top 10 are all so amazing I had the hardest time putting them in order. I plan to have another contest like this one soon, when I accumulate more points. I congradulate the winners and say good luck to those of you who didn't win.
Thank you to those who donated points, and thank you for entering. Good luck in future endevors.
Contest Winners
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by PinkKittens 1100 words, 18 comments, on Mar 30 5:22 PM 2006. In <200 paragraphs, Erotica, First person
Silver trophy winner
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John has been plotting his escape for three years... When two fellow patients- Eddie and Charles- conveniently give him everything he needsby Mad-Hatter 10100 words, 13 comments, on May 3 8:11 PM 2006. In Dark, Fiction
Bronze trophy winner
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by Weatherwax 3900 words, 8 comments, on Jul 18 6:03 AM 2006. In Children's story, Humour.
Honorable mention
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She stepped out of the shower; water ran down her legs to collect in little puddles on the floor, reminding her that she needs to get a bath mat. She would have stayed in the sby Sleeping Cougar 800 words, 9 comments, on Jul 1 9:06 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Other Honorable mention
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Jennifer Mayfield, world renowned psychiatrist, has just landed a job at Trinity Acres. But what happens when you add a severe case of memoby Midnight Rose 5300 words, 15 comments, on Jul 17 7:40 PM 2006. In Crime, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller, Unfinished• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by mooseyx3 2200 words, 5 comments, on Jul 13 8:59 PM 2006. In Depressing, Other, Psychotic, Sad, Young adult• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Chapter 1. Lilly and Samantha, part one “Come on Maria, we’re almost done, just one more push!” The wamans sister, t• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by FreeStyleBlue 1400 words, 8 comments, on Jul 15 6:24 PM 2006• Commented on by judge.
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Over the Horizon Radar
I could never, and never will, forget that last day we spent together. True, our relationship was already on the br• Commented on by judge. -
by icebloo 3600 words, 1 comment, on May 19 1:07 PM 2006. In And florida, First person, Supernatural, Weather, Young adult• Commented on by judge.
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by Little Miss Mozart 100 words, 3 comments, on Jul 18 6:49 PM 2006. In Humor• Commented on by judge.
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Hey,
Believe me I am all for diversity, but I really havn't gotten to writing a diverse story yet. I'm planning on writing one though, just not now.
So this is the best I've got, I submitted "Three Sisters"
*Liz*
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IvoryRose,
Thanks for the honorable mention. It's been fun reading through every one elses stories. Thanks for the opportunity to share my story..Faith
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