Hello all! This contest will be pretty simple and straightforward, there'll be quite a few options to choose from. Mainly, I'll be looking out for good writing that I will be impressed by.
Okay, I'll get the rules over with first!
1. No sticky caps!
2. Please watch the spelling, grammar and punctuation! I will let most slip by but if there are lots it'll be really annoying.
3. Prewrites are allowed of course, but I wouldn't really like to give a trophy to a story that has won numerous ones before, so... I have nothing against good stories, but I just want to give others a chance to win too. (:
4. Bear in mind that I'm only 13.
5. Please don't bash God, religion, or any other topics that may offend others!
6. I shall not impose a word limit, because I think some stories are better left shortened to allow the reader to think about it, while some stories need to be longer to develop characters and all. You guys and girls probably know best when it's too long or too short!
6. Finally, please put your favourite flower in your author's note so that I know you read the rules! Also, don't forget to state your option!
Options:
1. Song-Inspired
Your story can have the same title as the song, be inspired by the song, run parallel to the song, etc. You can take any song from these singers/bands but these songs are my favourites.
- Stop and Stare by OneRepublic
- Realise by Colbie Caillat
- Runaway Train by Soul Asylum
- Love Song by Sara Bareilles
- You And I Both by Jason Mraz
- Walk Away by Funeral For A Friend
- Over It by Katherine McPhee
- Longer by Dan Fogelberg
- Rise Above This by Seether
- The Call by Regina Spektor
2. Picture-Inspired
Your story should be inspired by the picture, or if you think you can do it, describe the scene, and make it come even more alive than before. Feel free to create the person, and write about how the picture affects her. Also possible to describe the feelings of the person who is viewing this etc. In fact, anything you like, as long as it relates to the picture!
- http://second-hope.deviantart.com/art/Colors-88739539
- http://www.deviantart.com/print/3470912/
- http://lomita.deviantart.com/art/Rose-II-88739748
- http://jaloszka.deviantart.com/art/impreza-21-88739747
- http://veraada.deviantart.com/art/pOmidOry-80960383
- http://angelreich.deviantart.com/art/Conversation-88648045
3. You may also choose to write about something you feel very strongly about, or something that you've been thinking about that's worth putting down on paper! But remember, no bashing, constructive criticism, people!
4. Write a piece that relates to a book. Like an event in the book from the point of view of someone else, or a new event, anything like that! I'm sorry I can't just let y'all pick any random book, but if I haven't read it before, than that would be really bad.
- Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Fire And Hemlock by Dianna Wynne Jones
- Red Sky In The Morning by Elizabeth Laird
- The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
5. Write something that relates to relationships. For example, romance that makes me go aww, family ties, or friendships that are really close and everything.
6. Write about something really ironic.
7. Make your title an oxymoron, but of course your story must be relating to your title!
For now, I will just leave it at that, but if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to let me know! Be original!
Have fun!
Okay, I'll get the rules over with first!
1. No sticky caps!
2. Please watch the spelling, grammar and punctuation! I will let most slip by but if there are lots it'll be really annoying.
3. Prewrites are allowed of course, but I wouldn't really like to give a trophy to a story that has won numerous ones before, so... I have nothing against good stories, but I just want to give others a chance to win too. (:
4. Bear in mind that I'm only 13.
5. Please don't bash God, religion, or any other topics that may offend others!
6. I shall not impose a word limit, because I think some stories are better left shortened to allow the reader to think about it, while some stories need to be longer to develop characters and all. You guys and girls probably know best when it's too long or too short!
6. Finally, please put your favourite flower in your author's note so that I know you read the rules! Also, don't forget to state your option!
Options:
1. Song-Inspired
Your story can have the same title as the song, be inspired by the song, run parallel to the song, etc. You can take any song from these singers/bands but these songs are my favourites.
- Stop and Stare by OneRepublic
- Realise by Colbie Caillat
- Runaway Train by Soul Asylum
- Love Song by Sara Bareilles
- You And I Both by Jason Mraz
- Walk Away by Funeral For A Friend
- Over It by Katherine McPhee
- Longer by Dan Fogelberg
- Rise Above This by Seether
- The Call by Regina Spektor
2. Picture-Inspired
Your story should be inspired by the picture, or if you think you can do it, describe the scene, and make it come even more alive than before. Feel free to create the person, and write about how the picture affects her. Also possible to describe the feelings of the person who is viewing this etc. In fact, anything you like, as long as it relates to the picture!
- http://second-hope.deviantart.com/art/Colors-88739539
- http://www.deviantart.com/print/3470912/
- http://lomita.deviantart.com/art/Rose-II-88739748
- http://jaloszka.deviantart.com/art/impreza-21-88739747
- http://veraada.deviantart.com/art/pOmidOry-80960383
- http://angelreich.deviantart.com/art/Conversation-88648045
3. You may also choose to write about something you feel very strongly about, or something that you've been thinking about that's worth putting down on paper! But remember, no bashing, constructive criticism, people!
4. Write a piece that relates to a book. Like an event in the book from the point of view of someone else, or a new event, anything like that! I'm sorry I can't just let y'all pick any random book, but if I haven't read it before, than that would be really bad.
- Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Fire And Hemlock by Dianna Wynne Jones
- Red Sky In The Morning by Elizabeth Laird
- The Silver Sword by Ian Serraillier
5. Write something that relates to relationships. For example, romance that makes me go aww, family ties, or friendships that are really close and everything.
6. Write about something really ironic.
7. Make your title an oxymoron, but of course your story must be relating to your title!
For now, I will just leave it at that, but if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to let me know! Be original!
Have fun!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on July 5, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: Well, thanks for entering my contest! And I must say that I received really good pieces here, and they really inspired me! (: All of you are beautiful writers; I had such a hard time judging this. I hope you all had a good time entering!
Contest Winners
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The mind’s eye has a way of tricking you into thinking everything is fine. At first glance seemingly everything is fine and peaceful• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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by Tiger-Lily 3600 words, 149 comments, on May 29 6:48 PM 2008. In Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person, Romance, Young adult
Bronze trophy winner
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I wrote this as a personal rant when the Vatican released the seven new sins. I'm not a fan.by WritersEffigy 900 words, 10 comments, on Jun 15 5:52 PM 2008. In First person, Spiritual
Honorable mention
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“I am never riding that,” Joe shook his head, watching the Power Tower rise, then plunge to the ground. The screams of the riders rang in Dana’s ears and she laughed. Of course, an extreme ride like that was off-limits to Joby BlackBirdFly 1500 words, 1 comment, on Jun 15 9:42 PM 2008. In Cute, Romance, Short story, Teen Honorable mention
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How 'Cet's life will more than likely end. Also, on the endurance of blood brotherhood.by intoothandclaw 600 words, 6 comments, on Jun 4 9:32 PM 2008. In , Crime, Dark, Death, Execution, First person, Murder, Serial killer Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
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by HopelesslyInLove 1800 words, 15 comments, on Apr 24 3:26 PM 2008. In Love, Other, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Carla Hanson never really thought about teaching again, despite the overwhelming prospects of ever getting married to anyone especially if• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The woods. They were my quiet sanctuary. Only there, among the trees, could I get it together. I needed to revel in the isolation that thby moonwriter 1100 words, 13 comments, on May 27 4:37 PM 2008. In Fanfiction, First person, Love, New moon, Stephenie meyer, Twilight, Werewolves• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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JoJo and Lucy have been trying for a baby for 6 years, but what do they think when thier first baby has down syndrome?by Glow in The Dark 300 words, 5 comments, on Jun 15 1:38 PM 2008. In Babies, Disease, Down syndrome, Hostpital, Love• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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As the wind gently carressed her ear, she knew he was watching her. It's too bad she could never hold him again.by Moonchaser 700 words, 3 comments, on Jun 16 8:15 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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I looked out of my eighth story window of my cheap apartment, watching the city's mindless ants crawl around and beep maniacally in the traby Seshat Kitty 1300 words, 11 comments, on Jun 1 10:36 AM 2008. In Hope, Love, Romance, Short story, War• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Viola.King 600 words, 7 comments, on Jun 7 10:16 PM 2008. In Fanfiction, Fantasy, First person, Romance, Teen, Twilight, Vampires, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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She was the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen. Long, raven-colored hair, red-brown skin that almost glowed in the light, brown eyes that sby TheFemmeFatale 1600 words, 26 comments, on Apr 5 9:41 PM 2008. In Eclipse, Fanfiction, New moon, Twilight, Werewolf• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Rosalie glared bitterly at Bella and Edward as they left the house together. How could anyone be so willing to give up their humanity?by demonp3n 600 words, 21 comments, on Jun 5 11:34 PM 2008. In Depression, Fanfiction, Romance, Third person, Vampires• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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“Oh look it here! It’s a little antie carrying something triple its size! Wow, you must have worked out at a gym Mr. Antie. Lifting weights• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The television turned on by itself. The news roared out of the speakers. The news reporter said there was a serial killer on the loose.by GossipGirlLuvR 1100 words, 6 comments, on Jun 21 4:46 PM 2008. In Death, Drama, First person, Pain• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Struggling to peer out the window from under her eyelids, Anna looked down upon the remotely empty streets. Bright sunlight piercing her eyby HopelessDreams 1000 words, 12 comments, on Jun 21 11:02 AM 2008. In Inspirational, Life, Love, Sad, Short story• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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In which a conversation happens...• Commented on by judge.
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Dusk was falling on New York City as the Kelly brothers went out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the way any good Irishman would—at the loca• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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They met under horrible circumstances and were pulled apart by the same circumstances.by xXSongxxofxxLifeXx 500 words, 7 comments, on Jun 25 4:52 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Rituals of spirituality, practicality, and emotionality.by Lion-Serpent 800 words, 8 comments, on May 13 2:30 PM 2008. In Blood, Drugs, First person, Life, Love, Personal, Ritual, Spiritual• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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O.O What if the story has entered many contests, but not necessarily won them?
PS: The Silver Sword is one of my favorite books, It's beautiful! -
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It's alright, feel free to enter!
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Should it make you go "aww, that's cute!" Or "aww, that's so sad!"? =o
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Any is fine, as long as it can arouse strong emotions (:
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