July's New Members Contest.

In America July is the month we celebrate our independence.  What we, the greeters, are looking for is an independence story. It doesn't have to be about freeing a country, but about some form of independence in everyday life.

Like:

A todder's first steps
A teenager takes the car for the first time without the parents.
Getting out of a relationship, bad or good.

Just things of that nature.




The Rules

1. Must have joined the site June 30, 2008 through July 31, 2008. You may enter if you joined on June 30th only if you did NOT enter June’s New Member Contest.

2. Prose only. No poetry. If you wish to enter a poetry contest visit our sister site AllPoetry here:
http://allpoetry.com/home

By joining StoryWrite you are already a member of AllPoetry too. Just use your StoryWrite username and password to log in.

3. If you collaborate with another member, both members must qualify as new members--see rule 1.

4. G-rated: No adult or erotic category writes. Your story must be viewable by all age groups. Keep this one G-rated in theme and language.

5. Only 1 entry per person.

6. Must enter by July 31, 2008.

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The Suggestions

1. Check your story multiple times for typos and check back several times before the contest closes to see if you think you should do edits as a result of some of the feedback that you get. You will have a better chance of being considered for a trophy if your piece is well polished by the time it is judged as a finalist.

2. Since this is an interactive site, take the opportunity to read and comment on some of your fellow contestants. It is a great way to start getting to know other writers and initiate contacts that will most likely return the favor and read and comment on your works. This will not affect the judging of the contest, but it will help you become accustomed to interacting with other writers on the site.

3. Keep your readers eyes in mind when choosing your font and background colors. A story that is easy to view is more likely to be well received by readers. If you are in doubt about whether or not your type shows well against your background, then opt for white background with black type. You can always change it after the contest if you want to experiment with colors

4. Be sure to read all the rules. It doesn't hurt to read them twice. It would be a shame to be overlooked for trophy because some silly rule was not adhered to.

Happy writing and best of luck to you all.

:)SW Greeters

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on August 5, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 50, Bronze: 25
  • Final notes:
    A big thank you to everyone who entered the July New Members Contest. All of the entries were wonderful and we enjoyed reading them all. Regretfully we can only pick 5.
    Again thank you for sharing your stories.
    Brooke
    co-head greeter

Contest Winners

  1. Alive and Independent
    There is life after eighty, if you work at it.
    by out2pasture 1000 words, 7 comments, on Jul 16 10:33 PM 2008. In Independence, Seniors
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Life As We Know It
    It was a crisp August morning, just a week before the new term of school began, when 12-year-old Annie Carmichael walked down the carpeted
    by frenchxflair 300 words, 7 comments, on Jul 20 2:43 AM 2008. In Hope, Inspirational
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Freedom
    1 / The shackles that cut into my flesh are sharp and rusting. The filth covered mattress where I lay my dirty head has dozens of disgusti
    by NosferatuWoman 600 words, 17 comments, on Jul 11 3:21 AM 2008. In Dark, First person
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. Freedom
    Sally watched her two year old son playing on the floor of their living room. Oh, look, he's walking, she thought.1 / "Oh my gosh! Josh, co
    by Blood Wolf 100 words, 8 comments, on Jul 9 1:07 AM 2008. In , Cute
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  5. Error: Unable to find finalist item 187906, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

Entries [10]

1 - 10 of 10
  • My boys first word.
    He was sitting on the high chair enjoying some banna pure when he put down his spoon and looked at me. I went over and said How are you doing Shawn is that yummy when out of the blue he said scooby i let out a cry and huged h
    by Emeroid 100 words, 9 comments, on Jul 1 2:10 PM 2008. In Love
    • Commented on by judge.
  • My Mental Home.
    The liberation of being away from home, being with people I love and who love be back, in stead of forcing myself to ignore what goes on in
    by Peewee90 100 words, 14 comments, on Jul 16 6:08 PM 2008. In Broken home, Family, Storywrite
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Doll Bride
    The old woman smirked as she caressed her daughter-in-law’s soft, pale cheek with one of her wrinkled hands. The 20-year old woman lowered
    by Phoenix Slave 1000 words, 11 comments, on Jul 19 9:05 AM 2008. In Family, Murder, Pain, Sad
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Silence
    Silence. Nothing but silence. Rain poured down outside but made no sound, the wind blew hard making tree’s sway. Yet still there was silenc
    by MewEmoChibi 400 words, 10 comments, on Jul 22 4:27 AM 2008. In , Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person, Sad
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Greed Strain- Chapter 1
    Mario Menucci was found dead in his house. Cause of death, poison. It wasn't an accident.
    Someone had killed him.
    by jking4 800 words, 11 comments, on Jul 22 3:53 AM 2008. In Crime, Death, Fiction, Mystery, Poison
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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