"Love of my life I am crying,
I am not dying,
I am dancing.
Dancing along in the madness,
there is no sadness..."
As my last contest was an epic fail, I decided it was only fit to try another. As some of you may know, I really like specifics when I hold contests, and this one's fairly simple. Give me stories about waiting, secrets, or promises. You could give me waiting to see a doctor, waiting for a friend, waiting for your dinner, I honestly don't care. It's simply the premise of waiting that I find intriguing. I'd like the waits to be detailed, they don't have to be the main aspect of your story, and if a wait is included, I'll be satisfied. However, I don't want a wait in passing. For example, "They went to the doctor and she waited only moments before her name was called." That is a bit too brief for me, and I would really love some vivid details or feelings during a wait. That, my darlings, is your first choice.
You can also give me stories detailing secrets, be they deep and dark or simple, "He has a crush on her." Again, I don't care. I don't want cliches for this, though. I know there are many forbidden love stories and the like, but I really want some original secrets in here. Keep me going, don't give it away immediately. Or, better yet, surprise me. Just attack this option with creativity. Again, the secret doesn't have to be the ultimate subject of your story, but I'd like more than a simple mention of it.
Lastly, you can give me promises. Again, I don't want cliches. This is also hard to keep original, I know, so many stories about broken promises of love and such. But, unless they're uber original, I don't want them. The promises can be a promise of a family game night, or a promise to protect one's life. Like the other options, the promise doesn't have to be the focus, but I'd like it to be significant.
NOW. Rules.
No max, no minimum. Go crazy.
Originality, please. No cliches allowed.
Keep your spelling and grammar as perfect as you can get it.
Bash anything you wish, use foul language, and have any kind of relationships you wish.
Any questions, don't hesitate to PM me.
No poetry, please. (Unless you PM me a reason why your poem fits.)
I'm allowing PW's, but always brownie points go out to new pieces, and, if you choose more than one of my little topics to go into your piece, I strongly applaud.
I'm sure I'll be able to figure out your choice, so don't bother putting it in your AN unless you wish to.
Lastly, because I'm curious, put a pet peeve of yours in your AN.
Tips. I'm a sucker for details, and vivid characters. I really love originality and I am a sap for romance. Also, I am a fan of creativity, like the use of flashbacks or a casual narrator. Just interest me, please. =]
Thanks kiddies.
Sarah Out.
P.S. Since I love trivia.. if, without using a source other than your brain, you can tell me, in your AN, the name of the song I began this contest with..*at the top, that is* I will award some points. (=
I am not dying,
I am dancing.
Dancing along in the madness,
there is no sadness..."
As my last contest was an epic fail, I decided it was only fit to try another. As some of you may know, I really like specifics when I hold contests, and this one's fairly simple. Give me stories about waiting, secrets, or promises. You could give me waiting to see a doctor, waiting for a friend, waiting for your dinner, I honestly don't care. It's simply the premise of waiting that I find intriguing. I'd like the waits to be detailed, they don't have to be the main aspect of your story, and if a wait is included, I'll be satisfied. However, I don't want a wait in passing. For example, "They went to the doctor and she waited only moments before her name was called." That is a bit too brief for me, and I would really love some vivid details or feelings during a wait. That, my darlings, is your first choice.
You can also give me stories detailing secrets, be they deep and dark or simple, "He has a crush on her." Again, I don't care. I don't want cliches for this, though. I know there are many forbidden love stories and the like, but I really want some original secrets in here. Keep me going, don't give it away immediately. Or, better yet, surprise me. Just attack this option with creativity. Again, the secret doesn't have to be the ultimate subject of your story, but I'd like more than a simple mention of it.
Lastly, you can give me promises. Again, I don't want cliches. This is also hard to keep original, I know, so many stories about broken promises of love and such. But, unless they're uber original, I don't want them. The promises can be a promise of a family game night, or a promise to protect one's life. Like the other options, the promise doesn't have to be the focus, but I'd like it to be significant.
NOW. Rules.
No max, no minimum. Go crazy.
Originality, please. No cliches allowed.
Keep your spelling and grammar as perfect as you can get it.
Bash anything you wish, use foul language, and have any kind of relationships you wish.
Any questions, don't hesitate to PM me.
No poetry, please. (Unless you PM me a reason why your poem fits.)
I'm allowing PW's, but always brownie points go out to new pieces, and, if you choose more than one of my little topics to go into your piece, I strongly applaud.
I'm sure I'll be able to figure out your choice, so don't bother putting it in your AN unless you wish to.
Lastly, because I'm curious, put a pet peeve of yours in your AN.
Tips. I'm a sucker for details, and vivid characters. I really love originality and I am a sap for romance. Also, I am a fan of creativity, like the use of flashbacks or a casual narrator. Just interest me, please. =]
Thanks kiddies.
Sarah Out.
P.S. Since I love trivia.. if, without using a source other than your brain, you can tell me, in your AN, the name of the song I began this contest with..*at the top, that is* I will award some points. (=
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on September 13
- Rewards: Gold: 150, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: I had SO much trouble judging this contest and I read so many wonderful stories during it. All of you have amazing talent and your prewrites as well as your fresh writes were ridiculously amazing. Thank you so much for all the entries and congrats to the winners, though all of you really should get something. =] Thanks for helping me have a great contest!
Oh, and the song was Song of the Soul, which one person, using their "brain" told me. =]
Contest Winners
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He’s hiding in the recesses of a hallowed, decaying oak tree. Nervous and bouncing on the heels of his feet, he rocked back and forth. Taking in the sting of the chilly air, he looked around for a sign of her.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Before I tell you my name, or my age. Before I tell you anything great about me, any accomplishment or good deed. Before I let you know me, I have a secret that you should hear.1by pettirosso 100 words, 2 comments, on Sep 10 12:34 PM. In Dark, First person, Liar, Life, Personal, Pettirosso, Sad, Short story, Starting idea
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None of them would understand her. None of them could understand her. She hid herself among all these people so well, that even she startedby angellove 3200 words, 29 comments, on Jan 28 3:40 PM 2007. In Aids, Fantasy, Noguest, Novel, Romance, Science fiction, Supernatural
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Good things come to those who waste.by Chocolate King 1000 words, 3 comments, on Sep 1 3:16 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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In that instant, a flow of memories rushed towards me. Tears welled up inside me as all my fears were revealed. The music played on, creati• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Sometimes sisters break apart, and twins have to leave each other behindby Writing0Freedom 500 words, 5 comments, on Dec 25 12:53 AM 2007. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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“I don’t want this anymore...”1 / Hiding in the corner of the balcony, Luke could feel the cold wind bite against his skin. 2 / The moon s• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Chapter One: Illegal Experimentation1by Myra La-Ryn 9600 words, 5 comments, on Aug 7 6:18 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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(I never really told anyone about the details of this day...but here you go)1
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(Shock came over her, the doctor had just uttered the worst words he could)1 / Shock washed over her as she starred open mouthed at the docby moonwriter 1300 words, 15 comments, on Jun 11 2:35 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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1 / I sit cross-legged my limbs melting into the dry powder. I watch the oncoming walls of water crash up onto shore only to perish in a hiby Writing0Freedom 1500 words, 6 comments, on Nov 2 8:38 PM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Sex was passion without promise hanging by scotch tape on cinder block walls.by callthexylophone 700 words, 6 comments, on Sep 8 3:05 PM. In First person• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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James ran hurriedly the rain pouring in buckets on him, the wind chilling his skin beneath his wet clothing, his steely blue eyes scanning• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Cool contest, can we enter more than once? Pwity Pwease
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I usually don't allow multiple entries, but hey, let's try something new. Go for it! :] Max is 2, though.
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It says you can't enter more times, can you change that?
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Done.
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Writing now.
Hopefully I'll actually finish?
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I hope you do, I'd be happy to see what gets put in here. Good luck!
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define cliche? How is any story really cliche? just curious before i enter.
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Well, I assume you know the definition, so you're really questioning how I behold a cliche. I don't want overused plots with predictable characters. A cliche plotline can be used if it's portrayed.. differently, I suppose. For example, don't give me the struggle between lovers whose families are feuding with one another... Unless, that is, you can show it to me in a way never thought of before.
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Yep...thank you!
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Very glad to help.
Looking forward to some more entries.. if you decide to enter!
Thatis.. when I finally get around to reading them all.. Good luck!
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Pet peeve
My biggest pet peeves are closed-minded people and stereotyping people by the way they look, talk or ethnicity.
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