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Well, it's been a while since I've held a contest and I have an impossible amount of points.
Not really, but for me at least.
I haven't had many creative contest ideas, so I'm going to give a few options, but not just options, my kind of options.
Since this contest hasn't been thought out entirely, my options might change soon.
Firstly.
I'd like you to write me a story in memories. I don't mean just give me the story in first person, past tense. I mean use flashbacks frequently, change times, and just try and make it seem reminiscent. It can be a simple memory, like going to the park with a friend, a sad memory, like a death, or anything. I really love the use of memories. Try and keep dialogue to a minimum if you choose this option, just because it'll probably be easier, but, I suppose if you're up for a challenge, do what you can. I really encourage this option because flashbacks and memories are wonderful reads and fun to write, if you ask me.
Secondly.
You can ask me for a prompt.
I won't give you a plot, but I may give a song, a quote, a picture is unlikely, but it may happen, I might even give you a character and tell you to fit them in somewhere. I'm not too fond of options like this, but if you need a push, here it is. But, I give you fair warning, my push might send you off the edge a bit and you will have to work.
Thirdly.
Show me something.
I don't mean just give me a load of descriptions. Show me by just writing. Don't give me pointless dialogue or ridiculous nuances. If you're still not catching my drift, give me a story with little to no dialogue. I want you to still tell me a story, and have characters, but they can't speak. Don't bore me with this one, it's difficult. I'd be very impressed with whoever takes on this option.
**Please put your option in your AN unless it's BLATANTLY obvious what you've chosen.**
Now, Rules.
I'm mostly lax with rules.
I don't care what you bash, your opinions, and I'll respect 'em. If you're going to "bash," make it purposeful, though. It has to fit your story. Also, I'm completely fine with swearing and gay/les/bi stories. Be erotic if you wish, be gory and disgusting. Whatever floats your boat, really. Keep it tasteful is my request, though. I highly encourage you to be original. I don't like cliches in characters, or plots. Characters are very important to me, and I like them to be well developed and real, so keep that in mind when you write. I enjoy romance, which you may also want to keep in mind, but I really enjoy almost anything so long as it has a tinge of originality.
Now, I'd really appreciate it if you kept your grammar and spelling near impeccable. I hate grammatical errors and I hate spelling errors as well. And, by "really appreciate," I mean, edit your work profusely and avoid having errors at all. If I find too many errors, I will stop reading your story. On that note, I will read just about any length so long as I'm captivated, so, keep me so.
I believe I established all my rules and whatnot.
Prewrites are allowed, I'll comment every entry, honestly, though, and I will probably not DQ.
Like most of my contests, if you put the name of the song that my contest title came from in your AN, I will give you fifty points. (=
But, only if you can name it without the use of any aid, like google or the internet, for that matter.
Well, it's been a while since I've held a contest and I have an impossible amount of points.
Not really, but for me at least.
I haven't had many creative contest ideas, so I'm going to give a few options, but not just options, my kind of options.
Since this contest hasn't been thought out entirely, my options might change soon.
Firstly.
I'd like you to write me a story in memories. I don't mean just give me the story in first person, past tense. I mean use flashbacks frequently, change times, and just try and make it seem reminiscent. It can be a simple memory, like going to the park with a friend, a sad memory, like a death, or anything. I really love the use of memories. Try and keep dialogue to a minimum if you choose this option, just because it'll probably be easier, but, I suppose if you're up for a challenge, do what you can. I really encourage this option because flashbacks and memories are wonderful reads and fun to write, if you ask me.
Secondly.
You can ask me for a prompt.
I won't give you a plot, but I may give a song, a quote, a picture is unlikely, but it may happen, I might even give you a character and tell you to fit them in somewhere. I'm not too fond of options like this, but if you need a push, here it is. But, I give you fair warning, my push might send you off the edge a bit and you will have to work.
Thirdly.
Show me something.
I don't mean just give me a load of descriptions. Show me by just writing. Don't give me pointless dialogue or ridiculous nuances. If you're still not catching my drift, give me a story with little to no dialogue. I want you to still tell me a story, and have characters, but they can't speak. Don't bore me with this one, it's difficult. I'd be very impressed with whoever takes on this option.
**Please put your option in your AN unless it's BLATANTLY obvious what you've chosen.**
Now, Rules.
I'm mostly lax with rules.
I don't care what you bash, your opinions, and I'll respect 'em. If you're going to "bash," make it purposeful, though. It has to fit your story. Also, I'm completely fine with swearing and gay/les/bi stories. Be erotic if you wish, be gory and disgusting. Whatever floats your boat, really. Keep it tasteful is my request, though. I highly encourage you to be original. I don't like cliches in characters, or plots. Characters are very important to me, and I like them to be well developed and real, so keep that in mind when you write. I enjoy romance, which you may also want to keep in mind, but I really enjoy almost anything so long as it has a tinge of originality.
Now, I'd really appreciate it if you kept your grammar and spelling near impeccable. I hate grammatical errors and I hate spelling errors as well. And, by "really appreciate," I mean, edit your work profusely and avoid having errors at all. If I find too many errors, I will stop reading your story. On that note, I will read just about any length so long as I'm captivated, so, keep me so.
I believe I established all my rules and whatnot.
Prewrites are allowed, I'll comment every entry, honestly, though, and I will probably not DQ.
Like most of my contests, if you put the name of the song that my contest title came from in your AN, I will give you fifty points. (=
But, only if you can name it without the use of any aid, like google or the internet, for that matter.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on January 6
- Rewards: Gold: 250, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: I apologize so much for how long it took me to judge this contest.
To apologize, I've added points to the winners.
Congrats to them, and there were SO many amazing stories in this contest, I need to remember to start limiting mine!
If you got the song correct, it was Mary Without Sound by Motion CIty Soundtrack, feel free to message me and I'll hit you with some points.
I hope you had fun and I enjoyed all of these stories.
Thank you all and again, many apologies.
-Sarah. (:
Contest Winners
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…[E]ven though I was always a few yards below you, too cautious to reach out and pull myself as high as you were, I was the one who happeneby roars-in-public 100 words, 19 comments, on Mar 26 3:08 PM 2008. In Family, Gay, Other, Short story, Strange, Unfinished, Weird
Gold trophy winner
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The best night in my life? That’s easy. The only hard part is where to begin.by GodBlessCatastrophe 1000 words, 19 comments, on Oct 29 3:45 AM 2008. In Bittersweet, Love, Restraint, Romance, Sorrow, Teen
Bronze trophy winner
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In the not too distant future, one man on a quest finds something unexpected... like, totally unexpected...by DoozerDan 500 words, 62 comments, on Aug 24 1:26 AM 2008. In Fiction, First person, Other
Honorable mention
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by Fallen Star 300 words, 13 comments, on Oct 8 7:49 AM 2008. In , Dark, Death, Fiction, First person, Horror, Other, Pain, Short story, Young adult Honorable mention
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She sat there, guilt weighing her down into the plush chair. She sipped her mocha frappuchino, hoping it would lighten her spirit, clear her mind, but knowing all the while that it would only make her heavier, slower, sadder.• Commented on by judge. [remove]
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Bianca is in a world of hate where her only friend is her stuffed lion, Aslan.by InksterMoxy 1100 words, 6 comments, on Nov 8 8:57 PM 2008. In Fiction, Inspirational, Other Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
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by moonwriter 1000 words, 38 comments, on Jun 29 5:09 PM 2008. In Beach, Fiction, First person, Love, Romance, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Okay, you know that I work well with your prompts... 1by Rosen Rot <100 words, 5 comments, on Nov 17 4:32 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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But they had started to change even then, and we knew it. We felt it.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Nikki Rowles 1700 words, 18 comments, on Nov 25 8:36 PM 2008. In Fiction, First person, Lesbian, Life, Love, Romance• Commented on by judge.
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Together we're gonna fly.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A story of an obese little girl in denial.by Dassy 600 words, 11 comments, on Nov 16 8:30 PM 2008• Commented on by judge.
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This wind brings all dead things to life, I thought to myself. Branches that lash the air like whips and dead leaves rolling around in a huby Luckyk 400 words, 5 comments, on Sep 27 4:03 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Reposted for Autumn contestby MsAlee 500 words, 7 comments, on Nov 16 11:51 AM 2008. In , First person, Love, Romance, Short story
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I stood in shock as I saw hundreds of those vicious marauders climb aboard the ship. A thousand screams were heard from all corners.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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His heart stolen and locked away, and I'll never know the combination.by Robin Omallia 700 words, 7 comments, on Nov 17 10:21 AM 2008. In First person, Love, Pain, Romance, Sad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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My dear mother,1by Scaramouche. 400 words, 7 comments, on Nov 15 9:29 AM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by donuts-and-music 800 words, 21 comments, on Nov 15 7:56 PM 2008. In Fiction, First person, Inspirational, Love, Romance, War, Young adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Ah... reminiscence
by Much-Dipstick 700 words, 8 comments, on Oct 2 11:35 AM 2008. In Childhood, Friends, Past, Reminisce• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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by Lady Michaella 700 words, 4 comments, on Nov 14 5:21 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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A man awakes from death and seeks to know why he is back and who he is, guided only by a mysterious apparition.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Is it okay for the little to no dialouge one if it only has two lines of dialouge?
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Definitely.
One or two lines is acceptable, but I don't want a flood of it. =]
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How many stories are we allowed to enter? o.o
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I'm thinking of sticking to one unless you intend to enter to multiple options.
Or you wish to plead your case.
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So it's okay if I already entered one piece on option three, and then want to enter another piece on option one?
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For the third option, is thinking OK? 'Cause I got one which the MC thinks a bit, but no dialogue at all.
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It depends.
I'm all for thoughts, but is it thinking like rambling to oneself? Or does it have a plot and story within the thought?
If it's not very "story-like," but you think it deserves to be read I'll consider adding an option for thoughts. I'm never opposed to more options and entries. (:
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Not really rambling, he just thinks a bit while the story goes on - develops the plot and back story in his thoughts.
I'll enter it and you can see for yourself, if it sucks, it sucks, if it's good, it's good.
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Sounds like a plan. =]
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could i have a prompt?
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Put in an entry, and then you may. (=
Just give it a title like, "Prompt me!"
Or just write it in the body that you'd like a prompt.
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Everyone needs more comments on their contests!!
Huzzah for commenting contests, and for being me. (and you.)
Jeepers I'm in a strange mood today.
Is it okay to mash the options?
Can I show you a series of memories with little to no talking?
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Mashing options is superb.
You're superb.
We're superb.
Etc, etc.
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