Ok class, welcome to the third installment in my alphabet series. Today I wish for you to write me a creative story. Just like any normal English Teacher I am going to grade you on ability to follow instructions, completeness, style, grammar and spelling.
Get creative in a surrealistic sort of way. Showing, not telling, is the key. Use metaphors and similes to your heart's content, but no clichés. I want color and imagery. Write a story that's never been told before. Now this does not mean to write me some random drivel.
I require a story with a beginning middle and end. A protagonist and antagonist. A story that progresses and flows properly. The most difficult part however is it must be unique, different, quaint, descriptive, original, expressive, imaginative i.e. Creative.
I have come up with some creative options to inspire you (it doesn't have to be about any of these, you just might get brownie points if you do it correctly);
C is for Cause and Effect
Everything has a cause and effect from stubbing your toe to breaking up with a loved one. Write me a rube-goldberg type story (emphasis on story). You want a good example of the type of thing I'd love to see, watch the Star Trek: the Next Generation episode "Cause and Effect"
Or C is for Change
Write about someone who went through a great change in their life. And by change I don't mean something everyone goes through (e.g. moving, breakup, career change) Creativity people! Make it some physical, psychological, or environmental change that's never happened to anyone before.
Or C is for Conspiracy
Write a fictional story about a conspiracy either real or imagined. You can write about a person on the inside or out.
What I'm looking for is something a bit off the wall, something that causes paranoia in people, not just a simple conspiracy to commit murder or something. But it doesn't have to be as large as the government is hiding the fact that aliens have landed. I'd like it to either make me laugh at how ridiculous the people are or make me afraid to leave the house. Again it has to be a unique and interesting conspiracy.
- Make it as short or long as you like but if I get bored I might not finish it.
- Use proper grammar and spelling
- I do comment. A Lot! I will point out errors. I'll also point out what you did well.
- It can be fiction or non fiction, however I prefer fiction, I also prefer to not have some teenage angsty drama scene or gore (one and the same aren't they?).
UPDATE:
Since all of my entries have been pre-writes so far and to encourage new writes (got to inspire creativity after all) I'm adding the caveat that I will judge pre-writes much more strictly than I will new stories.
This contest will be open for a while so no worries about not finishing in time. If you think you might need more time just IM me.
That is all.
Get creative in a surrealistic sort of way. Showing, not telling, is the key. Use metaphors and similes to your heart's content, but no clichés. I want color and imagery. Write a story that's never been told before. Now this does not mean to write me some random drivel.
I require a story with a beginning middle and end. A protagonist and antagonist. A story that progresses and flows properly. The most difficult part however is it must be unique, different, quaint, descriptive, original, expressive, imaginative i.e. Creative.
I have come up with some creative options to inspire you (it doesn't have to be about any of these, you just might get brownie points if you do it correctly);
C is for Cause and Effect
Everything has a cause and effect from stubbing your toe to breaking up with a loved one. Write me a rube-goldberg type story (emphasis on story). You want a good example of the type of thing I'd love to see, watch the Star Trek: the Next Generation episode "Cause and Effect"
Or C is for Change
Write about someone who went through a great change in their life. And by change I don't mean something everyone goes through (e.g. moving, breakup, career change) Creativity people! Make it some physical, psychological, or environmental change that's never happened to anyone before.
Or C is for Conspiracy
Write a fictional story about a conspiracy either real or imagined. You can write about a person on the inside or out.
What I'm looking for is something a bit off the wall, something that causes paranoia in people, not just a simple conspiracy to commit murder or something. But it doesn't have to be as large as the government is hiding the fact that aliens have landed. I'd like it to either make me laugh at how ridiculous the people are or make me afraid to leave the house. Again it has to be a unique and interesting conspiracy.
- Make it as short or long as you like but if I get bored I might not finish it.
- Use proper grammar and spelling
- I do comment. A Lot! I will point out errors. I'll also point out what you did well.
- It can be fiction or non fiction, however I prefer fiction, I also prefer to not have some teenage angsty drama scene or gore (one and the same aren't they?).
UPDATE:
Since all of my entries have been pre-writes so far and to encourage new writes (got to inspire creativity after all) I'm adding the caveat that I will judge pre-writes much more strictly than I will new stories.
This contest will be open for a while so no worries about not finishing in time. If you think you might need more time just IM me.
That is all.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on February 23
- Rewards: Gold: 500, Silver: 250, Bronze: 125, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I know the winners seem a bit random but that's the thing about creativity it strikes one differently than it strikes others. Some may have stricken me more creatively had they not had so many errors, while others were so creative I could forgive the errors, and still others seem creative but at their core were predictable. It's really hard for me to say what made the winners, winners other than they hit the right chords in my head.
I enjoyed all of the entries and even if you didn't win that doesn't mean it wasn't a creative and wonderful piece. Thank you all for entering.
Contest Winners
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THE HANDSOME STRANGER
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light coming from single candle can brighten a dark room...let hope burn inside your heart...leave rest on God.by lavanya 700 words, 42 comments, on Sep 25 8:46 PM 2008. In Contest, First person, Inspirational, Life, Love, Sad
Silver trophy winner
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A row of terraced houses overlooked the steep banks of the river. An odour like rotten eggs hovered over the skin that caked the fetid water. Overhead a swollen, clear white moon appeared to drift languidly amidst the turbuleby Shockerloba 1800 words, 3 comments, on Feb 14 5:58 PM. In Hmm, Short story, Weird
Bronze trophy winner
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He called again, this time outstretching his hand. "It's Daddy, remember?"by SilentMoonDance 2800 words, 71 comments, on Feb 6 7:28 AM. In Contest, Fantasy, Fiction, Short story
Honorable mention
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My skin was cold, and my eyes had shut. The call had taken me, and I would sleep until long after he was cold as well.by Jennywinnie 2500 words, 19 comments, on Feb 21 2:07 AM. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Inspirational, Love, Romance, Science fiction Honorable mention
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Coyote has always liked to be alone. Being the First, it only makes sense. In the beginning, when there was only All and All was Coyote ...by intoothandclaw 1800 words, 10 comments, on Feb 2 11:38 PM. In Coyote, Humor, Legend, Native american, Spiritual, Wolf Honorable mention
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Gold trophy winner
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by gypsywitch0187 800 words, 5 comments, on Feb 4 11:54 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Five months after my senior year and three months after starting college I said screw it and joined the Army.by WritersEffigy 2400 words, 9 comments, on May 20 3:25 AM 2008. In Drug-use, Humor, Inspirational, Military, Non-fiction, Third p
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JUST READ!
by Rose Hathaway 500 words, 86 comments, on Jan 14 11:28 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
A deep and thoughtful; description of one late summer's love
by Rose Hathaway 400 words, 53 comments, on Dec 29 2:24 PM 2008• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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This story is about two people realizing that they were given their lives for a reason. the story is not finished, so please don't think thby dmccray 900 words, 16 comments, on Feb 6 10:32 PM. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Teen, Unfinished• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by Cupcake14 2900 words, 8 comments, on Feb 10 8:46 AM. In Adult, Crime, Dark, Death, Depression, Horror, Life, Science fiction, War• Commented on by judge.
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Beth was always an odd one. Back in high school she was the outsider, the outcast.by Robin Omallia 1700 words, 12 comments, on Sep 2 2:44 AM 2008. In Fiction, First person, High school, Inspired by music, Revenge• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Is it okay to have a story that has more than one installment, or do you want just one whole story?
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I prefer a full story but I don't disqualify anything as one never knows... so if just an installment fits the requirements than it's ok. If it's a middle chapter just make sure it stands alone on its own fairly well.
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Hi Toni!
I just wanted to say that you have a great picture of Alice in Wonderland
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Thanks Andy, yeah the story itself is pretty creative and I thought this was an interesting interpretation of it.
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The picture reminds me of American McGee's Alice (it's a game
) Very cool pic. I saved it on my computer. And, I hope I get the time to enter...I may just enter a pre-written story. I dunno...
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Never did get around to buying that game. It looked so good.
Hope you enter too. Prewrite would be good if you have one that fits.
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You should check it out. I really enjoyed it. You could probably get it cheaper now cause it's older And yes, I'm planning on entering, but I'll decide which story tomorrow...don't have time right now.
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sorta in a rush right now so not sure if i will join ur contest, but i really wanted to tell you i love your background XD
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Thanks. It'll be open for a while so you can take your time.
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I'd like to enter this contest with a new story.(:
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Well then; please, Please, do! Hope you come up with something special.
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hey toni comeon change this grim pic....this making my mind dark and now i think i will write very dark story ......hope u won't scold me for experimenting with darkness....missing u here....
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I like dark stories too.
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Bookmarked. I will be back.
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Ooohhh... I look forward to it.
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Ha Ha!
You know what the funny thing is? This contest ends on my birthday!--Okay, not really funny, but I just noticed that.(:
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