Okay. I've been waiting a while to hold this contest, so I expect lots of fantastic entries 
. There aren't a lot of points at the moment, but they'll be sure to go up! ^^
As promised, there is quite a bit to choose from. You may write a story or piece for each of them. I will allow poetry, but your chances of winning are slim unless it is absolutely amazing.
Brownie Points:
- commenting on one of my stories ^^
- history
- imagery!!
- a good vocabularly
- emotion. But don't just say "I felt very, very sad." Show it through actions and thoughts.
Rules:
1. I will correct your grammar. But if there are too many mistakes, I don't think you'll be winning......
2. NOTHING to do with Twilight, or any more of Stephanie Meyer's demon spawn.
3. No more than 2000 words. I'm lazy
4. YOU can't be lazy. Put effort into what you are writing. I'm the one who has to read it all...
5. Tell me which option you have used, and any other relevant information. Don't just enter something because it loosely fits.
4. Have fun! ^^
Here are the options!
OPTION 1.
Song prompts! Below is a list of songs. Even if you don't know them, take a look at one or two. Some of them are dark, but the majority of them are lighthearted and wonderful! Major brownie points for using lyrics from the song (as long as you credit the artist. By the way, each song is categorised by band.
Bloc Party
- Hunting for Witches
- Pioneers (something about a good friend)
- Vision of Heaven
Chopin
- Nocturne
Cold War Kids
- Hang me up to dry
- Hospital beds
Coldplay
- Lovers in Japan
- Viva la Vida (perhaps you could give me something historical ^^)
- Clocks
- The scientist
- Yellow (if you can work out what it's about - they can't seem to ^^)
- Speed of Sound
- The Hardest Part (what is the hardest thing you've ever had to do?)
The Cure
- Boys Don't Cry
- The Lovecats
- Let's Go to Bed (I'll LOVE you if you use the phrase "shaking like milk"
- Lullaby (give me a horror ^^)
- Friday I'm in Love (give me something really cute. But be careful. No cliches, or I'll be very upset =[)
- Wrong Number
Echo & the Bunnymen
- Lips like Sugar (Something to make me smile ^^)
- Nothing Ever Last Forever (something to make me cry.)
The Fratellis
- Chelsea Dagger
INXS
- Need You Tonight (something sexy =) but not full blown erotica.)
Kumiko Noma
- Lilium
The Little Ones
- Happy Hippo
Magnetic Fields
- All my little words
- I don't want to get over you (something that is satirical of love)
Moving Units
- Available
Mystery Jets
- Diamonds in the Dark
- Flakes
- Two Doors Down
- Hideaway
- Young Love
Oasis
- Champagne Supernova
Orchestral Maneouvres in the Dark
- Electricity
- If you leave
Pavement
- Spit on a stranger
- Stereo
- Range Life
- Stop Breathing
Radiohead
- Creep
- Karma Police (I can play this on piano ^^)
- Talk Show Host (this is the song used in the new Romeo and Juliet. You can write something about them if you want.)
- No Surprises (I can play this on guitar ^^)
The Rakes
- Just Got Paid (heheheh)
Spoon
- I turn my camera on
- The Underdog
That's it! If there is any song not here, please feel free to message me
OPTION 2:
Hmmm... Perhaps a fan fic? ^^ Make sure you stay true to the character's personalities... Eg, they can't just all suddenly take their clothes off... T_T
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Elfen Lied
- Gungrave
- Wolf's Rain
- Vampire Knight
Message me for any others ^^
OPTION 3:
Mimick author styles!! Try to write an ORIGINAL story, using the style and genre the following authors would.
- Marian Keyes
- Kim Edwards
- Bryce Courtney
- Jodi Picoult
- Khaled Houssini
- Paulina Simons
- Conn Iggulden
- Sidney Sheldon
- Earnest Hemmingway
- Shakespeare (if you're up to it)
- John Steinbeck
Yet again, you may message me for moreee. ( please note, Stephanie Meyer is not on this list for a good reason. Begone, foul twilighters)
OPTION 4:
I'm losing options to put in here... So... how about you write a response to one of MY stories? This could be an alternative ending, a sequel, etc. Have fun with it ^^
OPTION 5:
Write about your goal in life. Make me end up feeling optimistic and happy. Tell me where you see yourself in 5 years time.
OPTION 6:
Write me a love story that will make me feel all gooey inside. These MUST be new stories. I'll be checking this. Here are some quotes (off the top of my head - they will be very corny... I'm sorry) :
"Nothing else matters now, I'm sure of it."
"...the second sun of my sunset."
"I just wanted to see him/her one last time"
"Suddenly everthing seemed dimmer in comparison to him/her."
"'Tomorrow' suddenly sounded like a promise rather than a threat."
"Hapiness bubbled inside of me; I felt so light, like jumping up and down for no reason at all."
"Before now, I must've been dead, for this is living."
NOTE: try not to use the word 'LOVE'. It's really overused. ^^
OPTION 7:
Write me something about your haven. Describe every last inch of it. Make me feel like I'm there, feeling secure and safe.
OPTION 8:
Got a long story... huh? Give me a summary of the plot. But... you are only allowed to use one-worded sentences. With this option, you should build up the tension, leaving the reading feeling breathless and tense by the end.
THAT'S ALL FOR NOW! GET WRITING!
. There aren't a lot of points at the moment, but they'll be sure to go up! ^^As promised, there is quite a bit to choose from. You may write a story or piece for each of them. I will allow poetry, but your chances of winning are slim unless it is absolutely amazing.
Brownie Points:
- commenting on one of my stories ^^
- history
- imagery!!
- a good vocabularly
- emotion. But don't just say "I felt very, very sad." Show it through actions and thoughts.
Rules:
1. I will correct your grammar. But if there are too many mistakes, I don't think you'll be winning......
2. NOTHING to do with Twilight, or any more of Stephanie Meyer's demon spawn.
3. No more than 2000 words. I'm lazy
4. YOU can't be lazy. Put effort into what you are writing. I'm the one who has to read it all...
5. Tell me which option you have used, and any other relevant information. Don't just enter something because it loosely fits.
4. Have fun! ^^
Here are the options!
OPTION 1.
Song prompts! Below is a list of songs. Even if you don't know them, take a look at one or two. Some of them are dark, but the majority of them are lighthearted and wonderful! Major brownie points for using lyrics from the song (as long as you credit the artist. By the way, each song is categorised by band.
Bloc Party
- Hunting for Witches
- Pioneers (something about a good friend)
- Vision of Heaven
Chopin
- Nocturne
Cold War Kids
- Hang me up to dry
- Hospital beds
Coldplay
- Lovers in Japan
- Viva la Vida (perhaps you could give me something historical ^^)
- Clocks
- The scientist
- Yellow (if you can work out what it's about - they can't seem to ^^)
- Speed of Sound
- The Hardest Part (what is the hardest thing you've ever had to do?)
The Cure
- Boys Don't Cry
- The Lovecats
- Let's Go to Bed (I'll LOVE you if you use the phrase "shaking like milk"
- Lullaby (give me a horror ^^)
- Friday I'm in Love (give me something really cute. But be careful. No cliches, or I'll be very upset =[)
- Wrong Number
Echo & the Bunnymen
- Lips like Sugar (Something to make me smile ^^)
- Nothing Ever Last Forever (something to make me cry.)
The Fratellis
- Chelsea Dagger
INXS
- Need You Tonight (something sexy =) but not full blown erotica.)
Kumiko Noma
- Lilium
The Little Ones
- Happy Hippo
Magnetic Fields
- All my little words
- I don't want to get over you (something that is satirical of love)
Moving Units
- Available
Mystery Jets
- Diamonds in the Dark
- Flakes
- Two Doors Down
- Hideaway
- Young Love
Oasis
- Champagne Supernova
Orchestral Maneouvres in the Dark
- Electricity
- If you leave
Pavement
- Spit on a stranger
- Stereo
- Range Life
- Stop Breathing
Radiohead
- Creep
- Karma Police (I can play this on piano ^^)
- Talk Show Host (this is the song used in the new Romeo and Juliet. You can write something about them if you want.)
- No Surprises (I can play this on guitar ^^)
The Rakes
- Just Got Paid (heheheh)
Spoon
- I turn my camera on
- The Underdog
That's it! If there is any song not here, please feel free to message me
OPTION 2:
Hmmm... Perhaps a fan fic? ^^ Make sure you stay true to the character's personalities... Eg, they can't just all suddenly take their clothes off... T_T
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Elfen Lied
- Gungrave
- Wolf's Rain
- Vampire Knight
Message me for any others ^^
OPTION 3:
Mimick author styles!! Try to write an ORIGINAL story, using the style and genre the following authors would.
- Marian Keyes
- Kim Edwards
- Bryce Courtney
- Jodi Picoult
- Khaled Houssini
- Paulina Simons
- Conn Iggulden
- Sidney Sheldon
- Earnest Hemmingway
- Shakespeare (if you're up to it)
- John Steinbeck
Yet again, you may message me for moreee. ( please note, Stephanie Meyer is not on this list for a good reason. Begone, foul twilighters)
OPTION 4:
I'm losing options to put in here... So... how about you write a response to one of MY stories? This could be an alternative ending, a sequel, etc. Have fun with it ^^
OPTION 5:
Write about your goal in life. Make me end up feeling optimistic and happy. Tell me where you see yourself in 5 years time.
OPTION 6:
Write me a love story that will make me feel all gooey inside. These MUST be new stories. I'll be checking this. Here are some quotes (off the top of my head - they will be very corny... I'm sorry) :
"Nothing else matters now, I'm sure of it."
"...the second sun of my sunset."
"I just wanted to see him/her one last time"
"Suddenly everthing seemed dimmer in comparison to him/her."
"'Tomorrow' suddenly sounded like a promise rather than a threat."
"Hapiness bubbled inside of me; I felt so light, like jumping up and down for no reason at all."
"Before now, I must've been dead, for this is living."
NOTE: try not to use the word 'LOVE'. It's really overused. ^^
OPTION 7:
Write me something about your haven. Describe every last inch of it. Make me feel like I'm there, feeling secure and safe.
OPTION 8:
Got a long story... huh? Give me a summary of the plot. But... you are only allowed to use one-worded sentences. With this option, you should build up the tension, leaving the reading feeling breathless and tense by the end.
THAT'S ALL FOR NOW! GET WRITING!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 2
- Rewards: Gold: 350, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Final notes: Thanks for entering this contest! I was pleasantly surprised by some fantastic entries, and disappointed by others... but I won't get into that ^^
In the end I favoured stories that hadn't won many contests and followed the rules better.
I suggest all the entrants should take a look at the winning stories. Perhaps they could learn a thing or two. Aside from that, some of the stories are sadly under-read and under-commented (except for one of them, of course ^^).
Thank you! =)
Contest Winners
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by SilentMoonDance 2500 words, 42 comments, on Mar 10 12:51 PM. In Fiction, Short story, Young adult
Gold trophy winner
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THE DAY ELVIS STOPPED BY1
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The smell of freshly fried eggs and bacon drifted into the room as I lay on the bed beginning to prepare to face another glorious day of beby Andy Stephenson 1100 words, 50 comments, on Aug 13 9:26 AM 2007. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Humor, Inspirational, Love
Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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by writeheart 300 words, 2 comments, on Mar 14 9:08 AM. In Contest, First person, Inspirational, Life, Young adult• Commented on by judge.
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Thomas Wellington looked around the calm water and realized he had a serious problem. He had absoloutly no idea where he was.by cooliobean13 300 words, 13 comments, on Mar 3 7:34 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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this is a story about Princess Twinkle whose fell in love with a pure blood vampire, Prince Kenny. and a vampire's prince was also fell forby Satan-chan 300 words, 4 comments, on Apr 14 5:33 PM• Commented on by judge.
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One fine morning a lady named Christy was putting on make-up and she was getting ready for her date with the cutest boy in school and she could not wait till seven but she had to go to a party before so she was hopefully come• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Ok, my entry (A Hamlet soliloquy -rewritten-) is under option #3. It is in all technicality a parody, but I did try very hard to keep Shakespeare's style. Hope it's OK, if you think it's pushing any rules (I don't) DQ away, I'll understand.
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It's a stretch, but I think it should be fine
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I love coldwar kids. LOL
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Um, you can dq me if you want...just thought I'd go for it.
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"Begone foul Twilighters"
that's hilarious!
I shall see if I can come up with something new... some of these prompts may get my brain rolling
Nice contest!
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I heard a story of a twitard who asaulted someone outside a bookstore for her "bad" opinion of Twilight... Begone foul Twilighters.
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oh goodness. that's horrible. lol.
I admit I'm a 'semi fan' of the series but for my own reasons and I'm certainly not obsessed with it or a proclaimed 'twilighter'
that's just crazy. ha.
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Oh dear T_T No one is safe anymore....
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I have a love story, but and it already has one of the quotes in it. I also have a song prompted song, from "Your Guardian Angel", and "What Hurts the Most"
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If you are planning on entering something written from a song prompt, I'd prefer it to be something from the list ^^ The love story should be fine then, so long as it has the quote.
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oh, sorry,
I chose option 5, and I was hoping I could follow Douglas Adams.
May I? He's one of my favorite authors.
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Yeah sure. Go for it
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Ah, darn. If only you had put Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay in it, I would of had a story for you. But I do like the other two songs, they are good.
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Feel free to use Rush of Blood to the Head ^^ It's another good song. I'm sure it'll be interesting.
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Romance-True Love
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Hi!
Thanks for the honorable mention and points. I appreciate them. I'm glad you like my story.
Thanks for hosting.
Andy
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