There's many contests existing in which the host asks for you to evoke emotions in them. Well, let's try something different. I want you to evoke emotions in yourself.
I want you to write something dear to your heart. It can be anything as long as it means something to you and would bring out strong feelings in you. Show me the power in your heart. Write something that is deep and meaningful to you.
*** If you do not cry ( in sadness or happiness are the best ways, but can be in anger or many other emotions) by the end of your story do not to enter it. ***
How will I know? Well, honestly, there is no way I could know for certain, but writing always reflects what's in the author's heart. I will be able to see in your words if the story moved you.
New writes will be looked on favorably.
Brownie points if you do make me cry in happiness.
Don't make it too long or too short. Let's say between 200-2000 words. I may be flexible but don't push it.
Keep to proper writing rules.
You only have about a week as I'm doing this contest to fill in the gap of waiting for my other contest to end.
EDIT: The few entries I've read so far have been wonderful, so I'm upping the points and number of entries.
I want you to write something dear to your heart. It can be anything as long as it means something to you and would bring out strong feelings in you. Show me the power in your heart. Write something that is deep and meaningful to you.
*** If you do not cry ( in sadness or happiness are the best ways, but can be in anger or many other emotions) by the end of your story do not to enter it. ***
How will I know? Well, honestly, there is no way I could know for certain, but writing always reflects what's in the author's heart. I will be able to see in your words if the story moved you.
New writes will be looked on favorably.
Brownie points if you do make me cry in happiness.
Don't make it too long or too short. Let's say between 200-2000 words. I may be flexible but don't push it.
Keep to proper writing rules.
You only have about a week as I'm doing this contest to fill in the gap of waiting for my other contest to end.
EDIT: The few entries I've read so far have been wonderful, so I'm upping the points and number of entries.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 14
- Rewards: Gold: 150, Silver: 50, Bronze: 20, Honorable mention: 4 people
- Final notes: Wow, so much emotions in this contest. Mostly sad emotions, some anger and angst. Not as many happy thoughts as I would have liked, but there's always room for all emotions. Thank you all for entering. Congratulations to the winners who not only moved me, but I could feel they moved themselves as well.
Contest Winners
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Child abuse is not crime but sin.by lavanya 900 words, 22 comments, on May 3 9:43 PM. In Abuse, Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person, For contest
Gold trophy winner
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It was a time of chasing butterflies, riding bikes all day with friends, climbing trees, drinking from the water hose and staying out fromby Lady Pixie 1300 words, 32 comments, on Mar 3 11:27 PM. In Abuse, First person, Life, Memoir, Non fiction, Personal, Sad
Bronze trophy winner
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I was depressed, and wanted to vent. Didn't help...but oh well. Was listening to 'Hurt' covered by Gregorian. It's amazing, check it out.by Ghost of a Siren 1100 words, 15 comments, on Mar 15 2:56 AM 2008. In Depressing, Life, Personal
Honorable mention
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Silver trophy winner
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We sit there, in the second row in the van, you there next to me.• Commented on by judge.
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There was once this beautiful princess.by lexxi 500 words, 1 comment, on May 2 10:33 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Sharon woke up and went into the kitchen. First thing on the agenda was a cigarette and a cup of strong coffee sweetened with a little sugby spiritraven 400 words, 1 comment, on May 2 8:34 AM. In Contest, Death, Inspirational, Life, Love, Pain, Personal, Romance, Sad• Commented on by judge.
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Hey there Bloody blossom wound,1• Commented on by judge.
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Where have you gone? Why have you left me? Why! Why! Why!1by Dijene 500 words, 2 comments, on May 1 12:52 AM• Commented on by judge.
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I dreamed a little dream that the world ended. Or was it a dream?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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I buried my face into the soft musty duvet and slowed my breathing, listening out for the soft footsteps telling me he was back. Slight mov• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by LynksTryforceGurl 100 words, 9 comments, on Mar 14 11:11 AM. In First person, Love, Personal, Poem, Poetry, Sad• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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by robert davidson 3500 words, 13 comments, on Apr 17 3:40 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Johnus left that night and went to his villa. He had decided that the king must be going mad. But, what was he to do about it? Nothing, heby Lithron 900 words, 6 comments, on Jan 19 1:48 PM. In Dark, Fantasy, Romance, Short story, Unedited, Unfinished• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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All the promises that you’ve given to me,1
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A Day in the Life / / The moonlight shone brightly off the surface of the lake. The nightlife was in full swing. Bullfrogs competed forby Kat222 1900 words, 48 comments, on May 22 4:21 AM 2007• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The day my heart shattered in to a million piecesby GrimDeath 500 words, 4 comments, on May 19 11:13 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Steam collected on the window where traffic passed by on the rainy street below his 5th floor apartment. His hand shook upon the white knobby adreamwithin 1000 words, 25 comments, on Nov 10 3:18 PM 2008. In Angst, Depression, Fiction, Gay, Life, Love, Romance, Teen• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The men came towards her, frightened by the scene the small child behind the trash hid cowering while the men approached his mother. "We were sent to kill you Tsukiko Fumiyoko. Now where is your child? The demon child they saby Hieisgurl 400 words, 1 comment, on Mar 2 3:00 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Ruby sensed something wasn't quite right this morning as she huddled in the doorway of her mother's bedroom.by Bernice DeLucchi 1100 words, 24 comments, on Oct 15 2:37 AM 2008. In Family• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Do you allow poetry? It's my favorie way to handle anger.
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sure, poetry is a good way to get out the emotions.
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Cool I will post something tonight.
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I think I will enter this one.
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Heh, cool! I like this contest. My entry makes me tear up every time I read it, so I instantly thought of it. Is it weird to cry at one's own writing? *squints at self* Self, you're weird!
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No, I don't think it's weird, that's why I made the contest
I have several specific spots that I can point out in my own stuff that I cried while writing and could bring me to tears on a reread.
but I won't deny you're weird
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Thanks for HM!
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