***Entry to this contest is restricted to those who either belong to the Serious about Reviews (SaR) group or who appear on my friends list.***
Even though I try to comment a lot, I always seem to 'owe' critiques to other people, especially in comparison with the amount of comments that I seem to get on my stories.
What I would like to see in this contest is stories that I haven't yet commented on. Each story will receive a constructive critique. I will judge the contest based on story elements - plot, characters, setting, language, style etc, as well as how well the story adheres to grammar, punctuation and spelling standards.
Some Rules:
- Must be an SaR member OR appear on my friends list. (To be recognised as such, you must have been a member/friend on or before the start date of this contest. It defeats the purpose of this contest if you send a friend request or join the group just to enter.)
- You may enter up to 2 stories. If entering two, please ensure that one is a recent write (posted 1st January 2009 onwards).
- Story must not have been previously commented on by me or entered into one of my other current contests.
- Minimum word count 300 words.
- Maximum word count 4500 words.
- Story forms only - including scripts, vignettes, and first chapters.
- No poetry, rants, essays, articles or fan fiction.
- Stories must adhere to Storywrite policy.
- Please use spelling, punctuation and grammar to the best of your ability.
- For this contest, I will accept all genres, but please be aware that not everything is to my liking.
- By entering this contest you agree that you've read and understood the rules governing this contest. Non-adherence to any of these rules will result in a DQ.
Enter this contest
- This is not an anonymous contest - the editors will be able to see your name.
- Closes in 7 days, or after 4 more entries
- Up to 2 entries are allowed per person.
- Rewards - Gold: 300, Silver: 150, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 3 people
- Enter a pre-written story
- Enter a new story
Entries [46]
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First Chapter in the second Rancel War saga. Read The Elements first by me.by Lithron 3700 words, 13 comments, on Dec 2 10:22 PM 2008. In Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Unfinished, War• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Tommaso visits the Imperial City and promptly becomes lost. A beggar aids him for a small fee.• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A man awakens from cryo-sleep on a ship with no knowledge of why he is there.• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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“Why must I be the hated one?” He paced back and forth in his so-called “castle...” not a castle anymore, although twas once a glorious souby TNTrouble 700 words, 13 comments, on Mar 4 11:42 AM. In Fiction, Life, Romance, Starting idea, Unfinished• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Oblivion Kitty God 1700 words, 12 comments, on Sep 14 2:41 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Charles Dickens visits Niagara Falls and faces a ghost from his past.• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A single candle flame danced in the damp cave. The shadows wiggled and jumped around on the walls. The characters painted on the same wall,• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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In October 1899, war broke out between the two Boer Republics and the British Empire. England controlled the Cape Colony and Natal, but notby Bernice DeLucchi 2600 words, 9 comments, on Mar 27 5:24 AM• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A light-hearted tale, set in a small town in South Africa.by Bernice DeLucchi 1900 words, 12 comments, on Oct 14 4:56 AM 2008• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by paperparadox 2500 words, 11 comments, on Jan 5 5:07 AM• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by VelvetWings 900 words, 14 comments, on Mar 20 6:21 PM• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Can one "go home again" and retrieve loss?
by Gary Alexander 1700 words, 39 comments, on May 3 10:24 AM
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Holden would do anything to possess Kim, anything.• Not viewed by judge.
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A former spy gets recalled to active duty. But there's the reason of why he left in the first place ...• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Predator. Prey. Vampire. Human. Human. Vampire.by RxxSpiritWolfxxJ 1200 words, 17 comments, on Dec 28 4:48 AM 2008. In Apocalyptic fiction, Starting idea, Vampires, War• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Alirah gazed at the crevasse forming within the folds of the fabric-- the fabrics of the universe. She clutched a hand to her stomach as heby amanda vampiress 3500 words, 52 comments, on Jan 6 10:14 PM. In Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal, Romance, Short story• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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He moved swiftly through the trees, not a sound was emitted from his foot steps. I glanced over my shoulder as he gracefully leaped from trby amanda vampiress 1600 words, 59 comments, on May 24 1:09 AM. In Horror, Paranormal, Short story, Weretiger
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"Stop trying to seduce me!" The nervous laugh tumbled out along with the words.• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by CactusJack 700 words, 40 comments, on Aug 27 3:46 PM. In Chapter, Crime, Fantasy, First person, Young adult
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A serial killer is bad - but a serial killer with self-justification?• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Lady Eventide 1300 words, 10 comments, on Jul 19 9:47 AM. In Horror• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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"Hi, Nat, how are you?" my sister, Nancy, asked cheerfully. It seemed that Nancy was always cheerful and why shouldn't she be? She was veby Andy Stephenson 700 words, 93 comments, on Feb 20 6:43 AM 2007. In Crime, Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person
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It was a warm summer evening and my wife had turned in. I was sitting on the back porch enjoying the relative cool the near total darkness• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I sat there heart pounding, shaking uncontrollably, covered in blood, both the beasts and my own. I hung suspended in a single moment thatby graybeard 1400 words, 18 comments, on Apr 9 4:25 PM• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Lady Pixie 1500 words, 61 comments, on Aug 28 5:04 PM. In Adult, Crime, Dark, Death, Horror, Murder, Starting idea, Weird
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“Ye lazy bastards, awaken and cleaneth this foul pit.” Craig's booming call penetrated every corner of the flat.by JimZombie 900 words, 15 comments, on Mar 30 10:02 AM. In Absurd, Fiction, Humor, Pseudo play, Short story, Tragedy• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Dr. Psycho 600 words, 26 comments, on Nov 6 9:54 PM. In Abuse, Dark, Disturbing, Pain, Psychological, Starting idea, Strange, Weird
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“What if she's still out there... what if she... dies, because... we didn't look for her?”• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Ghost of a Siren 2300 words, 7 comments, on Jul 24 7:22 PM. In Fantasy• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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by Tiger-Lily 1100 words, 73 comments, on Jul 13 10:19 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Horror, Young adult• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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*waves*
hellooo
I'll have to make sure to submit stuff you've not read wouldn't want to bore you 
and great idea ^______^
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I'm sure there is quite a few things I haven't read. I figured that instead of randomly choosing something off profile pages, people can select stories that they want comments/critiques on - and have the chance of winning something too.
Even though I'm usually not a fan of romance, I quite enjoy the style you write in - as well as that of Lady Editor (who I hope enters a couple of stories as well).
I'm sure you won't bore me.
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Romance? People still write those?
J/K!!!
Great contest Blondie. If anyone can give a constructive critique, it's you.
*slides plate of brownies under the door and walks away whistling*
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Awesome contest idea! Thanks for the invite. I'll surely enter when I wake up.
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HI.............
Yesterday it was new..............Today...it's for you.
Hope you enjoy this piece.....Honor of Mother's Day!
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Trudy The Flame
why was tis story removed? Because I am not a member if so how do I join ? -
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It was removed since you aren't a member of the group that I have restricted this contest to, nor do you appear on my SW friends list. I do, however, have other contests currently open for general members - I suggest you check those out to see if your story can fit into one of those.
Thank you for your interest, but unfortunately at this point in time, you don't qualify for entry into this contest.
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I just realized I haven't written a new story since last year! Only new chapters to existing stories.
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Wow. Amazing enteries
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Great entries and great contest, and there's sure to be a great result, but I'm not that free at the mo' to effectively compile a new story ... so for something you haven't read ...
Oh, and thanks for the invite. Thought you'd forgotten all about lovable RJ.
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hey
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Ooops!
I was an active member of SaR until fairly recently (quite a while after I'd entered this contest), but it's gone on for so long that I'm now worrying about whether it's worth keeping my stories in, since I had to withdraw from the group due to time constraints.
Lou x
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why is it after all the contests i've been in with you and all the comments we've given each other i've never added you as a friend?
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Hi Blondie
I hope you don't mind, but I changed my entry for this contest and decided to submit something that is a little newer. I had noticed that my previous entries hadn't even been viewed yet, so I figured it wouldn't be a problem right now to remove them and replace them with something else.
Pixie
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I felt left out.
But since I mostly writer chapters, this was a near-impossible task trying to find something you've not yet commented.
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Can I enter a Happy Potter parody?
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I'd prefer not - but you are welcome to submit something else. I plan to give good critiques, so enter something you would like a solid comment on.
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