January is a month for new beginnings. There is no theme for this contest. Please enter any story you have written.
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site December 31, 2008 through January 31, 2009. You may enter if you joined on December 31st only if you did NOT enter December’s New Member Contest.
2. Prose only. No poetry. If you wish to enter a poetry contest visit our sister site AllPoetry here:
http://allpoetry.com/home
By joining StoryWrite you are already a member of AllPoetry too. Just use your StoryWrite username and password to log in.
3. If you collaborate with another member, both members must qualify as new members--see rule 1.
4. G-rated: No adult or erotic category writes. Your story must be viewable by all age groups. Keep this one G-rated in theme and language.
5. Only 1 entry per person.
6. Must enter by January 31, 2009.
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The Suggestions
1. Check your story multiple times for typos and check back several times before the contest closes to see if you think you should do edits as a result of some of the feedback that you get. You will have a better chance of being considered for a trophy if your piece is well polished by the time it is judged as a finalist.
2. Since this is an interactive site, take the opportunity to read and comment on some of your fellow contestants. It is a great way to start getting to know other writers and initiate contacts that will most likely return the favor and read and comment on your works. This will not affect the judging of the contest, but it will help you become accustomed to interacting with other writers on the site.
3. Keep your readers eyes in mind when choosing your font and background colors. A story that is easy to view is more likely to be well received by readers. If you are in doubt about whether or not your type shows well against your background, then opt for white background with black type. You can always change it after the contest if you want to experiment with colors
4. Be sure to read all the rules. It doesn't hurt to read them twice. It would be a shame to be overlooked for trophy because some silly rule was not adhered to.
Happy writing and best of luck to you all.
SW Greeters
The Rules
1. Must have joined the site December 31, 2008 through January 31, 2009. You may enter if you joined on December 31st only if you did NOT enter December’s New Member Contest.
2. Prose only. No poetry. If you wish to enter a poetry contest visit our sister site AllPoetry here:
http://allpoetry.com/home
By joining StoryWrite you are already a member of AllPoetry too. Just use your StoryWrite username and password to log in.
3. If you collaborate with another member, both members must qualify as new members--see rule 1.
4. G-rated: No adult or erotic category writes. Your story must be viewable by all age groups. Keep this one G-rated in theme and language.
5. Only 1 entry per person.
6. Must enter by January 31, 2009.
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The Suggestions
1. Check your story multiple times for typos and check back several times before the contest closes to see if you think you should do edits as a result of some of the feedback that you get. You will have a better chance of being considered for a trophy if your piece is well polished by the time it is judged as a finalist.
2. Since this is an interactive site, take the opportunity to read and comment on some of your fellow contestants. It is a great way to start getting to know other writers and initiate contacts that will most likely return the favor and read and comment on your works. This will not affect the judging of the contest, but it will help you become accustomed to interacting with other writers on the site.
3. Keep your readers eyes in mind when choosing your font and background colors. A story that is easy to view is more likely to be well received by readers. If you are in doubt about whether or not your type shows well against your background, then opt for white background with black type. You can always change it after the contest if you want to experiment with colors
4. Be sure to read all the rules. It doesn't hurt to read them twice. It would be a shame to be overlooked for trophy because some silly rule was not adhered to.
Happy writing and best of luck to you all.
SW Greeters
Enter this contest
- This is not an anonymous contest - the editors will be able to see your name.
- Closes in 8 days, or after 8 more entries
- One entry per person, newer submissions replace old ones
- Rewards - Gold: 100, Silver: 50, Bronze: 25
- Enter a pre-written story
- Enter a new story
Entries [12]
1 - 12 of 12
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The footprints we leave behind1• Not viewed by judge.
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It was then and there I knew it was wrong…the agony. Oh how could I be doing such a thing to myself? How come it was this hard…by Vampirelover221 900 words, 1 comment, on Jan 3 4:08 PM. In Dark, Death, Depression, Fantasy, Horror, Love, Romance, Sad• Not viewed by judge.
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It was cold. It was dark. It was rainy. All in all, a miserable night. A young woman wearing soaking jeans and a turtleneck was hammering a• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The year is 1940 Operation Eagle is in full swing the German pilots are bombing all of the British airfields.• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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The intellects always preferred to stay behind her ears, near the lobes so they could peek their curiosity out if need be.• Viewed by judge.
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Some people believe that love doesn’t come to sinners; I believed it as well until love found me.• Not viewed by judge.
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by Carissamahrie 1300 words, 2 days ago. In Young adult• Not viewed by judge.
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It was a warm summer night in the old bayou where Chance Westion lived amoung nature, which was his love since childhood, but that night something Haunted him.1by cindyrasey 500 words, 2 days ago. In Fiction• Not viewed by judge.
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Five people benefit from the miracles of Christmas.• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Angel fallen from grace, as the typical description for the Fallen goes.• Not viewed by judge. Prewrite
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