JG. Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Well yeah. I was bored, so I decided to write something. I was searching for good ideas, so I found a nice website that generated ideas. That gave me an idea, which was giving other people ideas, so I'm gonna hold a contest. A story-writing contest. [spoiler=How We Shall Proceed] 1.) You post in this thread, saying you want to join. 2.) I will PM you/post a challenge that you must fufill when writing your story. 3.) When I have a minimun of 3 contestants, I will judge. 4.) Winner gets all of my however many points I have at the time of finishing. You may also donate to the pot if you wish.[/spoiler] [spoiler=The Rules] 1.) Your story is to have correct grammar to as much of an extent as possible. 2.) Their is no minimum length of the story, but the maximum length is 10.000 words. Not that anyone is going to write that many. 3.) You must fufill all criteria in your story, or you will be disqualified.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Examples of Challenges] The story must have a biologist in it. The story must involve a machine in it. During the story, a character discovers someone has written a book or article about them. The story ends during a riot. During the story, someone is framed for a crime they didn't commit. A character is enraged throughout most of the story. A character questions authority. A character becomes belligerant during the story. The story must have an advisor at the beginning.[/spoiler] [spoiler=Contestants] 1.) Twig 2.) Umbra 3.) Quiksilver 4.) Black Diamond Duelist 5.) ~Soulciety~ 6.) Kaisu [/spoiler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 I'll try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Accepted ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbra Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 I'm feeling a bit uninspired as well; I shall enter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Eh. Haven't written in a while, but what the heck. I'll give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Both accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Ok, I haven't got most time to work on my story, but expect it by the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twig Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Do we have a deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Saturday, so I have Sunday to judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCyae Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lemme in! I wuld lik to join. Short Story contest = BEWARE! Not to brag, but my teacher likes reading out LOUD every story thing I do, Homework or not, it's embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulish Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 how long is short like in terms of pages what would you expect? also i'd like to have a go for the fun of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I said max 10.000 words. That's about 10 pages (Microsoft Word, size 12) max., by my calculations. And both are accepted. But stories must be in my Saturday night (GMT +1) or they will not accepted later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatPhantomGuy Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ho ho. This sounds like a good writer smackdown waiting to happen! But I'm too busy to write for this... So, being the generous phantom that I am, may I donate 1,000 points to the pot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Feel free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaisu Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Gah. I'm a bit late, but... What the heck. If I don't make it in time, just go ahead. Though you probably would anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Accepted. Although you're the last one, I'm closing contestants now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--------------- Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Aww. Are you sure I can't join? 3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 If you hurry. Sending challenge now, but you have a day to finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I'd like to give it a try. Edit: [quote name='JG.' timestamp='1287641659' post='4722540'] Accepted. Although you're the last one, I'm closing contestants now. [/quote] Oh, didn't see that. =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiksilver Posted October 23, 2010 Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I'm sorry, but I have to resign from this contest. I was all set on doing it, it's just that this week turned out to be busier that I thought and I find myself, on the day the story is due, unable to do it due to the fact homecoming and I have to go to about three parties. Sorry, but I just don't have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2010 I'm not surprised. When I wake up tomorrow morning, and most likely find no-one has submitted, I don't if I'll lol, facepalm or cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Surprised, I am not. Not a single person has submitted by the deadline. But then again, this is YCM, what is there to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catterjune Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 Did they at least offer an excuse, or did they just ignore this topic? ... Maybe next time make a cost to enter thing? At least that way, even if everyone drops out you still end up 100+ points richer. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG. Posted October 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 I might consider it. Or maybe list the end date, as I actually realized I forgot that, and only posted it later. But oh well. And Quiksilver and Atman said something, the others didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoulish Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 i just need more time man, i've got other stuff on as well, soz for not lettting you know earlier, i've started the story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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