Contest for Stories:
Info:
This is a contest for clichés, and for
parodying them. I want you to write me a story of
any genre and make fun of it using clichés or plots typical of that genre. Get creative with it, have fun, read various clichés from the links on the "resources post" to get inspiration. The story must be between 1,000 and 7,000 words and it must make use of and possibly make fun of a plot device used
far too many times. Some of these things can include: "A forbidden love", "angels and demons", "insane serial killers", or "it all turns out to be a dream". [the last one is one of my favorites, just so you know]
Rules:
+Post all entries in the
thread, PMs with your entry in them will be ignored.
+All entries must be between
1,000 and 7,000 words in length. No exceptions will be made.
+Fill out the entry form I provided below and post it with your entry. If you do not post it with your entry, you will get no points for "rules". I hate docking off for
rules, I really do. So please post the entry form. It's more important than you think.
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Respect all people in the thread
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Entry Form:
[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Title of Entry:[/b]
[b]Overly used plot devices used:[/b] [Just name one or two of the devices used in the story, you don't need to name them all]
[b]Word Count:[/b]
[b]Rating:[/b]
[b]Entry:[/b]
Judging Criteria
This is what I will be looking for as I judge your entries. Be mindful of them.
Use of Theme [30 points]: Did you use the theme I gave you? Was it unoriginal, cliched, annoying, and yet somehow entertaining? This is how portrayed the prompt I gave you and made it your own.
Style [10 points]: Sorry! I hate this category too! However, it is a crucial piece to every story. It holds less importance to the others because it plays a lot into the interest category. However, I do want to here your voice in this piece. So bear in mind that I will be looking for it.
Plot and such [5 points]: This is not a category for how interesting or creative your plot is. No, this is simply judging on whether this was a story with a plot, setting, and other crucial elements or if it was simply a character piece. If it was a character piece, it belongs in contest one, not here.
Interest [30 points]: This is primarily on how your story grabbed my attention and kept it there throughout the entire piece. If it got laughter, eye rolls or anything of the sort, then you get bonus points. However, if I start to feel antsy and forced to read, points will be taken off.
Grammar and Spelling [10 points]: Perhaps not the most heavily weighted category. However, this is important. I should hope you know proper grammar by now. I care not on how young or old you are. You will all be judged the same on this.
Rules [5 points]: Did you follow the rules I set for this contest? All or nothing.
Total: 90 points
Contest two contestants:
I will except up to
twenty-five for this contest and no more. However, you may reserve a spot.
[No slots will be reserved after slot 20. After that, it's a first-post-first-served basis.]
1. Yxara-
[Link to Story]
2. Exotic Dancing Politician-
[Link to Story]
3. Slowly Falling Away-
[Link to Story]
4. Jonni Mnemonic:
[Link To Story]
5. DarkWyvernwings-
[Link to Story]
6. Yee Ha Terra-
[Link to Story]
7. Lili Marlene-
[Link to Story]
All reserves will be notified two weeks before the deadline asking if they still wish to enter. If respond that they will not enter or they do not respond a week later, they're reservation will be taken away and the slot will become free.
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Story Contest+Resources+Reserved+Reserved+
