Miss Kara
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- Posted: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:06:32 +0000
UNDER NEW MANAGMENT!
As Rock Babe would have said: "Go on... enter!!!"
Hello one and all!
A good while ago a wonderful gaian named Rock Babe started a free monthly writting contest. The prizes were small at first, but the contest quickly ballooned into a monthly contest with a 5k pot. The contest grew in popularity, so much so that not even having her account hacked could stop Rock Babe and her wonderous contest. Alas, though, real life robbed us of our Rock Babe as she had to leave Gaia. Her contest shall live on, though, thanks to the dedication of those who love the thread and are determined to keep the contest running. In a formal ceremony, Rock Babe handed over the contest to me (Miss Kara) in hopes that I would be able to keep it running. My hopes are that I can keep the contest intact, that I may one day be able to hand it back over to her.
Thusly! We bring you the Free Monthly Writting Contest as close to it's original form as possible (accept NO imitations!).
NOW! On with it!
Post 1: This post... THE MUST READ SECTION
Post 2: This month's theme (also must read)
Post 3: Past months and their winners
Post 4: Pre-approved advertising and links (PM me for permission and I'll put it up)
OK, I know the rules look daunting... but really there are lots of gaps between the sections, and a lot of it is easy to look at, but PLEASE do read it! If you ask me an answered question, I might flip!!
So...
Prizes first (because I know that's what you're here for)
1st place: 2500g
2nd place: 1500g
3rd place: 1000g
+ anything else if I decide to be extra generous! (see the next post for the month's prize money)
In the event of a tie, prize money will be split.
NB:
Each entry is marked out of 15 by each judge, and the totals are added up. Marks are knocked off for incorrect spelling, punctuation and grammar. Oh, and if it's boring too.
Another NB:
I reserve the rights not to give out a prize (or any prizes) if I do not think that there is an entry good enough to win the prize. This is unlikely to happen, and I really hope it doesn't happen... but still, if the problem arises, I have the right not to give out gold to unworthy pieces.
Yet another NB:
The most competitors for one month was 52! If I get 50 again one month, I'll up the prizes by 1K for that month. If it's over 60, I'll up it by 2K.
Less important NB:
It's nice to get a thank you, you know?
Rules:
-read ALL rules (including FAQs)
-please stop PMing me questions that are answered in the rules!
-no word limit (just don't bore me- if it's long and interesting then it's OK but if it's long and uninteresting then I'll stop reading!)
-no specific genre- you can write a story, a poem, a song, a play... whatever! just make it fun and interesting and on the theme!
-if it's over PG-13, then put a warning at the beginning!!
-post it in the thread so everyone can read it if they want to- DO NOT PM ME IT!!! Why? Well, it pisses me off! Oh, and it means you haven't read the rules!
-do not ask if you're allowed to enter. Just do it! And certainly don't PM me asking! I don't have time to read useless PMs!
-one entry per person per month! (not per avi!!!!!! please be honest)
-post it in a single post, unless it's absolutely necessary to post in two (or three if you're pushing it!)
-stick to the theme
-use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, etc.- the worse it is, the less likely you are to win.
- be INVENTIVE, because I like it
-Free entry (therefore it wouldn't really hurt you to DONATE!... hint hint!)
-no text speak (eg: no txt spk like dis)
-if English is not your first language, please tell me
-NO PLAGIARISM
Go on... enter!!!
Judges
Miss Kara
Donators
Top donators (Carried over from the previous contest, cuz they just rock so much!):
(there will be pictures here as soon as I figure out how to make them appear XP)
(Left to right: Iano_Rujin, Kyrie Lynne, Suile, Chibi_Envy_Chan)
All donators are now in post 4.
(more donators would be loved to make this worthwhile for everyone!)
FAQs (if not frequently asked, then they were still asked!)
Would I be allow to enter lyrics?
Sure, if the rest of the rules still apply... for example the theme of the month!
Can I enter next month's one but not this one?
Absolutely! You can pick and choose which ones you want to enter!
Can I put a link to my story, rather than posting it?
sure, no problem (but I would rather you post it)
Can I submit a story that I entered in a different competition?
Yup, but only if you didn't win anything with the story, 'cos then it's a bit unfair on the other contestants!
If I write another entry, can I submit it?
Nope, just the one please! If you want, you can write two and replace the first one if you think the second is better. But you have to TELL ME that you've replaced it! So edit the first one and/or PM me. Thanks.
Can I write a short story, poem or long story?
Write anything you want- it's a writing contest, so as long as YOU WRITE then it's OK!
Does it have to be a short story or can you write a part form a story that you are already writing??
Feel free to submit a part from your story... as long as it fits with all the other rules! Just make sure we understand what is going on- if it's from the middle or end of your story then we won't know the characters, etc... so you could always give a brief summary of the earlier chapters too, if you wish!
Is it okay if it's ironic? If I post it and it's not what you want will you tell me?
Irony is fine... very clever in fact! As long as it's about the theme, and all other rules apply then it's fine! icon_biggrin.gif Also, if anyone posts something that I'm not looking for then I'll PM them... but I'm pretty flexible and am sure I won't mind!
How do we enter the contest?
Sorry for not stating this clearer, newbies! Write a piece of prose or poetry, or any genre... then 'post reply' in this thread, and post it!
If I win a prize one month, can I still enter next month?
Of course! I'm looking for the best entry each month... and if it's you, then you'll get the prize! Obviously if you're the only person who ever wins, I'd start giving a second 1st prize
If I entered the competition and wanted to change my entry because i just wrote a better one, would it be ok with you if i just edited my post?
Yes, just PM me to tell me that you have, and make sure it is BEFORE the competition is closed.
For the theme of love triangle, Is it okay if I do multiple love triangles in one story? Like sort of like a love diamond maybe?
Sounds good... this applies to ANY theme: be INVENTIVE!
Do I just post it and you add me, or do I have to let you know that I'm entering?
Go ahead and post
I was wondering if I could help you judge.
I've had too much hassle with other judges, so I'm sorry but it's just me.
Do they need to be character of our on creation, or is fanfiction allowed?
Fanfiction is fine... just please state that it is, and which characters belong to who/what.
Does the character have to be human?
Nope... any animal/creature/race/breed you want! Be inventive
I am wondering if we could post our stories section by section.
I'd rather you posted all of your entry in the same post. If it's far too long, the posts must be one after another.
Is my entry allowed to have rude words, death, suicide, violence, etc. in it?
Yup, just PLEASE put a warning at the beginning saying what it entails so that if anyone DOESN'T want to read it, they don't have to!
Is slash OK?
Simple answer- yes.
Is it acceptable to post different parts of a long story if it fits the theme?
As long as it makes sense, then it's fine!
Can I enter, please?
YES! You don't have to ask!
I want to enter!
What did I just say?
Please, please, pretty please may I enter?
SERIOUSLY people... you don't have to ask, so please STOP doing it!
Go on... enter!!!
If you have any questions/complaints, please post it in the thread. If you MUST, then PM me. And don't ask what I've answered!
Um I think that's it! Right so I submit the topic, then I will judge a month lafter... it will say what date that is where the topic is!
Oh, and...
Announcements:
None yet! Eek! Well... unless you count the contest being under new management, and being up and running now.
As Rock Babe would have said: "Go on... enter!!!"
Hello one and all!
A good while ago a wonderful gaian named Rock Babe started a free monthly writting contest. The prizes were small at first, but the contest quickly ballooned into a monthly contest with a 5k pot. The contest grew in popularity, so much so that not even having her account hacked could stop Rock Babe and her wonderous contest. Alas, though, real life robbed us of our Rock Babe as she had to leave Gaia. Her contest shall live on, though, thanks to the dedication of those who love the thread and are determined to keep the contest running. In a formal ceremony, Rock Babe handed over the contest to me (Miss Kara) in hopes that I would be able to keep it running. My hopes are that I can keep the contest intact, that I may one day be able to hand it back over to her.
Thusly! We bring you the Free Monthly Writting Contest as close to it's original form as possible (accept NO imitations!).
NOW! On with it!
Post 1: This post... THE MUST READ SECTION
Post 2: This month's theme (also must read)
Post 3: Past months and their winners
Post 4: Pre-approved advertising and links (PM me for permission and I'll put it up)
OK, I know the rules look daunting... but really there are lots of gaps between the sections, and a lot of it is easy to look at, but PLEASE do read it! If you ask me an answered question, I might flip!!
So...
Prizes first (because I know that's what you're here for)
1st place: 2500g
2nd place: 1500g
3rd place: 1000g
+ anything else if I decide to be extra generous! (see the next post for the month's prize money)
In the event of a tie, prize money will be split.
NB:
Each entry is marked out of 15 by each judge, and the totals are added up. Marks are knocked off for incorrect spelling, punctuation and grammar. Oh, and if it's boring too.
Another NB:
I reserve the rights not to give out a prize (or any prizes) if I do not think that there is an entry good enough to win the prize. This is unlikely to happen, and I really hope it doesn't happen... but still, if the problem arises, I have the right not to give out gold to unworthy pieces.
Yet another NB:
The most competitors for one month was 52! If I get 50 again one month, I'll up the prizes by 1K for that month. If it's over 60, I'll up it by 2K.
Less important NB:
It's nice to get a thank you, you know?
Rules:
-read ALL rules (including FAQs)
-please stop PMing me questions that are answered in the rules!
-no word limit (just don't bore me- if it's long and interesting then it's OK but if it's long and uninteresting then I'll stop reading!)
-no specific genre- you can write a story, a poem, a song, a play... whatever! just make it fun and interesting and on the theme!
-if it's over PG-13, then put a warning at the beginning!!
-post it in the thread so everyone can read it if they want to- DO NOT PM ME IT!!! Why? Well, it pisses me off! Oh, and it means you haven't read the rules!
-do not ask if you're allowed to enter. Just do it! And certainly don't PM me asking! I don't have time to read useless PMs!
-one entry per person per month! (not per avi!!!!!! please be honest)
-post it in a single post, unless it's absolutely necessary to post in two (or three if you're pushing it!)
-stick to the theme
-use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, etc.- the worse it is, the less likely you are to win.
- be INVENTIVE, because I like it
-Free entry (therefore it wouldn't really hurt you to DONATE!... hint hint!)
-no text speak (eg: no txt spk like dis)
-if English is not your first language, please tell me
-NO PLAGIARISM
Go on... enter!!!
Judges
Miss Kara
Donators
Top donators (Carried over from the previous contest, cuz they just rock so much!):
(there will be pictures here as soon as I figure out how to make them appear XP)
(Left to right: Iano_Rujin, Kyrie Lynne, Suile, Chibi_Envy_Chan)
All donators are now in post 4.
(more donators would be loved to make this worthwhile for everyone!)
FAQs (if not frequently asked, then they were still asked!)
Would I be allow to enter lyrics?
Sure, if the rest of the rules still apply... for example the theme of the month!
Can I enter next month's one but not this one?
Absolutely! You can pick and choose which ones you want to enter!
Can I put a link to my story, rather than posting it?
sure, no problem (but I would rather you post it)
Can I submit a story that I entered in a different competition?
Yup, but only if you didn't win anything with the story, 'cos then it's a bit unfair on the other contestants!
If I write another entry, can I submit it?
Nope, just the one please! If you want, you can write two and replace the first one if you think the second is better. But you have to TELL ME that you've replaced it! So edit the first one and/or PM me. Thanks.
Can I write a short story, poem or long story?
Write anything you want- it's a writing contest, so as long as YOU WRITE then it's OK!
Does it have to be a short story or can you write a part form a story that you are already writing??
Feel free to submit a part from your story... as long as it fits with all the other rules! Just make sure we understand what is going on- if it's from the middle or end of your story then we won't know the characters, etc... so you could always give a brief summary of the earlier chapters too, if you wish!
Is it okay if it's ironic? If I post it and it's not what you want will you tell me?
Irony is fine... very clever in fact! As long as it's about the theme, and all other rules apply then it's fine! icon_biggrin.gif Also, if anyone posts something that I'm not looking for then I'll PM them... but I'm pretty flexible and am sure I won't mind!
How do we enter the contest?
Sorry for not stating this clearer, newbies! Write a piece of prose or poetry, or any genre... then 'post reply' in this thread, and post it!
If I win a prize one month, can I still enter next month?
Of course! I'm looking for the best entry each month... and if it's you, then you'll get the prize! Obviously if you're the only person who ever wins, I'd start giving a second 1st prize
If I entered the competition and wanted to change my entry because i just wrote a better one, would it be ok with you if i just edited my post?
Yes, just PM me to tell me that you have, and make sure it is BEFORE the competition is closed.
For the theme of love triangle, Is it okay if I do multiple love triangles in one story? Like sort of like a love diamond maybe?
Sounds good... this applies to ANY theme: be INVENTIVE!
Do I just post it and you add me, or do I have to let you know that I'm entering?
Go ahead and post
I was wondering if I could help you judge.
I've had too much hassle with other judges, so I'm sorry but it's just me.
Do they need to be character of our on creation, or is fanfiction allowed?
Fanfiction is fine... just please state that it is, and which characters belong to who/what.
Does the character have to be human?
Nope... any animal/creature/race/breed you want! Be inventive
I am wondering if we could post our stories section by section.
I'd rather you posted all of your entry in the same post. If it's far too long, the posts must be one after another.
Is my entry allowed to have rude words, death, suicide, violence, etc. in it?
Yup, just PLEASE put a warning at the beginning saying what it entails so that if anyone DOESN'T want to read it, they don't have to!
Is slash OK?
Simple answer- yes.
Is it acceptable to post different parts of a long story if it fits the theme?
As long as it makes sense, then it's fine!
Can I enter, please?
YES! You don't have to ask!
I want to enter!
What did I just say?
Please, please, pretty please may I enter?
SERIOUSLY people... you don't have to ask, so please STOP doing it!
Go on... enter!!!
If you have any questions/complaints, please post it in the thread. If you MUST, then PM me. And don't ask what I've answered!
Um I think that's it! Right so I submit the topic, then I will judge a month lafter... it will say what date that is where the topic is!
Oh, and...
Announcements:
None yet! Eek! Well... unless you count the contest being under new management, and being up and running now.
