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TaliaDelune
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:07 pm


Write a love letter to your worst enemy



Conveying emotion through first person narrative can come across as clunky if poorly written. Now imagine trying to convey those wondrous feelings of love to someone you detest... This isn't going to be a cake walk contest so the deadline isn't going to be until:


June 15 2013


Rules and guidelines


1. Must be creative
2. No swearing
3. I want it to be edited
4. I want it to be between 800 and 1500 words
5. Please send your submissions to me via personal message with “Dear Enemy” in the subject line.


There will be only one winner slot for the contest. Want to know what you're writing for?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:05 pm


Now this something that is right up my alley. with finals coming up though im not sure how much time i'll actually have for this though. we'll see.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:31 pm


I'll see what i can do. Have a lot of schoolwork sooooo it could be difficult.
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:57 pm


I love this idea...Maybe I could find some closure in my life through this contest as well ;P

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TaliaDelune
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:07 pm


Guardian of Agape
I love this idea...Maybe I could find some closure in my life through this contest as well ;P


Well then do the contest! I know you're a crew member but you aren't a judge so I don't see why you can't still enter. I look forward to reading what you come up with.
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:11 pm


TaliaDelune
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I love this idea...Maybe I could find some closure in my life through this contest as well ;P


Well then do the contest! I know you're a crew member but you aren't a judge so I don't see why you can't still enter. I look forward to reading what you come up with.


Ah, great! I was worried I couldn't enter ^_^ thanks!

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:16 pm


Also, does the love letter have to be about conventional love (romance) or can it be one of bittersweet forgiveness? Or do we have to write as if we are IN LOVE with our enemy?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:19 pm


Guardian of Agape
Also, does the love letter have to be about conventional love (romance) or can it be one of bittersweet forgiveness? Or do we have to write as if we are IN LOVE with our enemy?


It can be about any of the above. Be creative. I want to see some originality. Heck it could be a stalker type love letter to your enemy for all I care. That's the beauty of writing. You can take the general idea of a topic and work it the way you want to. The only thing that needs to remain consistent is that it's a love letter (any kind of love) written to your worst enemy.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:28 pm


TaliaDelune
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Also, does the love letter have to be about conventional love (romance) or can it be one of bittersweet forgiveness? Or do we have to write as if we are IN LOVE with our enemy?


It can be about any of the above. Be creative. I want to see some originality. Heck it could be a stalker type love letter to your enemy for all I care. That's the beauty of writing. You can take the general idea of a topic and work it the way you want to. The only thing that needs to remain consistent is that it's a love letter (any kind of love) written to your worst enemy.


Ah, ok, fantastic. Perfect outlet for me ;D Hopefully what I turn out isn't just a bunch of incoherent words filled with emotion! XD
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:33 pm


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TaliaDelune
Guardian of Agape
Also, does the love letter have to be about conventional love (romance) or can it be one of bittersweet forgiveness? Or do we have to write as if we are IN LOVE with our enemy?


It can be about any of the above. Be creative. I want to see some originality. Heck it could be a stalker type love letter to your enemy for all I care. That's the beauty of writing. You can take the general idea of a topic and work it the way you want to. The only thing that needs to remain consistent is that it's a love letter (any kind of love) written to your worst enemy.


Ah, ok, fantastic. Perfect outlet for me ;D Hopefully what I turn out isn't just a bunch of incoherent words filled with emotion! XD


I hope not! The point of this contest is to help give structure to first person narrative- something a lot of inexperienced writers have trouble with.

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:35 pm


TaliaDelune
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TaliaDelune
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Also, does the love letter have to be about conventional love (romance) or can it be one of bittersweet forgiveness? Or do we have to write as if we are IN LOVE with our enemy?


It can be about any of the above. Be creative. I want to see some originality. Heck it could be a stalker type love letter to your enemy for all I care. That's the beauty of writing. You can take the general idea of a topic and work it the way you want to. The only thing that needs to remain consistent is that it's a love letter (any kind of love) written to your worst enemy.


Ah, ok, fantastic. Perfect outlet for me ;D Hopefully what I turn out isn't just a bunch of incoherent words filled with emotion! XD


I hope not! The point of this contest is to help give structure to first person narrative- something a lot of inexperienced writers have trouble with.


Well, whatever I submit, I hope to receive feedback, and that will help me improve as a writer anyway, right? ^_^ no downside is how I see it.
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:37 pm


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TaliaDelune
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TaliaDelune
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Also, does the love letter have to be about conventional love (romance) or can it be one of bittersweet forgiveness? Or do we have to write as if we are IN LOVE with our enemy?


It can be about any of the above. Be creative. I want to see some originality. Heck it could be a stalker type love letter to your enemy for all I care. That's the beauty of writing. You can take the general idea of a topic and work it the way you want to. The only thing that needs to remain consistent is that it's a love letter (any kind of love) written to your worst enemy.


Ah, ok, fantastic. Perfect outlet for me ;D Hopefully what I turn out isn't just a bunch of incoherent words filled with emotion! XD


I hope not! The point of this contest is to help give structure to first person narrative- something a lot of inexperienced writers have trouble with.


Well, whatever I submit, I hope to receive feedback, and that will help me improve as a writer anyway, right? ^_^ no downside is how I see it.


Oh for sure. All members who submit for contests will receive feedback whether they win or not. I want people to learn and develope their skills. Don't sweat it though. I'm sure whatever you write will be fine!

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:50 pm


silly question, but who should it be addressed to? 'my dearest enemy'? or a specific name? XD
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:03 pm


Chronic_Heartbreak14
silly question, but who should it be addressed to? 'my dearest enemy'? or a specific name? XD


That's not a silly question at all my dear. You can address it however you wish. You can use their name or a catchy one liner that describes them, such as: Dear malevolent mister who has consequently ruined my life, over and over.

It's completely up to you.

Best of luck with your submission!

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:10 pm


TaliaDelune
Chronic_Heartbreak14
silly question, but who should it be addressed to? 'my dearest enemy'? or a specific name? XD


That's not a silly question at all my dear. You can address it however you wish. You can use their name or a catchy one liner that describes them, such as: Dear malevolent mister who has consequently ruined my life, over and over.

It's completely up to you.

Best of luck with your submission!


thanks!
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