Writing Competition
 

Hey, not sure how much interest there'll be for this, but this section of the forum is very quiet right now, so in an attempt to liven it up, how about a Writing Competition? (Have obtained permission to do this)

Here's the Lowdown.

Three Categories are available, you may only choose one for your entry.

Short Story or
Articles of Interest or
Poem/Prose

The Article can contain a poem as well if it's on the same topic.

The first two are self-explanatory and can be on any subject. Articles of Interest - like a newspaper or magazine article on a topical subject, be it media, political, sport, wildlife, anything you think people would like to read about. You may use up to three pictures in your article. All categories will be judged together for one overall winner so choose wisely :)

I'll need a minimum of 5 entries to make it a viable competition but more would be great.

Post in here if you intend to submit an entry, and you have two weeks from today to deliver the finished product. So that'll be the 23rd May. Deadline extended to 30th May.

All entries will be posted in a separate thread with a forum vote to choose a winner. No formal award but I'm sure you will get a mention in the Games Announcements thread if you win :)

Over to you lot.

Entrants so far:

Kizzy - Article plus Poem
Vanessa - Article
Mollie ?? to be confirmed -
Josiah - Poem
LemonJam - Article
GypsyGoth - ??
Jarroddaniel1 -

Omg Kate! Your avatar! :amazed::lovedup:

Can it be a mix if the three catagories kate? It's a great idea :)

what did you have in mind Kizzy?

A couple of articles and poem to go with them?

you can enter any or all of the categories, but once only, so not two articles sorry. The categories will also be voted on separately. However, there is nothing to say that your article cannot include a poem if you wish?

Just hope there's a bit of interest for this, not many budding writers on here?

I'm not much of a writer, but i could manage a short story. Can he be something we like? Anything? :blush:

anything at all Vanessa, up to 500 words for the short story (fiction only)

If you want to write about Emmett (lol), maybe go for the article? :)

How long does the article has to be? :blush:

I haven't specified have I, maybe it would be better if I did :) I'll do that now*. ty.


*(500 words)

Ok, thanks Kate. I'll try. :blush:

if you are having a go. let me know in here, easier than sending a pm, and say which category as well please. I wouldn't start writing yet, as we may not even get the interest to make it worthwhile, but let's hope so eh, least it's an attempt to do something for the forum :)

Can it be a movie review? :blush:

I wouldn't go for that really, as it's not a factual piece (rather your opinion) and I don't think it would get votes as such? Could be wrong, but I'd rather it was a factual article if that's what you are going for? :)

I am doing a poem.

Ok. An article about a celebrity would suit me fine! :blush:

So far I have Kizzy (to be confirmed) and Vanessa and Coldwinter (definites).

Just a couple more. I'll blend the categories together if needs be.

I'm more of a scriptwriting person... but I can give this a shot. :)

thanks LJ, :) Which are you attempting, the story/poem or article?

I'm not sure, I'm torn between all three. Possibly article actually (although I've never written one before, I have a topic in mind)

ok, well just send it when you're done and I will post all the entries in here.

I am just about to amend the OP as well to reflect that all categories will be merged, one winner overall :)

anyone else want to do this? 5 entries will be plenty if nobody else has a go, but the more the merrier.

I'll do it :D

I'd contribute a short story but I'm not sure I could write one under 500 words.

Ok I'll remove the word count criteria.

I'll also change the deadline to the 30th May to accommodate GG and Dezzy. If I receive all entries earlier then I'll post them accordingly.

OP updated with new entrants, and amended rules.

I'd give this a go Kate!

cheers Jarrod :) Which category are you going for? (all in the OP)

Bump to remind entrants, hope you are all still taking part, two weeks till the deadline, 30th. Time goes fast.

I have received the first entry for the competition.

I have received no further entries for the competition as yet, roughly a week to go.

3 entries confirmed :)

I've got mine pretty much finished. And it's a short short story, also it should be fun.

More than you thought then? :)
Will post mine tue/wed ok poems only though sorry

Can you send entries by pm please then they can all be posted at the same time. Thanks.

closes tomorrow at around noon, expecting sackloads of pms (well, ok then 3!!! lol)

here is one of the entries for the Writing Competition, once all four expected entries have been posted in here, I'll open a poll for forum members to vote. :)

A poem by Josiah (aka ColdWinter63)

Flowers are
pretty, they make my
spring brighter.
They make
the day after
feel like lilies are
starting to bloom;
just in time
for Easter!

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...1m-0ZeRiysijRP

An alphabet adventure. You have to navigate your way through the story from A to Z. After each part you will face options, and whichever you choose, go to that letter, unspoiler the section and continue the story.

You play Michael21 and his goal is to log onto TIBB, good luck :)

A
You find yourself in the hallway of your luvly home. Your options are:

B Go use your laptop in the bedroom.
C Go do something else in your bedroom :evilgrin:
D Go shout at the builders across the street for the hell of it.


B


C

D


E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

Claudia, I am crying here.

:laugh2:

Genius! :love: