[Kate!]

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 -

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

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 enter more than one if you wish.

Short Story (up to 500 words)
Poem/Prose
Articles of Interest

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.

I'll need a minimum of 3 entries for any one category to make it viable please.

Pm me 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.

All entries will be posted in a separate thread for each category, 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.

Omg Kate! Your avatar!

[Kizzy]

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

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by kizzy

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

what did you have in mind Kizzy?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

what did you have in mind Kizzy?

A couple of articles and poem to go with them?

[Kate!]

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?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

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?

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

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

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?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

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?

[Kate!]

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


*(500 words)

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

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.

[Kate!]

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

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

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?

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Can it be a movie review?

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?

[Josiah.]

I am doing a poem.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by *Kate*

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?

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

[Kate!]

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.

[LemonJam]

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

[Kate!]

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

[LemonJam]

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)

[Kate!]

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

[Kate!]

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

[GypsyGoth]

I'll do it

[Tom4784]

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

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

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.