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The Challenge Board: “Q-Treme Writing: For the Refined Author”
Flex your writing skills and create a writing challenge. Or better yet, respond to one and show off your mad writing skillz. Enter a challenge contest; winner gets... bragging rights? Well take a looksee, at least you'll (hopefully) get to read someone else's story. (Do not ask about the title unless you want a long, confusing story.) Moderator: DagmarTheGreat
Rouge’s Song/Poem/Quote Contest September 10th, 2003 Read the Entries
****Prize**** $1 (seriously)
Task Write a song based on a quote, poem, or song.
Requirements Less than 6 posts, including quote/poem/song
Due Date: Halloween!
Note: I have to do this for Creative Writing, so I'm making you do it too but for money instead of grades. Also, my short story contest isn't very popular even though I had a $1 prize for that too.
Eric’s X-Treme Paragraph of Death August 13th, 2003 Read the Entries
Sick of fairy tales? Or just too darn lazy to write that much? Participate in Eric's X-Treme Paragraph of Death and you might actually win something, as opposed to nothing.
This is a short writing contest. It will be judged by me, and I will refrain from entering to maintain objectivity. Also, I will NOT refrain from insulting your writing.
The Challenge:
In one paragraph, either prove something that is obviously false or disprove something that is obviously true using logic and COMPLETE SENTENCES! The most convincing argument will get a packet of swedish fish. They are exceptionally tasty. Remember: A paragraph, not an essay with no indents. If your writing is clearly too long, it will be disqualified.
DagmarTheGreat’s Short Story Immortality Contest August 13th, 2003 Read the Entries
There are plenty of threads about writing contests so I decided not to start one.
Although not a contest, this thread is a challenge for all u writers out there.
I give you a basic plotline, you write a SHORT story (that can fit in one...if u really need to.....2 posts but PLEASE try 2 keep it sort of short.) Well as I just stated, I'm giving you all the same plot. I thought it would b interesting to first write & post a story then c how similar/different it is to every1 else's stories. So write ur story first, then u can read all the others. Like I said, DO NOT read any stories on this thread till u have written and posted ur own. I want ur story 2 b origional.
Simple, right?
OK plot:
1)There is an elderly couple who are very happy with their lives.
2)The old woman passes away.
3)The surviving man is very upset.
4)Eventually (as this story is in the future) the man is given the choice of immortality or living a normal life.
5)This is a difficult choice, as the man believes that there is some kind of afterlife in which he will see his wife again. But then of course, immortality would be nice...
Ok that's it. Sounds boring but I have an idea already. Make it origional! You don't have to choose the choice you would choose...remember: it's not u the story is about! lol. GOOD LUCK!
Kagome’s 250 Word Challenge October 16th, 2003 Read the Entries
Write a 250-word fic (I use this term VERY loosely) of any genre, any topic, any theme, etc. The following rules must be adhered to.
~ The piece MUST be less than or exactly 250 words. No more. (The easiest way to check is to copy and paste the document onto Microsoft Word, highlight the entire section, and use the TOOLS – WORD COUNT option.)
~ Whatever you write, it MUST have a point. In other words, it doesn’t have to have an introduction, plot, climax, etc… but it has to be meaningful. In one way or another. A short, introspective piece is alright, as long as I don’t catch any ramblings or pointless phrases/sentences.
~ All standard grammar, spelling, and sentence structure rules apply. Cursing is allowed…to a minimum. (^_^;; I question my judgement at this point…) Rating…keep it down to whatever you think is appropriate for a 14-year-old. (‘Cause that’s how old I am, and I’m the one who’s going to be reading them.
~ Angst, fluff, fantasy, horror, even pervertedness (^.^;; ) is allowed. Like I said before, anything you want as long as it’s below 250 words.
~ At least one live character (person or animal) must be mentioned or alluded to. So you can’t write a piece based solely on the piece of gum that was stuck to your desk during 2nd period. ^-^ (Terribly sorry to disappoint.)
And one last thing, just because I like to throw curveballs… XD
~ The author MUST use at least two of the words/phrases on the list below:
1. ice/snow
2. rubber duck
3. frozen peas
4. masking tape
5. roller skates
6. rain
7. chocolate syrup
8. boots
9. vanilla
10. feather
11. BBQ sauce
12. wind-swept
13. grocery store
14. ruby drops of blood
15. pottery
Mmm… okay. So I guess it can’t REALLY be too serious… ^_^;;
Well, post whenever you’re ready. Try not to have any extra comments scattered around this thread; makes it easier for everybody to read and enjoy.
As of now, there is no set deadline, but there might will be later, if I feel like it.
AngelSakura’s Poem Contest September 5th, 2003 Read the Entries
Rules:
1.) Write a poem [duh!]
2.) Any topic/subject
3.) Length doesn't matter
4.) Don't copy other ppls ideas! Be creative!
5.) This contest begins now and it ends a month from now. Which is.... ::checks calendar:: ..... October 5th, 2003. [Should I make the deadline longer?]
ShadyDentist’s X-Treme Paragraph of Death II September 22nd, 2003 Read the Entries
ok, after the BLAZING sucess of my previous "Paragraph of Death", I introduce to you:
Eric's X-Treme Paragraph of Death II
this time its not Eric's X-Treme Paragraph of Death One
The Challenge: In ONE paragraph, choose one of your obsessions (as we SCers have many) and try to convince everybody else to engage in your obsession.
Questions?
Otherwise, let the second round BEGIN.
Edit: to avoid trouble with copywrite infringements as well as adding to the interest and relevence of these obsessions, I am requiring that the paragraph be an original work.
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