Aix Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 So I'm thinking about having a Writing Contest to liven things up here. I need to first figure out who would be interested in joining and who would be interested in voting or judging? Things that need to be decidedWe need to decide on a deadline for submissions. Current Contest DetailsPrompt/Theme: Loneliness, you are free to interpret this as you will.Word Limit: 4000 words.Deadline: June 1, 2015Judges: Zai, Barty, and NightSubmission Method: PMed to me for anonymity. Please include a title for your entry.Judging Method: Up to each judge's discretion, but you'd want to take a holistic approach. Each of the judges will comment on each submission and then give a score out of 10.Prize:1st Place: 2000 points multiplied by the # of entrants, 3 Reps2nd Place: 1000 points multiplied by the # of entrants, 2 Reps3rd Place: 600 points multiplied by the # of entrants, 1 Rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astolfo Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maeriberii Haan Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well, first of all, what kind of writing contest will this be? Do you already have a theme in mind? I might be interested, but not sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalltear Bloodfallen Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Slightly interested in participating though it depends alot on the theme and other limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchermitcher Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Interested in both writing and/or judging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King K. Azo Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Slightly interested in all the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerion Brightflame Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I would technically be willing to either competing or judging, so long as poetry was an accepted form of entry. Because I have neither the time nor the inclination to do prose at this current moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalltear Bloodfallen Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 To clarify, strictly interested in maybe competing, since I do not consider myself anywhere near capable enough of a writer to have any right judging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR_CAT Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I would be interested in judging if you really need the help; but I understand that I haven't been here long enough for people to get a real good read (lol) on how I approach writing and my criteria/taste/skill/etc. That said, I'm also very interested in joining so it puts me in a bit of a sticky position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCowCowCowCowCowCowCowCow Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I might judge to the harshest extent of my power and compete maybe with 50% of my energy. It all depends what kind of contests and how I'm feeling at the time. But I'll note some interest in the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Okay, I'm going to go with judges to decide, because I really doubt we'd have enough willing voters. We'll have 3 judges. Those willing to step forward, please do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANZAI!!!! Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I could judge, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerion Brightflame Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I think it'll work out better for me to judge than to actually write, since my schedule is a bit hectic atm. So I'll stop forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Rinne & I tried putting together two contests maybe 2 years ago and they didn't go anywhere. Maybe with newer members we'd get more than the 0-2 submissions we had back then. So I'll compete, if only to make sure we get at least one. I have the time Hopefully the prompt won't ruin it for me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Blaze Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 I'd be interested in competing. I think it's a good way for me to get feedback on my writing style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Normally, I think we'll discuss more of the details, but let's try to get one done first. I think we'll start this one off with a thematic prompt. Choose any that you wouldn't mind writing about. Zai, Barty and I will be the judges. Format will be completely free, although I did expect short stories. No fanfiction. Word limit is 4000 words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I would have judged, that sounds cool, too bad I'm late to the party. Though, I'll join for support. Contingent upon you submitting for the sotw when I get it going again soon, that seems like a fair proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raine Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'd like to join the contest, especially since my schooling is done after today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted May 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I would have judged, that sounds cool, too bad I'm late to the party. Though, I'll join for support. Contingent upon you submitting for the sotw when I get it going again soon, that seems like a fair proposition.I can give up my position as judge if you want to judge. I didn't mind judging or joining. And sure, I'll join the next SOTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 This looks fun. Maybe it'll get me back in the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR_CAT Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Seems like we have enough judges so I'm gonn' compete :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I can give up my position as judge if you want to judge. I didn't mind judging or joining. And sure, I'll join the next SOTW. Depends on the prompt and whether or not this will be a recurring thing, also the judging format. Will it anonymous, or will it be public who's submission it is? And will judges be required to explain why shit was picked or will they just cast a vote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aix Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I think most people have gotten the opportunity to vote, so the theme for this first Writing Contest will be Loneliness with 42% of voters interested in it. The OP has been updated. Depends on the prompt and whether or not this will be a recurring thing, also the judging format. Will it anonymous, or will it be public who's submission it is? And will judges be required to explain why shit was picked or will they just cast a vote? Yes, there will probably be more contests, but no you wouldn't have to judge for each of them. Submissions will be anonymous, PMed to me, and judges will have to explain why they picked what they did, in addition to at least some feedback on each of the submissions. When would be a reasonable deadline for everyone to get a submission in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 So will contestants not be able to see the other works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raine Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I think most people have gotten the opportunity to vote, so the theme for this first Writing Contest will be Loneliness with 42% of voters interested in it. The OP has been updated. Yes, there will probably be more contests, but no you wouldn't have to judge for each of them. Submissions will be anonymous, PMed to me, and judges will have to explain why they picked what they did, in addition to at least some feedback on each of the submissions. When would be a reasonable deadline for everyone to get a submission in? May 31st or June 1st??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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