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Original & Quirky Contest: Win an ebook!
I like this idea. I hope I have time to write. I'm excited to see other people's entries!
can't wait to write my story!!!!!!! i'm bursting with ideas!
Do we post the story here, or just the link?
yeah I have no idea!! and if one of us won this ebook thing how would you get it to one of us?
You post the link. As to the prize, I have no idea. I think that's where the mods come in. I assume you message them your e-mail or something like that.
Ooh! This could be fun, but I'm not sure if I'll have time to write a story this summer.
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cool thanks! my story is gettin good!!!
I was wondering if it had to be a full story? Like one with an orientation, complication, resolution? Or could it just be a short excerpt-like writing?
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Good question :)
If it is over 1500 words, will it automatically be disregarded?
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No, I've double checked, and it's under 1500 :D thanks anyway :) x
★ Jessica ★ wrote: "yes, unfortunately :( I saw yours is, so you could edit it, or create a new one..."
Iona's is fine. It's Tori's that wouldn't fit at its current length.
Well, I'm working on my story....meaning I'm coming up with an idea. I'll hopefully get a good story by the deadline.
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It's okay, I hadn't actually checked the word count, so thanks, it reminded me to check :) x
Kate wrote: "★ Jessica ★ wrote: "yes, unfortunately :( I saw yours is, so you could edit it, or create a new one..."
Iona's is fine. It's Tori's that wouldn't fit at its current length.
Well, I'm working ..."
1290 words. Would it be an excerpt? Since I'm only submitting the one chapter.
It's an entire story. No excerpts.
Sorry for asking this again, but is my story considered an excerpt. I believe it does not, but you're the ones grading it.
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If the story you are submitting is a story in its own right , then that is fine.
*Edit* I see you are only submitting the first chapter. Obviously, that is part of a bigger story, and qualifies as an excerpt. Could you edit it/cut things out so it stays in the word limit? If not you could come up with another idea?
Wow, these are some really good stories!You guys are starting to intimidate me (grin)...
Serious talent in this group.
Jaime wrote: "Wow, these are some really good stories!You guys are starting to intimidate me (grin)...
Serious talent in this group."
I feel th same way.
When word counting, does it include the title?
I'm hoping that, these asterisks: * * *, won't be included in your word count? (Because in word doc. it's included :S)
Aight. I'mma do this! And then lose gloriously when I find out that everybody else wrote masterpieces. I AM OFFICIALLY PUMPED.
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...There we go. My entry! It isn't very unique or clever though. Oh well, I wrote something and had fun writing it, so I'm happy.
Also, it totes wasn't going to have any paragraphs, but a friend made me put some in.
It's very upsetting, but I'm not sure I have the time to do this! I'm still going to try though.
I wrote this story a few years ago and thought it fell under quirky.Here is my link:
http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...
Enjoy!
I *might* do this, although I'm not a big writer. If you don't have a ebook, could you still do it and the book could go to the next person?
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Ohhhh. Ok. :)So I just started one, but I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to make it long enough. It's pretty weird, & I may be getting some of my facts wrong.
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http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...Here it is... It's original, that's for sure... I had fun writing it, so that's all i care about. :)
Enjoy my tiny, tiny little story!
hey ppl! Here's my story! I actually had this dream once! http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...enjoy!
ok i wrote this a couple years back but never finished it till today.hope u enjoy it.http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2...
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I have put links to all the stories in the first post, for convenience. Remember, less than 20 days left, so get your entries in!
here is the link to my entry: http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/2.... It isn't complete just yet, but I hope it interests readers.
Does it close on August 20th at the beginning or end of the day? And is this Australia time? Because if it is I won't be able to get my entry up even if I can get my act together to get my story done in time. (I won't have computer access from tomorrow morning until the afternoon of the 20th) How sad. I guess I'll just have to vote on other people's instead...
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The Contest opens immediately, and will close on August 20, so you have plenty of time to enter. Your story must be no longer than 1500 words, and to submit it please post it under the Writing Page of Goodreads then link it here. You may write on the topic of your choice, however, it must be unique and/or quirky. Express your writing individuality! Experiment a bit! So, obviously, a story about vampires will not win, since vampires have been done to death. On August 20, a poll will be made for group members to vote for the winner. If it is a tie, Moderators will decide. Winners should be voted on judging by the story's originality and interest.
If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask one of the mods,
Best of luck,
Jess, Amelia, Amber & Taylor.
"Wanted: Prelude to Hero"
Wendell is a young man who learns what his potential is while on a strange, enchanted world with a funny old wizard and ugly troll to mentor and guide him. Prelude to a Hero, the debut book about how Wendell came to be the one expected to save an entire world. . . by accident.
Some excerpts from reviews are:
"It's a light, fun, easy read with enjoyable characters and an interesting plot."
"very funny"
"a unique story, to say the least. I found it quite entertaining so don't let the cover discourage you."
"had me giggling throughout"
"funny and philosophical all at the same time"
"Quirky, unique and oh so funny"
"The writing, the characterization, the plot… it was all very well done, and it was funny too!"
"I would recommend it to basically anyone."
"This is the kind of story that makes me fall in love with reading all over again"
We'd love to have you enter! We're expecting lots of magnificent entires!
Here are the stories:
"In the Woods" by Chris
"Black Hole Magic" by Joel
"Senseless Death" by Iona
"Hope" by Natasha
"The Portal" by Grace
"Mute Macy" by Belinda
"Noise" by Baxter
"The Taking" by Josie
"My Life As A Bee" by Natalie
"Brooklyn's Nightmare" by Maggi
"Space" by Shayma
"The Magic Book" by Lexi