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[ti]Pink ribbon[/ti]Creative writing contest #1
Topic Started: Sep 13 2012, 12:03 AM (1,237 Views)
thecostumedanceparty
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I'm going to give you a topic. You've got to write about it in any way you choose, may it be short story, poetry, a script, etc. Only 1 entry per person. Look below to see the topic. You must answer all the numbered parts listed below within your creative writing piece. Due 10/15/12.
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1. make it about Halloween

2. you enter a dark room and see...

3. something's been hidden away

4. use at least three of these words: baby, bush, yellow, chocolate, rhinoceros, laughter, zig-zag, jingle
Edited by CJ, Sep 20 2012, 03:00 PM.
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CJ
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A very minor case of serious brain damage

I like this. I'll have to make sure my entry is better than my previous two, though :P .

Is there any minimum/maximum word limit, which I guess would apply only to short story entries?
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CJ
Sep 13 2012, 12:08 AM
I like this. I'll have to make sure my entry is better than my previous two, though :P .

Is there any minimum/maximum word limit, which I guess would apply only to short story entries?
Nope, though I'll say a small poem won't be what wins this contest. You need some kind of extended story. Remember to answer all four numbers in the story.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Sep 13 2012, 01:01 AM.
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Catface
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Spooky

This I think I can do and do well.
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CJ
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A very minor case of serious brain damage

I can probably do this better than I could do the previous writing contest. I'm not sure I can do it well, though :P .
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I'll give this a go.

(BTW: Sorry I wasn't able to finish my entry to the last writing contest in time)
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Anyone started? Got about 20 days left.
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Yeah, I've started mine.

I don't think it's that good though. I'm not really that good at scary stories.
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CJ
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I haven't yet, but I will.

Also, maybe you could test out your ribbon system on this?
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PL-Stokie
Sep 26 2012, 01:42 PM
Yeah, I've started mine.

I don't think it's that good though. I'm not really that good at scary stories.
It can be a comedy if you want. It doesn't have to be scary. I'm not rating it by how scary it is, I'm writing it by how creative it is.

And I suppose I should use my ribbon system, though I would need two others to help me evaluate the entries.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Sep 26 2012, 05:06 PM.
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I'd be willing to volunteer for that :) .
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CJ
Sep 26 2012, 05:09 PM
I'd be willing to volunteer for that :) .
That would be great.

Only problem is that you're also planning on entering. What should we do for your entry?
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Sep 26 2012, 05:10 PM.
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I could help with judging CJ's entry.
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PL-Stokie
Sep 26 2012, 05:23 PM
I could help with judging CJ's entry.
Okay, that would be great. Still need one other judge.
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We could use the system I'm using in the Drinks Contest. When a judge enters, they're excluded from judging their own entry, and the other two judges judge it.
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CJ
Sep 26 2012, 08:48 PM
We could use the system I'm using in the Drinks Contest. When a judge enters, they're excluded from judging their own entry, and the other two judges judge it.
Works for me. We still need another judge.

By the way, there needs to be at least 3 different participants. No more of just CJ, PL, and I. We need more. People really should step up and see the fun in these things. I'm sick of no public support in contests.
Edited by thecostumedanceparty, Sep 27 2012, 01:51 AM.
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Well, let's hope that Catface remembers it this time.
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Yeah.

My story is going OK at the moment, but it's a bit...dull...

And I'm writing in the perspective of Cape the Porcupine, so expect lots of bats :P .

I should have it finished before the deadline.
Edited by Pyrite, Oct 6 2012, 01:07 PM.
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Forgot about this... glad to see people participating!
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I've basically finished it now, but there are a few things I need to change before I put it up.
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Nice, can't wait for it!
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I've at least got my idea now. I'll see if I can get it done this weekend.

EDIT: Actually, I think I'll need an extension. There's no way I'll be able to get it done tomorrow.
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Here's my entry, then. The basic plot features Cape, Emily and another character (whose name I HAVEN'T changed, because I've decided that name changing is pretty pointless, really) running around a haunted house. It's more humourous than scary :P .

WARNING: This story contains spoilers for the series as a whole, and several minor spoilers to Cape Version II. It's also a rubbish story and quite long, so unless you're judging this contest, I would not recommend reading it.

Spoiler: click to toggle
Edited by Pyrite, Nov 1 2012, 01:51 PM.
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How long are we extending this for?

Just wondering as it was supposed to finish 3 days ago :P .
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PL-Stokie
Oct 18 2012, 09:17 PM
How long are we extending this for?

Just wondering as it was supposed to finish 3 days ago :P .
I guess the 31st.
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Well, I've (finally) made a start on my entry. I guess I'll have to finish it by tomorrow.

Don't expect miracles, though. It'll be up to my usual poor standard :P .
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It's fine. I will look at them shortly after. Keep forgetting about this.
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I will decide these stories shortly (probably on the weekend when I have more time).
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Just as long as I finish mine by then :P .
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So CJ (not to rush or anything, I know you're busy with work at the moment), how is your entry going?
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