IB Writing contest: Are you interested?

**Yanal** · 07-09-2011

Brothers and Sisters,just created this thread to get an approximate number of interested brothers and sisters that are willing to partake in this contest,insha'Allaah.

Update:

The contest is for fictional stories on any subject.

The maximum word limit is 5,000 words.

The contest closes on 30 November 2011.

Please PM entries to Ramadhan before 30 November 2011.

**Muezzin** · 07-27-2011

Originally Posted by King of Nines

Wait, is that even allowed here? I thought romantic subplots were a taboo subject...

With good enough writing, no subject is taboo.

Originally Posted by Innocent Soul

When will the contest start I am waiting .

Well, Ramadan is just around the corner so maybe we'll want to wait until that's over...

I want to read everyone's stories .

You could always read the entries from the previous contests while you wait.

**Ali Mujahidin** · 07-28-2011

Originally Posted by Muezzin

With good enough writing, no subject is taboo.

You are absolutely right. Even a story about prostitutes and rapists can be written from the Islamic viewpoint.

**Who Am I?** · 07-28-2011

The original draft of my story (written 10 years ago before I ever thought about Islam) had a romantic subplot which is why I was asking.

OK, well no romance angle then. I was going to take it out anyway since I am lousy at writing romance. I can write about a man's inner struggles all day. But throw a woman in there and it all goes to crap (sounds like my real life, actually).

**Jalal~** · 07-28-2011

Originally Posted by King of Nines

The original draft of my story (written 10 years ago before I ever thought about Islam) had a romantic subplot which is why I was asking.

OK, well no romance angle then. I was going to take it out anyway since I am lousy at writing romance. I can write about a man's inner struggles all day. But throw a woman in there and it all goes to crap (sounds like my real life, actually).

well, i guess since we might start after ramadan, you'll have time to think up an excellent story.
and it looks like we have a lot of competition this year

**Who Am I?** · 07-29-2011

Originally Posted by halalmeat4free

well, i guess since we might start after ramadan, you'll have time to think up an excellent story.
and it looks like we have a lot of competition this year

Yeah, that inshallah will be enough time to think of something that doesn't totally suck.

**Yanal** · 08-01-2011

everyone,

Yes,I also do believe it will be best to hold the contest after Ramadhan,insha'Allaah.

**إحسان** · 09-05-2011

Is it back on?

**Yanal** · 09-05-2011

Yes it is,not sure if this information regarding the contest has been answered but to clarify,let's all agree upon the following:
Deadline date:
Theme:
Maximum amount of words:

**Muezzin** · 09-05-2011

Originally Posted by Yanal

Yes it is,not sure if this information regarding the contest has been answered but to clarify,let's all agree upon the following:
Deadline date:

Late November?

Theme:

No set theme?

Maximum amount of words:

No more than 5,000 words.

My suggestions only, let's see how others feel.

**Yanal** · 09-06-2011

Sounds good,what do you guys(the participants of this contest,insha'Allah) feel about the outline? Suggestions,comments and feedback on the outline are appreciated,as we can adjust the outline accordingly.

**Muhaba** · 09-07-2011

it's fine i guess.

**Jalal~** · 09-08-2011

maybe since we just got out of Ramadan, we could have a theme about that! Im pretty sure some of the new Muslims on this website would like to incorporate what they learned in their first Ramadan in a short story. Just an idea though, i dont mind the "no theme" idea

**Ali Mujahidin** · 09-09-2011

How about a story about "Journey to Mecca"? It could be set in any era. Follow the adventures of the protagonist as he sets out to fulfill his commitment to Islam. What do you think?

**Muezzin** · 09-09-2011

Ramadan and Journey to Mecca are both great themes. The excellent thing about 'no set theme' is that everyone can write about whatever they want. It's awesome.

**Ramadhan** · 09-10-2011

Can someone please just start this contest already?
Me wants to read some stories

**Riana17** · 09-10-2011

Originally Posted by Muezzin

I'd love to enter. It's tradition.

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**aamirsaab** · 09-15-2011

Originally Posted by Yanal

Sounds good,what do you guys(the participants of this contest,insha'Allah) feel about the outline? Suggestions,comments and feedback on the outline are appreciated,as we can adjust the outline accordingly.

I'm fine with the outline in Muezzin's post.

Hopefully we'll have quite a number of entries this year!

**Muhaba** · 09-17-2011

^I hope so too! And I hope there are many ppl who vote and not just a few. if many ppl show interest in the contest by entering or voting, i may give a link to a site that helps ppl improve their writing.