This thread will be the main hub for the general discussion about the Story Writing Contest. Each year, a separate thread can be created to house that year's entries.
So just to get discussion going, here's some suggested rules for the contest, based on the rules we've had previously:
Stories can be about any topic, theme or genre, but must be the entrant's own work and must be in English
Stories can be any length, but no longer than 5,000 words - this is a limit not a target
Stories should be submitted by Private Message to the Host - Yanal
Stories can be edited and formatted etc however the author chooses before submission, but the Host will not alter or reformat the story once it has been submitted
This year's deadline is 28 December 2012 - That is the last day on which entries shall be accepted.
Again, just suggestions, and if you have any please share them.
Re: Official Annual Story Writing Contest Discussion Thread
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
Should the content be Islamic?
The parameters are really wide. Read through some of the previous entries to see how wide those parameters are. We've had dramas, crime thrillers, horror, action-adventure. Basically, as long as it's not breaking any of the forum rules, it should be fair game. Just write it well.
format_quote Originally Posted by Hulk
Can one use copyrighted characters like Batman?
Like fanfiction? Copyright might render this a little dodgy. Unless a copyrighted property is just mentioned in the story or something. Also, I think it this is a great opportunity for members to showcase their creativity and originality.
EDIT: On second thoughts, if you've got your heart set on a superhero story, just write it. When Alan Moore wrote Watchmen, he originally wanted to use existing characters, but wasn't allowed to - so he and the artist simply made up their own.
Re: Official Annual Story Writing Contest Discussion Thread
format_quote Originally Posted by Muezzin
The parameters are really wide. Read through some of the previous entries to see how wide those parameters are. We've had dramas, crime thrillers, horror, action-adventure. Basically, as long as it's not breaking any of the forum rules, it should be fair game. Just write it well.
I was more thinking of topics like gardening or knitting ...
Re: Official Annual Story Writing Contest Discussion Thread
Murderer of crime thrillers is traditionaly butler. Why not gardener too? Unfortunately my English is too bad for stories and I am sure you don´t accept it by Finnish.
I am out.
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Re: Official Annual Story Writing Contest Discussion Thread
format_quote Originally Posted by شَادِنُ
but you can't sell that on ebay
You'd sell your prize on ebay?
format_quote Originally Posted by glo
I was more thinking of topics like gardening or knitting ...
Sure, go for it!
format_quote Originally Posted by sister harb
Murderer of crime thrillers is traditionaly butler. Why not gardener too? Unfortunately my English is too bad for stories and I am sure you don´t accept it by Finnish.
I am out.
Well, if you wish, you can always read the entries and provide feedback as to what you liked and disliked.
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Re: Official Annual Story Writing Contest Discussion Thread
as it is first time for me to participate.
i have few questions.
The story must be in English? or we can write it in any other language too??
when we will have to share our stories?
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