LI Story Writing contest - Final Details

[Muezzin]

great.. I declined as a judge last time, but was called in because someone else had a leave of absence.. not sure who I think voting is definitely an improv, except if one person makes a whole bunch of people join to vote for his or her own which wouldn't be fair :hmm:

Fair point. I think the rationale this time was for the contest to be as fast as possible – entries in day 1, results given on day 7 kind of thing. A poll would facilitate that, but would have that kind of weakness.

I guarantee I personally play fair though. I’ve got a lot more to gain from people exposing weaknesses for me to strengthen, than getting pats on the back, nice and welcome as they are. Contest deadlines and things are a means to kick my backside into action and finish the thing. Whether it wins or not, use any feedback generated to whip it into even better shape and send it off to a magazine or something.

It was difficult to judge some pieces last time because they simply didn't measure up to the others, I figured some criteria would give everyone a fighting chance, I.e theme, or age group or genre .. something has to give so that a 13 year old has the same chance as a 23 or a 33 year old..

I think it should be relatively easy to set up different age brackets. Under 18s and Over 18s for instance. What do you reckon, organisers?

nonetheless, I look fwd to reading them all insha'Allah without skimming through the intro and conclusion

If anyone skims through my conclusion, I will quite possibly punch myself in the face. It’s a nightmare to write.

 

[جوري]

lol.. what I wrote came out all wrong, but in my defense I have only had 3 hrs and 23 mins of sleep... but I digress...
my last line should have actually read, with some pieces I missed the entire body, and skimmed through the intro and conclusion, which is even worst than reading the body and skimming through the other two.. with some folks there was just one large paragraph so I wasn't quite sure where anything was...with the amount of reading I assume most of us do, a story should have a few things, I'll quote an atheist and depraved teacher I once had, a composition should be like a lady' skirt, short enough to be interesting but long enough to cover the subjects.
I hope I don't sound too critical, I am only writing this because I sincerely hope, everyone who enters is a potential winner insha'Allah



p.s yes age brackets would be good

 

[Re.TiReD]

AssalamuAlaykum

The entries are going to Na7lah so only she would know the ages. I dont see what difference it'll make though, unless you want 2 seperate polls and 2 winners, is that what you mean?

WassalamuAlaykum

 

[جوري]

well, I think we can do it like they do at the Oscars, we can have a categorical entry, best for ages 18 and under , best for 18 and above, and then of the two finalists can go against one another, there is no saying below 18 can't win, just if they don't win, it would be nice to have an acknowledgment of their accomplishment?.. just so the whole thing isn't about a win or a loss, but the spirit of the competition.. I had a few reservations on how it took place last time, and I just wanted to leave my 'SOLE' input.. by no means am I trying to instate my opinion as rules.. I just want everyone to have a fair chance and to really bring something forth that the rest of us can enjoy.. I think if there is one exquisite writer and we all know that there are a couple here who really stand out, it is almost disparaging that others will feel they might not have a good chance at winning?

what say you? I am always looking to amend my opinion..

 

[جوري]

I got an even better idea
forget about all this categorical nonsense
let's have a first, second and third place prizes?

I don't know what the prize was last time but I think this would really give contestants something to look fwd to?

 

[Re.TiReD]

I got an even better idea
forget about all this categorical nonsense
let's have a first, second and third place prizes?

I don't know what the prize was last time but I think this would really give contestants something to look fwd to?

Wa'alaykum As-Salaam

I quite like the post you made before this one though...I'm open to suggestions, as I'm sure Muezzin and all the others are too.

I'll talk to -S- about the prize insha'Allah. I'm sure we'll be able to come up with something. I have something in mind anyway

 

[جوري]

cool lol.. I knew if I put enough posts up there one of them would please ...

I really do enjoy reading short stories and hope I can dim the lights, get a snack and enjoy myself this time around..

 

[Re.TiReD]

cool lol.. I knew if I put enough posts up there one of them would please ...

I really do enjoy reading short stories and hope I can dim the lights, get a snack and enjoy myself this time around..

So tell me if this makes sense insha'Allah sis. We make two threads, i.e. 2 seperate polls. One for 18+ and for for the under 18's....or is there any way we can have them in the same thread. How do you think it should be executed?

 

[جوري]

hmmmn.. let me think about the execution on the long drive I am about to take.

khyer insha'Allah, we'll come back with a thought on the matter in an hr or two...

 

[Re.TiReD]

hmmmn.. let me think about the execution on the long drive I am about to take.

khyer insha'Allah, we'll come back with a thought on the matter in an hr or two...

Nothing better than a long drive to contemplate a difficult matter

Insha'Allah, see you in a while sis

WassalamuAlaykum

 

[جوري]

and two hrs later my thoughts on the matter are: that we should have two separate threads or if possible one thread with two separate polls (but I have never seen that done) -- then after the voting is done for each category we merge the threads for the last two entries and then vote one last time..

what say you?

 

[Muezzin]

and two hrs later my thoughts on the matter are: that we should have two separate threads or if possible one thread with two separate polls (but I have never seen that done) -- then after the voting is done for each category we merge the threads for the last two entries and then vote one last time..

what say you?

Sounds good, except for merging threads at the end and creating a new poll. The technology doesn't really allow us to do that unfortunately. However, what if we just made three threads?

Thread 1 - Under 18s entries with poll

Thread 2 - Over 18s entries with poll

Thread 3 - The Final (two remaining entries with poll)

Thread 3 would be created after the results from the other two threads have been collected and their polls closed.

 

[mystifyed]

When is the contest ??

 

[Ummu Sufyaan]

^its on now and the dead line is at the end of june

 

[mystifyed]

oh ok
Jazakillah sis
i was thinking of writing a story

 

[Re.TiReD]

Sounds good, except for merging threads at the end and creating a new poll. The technology doesn't really allow us to do that unfortunately. However, what if we just made three threads?

Thread 1 - Under 18s entries with poll

Thread 2 - Over 18s entries with poll

Thread 3 - The Final (two remaining entries with poll)

Thread 3 would be created after the results from the other two threads have been collected and their polls closed.

Perfect.

Somebody should edit the opening post and put in the deadline aswell, 30th June insha'Allah.

 

[Muezzin]

Perfect.

Somebody should edit the opening post and put in the deadline aswell, 30th June insha'Allah.

Done.

 

[جوري]

Sounds good, except for merging threads at the end and creating a new poll. The technology doesn't really allow us to do that unfortunately. However, what if we just made three threads?

Thread 1 - Under 18s entries with poll

Thread 2 - Over 18s entries with poll

Thread 3 - The Final (two remaining entries with poll)

Thread 3 would be created after the results from the other two threads have been collected and their polls closed.

sounds great insha'Allah-- I am game with that!

 

[Muezzin]

Cool. Now all we need to do is decide what happens if someone deliberately votes for their own entry...

 

[idk]

Eliminate them. Lol.