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A Holiday Writing Contest

Elinor · 2019-12-03T17:45:07Z

https://www.vinyl45s.com/thumbnail.asp?file=https://vinyl45s.com/assets/images/leellememrnrnchrunsdecca.jpg&maxx=300&maxy=0 It's that time of year for hot chocolate, snow, warm clothes, Christmas trees and sitting by the fireplace. And because the weather outside is generally frightful, it's a perfect time to write a new short story. Christmas has captured the imagination of countless artists, filmmakers, writers and musicians since it was first celebrated. And since the 20th century, music has become a big part of that too. Whether you love it, hate it, and what side of the "how early is too early debate" you fall in, it's definitely evocative, and great inspiration for your writing. I've selected twelve songs, each representing a different element of the Holiday season. Once you reply with your intent to enter this contest, I'll randomly assign you a song. You'll have until December 30th, 2019 to turn in your short story of no more than 1000 words in length inspired by the song I gave you. I've also carefully selected specific renditions of each songs, so your short can be on any genre, theme, or topic, as long as it's inspired by the song, the singer or anything that listening to it evokes for you. I will be using a random generator to assign your song, and my hope is that part of the fun will be in finding inspiration in a place you wouldn't necessarily expect. Because of this, I would hope you're able to work with it. However, if you're really struggling, I still want you to participate in the contest, and as such I can assign you a new song. The caveat is that you can only do this one, and if you switch you cannot change your mind and switch back, so please think carefully before doing so! https://christinawehner.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/scan0006-11.jpg Prizes: 1st Place: 6000 points 2nd place: 3000 points 3rd place: 1000 points Additionally, every entrant will get a review from me on the story that they submit. Honorable mentions will be given out at my discretion. Additional prizes to be announced. Stories will be judged by @TheBlueCat and me. Reply below with your intent to sign up, and I'll send you a private message with your song. Happy writing!

Lib

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Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:58 pm

Lib says... · Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:58 pm

Congratulations, all of you!!

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looseleaf

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Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:11 pm

looseleaf says... · Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:11 pm

You guys deserve it!

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jster02

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Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:56 pm

jster02 says... · Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:56 pm

Well done guys!

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Elinor

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Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:22 pm

Elinor says... · Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:22 pm

@Oxara @LzPianoGirl @ExOmelas @jster02 @AmazingAeris

Your stories have all been reviewed and watch for a surprise in your inbox shortly.

@niteowl @alliyah @LadyVendetta I'll have your reviews soon.

Thanks again all for submitting. I really enjoy running these contests and hope I can do another one in the near future. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are having an amazing new year.

All our dreams can come true — if we have the courage to pursue them.
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You are going to love some of your characters because they are you, or some facet of you, and you are going to hate some characters for the same reason.
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