A poetry-inspired contest

TriSARAHtops · 2014-12-23T06:04:17Z

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2AGB3Xf3zHnSyjHF2J0WMzaBlPQ-7vDWP5ebgIW3VS0=w480-h673 Poetry. There's an almost infinite number of quotes about it from over the years, and whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that poetry is a remarkably significant part of the world. As a form of communication it can be divisive (to capitalise or not to capitalise?), but it also has the ability to put into words some of the most potent parts of the human experience. And then there's prose. There are just as many sayings declaring the beauty of prose as there are those proclaiming the same of poetry. A good story can take you to places beyond your wildest dreams, and introduce you to people that you wish you knew in real life. Stories can take us to different worlds, or help us see our own world through different eyes. So both poetry and prose are pretty awesome. That's why I present you with this: a short story contest, but with a poetic twist. How it all works: If you're interested in participating, leave a comment below. You will be sent a poem (through PM), from which you will write a short story. This story should be inspired by the poem you have been sent, whether through ideas, themes or lines. Prizes: 3rd place: 500 points and 3 reviews on the works of your choice 2nd place: 1000 points and 5 reviews on the works of your choice 1st place 2000 points and 8 reviews on the works of your choice A few rules: Requesting poetry You are allowed to request poetry up to a certain point. -You can request a style of poetry -You can request poetry from a certain era -You can request poetry that deals with certain ideas -You can request a specific poet PROVIDED that they have a considerable amount of poetry to choose from. For example, you can request Emily Dickinson, but not a poet who only has two poems published. However, I do ask that if a number of people have requested the same poet, then you don't. We'd like to have a bit of variety in there. -If you would like to change poems, this is allowed, but please don't ask to change more than 2-3 times. Other rules There is no set word limit to this contest, however your story should be more than 500 words and probably not much longer than 3000. All stories are to be published on YWS, with an author's note including the name of the poem you were given. Post the link here as a comment when your story is up. The deadline for submitting your story for this contest is March 31st 2015 . Any submissions after this date will not be taken into account. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. GOOD LUCK!

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Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:33 pm

Pretzelstick says... · Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:33 pm

I would love to do this!I am fine with any poem!Just PM it to me!Thanks!

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Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:01 am

TriSARAHtops says... · Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:01 am

Today marks two months to go until entries close, so I just thought I'd send you all a quick reminder. You've still got plenty of time, but I just wanted to make sure that nobody has forgotten!

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Any questions, let me know.

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Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:14 pm

SpiritedWolfe says... · Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:14 pm

Sign me up ^^ I don't have a preference for any poems, so I can be given the first poem you find.

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Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:52 am

Vervain says... · Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:52 am

I'm going to -- gulp -- do a contest. And this one seems pretty cool, so. I'm fine with anything you PM to me, even if I am jumping on the bandwagon a little late here ;D

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Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:01 am

niteowl says... · Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:01 am

Hm...I think I'll go ahead and sign up for this.

I'd rather not have a poem about death/dying, but other than that I don't care.

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Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:17 am

Augustus says... · Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:17 am

That sounds pretty cool. I am into it :wink:

could I possibly request something by Derek Del Barrio?

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Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:26 pm

TriSARAHtops says... · Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:26 pm

Hello lovely entrants! Pinging you for your 'one month to go!' reminder. Entres are due March 31st

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@Augustus @niteowl @arkhaion @wolfare1 @pretzelsing @Pompadour @adrianmoon @rhiasofia @Holysocks @megsug @Lumi @Aley @TimmyJake @Gravity @BellaRoma

Because the final submission date clashes with that of the YWLJ, I am willing to extend the deadline for this contest slightly, although that might potentially impact how long it takes for me to do the judging, due to school.

If you're in favour of a let's say two week extension of the deadline (from March 31st to somewhere around the 14th of April) please comment below.

Looking forward to seeing your entries!

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Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:20 pm

Gravity says... · Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:20 pm

I'm in favor of a one week extension but you announced this contest months ago...

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It has a language of its own
It talks in tongues and quiet sighs,
And prayers and proclamations

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Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:47 am

Holysocks says... · Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:47 am

I'm in favour... but I don't think it's that bad the way it is. :-P

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Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:57 am

TriSARAHtops says... · Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:57 am

@Holysocks @Gravity
I'm suggesting the extension mostly because of the YWLJ date clash. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't. If I hear any more I think I might change the date to the 6th April.

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Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:03 am

Holysocks says... · Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:03 am

Wait, are we supposed to link the shorts here?

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