Official Contest: YWS New Years Contest [January 31]

Elinor · 2013-12-13T23:50:02Z

In eighteen short days, hundred of thousands of people will gather in Times Square of New York City to ring in 2014. Many will attend parties, others will stay in their homes to count down the last remaining threads of 2013. New Years is a time of resolutions, champagne and kisses with that special someone. What stories will you tell about it? You have until 6:00 PM GMT on January 31st, 2014 to write a short story of 1,000 words or less. The only requirement is that it be set on New Year's Eve, and if you wish, into New Year's Day. Anything else is fair game, as long the content remains PG-13 (in other words, no graphic sex, violence or language). Then I will sit down with the judges and we will pick a grand prize and first prize winner. All judging will be done anonymously. Depending on the number of entries, I will try to get a decision back as quick as possible! And we have some pretty sweet prizes! Grand prize will recieve a $25 Amazon giftcard and gold badge for your profile. First prize will receive a $10 Amazon giftcard and a silver badge for your profile. I can't wait to see what you guys come up with it! Hit me with questions if you have them, otherwise, happy writing!

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:40 am

Nate says... · Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:40 am

Hey @defyingravity01, offering prizes for a contest is indeed against YWS rules. However, this contest is an official contest sponsored by YWS. As it is sponsored by YWS instead of by a user, the rules are a bit different as I'm sure you can understand.

Having an Amazon account isn't necessary to receive the gift card. But the winner can choose to receive a gift card from somewhere else provided I'm able to order it online.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:45 am

deleted5 says... · Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:45 am

I'm in I'll write it today on paper and type it up tomorrow.
By the way @Nate , do we just PM it to you?

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:57 am

Nate says... · Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:57 am

Sorry Alex, but I'm not the person to ask! @Elinor%20Brynn is running the contest. You'll need to ask her

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Looking at what Elinor wrote earlier, submit any entries to her via PM!

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:05 pm

deleted5 says... · Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:05 pm

Ok

EDIT: Thank you for your edit @Nate

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:28 pm

lostthought says... · Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:28 pm

I'm in! But I thought you couldn't give anything of monetary value?

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:31 pm

lostthought says... · Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:31 pm

Oops, wrong page :p

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Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:29 pm

Stori says... · Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:29 pm

1) Does it need to be nonfiction?
2) December 31st, 2014? That's a while from now...

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Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:42 pm

Dakushau says... · Wed Dec 25, 2013 5:42 pm

No, January 31st. We have a month.

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Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:53 pm

deleted5 says... · Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:53 pm

When are the results?

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Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:56 pm

Elinor says... · Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:56 pm

It should be a fiction short story.

And you all have until January 31st to PM me your entry. After that, submissions will be closed and judging will begin. And I will get the results back to you guys as soon as I can after that.

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Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:08 pm

deleted5 says... · Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:08 pm

*growls and bares teeth*
My gift card!!

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Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:14 pm

WillowCutz says... · Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:14 pm

Could be interesting...
I'll see what I can cook up for New Years eve...

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Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:15 pm

SecreteJournalist says... · Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:15 pm

Hmm.. so I may or may not of seen this forum pretty late .-. But I'm in just to see if my short story skills are still intact, I've been too hung up on poetry lately ^.^ Let's see if I can create a final draft in time...

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