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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Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:48 pm

Elinor says... · Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:48 pm

Two more days! Get your entries in, peeps!

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Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:52 pm

deleted5 says... · Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:52 pm

Elinor is the Amazon thing sent via email or posted?

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Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:18 pm

Nate says... · Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:18 pm

AlexSushiDog wrote:Elinor is the Amazon thing sent via email or posted?

Either or! They're usually sent via email, but they can be mailed to you if you rather do that.

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Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:26 am

kazza says... · Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:26 am

I am soooo in!
Sorry if todays a little late, I'll get right stuck in!

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Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:19 pm

SecreteJournalist says... · Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:19 pm

x.x And I end up being busy and not finishing my story.

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Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:19 pm

Elinor says... · Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:19 pm

It's still 10 in the morning of the 31st where I live!

For you, and everyone else, I'll be closing entries at midnight in my timezone. That gives everyone 14 hours to get their submissions in!

All our dreams can come true — if we have the courage to pursue them.
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Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:46 pm

Elinor says... · Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:46 pm

Submissions are officially closed! I will now begin judging, and I hope to have results back to you very soon.

All our dreams can come true — if we have the courage to pursue them.
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