They also run what they describe as text contests, where anyone who's registered (it's free) can enter the latest writing challenges. Almost all of them are fiction-based, but it's a good chance to try something new.
For instance, here was a recent challenge:
The rules of the game are thus: Write a story in which one of the characters is ill. (Not deathly ill, no deadly diseases, no long suffering illnesses. This is strictly about a character who is temporarily sick.) Think inFLUenza or the common cold. From humorous to serious is acceptable for this contest. From the whining child with a bell, to the executive who is sneezing his way through a major presentation, to the couch potato who can't find the remote that he/she is laying on.
Keep in mind that profanity is not acceptable. All entries must be in accordance with our text rules and guidelines. As always, quality is a must. You will have 7 days for this contest, so make your submission count.
Word Guideline: 700 words.
You don't get to read any of the entries until the submission deadline passes; then, you're encouraged read and rate them all. Contest winners (determined by vote results) receive virtual trophies and "credits" good for the entrance fees to future challenges.
I'll post a link to my entry in the "illness" contest once submissions end. Meanwhile, here are a couple of neat text and image contests that are now finished. It's a different kind of storytelling, but definitely a creative one.
Locked away (text)
Spoons (photoshop)
Office supplies (photography; obviously, I loved this one.)
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ReplyDeletei checked this out. pretty interesting. seems like you can be pretty much anonymous on here, meaning you can experiment without worrying too much about how good what you're writing is. that can be liberating. it's worth a look.
ReplyDeleteSome people say Stephen King is one of the more frequent posters. I'm guessing it's not true, but to your point, we don't really have any way of knowing for sure!
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