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Anything But Ordinary		Rated: 13+
Short Story Contest
by: Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426	Avg Rating: (21)

Anything But Ordinary [#1165061]
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Anything But Ordinary - A Short Story Contest

Introduction: It seems that I don't have any trouble coming up with ideas for short stories - but I can't find the time and patience to sit down and write! Since I love to read short stories, and I'm sure there are times when writers could use a prompt to write a story, I thought I would start this contest.

The basic idea is this: In each round, I will give you two prompts. It is up to you to create an "out of the ordinary" short story based on the prompt.

The Rules

Each round will begin on the first day of the month and last one month. The round will end on the last day of the month at 5:30 pm (Writing.com time). Round 11 will begin on December 1 and end on December 31.

One entry per author per round.

Your entry can be either an original work written just for this contest, or a previously written story. Previous contest winners (in other contests) or otherwise awarded items are accepted.

Length: You can write any length story that you want to, but try not to go over 3,000 words. Because I'd like to devote as much time as I can to reading and evaluating your stories, please limit your story to 3,000 words. I will accept stories that go over this count (within reason), but I'd like to keep the stories short.

Editing: You can edit a story before the round is over.

Entry listings must be bitem format. For information on link formats, please read "The illustrated guide to linking"

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Your story can be any rating, but please keep your entry listing at 13+.

I may make changes to these rules, based on how things run. This is my first contest, so there could be some changes. If you have any suggestions for me, feel free to let me know!

Round 11 Prompts (December 2007)

(Round 11 Prompts will be posted on December 1, 2007.

1. Write a story where every paragraph begins with the word "Suddenly."

2. Write a story using second person narrative.

Round 11 will begin on December 1 and end on December 31.

Judging and Prizes

So far, I am the only judge for the contest. I will judge each entry based on a rubric that I have created, in order to judge each story as fairly as I can. There may be a guest judge from time to time. If you are interested in guest judging, please let me know by sending me an e-mail.

Prizes:
1st Place: 10,000 gift points
2nd Place: 5,000 gift points
3rd Place: 3,000 gift points
4th Place: 1,000 gift points

If you would like to donate gift points for this contest, please send them here:

ID: 1146748 (Rated: E)
Title: Anything But Ordinary - GPS donations

Description: Anything But Ordinary - GPS donation group.
By: Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426

I will create a list of donations here (unless you wish to be anonymous).

I'd like to thank the following people for their gps donations. Your kind generosity is much appreciated.

AL
spidey - NaNo WC = 33,434
Highwind~
MaryLou
Zoo
Peace & Love From AJ
Countrymom Just Passing Thru
dizzyduck

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#50. December '07 Round Closed

>>>>>>ID #1650058 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 01-09-08 @ 6:49 pm

#49. Entry Withdrawn

--->>ID #1636368 by MetaphorSquared

on 01-09-08 @ 4:46 pm

#48. New Round - December

>>>>>>ID #1630677 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 12-02-07 @ 6:17 pm

#47. ok I'm new and I'm ready. what do I do next

--->>ID #1563760 by ennazus

on 08-13-07 @ 6:12 pm

#46. Round 10 Prompts

>>>>>>ID #1557013 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 08-02-07 @ 9:53 am

#45. my entry for round three

--->>ID #1540053 by 8812

on 07-04-07 @ 12:43 pm

#44. Round Nine Prompts

>>>>>>ID #1538647 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 07-01-07 @ 9:56 pm

#43. Round Eight Prompts

>>>>>>ID #1501941 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 05-02-07 @ 10:00 am

#42. Round Seven Winners!

>>>>>>ID #1501940 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 05-02-07 @ 9:59 am

#41. Round Seven Closed

>>>>>>ID #1501884 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 05-02-07 @ 8:38 am

#40. My entry: Prompt 2

--->>ID #1500747 by nightgirl

on 04-30-07 @ 5:26 pm

#39. My Entry--Prompt 2

--->>ID #1500063 by Turtle

on 04-29-07 @ 4:23 pm

#38. Round Seven Prompts

>>>>>>ID #1484678 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 04-04-07 @ 6:17 pm

#37. Round Six Winners

>>>>>>ID #1484669 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 04-04-07 @ 6:04 pm

#36. Round Six - closed

>>>>>>ID #1482475 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 04-01-07 @ 8:15 pm

#35. My Entry: Cycle

--->>ID #1470548 by Patricia Gilliam

on 03-14-07 @ 2:37 am

#34. Round Six Prompts!

>>>>>>ID #1465788 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 03-06-07 @ 8:54 am

#33. Round Five Winners!

>>>>>>ID #1465780 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 03-06-07 @ 8:42 am

#32. Round Five - Closed

>>>>>>ID #1462393 by Ivy - Nano word count = 32,426 on 02-28-07 @ 5:35 pm

#31. Nor am I out of It

--->>ID #1454278 by Nicholas Wilczynski

on 02-15-07 @ 12:21 am

#30. First Prompt Entry - Midnight On The Highway

--->>ID #1453791 by Countrymom Just Passing Thru

on 02-14-07 @ 8:53 am

#29. First time contest entry!

--->>ID #1453293 by nick7913

on 02-13-07 @ 2:34 pm

#28. My entry

--->>ID #1452891 by emerin-liseli

on 02-12-07 @ 8:54 pm

#27. A Close Call

--->>ID #1452865 by DreamChild

on 02-12-07 @ 8:00 pm

#26. my awesome entry!

--->>ID #1446838 by authorgirl20

on 02-02-07 @ 7:13 pm

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