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| The Classic Story Contest Create a character I will never forget. | | by: | |
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Created: 4:13pm on 05-16-2008
Modified: 6:05pm on 10-28-2009 | |
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THE CLASSIC STORY CONTEST
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contest logo](http://imgsx.writing.com/main/images/action/display/item_id/1427720.jpg)
How many times have you read a novel and two weeks later couldn't remember the name of the protagonist? F. Scott Fitzgerald said, "Character is plot, plot is character."
Peter LaSalle has noted, "out of character, plot easily grows, but out of plot, a character does not necessarily follow."
Who can forget Captain Ahab, Scrooge, Huckleberry Finn, Scarlett O'Hara, or Lennie from "Of Mice and Men"? The books these characters brought to life will never be forgotten.
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to create a character that I will remember long after your story ends. A character that brings your story to life, and makes it matter.
THE PARTICULARS
 The contest is open to all suitcase colors and will run four times a year, once every season. There is no prompt, but if you're participating in the summer edition it shouldn't be snowing in your story.
FICTION STORIES ONLY, up to 10,000 words. No poetry, song lyrics, novel chapters or plays. No werewolves or vampires. Mainstream tales will have an advantage.
Punctuation, spelling, style and grammar will be taken into consideration.
Only 1st Place will be awarded if there is less than 10 entries. I want your achievement to matter.
Oldies-but-goodies are allowed as long as they haven't received an Awardicon at time of entry. New creations are encouraged. Winners will be announced shortly after contest closes.
No rating over 18+.
One entry per person; only one static item. No early entries. All qualifying entries will receive a review and rating. Word count is required. You may edit until close of contest, although I may not see it. I read entries during contest period. If you're a winner, I would appreciate if your static item remains available for everyone to see, at least until the next edition of this contest. Thank you. This will make it more enjoyable and instructive for future participants.
Post your entry in bitem format.
THE COMMISSIONS
 1st Place: 50K Awardicon, A Writing Merit Badge, and 50,000 points.
2nd Place: 25K Awardicon, A Writng Merit Badge, and 25,000 points.
Honorable Mention: A Writing Merit Badge and 10,000 points.
The above three positions, as well as two other contestants, will receive a mini-port raid from   | ID: 1393789 (Rated: ASR)
Title: Lornda's Mini Port Raid 
Description: Exclusive to 'The Classic Story Contest', and offered as a prize in site activities.
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Brand New! Lornda's Mini Port Raid will also be awarding the 1st Place Winner with a Short Story Merit Badge.
DONATIONS and JUDGING
If you would like to support this effort, your donations can be sent directly to me and will be greatly appreciated. Hopefully, together, we can look forward to many classic stories. Donations of 20,000 points, or more, will receive a merit badge. Donations will not affect judging, so feel free to enter. I will be the sole judge. All decisions are final.
SPECIAL THANKS
To panthera for technical assistance with my image. panthera
And now, without further ado . . .
The Autumn Edition brought in an assorted group of stories and a broad spectrum of writing talent. The top three tales offered protagonists with compelling obstacles to overcome and heights to scale, literally, metaphysically, and comically. Enjoy.
The Winner is:
An enchanting story of two sisters—one of which is autistic—with an emotional ending that leaves you thankful for your better angels. Emerin delivers a feel-good story of the first order!
Excerpt:: "I begin to sing, my voice wavering. I glace at April, who just flops and clucks to herself. Come on April. Sing. I know you can do it. I close my eyes, pretending to concentrate on the music—but I’m really willing April to follow along. I’ve just about given up hope when April begins to sing."
Climb every mountain
Ford every stream
Follow every rainbow
Till you find your dream
Second Place:
A delightful tale told in the first person by a tooth fairy. This piece is guaranteed to please children of all ages, and make you laugh right-out-loud—clever, handsomely crafted, and a very enjoyable read.
Honorable Mention:  | ID: 1607323 (Rated: E)
Title: Heaven, Hell
Description: A brief portrait of the charismatic character of my father. Won honorable mention.
By: ConstanceDH ![View accomplice's Portfolio. [Offline / Private]](http://imgs.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-10.gif "View accomplice's Portfolio. [Offline / Private]") |
A family outing to climb a mountain provides the vehicle for a son to fully understand and appreciate his father, which inspires the son to follow in his father's footsteps and become a role model for others. A well-written piece that is especially poignant for fathers and sons.
These two writers will also receive mini port raids for their distinguished entries.
| ID: 1548871 (Rated: 13+)
Title: Jack 'O Tens
Description: Strange things occur when a down-and-out wanderer enters the Jack O' Tens Bar.
By: Doug Rainbow |
I sincerely thank all the contestants for their participation, and the community for their continued suggestions and support. This contest has now been viewed over 8000 times. I would also like to thank Lornda for her continued contribution to this effort.
The Winter Edition opens December 21. Deadline January 21 at midnight WDC time. Make your plans to write a Classic and come back when the season changes. 
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