One key part of writing is character development. There are many techniques available to assist writers in developing their characters so readers can connect and come away with a good understanding of the character and their motives. This contest explores those techniques.

Prompt for May 2012: Write a story that takes place at a party. It can be any type of party, but must use the atmosphere and the character's reaction to the party to allow the reader to connect with the character. Remember that the focus of the story is the introduction of the character.

The task is simple: Write a story using the prompt above to introduce your character to the reader.

Your story must be:
An introduction to your character using the given prompt.
Fiction.
Rated 18+ or below: Any entry that falls above this rating will be disqualified.
2000 words or fewer: Word count must be provided at the bottom of the item or your entry will be disqualified.
Newly written for this contest: Create your story as a Static Item and keep it in your portfolio. Send us the item ID number in {b-item:xxxxxx} format of the item you wish to submit using this survey form below.
Submitted One Time Only: You may only enter this contest one time per round, so make it a good one!
Edited Only Until the Deadline: Entries edited after the submission deadline may be disqualified from winning without notice.

The prizes are:
         First Prize
                   $100.00 in Writing.Com Gift Points and an exclusive What a Character Merit Badge
         Second Prize
                   $50.00 in Writing.Com Gift Points and an exclusive What a Character Merit Badge
         Third Prize
                   $25.00 in Writing.Com Gift Points and an exclusive What a Character Merit Badge

The submission deadline is: 11:59 pm EST, May 31, 2012
The results will be posted on or around: June 15, 2012

Paid Membership Required: In order to be eligible to enter and win this contest, contestant must have a paid membership (Basic and above). Paid membership expiration dates must fall after the submission deadline. You may need to renew your membership to be eligible. The free Premium membership trial does not count as a paid membership and does not meet the requirements for eligibility.

Judges are: Prosperous Snow , Lonewolf - Catching up and Ghostranch

Each judge will submit a scoring for qualifying entries to the contest. In the event a judge can not complete the judging, their scores will not be used, and at our discretion, a judging substitution may be used. In the event of a tie, staff will render the tie-breaking decision.

Questions regarding the contest should be emailed to: Diane

"What a Character!" Questions

(R) denotes a required field.

1.   Using the {b-item:} format, please provide the Item ID number of the Static Item that you would like to submit. (R)

     

2.   I understand that in order to enter this contest and be eligible to win, I must have a paid membership of Basic or higher through June 15th. (R)

      Check this box to agree with the above statement.

3.   I understand that if my entry is edited after the submission deadline it may be disqualified from winning without notice. (R)

      Check this box to agree with the above statement.

4.   I have read the rules carefully and understand that if my entry doesn't follow these rules, it will be disqualified. (R)

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Created: 06-04-10 @ 8:19pm | Modified: 05-15-12 @ 10:53am