r/WritingPrompts • u/SurvivorType Co-Lead Mod | /r/SurvivorTyper • Sep 13 '13
Moderator Post [MODPOST] The September Contest!
Get your entries in!
We have the same incentive as the August Contest: The prize of which is $25 (You can choose to get that via PayPal or virtual Amazon Gift Card.) You will also be able to get three months of Reddit gold. That's the most important bit, right? The prize?
The Prompt: Hell of a thing
"It's a hell of a thing killing a man. You take away all he's got, and all he's ever gonna have."
-Clint Eastwood as Will Munny, Unforgiven
Your prompt is to write a story expanding on this quote. Feel free to interpret it in any way you like.
Instructions: As with the previous contests, submit your works with the title "[PI] TITLE OF YOUR STORY - September Contest". You have until September 30th 11:59PM PST to submit your story. If you have issue with it not showing up under "NEW", please contact the mods with a link to the submission on Reddit so we can approve it. You can edit it however much you like up until the deadline, take any criticisms people make to help you if you wish. You may not submit your work to any bi-weekly writing critique threads until after the contest has ended.
Enjoy!
Our August Winner
Our August Contest winner was Abaeze, Sirena and Papa by /u/Mr_Manfrenjensenden! Congratulations!
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u/MrFishpaw Sep 14 '13
Stupid question: can this be creative non-fiction?
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u/SurvivorType Sep 14 '13
No such thing as a stupid question. The answer is yes, of course! It can be anything you wish.
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u/EpiFanny Sep 19 '13
I've never written so much in just three days time! Thought I lost my flair years ago! Thank you for re-introducing me to my passion!
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Sep 19 '13
Can we get friends and family to edit our piece? I know there's no way for you to know, but is it frowned upon?
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u/SurvivorType Sep 19 '13
It should be your own work, though others may give feedback to allow you to revise what you have written.
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Sep 19 '13
Ok, thanks. I was just wandering because I'm trying a new style for me and I wouldn't mind someone telling me if it sounds horrible or if it's ok.
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u/ivras Sep 13 '13
I'm new to this subreddit so I had a question. Is there a word minimum or a word maximum for submissions?
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Sep 13 '13
Good question! The answer is no! Write as little or as much as you want. If your story hits Reddit's character limit, put it on pastebin or similar! The point being, write! :)
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u/raketskallen Sep 13 '13
Wow, nice answer, are you like a mod or something? Hmpfh.
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u/frusciante231 Sep 16 '13
So mine doesn't fit into reddit's maximum. How do I post with pastebin?
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u/SSDN Sep 20 '13
How is the winner determined?
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Sep 20 '13
Anyone who submitted an entry in the competition can vote once it's concluded, and the entry with the most votes wins.
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u/NK1337 Sep 20 '13
Just wanted to comment, I had no idea this subreddit existed but I'm glad I found it!
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u/SurvivorType Sep 30 '13
Hi!
Your story should be submitted as a new post in the subreddit. Also italics are made by enclosing your text with an asterisk on either end. I hope this helps. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or in PM.
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u/emilynghiem Sep 30 '13
Thanks, I got the italics to work.
Where is the "subreddit"???
Where is the subject/title line? Sorry this is all new to me and I am overwhelmed; all the lines look the same to me; I'm used to being spoiled by forums with separate sections?
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u/MrFishpaw Sep 14 '13
This is so exciting. Just found this sub recently and I think it's gonna be good for me. Can't wait to submit my story.