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HE Spring Challenge

Well, I believe its about time we had another challenge. So, I present to you the 2008 Spring Challenge! Details are listed below:

Theme: Mystery

Starts: Friday, February 15th
Ends: Friday, April 11th

Rules:

1. Must include canon characters only. No OC’s.

2. Max. Length is 10,000 words *That’s the equivalent of 5 long chapters. I believe it is plenty*

3. Must be original and newly written (Must be written after the challenge is announced.)

4. Must be PG-13 rated. No explicit violence, cussing, or romantic scenes.


**Entries will be voted on by admins Almighty, Confettie, and tkdgirlccs14.

Prizes: (If 5 or more entries- under this and there will only be 1st and 2nd places)

First Place-
+Story Featured
+Art/Fic Request by tkd
+Story linked to on Main page news until next challenge

Second Place-
+Art/Fic Request by tkd
+Story linked to on Main Page News until next challenge

Third Place-
+Story linked to on Main page News until next challenge


--Also, here are just a few writing tips to keep in mind when writing!--

Short Story Writing Tips

1. The shorter the sweeter. Keep chapters under 2,000 words normally. No one likes to read never-ending chapters.

2. Stick to just a few characters, not an overload of them. Build a character’s image up through the storyline, especially in mystery.

3. Always hint at future events in the story in the introduction.

4. Don’t forget dialogue is an important aspect to keeping a reader interested!

5. End in an ambiguous style. Leave what happens to the reader’s imagination.


Tips Websites:
- http://ezinearticles.com/?Short-Story-Writing-Tips&id=903662
- http://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/writingtips.html
- http://www.shortstorygroup.com/storytips.htm


For questions please email me at natures_philanthropist@live.com.

by tkdgirlccs14 on 02/12/2008 10:15 pm

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