Metaphoreus
This is semantics, and nothing more
Theme - "The Right Questions"
As always, you may interpret the theme literally, metaphorically, or however you please.
Word Limit: 2,000
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 25 by 11:59 PM Pacific.
Voting begins Saturday, July 26, and goes until Monday, July 28 at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Grace Periods: Each of the above deadlines will be followed by a 6-hour grace period. Submissions made after the end of the grace period will be ineligible, and votes cast after the end of the grace period will not be counted. Remember that these are grace periods, not extensions of the deadline--you should still submit your work or cast your vote by the deadline set above.
Optional Secondary Objective: Play Script
Tell your story through your characters by writing it as a script for a stage play. With the exception of short introductory descriptions (of the setting and the characters) and minimal stage directions, your submission should be almost exclusively dialogue. See here for a sample format.
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per poster.
- All submissions must be written during the time of the challenge.
- Using the theme as the title of your piece is discouraged.
- Keep to the word count!
Voting Guidelines:
- Three votes per voter. Please denote in your voting your 1st (3 pts), 2nd (2 pts), and 3rd (1 pt) place votes.
- Please read all submissions before voting.
- You must vote in order to be eligible to win the challenge.
- When voting ends, the winner gets a collective pat on the back, and starts the new challenge.
NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge FAQ
Previous Challenge Threads and Themes
Submissions
"Middle of the Pack" by Aaron
"Ascension" by Azih
"Broyles '24" by ThLunarian
"No Irish Need Apply" by Mike M
"Frankie The Can Man" by FlowersisBritish
"You Gotta Know the Rules" by Tangent
"Realistic" by Cyan
"A Late Night Traffic Stop in Los Angeles" by QuantumBro
"WWGBD" by Metaphoreus
"Purify" by Charade
As always, you may interpret the theme literally, metaphorically, or however you please.
Word Limit: 2,000
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 25 by 11:59 PM Pacific.
Voting begins Saturday, July 26, and goes until Monday, July 28 at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Grace Periods: Each of the above deadlines will be followed by a 6-hour grace period. Submissions made after the end of the grace period will be ineligible, and votes cast after the end of the grace period will not be counted. Remember that these are grace periods, not extensions of the deadline--you should still submit your work or cast your vote by the deadline set above.
Optional Secondary Objective: Play Script
Tell your story through your characters by writing it as a script for a stage play. With the exception of short introductory descriptions (of the setting and the characters) and minimal stage directions, your submission should be almost exclusively dialogue. See here for a sample format.
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per poster.
- All submissions must be written during the time of the challenge.
- Using the theme as the title of your piece is discouraged.
- Keep to the word count!
Voting Guidelines:
- Three votes per voter. Please denote in your voting your 1st (3 pts), 2nd (2 pts), and 3rd (1 pt) place votes.
- Please read all submissions before voting.
- You must vote in order to be eligible to win the challenge.
- When voting ends, the winner gets a collective pat on the back, and starts the new challenge.
NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge FAQ
Previous Challenge Threads and Themes
Submissions
"Middle of the Pack" by Aaron
"Ascension" by Azih
"Broyles '24" by ThLunarian
"No Irish Need Apply" by Mike M
"Frankie The Can Man" by FlowersisBritish
"You Gotta Know the Rules" by Tangent
"Realistic" by Cyan
"A Late Night Traffic Stop in Los Angeles" by QuantumBro
"WWGBD" by Metaphoreus
"Purify" by Charade