Theme - "Unlucky"
Dat Friday the 13th due date!
Word Limit: 2017
Submission Deadline: Friday 13th January by 11:59 PM Pacific.
Voting Deadline: Monday 16th January at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Optional Secondary Objective: Charismatic villain
Some of my very favorite characters in fiction have been the sort that you cant help but like. If only theyd, you know, stop being so villainous. Examples might include Loki from the Marvel movies, Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds, Ozymandius from Watchmen, etc. See if you can come up with your own charming snake.
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per poster.
- All submissions must be written during the time of the challenge.
- Using the topic 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.
Important side note: A lot of our regulars like to write out short critiques/comments for the stories, but you can always opt out by simply adding a note like "I'd prefer no critiques" in the post where you submit your story. We're an understanding group and respect that not everyone wants comments on their work. Above all, we just want to read your story.
NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge FAQ
Previous Challenge Threads and Themes
Dat Friday the 13th due date!
Word Limit: 2017
Submission Deadline: Friday 13th January by 11:59 PM Pacific.
Voting Deadline: Monday 16th January at 11:59 PM Pacific.
Optional Secondary Objective: Charismatic villain
Some of my very favorite characters in fiction have been the sort that you cant help but like. If only theyd, you know, stop being so villainous. Examples might include Loki from the Marvel movies, Hans Landa from Inglourious Basterds, Ozymandius from Watchmen, etc. See if you can come up with your own charming snake.
Submission Guidelines:
- One entry per poster.
- All submissions must be written during the time of the challenge.
- Using the topic 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.
Important side note: A lot of our regulars like to write out short critiques/comments for the stories, but you can always opt out by simply adding a note like "I'd prefer no critiques" in the post where you submit your story. We're an understanding group and respect that not everyone wants comments on their work. Above all, we just want to read your story.
NeoGAF Creative Writing Challenge FAQ
Previous Challenge Threads and Themes
