Problem Attic
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Theme: Oblivion
Word Limit: 2100 words
Submission Deadline: Friday September 30th
Voting Deadline: Monday October 3rd
Secondary Objective: Liminality
Liminality is one of the most important (and one of my favorite) concepts in writing. Roughly translating as "Through a threshold", liminality is the transition period, both literally and figuratively, in a story.
For this objective, focus on the turning point(s) in your story and make note of the steps you take to get there. Pay extra close attention to how everything gets from one stage to the next and sell it to the reader.
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.
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Word Limit: 2100 words
Submission Deadline: Friday September 30th
Voting Deadline: Monday October 3rd
Secondary Objective: Liminality
Liminality is one of the most important (and one of my favorite) concepts in writing. Roughly translating as "Through a threshold", liminality is the transition period, both literally and figuratively, in a story.
For this objective, focus on the turning point(s) in your story and make note of the steps you take to get there. Pay extra close attention to how everything gets from one stage to the next and sell it to the reader.
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