Theme - "The Door"
Word Limit: 2500
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 18th by 11:59 PM Pacific
Voting Deadline: Monday, August 21st 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: Risk - Take a big risk in your writing!
Stop and think for a moment. What would be a big risk for you to take? What have you not tried because you're worried you'll blow it? What have you been reluctant to do because it's outside your comfort zone? What would be something difficult or scary to do in your writing, but probably also helpful for your own growth?
Have you paused to actually think about it? Ok, now click the spoiler:
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: 2500
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 18th by 11:59 PM Pacific
Voting Deadline: Monday, August 21st 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: Risk - Take a big risk in your writing!
Stop and think for a moment. What would be a big risk for you to take? What have you not tried because you're worried you'll blow it? What have you been reluctant to do because it's outside your comfort zone? What would be something difficult or scary to do in your writing, but probably also helpful for your own growth?
Have you paused to actually think about it? Ok, now click the spoiler:
What did you think of that made you immediately think "no that's too risky"? Do that.
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