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Nadan Registered User
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:45 pm Post subject: Watchingstone Writing Contests |
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We're back! Hey all you writers, the WatchingStone AnthroStory writing contest is up and running for the Summer '05 season. You can win the Black Pearl award. This is a contest for furry writers to encourage creativity. Entries are not due until Aug 31. The theme? Well, check out the contest page.
And while you're at it, check out the winner of the Spring '05 contest.
There's also a new sample story for the Summer session entitled "Remember". Come, read, enjoy, write, WIN!
Watchingstone.com - Contest page _________________ Nadan
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"Cats are mysterious beings... symbols of evil, gods of the Pharoahs. You never know if they love you or if they condescend to occupy your house. This mystery is what makes them the most attractive beast." - Paul Moore, 1978
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 10:13 pm Post subject: |
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id love to enter but i dont know what the new theme is????
btw congrats princessb |
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Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Rozy wrote: | id love to enter but i dont know what the new theme is????
btw congrats princessb |
Summer theme: OCEANS / BEACHES
And thank you ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) _________________ http://www.bukisa.com/people/AmberBarnes check it out!
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 1:32 am Post subject: |
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I've been looking forward to the summer contest ever since I found out about the spring contest mere days after its closing deadline. Consequently I thought I'd get a headstart -- Nadan, I sent you my first submission. If you find any fault with it (it's a little longer than strictly allowed) please let me know and I'll whip up something else. _________________ Head pot-scrubber of Bad Dog Books |
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Nadan Registered User
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Well, here's the funny part. I was going to increase the maximum words to 3500, but I was afraid that would scare folks into thinking that by writing a shorter piece they would have no chance. If the folks here don't mind, I'll increase the max word limit to 3500, which would allow your story to enter, Osfer. _________________ Nadan
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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That would be wonderful, Anthony. _________________ Head pot-scrubber of Bad Dog Books |
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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*pouts* But I cant write short stories! I couldnt even in High School. My 10 page short turned out to be 65 pages and it was cut short then because the teacher insisted! _________________ --- Rava Purr-Fox
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Nadan Registered User
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Rava Purr-Fox wrote: | *pouts* But I cant write short stories! I couldnt even in High School. My 10 page short turned out to be 65 pages and it was cut short then because the teacher insisted! |
Then write a series, write it in chapters, and submit one chapter =^_^= Or, do a character exploration. One of my best stories is a short little thing called "Hug", which is nothing more than an early exploration of character driven storyline. _________________ Nadan
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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I know where you come from, Ray. Once I tried to write a simple 5 page story that story-commission page that I never put up. I finished the story but it ended up being 39 pages long
In any case, since I am with proper writing equipment again I am definitely gonna give this one a try. I still haven't come up with a good idea for a story, but I will submit something. _________________ Tygon Panthera - name and species
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Unless theres a rule against me entering that I don't know of then I'm working on a story that I will enter, It just came to a screaching halt yesterday cuz I didn't have internet access and I do a lot of researching for my stories! ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) _________________ http://www.bukisa.com/people/AmberBarnes check it out!
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Nadan Registered User
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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PrincessB wrote: | Unless theres a rule against me entering that I don't know of then I'm working on a story that I will enter |
No such rule bars you from entry, Amber. Have at it ![Smile](images/smiles/icon_smile.gif) _________________ Nadan
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Ight kewl, just wanted to make sure there wasnt a thing of previous winners having to skip a contest or something. _________________ http://www.bukisa.com/people/AmberBarnes check it out!
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Nadan Registered User
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:26 am Post subject: update |
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Hello again everyone. Just a quick update:
I have decided to allow for slightly longer stories to be entered begining this season. The story word limit has been increased from 1000-3000 words up to 1000-3500 words.
Also, the contest page did not state the story entry due date. That has been included on the contest page now as August 31.
Lastly, some have had problems accessing the sample story I wrote. I have included a link here for your convenience. _________________ Nadan
AKA AnthonyTiger
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