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Post by Mikauzoran on Jan 15, 2017 17:20:20 GMT
Themed Writing Contest #30: Hearts Writing: January 15 - Sunday, February 5 Voting: Sunday, February 5 - Saturday, February 11 Theme selector: The Poirot Community
Theme: "Hearts" Optional Prompts:
1) Chocolate Hearts (for Valentine's/White Day) 2) A Romantic Date 3) Literal Hearts Themed Writing Competition Guidelines
Event Details:Each participant needs to write a short story to be posted by midnight according to the Cafe clock in the Contest Entries section of the Fanfic Library: poirotcafe.com/board/31/poirot-cafe-contest-entries . That's midnight Sunday going into Monday; you have the entirety of Sunday to work. At the end of the writing period, any member can vote for their favorite story. The winner will get a prize and get to choose the theme for the next competition. Make sure that when you post your stories on FF.net that you mention that the story was written for Poirot Cafe's competition to our readers! Let's have fun and advertise at the same time! Prize:Custom designed award badge that you can use in your signature or elsewhere. Guidelines:1. Keep stories relatively short (1,500 to 5,000, with 300 words TOPS to "wrap it up"), and please post word count at the top of your entry. 2. K-T ratings only. (Think suitable for about 14 years old.) 3. No crossovers or spoilers. 4. Must be new material written within the contest's writing period. No re-posted stories. 5. Please be fair and courteous when voting and reviewing! Have fun, guys! Hopefully we'll have some strong participation with this one.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jan 15, 2017 17:23:12 GMT
I feel like I've forgotten something or done something wrong. I don't know. My headspace is really bad right now, and I just get this general feeling that something isn't quite right. :/ If you do notice an error, kindly and gently bring it to my attention. Thanks much for bearing with me these past few weeks, guys. I have been such a mess, and your understanding and support have been a big help. ^.^;
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Cesela
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Post by Cesela on Jan 17, 2017 11:25:39 GMT
Oh dear. I'm not much of a romantic *squints*
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Post by sgamer82 on Jan 17, 2017 13:19:38 GMT
Oh dear. I'm not much of a romantic *squints* There's a reason I included "Literal Hearts" as part of this prompt. Granted the reason was I thought it'd be funny and this is a murder mystery series, but it could be applied here, too.
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Post by boogum on Jan 18, 2017 4:11:57 GMT
I like turning cliches on their head or making things quirky, which is what I'll probably do. Actually, I just got a great idea.
*rubs hands together and chuckles*
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Taliya
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Post by Taliya on Jan 28, 2017 16:50:26 GMT
Erk... I just thought of a decidedly not-romantic/very-much-creepy potential idea... >.<;;;
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jan 28, 2017 22:03:42 GMT
Doooo iiiiit.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 5, 2017 3:42:26 GMT
Well, the good news is that the two entries we have so far are both vetted and good to go. Was anyone else thinking of participating? I'm not sure if I want to try to do a last minute entry or not. :/ I don't really have a solid idea yet, and I really should be working on other things. :/
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Post by sgamer82 on Feb 5, 2017 5:25:51 GMT
Erk... I just thought of a decidedly not-romantic/very-much-creepy potential idea... >.<;;; And here I was thinking I had that angle covered.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 6, 2017 0:20:49 GMT
I was going to see if I could whip something up. I had an idea, but I just didn't feel like rushing to get it written. :/
Does anyone have ideas for the next theme and optional prompts?
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 8, 2017 13:15:19 GMT
Did anyone have suggestions?
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Post by phantomshyraz on Feb 8, 2017 15:53:20 GMT
I'll throw out an idea: Nights -Knights -Nightmares/Dreams -Never-ending
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neonquincy1217
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Post by neonquincy1217 on Feb 8, 2017 23:24:19 GMT
Mmm... Here's one...
Change - Image change - Change of heart - Seasons
(Darn, Hearts was a pretty good prompt. I had an idea for an entry and just never had the mood to write anything down *le sigh*)
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