Help me judge this writing contest.

Which Entry Should Win?

  • When a door closes . . .

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Teacher, Teacher Made A Mistake

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Not again

    Votes: 4 80.0%

  • Total voters
    5
  • Poll closed .

RepresentingCaution

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melchi

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The second one says access restricted.

Though I gotta say I like the 3rd one the best. The first one doesn't seem to have as much of a story there.
 
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1st was okay but I guess it had flaws on being too focused on detailing that it felt like it was a diary than a story but I guess it was submitted that way?


3rd was fine the dialogues make up for the story and the conclusion was okay.
 

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couldn't read the second so no idea what that was like but the other two are all telling and no showing. The third better than the first with at least some dialogue.
 

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what are GPs? In relation to the prize I mean.
None of those entries has done all that much with your prompt IMO
 

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what are GPs? In relation to the prize I mean.
None of those entries has done all that much with your prompt IMO
They're gift points. You can earn points by reviewing work from other people or entering contests or just getting a gift from someone who likes your work. If you earn enough of them, you can use them to get a premium membership on the site.

I'm disappointed with the entries too, so I think I'll run another round. Lots of contests on writing.com are recurring, so maybe the more experienced contest junkies will bite next time.
 

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Ah I see. I mean, I knew it wasn't cold hard cash.....gimme cold hard cash baby!
I would consider rewording your prompt a little too, make it more dynamic? Perhaps give the background and bullet point the brief and state flexibility within setting/era? It's not clear if it could be a fantasy setting, for example. I might be tempted myself if I didn't have eleventy billion other projects on. Very tempted, if you allow fantasy or horror....:cool:
 
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