=] LOTQ Writing Contest [=

[Cynthell]

10k words... Uff that sounds challenging. But I guess its a way to broaden my writing experience and write a story that wouldn't need ten books to finish.

10k is the maximum not the requirement, it is a short story contest afterall.

 

[Sergeandgreen]

10k is the maximum not the requirement, it is a short story contest afterall.

Yes, I know, but if I have problems writing books with less than 100k words, it is easier for me to write something half decent in 10k words than in 1k or something in between. I mean, it won't be exactly 10k words, but it will definitely be in reach of the upper limit rather than close to the lower limit.

 

[Cynthell]

Yes, I know, but if I have problems writing books with less than 100k words, it is easier for me to write something half decent in 10k words than in 1k or something in between. I mean, it won't be exactly 10k words, but it will definitely be in reach of the upper limit rather than close to the lower limit.

Ah I see, thats fair I suppose. I made it a short story under the assumption most would not want to commit to a long term story.

I know now that was a mistake and will keep it in mind for the future.

 

[MatchaChocolate69]

I think a maximum of 10k words in three weeks are fair conditions.

I've started writing the outline. I hope to participate with something good. It irks me that my rival Corty has already stepped into the field.

 

[Shard]

I think I'll join in, one of my stories I wanted to write fits "after the end" incredibly well. Bit extreme on the end part, but it is based on a game with a rather extreme situation, so... Can just keep writing it later.

 

[ThatTwat3000]

This means making posts in your discords or on your current stories

Does making a post in your Scribble Hub profile status count as unfair?

 

[Xam_I_Am]

Finished my first draft for the contest...Writing the ending was tough.

 

[Enkiari]

Ah I see, thats fair I suppose. I made it a short story under the assumption most would not want to commit to a long term story.

I know now that was a mistake and will keep it in mind for the future.

I don't think that is a mistake at all.
Having a short story means the author has to make a good start, middle and end. They have to land them all.
It means you can better judge the author's skill.
If the author chooses to continue with the concept, they can do it afterwards.

 

[Xam_I_Am]

Just posted my entry for the contest. It was a fun write, thanks again for hosting. I needed a reason to write something else and this helped. :)

I also wish to know, what ways of promoting the story are fair and which are not?

 

[ThatTwat3000]

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Greetings,
my fellow denizens, I welcome thee to the world's first Library of the Queen competition. Hosted by yours truly, locally renowned legend and forever sleep deprived goth Elf. Me. Now, many of you may ask the purpose behind this competition, what do I serve to gain from hosting such an occasion. Well dear reader I shall share with you grim and twisted motivations; For you see, the reason behind this plot is simple. I want to. Below you will find everything you need to participate as well as the rules, I know such a dastardly word, and the most important part. The theme. I bid any and all who participate a warm welcome and genuine good luck, you'll need it.
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- RULES -
Story must be posted on Scribble Hub. This one seems redundant but I digress.

Story must include theme in a decent capacity. No passive mentions or throw away lines.

All Genre's are allowed. Whatever you want to write be it Sci-Fi Thriller or Fantasy Smut. Anything goes.

No View-botting or Unfair advantages. This means making posts in your discords or on your current stories. This is a competition, let's be mature about it.

No review bombing. Again, let's be mature.

Word Count MUST be above 1k but CANNOT exceed 10k. These seem like arbitrary numbers but I assure they aren't.

It must be one chapter, just for simplicities' sake. Chapters are fine as long as you stay within word count. If you do chapters word count must exceed 750 PER chapter.

Chapter limit is 5.

One Submission Only. Be confident in your story, write what you want to write.

Be nice and have enjoy yourself, this isn't a war.
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Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for. The THEME!

=] After the End [=

What this means is up to you, the Authors. It could be the end of a battle, the end of an era. Simply tell a tale, after the end. The Library of the Queen is hungry for more and is only a little picky.

Contest starts now!

PLEASE ADD [LOTQ] IN THE BRACKETS TO THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STORIES' TITLE OR IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED!

CONTEST WILL RUN NOW FROM UNTIL AUGUST 21ST YOU HAVE THREE WEEKS!!! FINAL NUMBERS WILL BE COUNTED ON THE 31ST AND A WINNER DECIDED!!!
ANYTHING POSTED AFTER THE 21ST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!!
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- Prizes -
Popular Vote (Most Readers/Favorite) - 100$
and
Elf's Pick - 50$
Unless only like 5 people participate, more info will be provided in the Discord.
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Below is a link to the Libraries discord where more minor announcements as well as planning for future contests will be held. To the Individual named Tony who may or may not run this website, if you would like to make this an official thing in any capacity I am 100% willing to talk and plan that out. If not, it will stay a forum contest. For any questions please reply to the thread or DM me personally, I'm only Elven and there are bound to be mistakes and hiccups the first time around but I would like for this to become regular thing. I wish you all the best of luck!

DISCORD

If for some reason no one participates we can consider this experiment failed and there probably won't be a second. We'll see.
-Cynthell​

Here’s the big guy’s response: https://forum.scribblehub.com/profile-posts/54101/

 

[Cynthell]

Here’s the big guy’s response: https://forum.scribblehub.com/profile-posts/54101/

Yea he responded to me as well, pretty much what I figured but it was worth a shot.

 

[KoyukiMegumi]

I currently have a 9k-word short story, but I'm unsure if I want to publish it. It does apply to the after-the-end as it takes place after the third book's ending. I'm such an indecisive gal.

 

[2wordsperminute]

Amazing theme, might be enough to get me to write.

 

[Corty]

I also wish to know, what ways of promoting the story are fair and which are not?

Making a profile post is okay.

But discord or hosting on currently running story is considered unfair because not everyone has a following.

 

[Enkiari]

Welp. There it is. Mine went live as well.
Good luck to those who are still writing.

 

[Sergeandgreen]

scribblehub.com/series/1170645/lotq-as-the-people-wished/

Mine should be up now as well. With only 4,5k words, the shortest story i ever wrote but i have a good feeling about it.

 

[Shard]

Ever so slowly chugging away at mine.

 

[CharlesEBrown]

If I can come up with something over the weekend I will... if not, good luck to everyone who did get something together for this!

 

[Deleted member 80680]

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Greetings,
my fellow denizens, I welcome thee to the world's first Library of the Queen competition. Hosted by yours truly, locally renowned legend and forever sleep deprived goth Elf. Me. Now, many of you may ask the purpose behind this competition, what do I serve to gain from hosting such an occasion. Well dear reader I shall share with you grim and twisted motivations; For you see, the reason behind this plot is simple. I want to. Below you will find everything you need to participate as well as the rules, I know such a dastardly word, and the most important part. The theme. I bid any and all who participate a warm welcome and genuine good luck, you'll need it.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
- RULES -
Story must be posted on Scribble Hub. This one seems redundant but I digress.

Story must include theme in a decent capacity. No passive mentions or throw away lines.

All Genre's are allowed. Whatever you want to write be it Sci-Fi Thriller or Fantasy Smut. Anything goes.

No View-botting or Unfair advantages. This means making posts in your discords or on your current stories. This is a competition, let's be mature about it.

No review bombing. Again, let's be mature.

Word Count MUST be above 1k but CANNOT exceed 10k. These seem like arbitrary numbers but I assure they aren't.

It must be one chapter, just for simplicities' sake. Chapters are fine as long as you stay within word count. If you do chapters word count must exceed 750 PER chapter.

Chapter limit is 5.

One Submission Only. Be confident in your story, write what you want to write.

Be nice and have enjoy yourself, this isn't a war.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for. The THEME!

=] After the End [=

What this means is up to you, the Authors. It could be the end of a battle, the end of an era. Simply tell a tale, after the end. The Library of the Queen is hungry for more and is only a little picky.

Contest starts now!

PLEASE ADD [LOTQ] IN THE BRACKETS TO THE BEGINNING OF YOUR STORIES' TITLE OR IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED!

CONTEST WILL RUN NOW FROM UNTIL AUGUST 21ST YOU HAVE THREE WEEKS!!! FINAL NUMBERS WILL BE COUNTED ON THE 31ST AND A WINNER DECIDED!!!
ANYTHING POSTED AFTER THE 21ST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!!
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
- Prizes -
Popular Vote (Most Readers/Favorite) - 100$
and
Elf's Pick - 50$
Unless only like 5 people participate, more info will be provided in the Discord.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Below is a link to the Libraries discord where more minor announcements as well as planning for future contests will be held. To the Individual named Tony who may or may not run this website, if you would like to make this an official thing in any capacity I am 100% willing to talk and plan that out. If not, it will stay a forum contest. For any questions please reply to the thread or DM me personally, I'm only Elven and there are bound to be mistakes and hiccups the first time around but I would like for this to become regular thing. I wish you all the best of luck!

DISCORD

If for some reason no one participates we can consider this experiment failed and there probably won't be a second. We'll see.
-Cynthell​

i put yall on game.

 

[MatchaChocolate69]

Now that it's complete, I'm finally pleased to present my entry to this contest. I'm glad I was able to participate, and I thank Cynthell for organizing it. It is a short story of about 10k words divided into five chapters..

I thank those who choose to give it a read.

AFTER THE FALL OF THE UNDER HOUSE


I dedicate this story to Cynthell and Megumi who through the interactions I had with them inspired me in writing it.