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Post by RAVENEYE on Jul 31, 2021 15:31:03 GMT -6
We've been waiting for this contest all year, folks.
It's Legends time!
For those of you new to LegendFire, the Legends Contest is our big one. All three categories -- fiction, nonfiction, and poetry -- with a cash prize for first place in each category (albeit meager). There are $30 up for grabs, so warm up those typing fingers and get ready to write like mad.GENERAL RULES  You may enter as many divisions as you like, or only one if you prefer.
Contestants may submit one story, one essay, and one poem.
Because nonfiction has received the least attention during past Legends Contests, there must be a minimum of two nonfiction entries for the nonfiction division to be considered an active part of this contest.
THE DARK Enthrall your readers with tales and poems of fear of the dark, explorations of the dark side of the moon, forays into dark magic, and keeping loved ones "in the dark." Let your imagination float down lightless streams into unseen realms and dangers.CONTEST SCHEDULE
Submissions open: 1 August - 23 August, 11:59 pm US Central Voting Period: 24 August - 7 September, 11:59 pm US Central Winners announced: September 8
DIVISION REQUIREMENTSFiction Entries * Word limit: 2,500* Submission Limit: 1* Your story must be unique. You may not use something that you have been working on or anything that has been posted on the Internet. No fan fiction. No erotica. Please use this template: Title:Genre: Word Count: Poetry Entries* Line Limit: 50 (not including space between stanzas)* Submission Limit: 1* Style: any* Your entry must be unique. You may not use a poem that you have been working on or anything that has been posted on the Internet. Please use this template:Title: Style: Line Count:Nonfiction* Word limit: 2500 (not including citations)* Genre: essay or memoir* Submission Limit: 1* Essays must employ and cite 2 sources, minimum* You may interpret the prompt in any way that strikes your fancy, be it autobiographic, historic, scientific, etc. Please use this template:Title:Genre: (essay or memoir)Word Count:Sources and Annotation (for essays):* Two outside sources are required to back up your argument, though you may use more than two. * While Wikipedia is a great place to start, at least one of your two required sources must come from somewhere besides Wikipedia.* Cite your sources using the footnote system. * For online sources, please provide a link.SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY* Send your entry to me (Raveneye) via Private Message in BB Code according to THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
* Each entry will be posted anonymously in the appropriate forum.
* Be sure to check the Fiction, Poetry, and Nonfiction forums to view all the entries.
* I will not edit mistakes, typos, or for readability.
NOTE: The ProBoards private message system does NOT allow us to edit our PMs. If you see a problem with your entry, you may resend it up to the moment I post it for judging.
CONTEST JUDGINGVoting is open to all Legendfirians! You are REQUIRED to vote on all entries in all the divisions you enter.
You will receive reminders of this requirement 1 week, 3 days, and 1 day prior to the end of the voting period. If you do not vote on ALL entries (unless excused for serious reasons) your entries will be disqualified.
Please follow these steps:
1. Critique each entry according to the following questions. Answer them as thoroughly as possible. Two sentences minimum per question. The goal is to help the author improve their craft. NOTE: voters who leave one-liner critiques to justify their vote will receive warnings according to our warning system.
Technical writing elements: Which elements were technically sound in this entry? What still needs work? (Consider SPaG, story structure, poetic form. How coherent is the argument? Do the sources cited provide adequate evidence?)
Artistic writing elements: What appealed to me in this entry? What might benefit from revision? (Consider things like character development, appropriate word choice, metaphor, imagery, uniqueness, etc.)
Prompt: How well does this entry relate to the prompt?
2. Assign each area a numerical value: Rate each entry from 1 to 5, with five being the most favorable.
3. Add your scores you allotted to each area and divide by 3 to get an average score. For example: 3.5 + 3 + 4 = 3.5 (The contest host will collect all the averaged scores for each entry and tally the overall average to determine the winners.)
You may vote for yourself to maintain your anonymity. This vote will not count toward the final score.
All entries must have the same number of votes for each vote to count. For example, if over half the entries receive 7 votes, we will set the final vote requirement to 7 votes per entry.PRIZES
First Place winners of each category will receive a $10 gift certificate to Amazon or cash via PayPal.
100 hard honor points for all entrants, upon submitting their entry
an additional 250 hard honor points for first place winners, for a total of 350. Plus, an edit an edit, simple cover, and simple e-book format of a short story, essay, or collection of poetry up to 3500 words, by ScienceGirl.
an additional 150 hard honor points for all other place winners, for a total of 250
optional publication in the 2021 issue of the Compendium
(Contestants must edit their honor points themselves within their profile settings.)CONTEST PROMOTINGTell everyone about the contest by adding the contest badge to your signature. [img]https://i.ibb.co/CvCwptZ/dark.png[/img]REGISTRATIONPlease post below, telling me which division(s) you would like to enter, and I'll add you to the lists.
Fiction:1. Tglassy
2. Foxxglove 3. rim07 4. Caulder 5. Raveneye 6. Alatariel 7. ScintillaMyntan 8. Pelwrath 9. Poetry:1. Foxxglove
2. Caulder 3. Raveneye 4. Alatariel 5. ScintillaMyntan 6. Pelwrath 7. Frostguard 8. Nonfiction:1. ScintillaMyntan
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2021 17:07:20 GMT -6
Oh. Yes. I am in. Fiction, please.
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Post by FoxxGlove on Jul 31, 2021 17:25:15 GMT -6
Fiction and possibly Poetry. I hope it won't be a problem if I withdraw my hat from either one prior to the deadline since it's going to be dependent on the cooperation of my often fickle muse?  |
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Post by Bird on Jul 31, 2021 17:58:03 GMT -6
Not sure which one I'll try for but I'll submit something in one or two of the divisions. : )
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Post by rim07 on Aug 1, 2021 0:31:28 GMT -6
We've been waiting for this contest all year, folks.
It's Legends time!
For those of you new to LegendFire, the Legends Contest is our big one. All three categories -- fiction, nonfiction, and poetry -- with a cash prize for first place in each category (albeit meager). There are $30 up for grabs, so warm up those typing fingers and get ready to write like mad.GENERAL RULES You may enter as many divisions as you like, or only one if you prefer.
Contestants may submit one story, one essay, and one poem.
Because nonfiction has received the least attention during past Legends Contests, there must be a minimum of two nonfiction entries for the nonfiction division to be considered an active part of this contest.
THE DARK Enthrall your readers with tales and poems of fear of the dark, explorations of the dark side of the moon, forays into dark magic, and keeping loved ones "in the dark." Let your imagination float down lightless streams into unseen realms and dangers.CONTEST SCHEDULE
Submissions open: 1 August - 16 August, 11:59 pm US Central Voting Period: 17 August - 31 August, 11:59 pm US Central Winners announced: September 1
DIVISION REQUIREMENTSFiction Entries * Word limit: 2,500* Submission Limit: 1* Your story must be unique. You may not use something that you have been working on or anything that has been posted on the Internet. No fan fiction. No erotica. Please use this template: Title:Genre: Word Count: Poetry Entries* Line Limit: 50 (not including space between stanzas)* Submission Limit: 1* Style: any* Your entry must be unique. You may not use a poem that you have been working on or anything that has been posted on the Internet. Please use this template:Title: Style: Line Count:Nonfiction* Word limit: 2500 (not including citations)* Genre: essay or memoir* Submission Limit: 1* Essays must employ and cite 2 sources, minimum* You may interpret the prompt in any way that strikes your fancy, be it autobiographic, historic, scientific, etc. Please use this template:Title:Genre: (essay or memoir)Word Count:Sources and Annotation (for essays):* Two outside sources are required to back up your argument, though you may use more than two. * While Wikipedia is a great place to start, at least one of your two required sources must come from somewhere besides Wikipedia.* Cite your sources using the footnote system. * For online sources, please provide a link.SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY* Send your entry to me (Raveneye) via Private Message in BB Code according to THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
* Each entry will be posted anonymously in the appropriate forum.
* Be sure to check the Fiction, Poetry, and Nonfiction forums to view all the entries.
* I will not edit mistakes, typos, or for readability.
NOTE: The ProBoards private message system does NOT allow us to edit our PMs. If you see a problem with your entry, you may resend it up to the moment I post it for judging.
CONTEST JUDGINGVoting is open to all Legendfirians! You are REQUIRED to vote on all entries in all the divisions you enter.
You will receive reminders of this requirement 1 week, 3 days, and 1 day prior to the end of the voting period. If you do not vote on ALL entries (unless excused for serious reasons) your entries will be disqualified.
Please follow these steps:
1. Critique each entry according to the following questions. Answer them as thoroughly as possible. Two sentences minimum per question. The goal is to help the author improve their craft. NOTE: voters who leave one-liner critiques to justify their vote will receive warnings according to our warning system.
Technical writing elements: Which elements were technically sound in this entry? What still needs work? (Consider SPaG, story structure, poetic form. How coherent is the argument? Do the sources cited provide adequate evidence?)
Artistic writing elements: What appealed to me in this entry? What might benefit from revision? (Consider things like character development, appropriate word choice, metaphor, imagery, uniqueness, etc.)
Prompt: How well does this entry relate to the prompt?
2. Assign each area a numerical value: Rate each entry from 1 to 5, with five being the most favorable.
3. Add your scores you allotted to each area and divide by 3 to get an average score. For example: 3.5 + 3 + 4 = 3.5 (The contest host will collect all the averaged scores for each entry and tally the overall average to determine the winners.)
You may vote for yourself to maintain your anonymity. This vote will not count toward the final score.
All entries must have the same number of votes for each vote to count. For example, if over half the entries receive 7 votes, we will set the final vote requirement to 7 votes per entry.PRIZES
First Place winners of each category will receive a $10 gift certificate to Amazon or cash via PayPal.
100 hard honor points for all entrants, upon submitting their entry
an additional 250 hard honor points for first place winners, for a total of 350. Plus, a 3500 word edit by ScienceGirl.
an additional 150 hard honor points for all other place winners, for a total of 250
optional publication in the 2021 issue of the Compendium
(Contestants must edit their honor points themselves within their profile settings.)CONTEST PROMOTINGTell everyone about the contest by adding the contest badge to your signature.[img]https://i.ibb.co/CvCwptZ/dark.png[/img]REGISTRATIONPlease post below, telling me which division(s) you would like to enter, and I'll add you to the lists.
Fiction:1. Tglassy
2. Poetry:1.Nonfiction:1. |
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Posts: 39
HARD: 400
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Post by rim07 on Aug 1, 2021 0:32:38 GMT -6
I want to participate in fiction category
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Post by Caulder Melhaire on Aug 1, 2021 9:11:43 GMT -6
Sign me up for Fiction and Poetry, please!  May have to drop one or the other, but this prompt is too good to not get the cells firing on both. |
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Post by Alatariel on Aug 1, 2021 14:57:47 GMT -6
Put me down for fiction for sure, I already have two ideas but not sure which one to do. 2,500 words is gonna be a challenge. I'm definitely a long form writer.
Might do poetry too...
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Post by ScintillaMyntan on Aug 1, 2021 19:16:33 GMT -6
I'd like to sign up for all three. Don't know how many I'll actually get to.
I've made a list of 14 dark-related ideas and don't know which ones I should go with. For some of them, there's flexibility as to whether they should be the fiction, poetry, or nonfiction entry, which makes it even more confusing.
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Post by RAVENEYE on Aug 2, 2021 9:10:01 GMT -6
ADD!
ScienceGirl proposed an addition to the 1st Place prize. Instead of just an edit of 3500 words of your choice, she is adding "a simple cover and simple e-book format of a short story, essay, or collection of poetry up to 3500 words."
All that would remain for the winner of this prize is to upload the files to a self-publisher of your choice.
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Post by RAVENEYE on Aug 5, 2021 11:39:25 GMT -6
Woot. I just finished the first draft of my fiction entry. Can't figure out a title though.
How is everyone else doing?
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Post by ScintillaMyntan on Aug 5, 2021 20:16:33 GMT -6
I'm in the very unusual position of having a concept I like and not knowing whether it should be the poem or the story.
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Post by FoxxGlove on Aug 6, 2021 3:18:07 GMT -6
Totally blank on all counts. Hopefully inspiration will strike before I enter Panic Mode. |
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Post by RAVENEYE on Aug 6, 2021 6:33:37 GMT -6
I'm in the very unusual position of having a concept I like and not knowing whether it should be the poem or the story. LOL! That sounds tough. I bet the results are fantastic. Totally blank on all counts. Hopefully inspiration will strike before I enter Panic Mode.  Ugh. This struck me just as I posted the prompt. In the days leading up to the contest I thought I had a couple of cool ideas, but when it came to the actually contest period, my brain went totally blank and I had to start from scratch. Kinda panicked there for a bit. I thought maybe a darkness monster siphoned off my imagination. The story that finally leaked out was totally unplanned. The most nebulous idea ever, a bit of free time, and voila, I have no idea what I have on my hands, but I like it. Though, now, I have no idea what poem to write. Back to the drawing board. |
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Post by Caulder Melhaire on Aug 6, 2021 17:17:47 GMT -6
I've got one line of a poem in my brain and another story inspired by a song lol Think I'm gonna make more headway on the poem than the story right off the bat. All those long, boring OT hours on account of our equipment not working properly are perfect for brainstorming  |
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