News: Let this region resound with the song of the Kitten Paw Happy-time, and be permeated with the smell of catnip and pine!
Can I request a sizable increase to the minimum word count? 750 max is really limiting. >1000 could work.Aside: did you delete the contest thread? I can't seem to find it.
Dang wished I had read the limit was raised...I had to cut down from ~830 words, managed to get under 750. My story is probably cleaner as a result, in any case.So is this still a thing?
Quote from: Bustos on October 25, 2015, 04:59:04 PMDang wished I had read the limit was raised...I had to cut down from ~830 words, managed to get under 750. My story is probably cleaner as a result, in any case.So is this still a thing?Awesomesaucer - how goes the thingamajig?
Quote from: bigbaldben on October 26, 2015, 08:25:07 PMQuote from: Bustos on October 25, 2015, 04:59:04 PMDang wished I had read the limit was raised...I had to cut down from ~830 words, managed to get under 750. My story is probably cleaner as a result, in any case.So is this still a thing?Awesomesaucer - how goes the thingamajig?Remember, we haven't officially started yet. Orri (where the hell is he?!) and I need to finish the Mentor bill.
Aquaire AR 2 Writing Contest: "Discovery"Contest Opens 17 Aquaire AR 2 (November 5, 2015)Contest Ends 31 Aquaire AR 2 (November 30, 2015)Topic: new "technology" is discovered in your nation. "Technology" here is defined as pretty much anything - from fire to wheel to flight to time travel - it does not have to exist in RL. Note the words "in your nation." That applies to your Taijitu worldbuilding nation, unless you do not have one. If you don't have one of those, use your NationStates nation. If you don't have one of those either, consider this your first story for your new nation. Rules: 1. MINIMUM 500 words (b/c of prize structure); NO MAXIMUM - however, I'm not going to read 10 novels - at least not very intently - so let's try to keep it within reason!2. Must be posted in contest thread (to be created) by 11:59:59:59 pm US Eastern Time, November 30, 2015. You also may NOT edit after that time!3. Doesn't necessarily have to be a short story. Can be in the form of poetry, song, comic, whatever. Keep in mind, however, that this is a writing contest, so your work will only be judged on the basis of the writing.4. OPEN TO ANYONE 5. Story should be stand-alone. You can/should use your existing nation, can use existing characters, etc., but entries should be able to be read by someone unfamiliar with your nation. If you need explanations of something crucial about your nation and can fit it into the word limit, more power to you.6. Story does NOT have to include dialogue or any other writing device. Use any style that you think will suit your story. I want you guys to have as much leeway for creativity as possible.7. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON8. Oh, must be in English. Sorry. Judging:I will be the sole judge for this contest. I'm doing that mainly for convenience this time 'round. If this is a success, I may ask different people to help judge in a particular contest. I believe I can be an impartial judge, and will do my best to fulfill that duty. Originality, creativity and ease-of-comprehension will all be considered. Prizes:Number of prizes will depend on number of entries. Hopefully this will motivate you to motivate your friends to enter. That said, I do reserve the right to disqualify any entries that I feel, for whatever reason, were posted just to get us to a higher prize structure.1-2 entries, 0 prizes. I'll still pick a winner, for bragging rights. 3-4 entries, 1 prize: $50 to the winner. 5-7 entries, 2 prizes: $75 to the winner, $25 for second place8-10 entries, 3 prizes: $100 to the winner, $50 for second place, $25 for third place.Over 10 entries, 3 prizes: $125 to the winner, $75 for second place, $30 for third place, $5 for fourth and fifth place.Prizes will be paid out via Paypal at the conclusion of the judging. If you don't have Paypal or if that makes it really onerous for you to receive your prize, we can work something out.
5. Story should be stand-alone. You can/should use your existing nation, can use existing characters, etc., but entries should be able to be read by someone unfamiliar with your nation. If you need explanations of something crucial about your nation and can fit it into the word limit, more power to you.
Quote5. Story should be stand-alone. You can/should use your existing nation, can use existing characters, etc., but entries should be able to be read by someone unfamiliar with your nation. If you need explanations of something crucial about your nation and can fit it into the word limit, more power to you.Would using the abbr tag be appropriate? Does formatting count toward word count?Otherwise no issues, brimming with ideas.
