User blog:Jeremiah Garland/Summer Writing Contest 2013

Greetings!

I, Jeremiah Garland, am honoured to announce our annual Summer Writing Contest! In this event, users are encouraged to let their creativity flow and write stories to be entered for fabulous prizes (i.e., a page banner or something). The contest will last from now until the first week of September (exact date TBA). So get writing!

Rules and Guidelines

 * Complete stories may not be entered. If a story is currently under construction, however, it may be entered.
 * A single user may not nominate more than two stories.
 * Basic writings rules of the wiki apply:
 * 1) No cursing, vulgar language, or obscenity
 * 2) The setting of the story must be within our wiki's timeframe
 * 3) No copyrighted plots, characters, or settings may be used
 * All entries must be presented in the comments below, with a link and category preferance.
 * Users may collaborate on a single story.

Categories
In nominating your story, be sure to include which of the following categories you wish to enter your story under. One winning page will be selected for each category, based on the following criteria scores.

Drama
A story with a dynamic, intriguing plot, well-developed characters, and a more serious tone.
 * Story plotline is clear, well-structured, and entertaining (scores 1-5)
 * Characters are developed, rounded, and contribute well to the story (scores 1-5)
 * Author has adapted a unique voice and writing style (scores 1-5)
 * Grammar, spelling, and mechanics (scores 1-3)

Comedy
A story that utilises humour, parody, and/or satire to entertain the reader in a light-hearted way.
 * Story is both humourous whilst retaining a clear and developed plotline (scores 1-5)
 * Other genres such as action or drama are tied in with the comic feel to boost interest (scores 1-5)
 * Author has adapted a unique voice and writing style (scores 1-5)
 * Grammar, spelling, and mechanics (scores 1-3)

Roleplay
A story that presents a strong plot centred around roleplay on the POTCO: Player's Wiki.
 * Story ties in elements of roleplay, such as characters and countries, while keeping a strong plot (scores 1-5)
 * Story is well-written and entertaining, with detail and clear language (scores 1-5)
 * Author has adapted a unique voice and writing styles (scores 1-5)
 * Grammar, spelling, and mechanics (scores 1-3)

NOTE: Formats for writing entries include full-length chapter novels; short stories and novellas; poetry and freelance; memoirs; essays and treatises; or plays.