Imagist Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 why not trying two title. a "popular" vote (made by regular) and a "writer panel" vote made by previous and current contestant? that need some vote, at least enough to made boh category to work. It's a good idea, but like you say, it banks on having enough voters to make up two categories. Maybe cutting the categories differently, with the popular vote being anyone without a current submission and the other being only those competing in any given round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Time Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 SIG BADGES As for the topic at hand, I like the idea of only letting those who have submitted an entry in the past vote. It's almost like having a membership. Besides, I doubt many people who haven't been involved in a competition would even bother to drop by this thread. Is everyone alright with trying this next round? Sweet sigs. That sounds like a good idea with the two seperate votes, but maybe if we don't have enough for two categories, we could simply weight the votes? So the people who have entered the competition would have their votes counted twice compared to those who didn't enter, or who haven't entered in the past, or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_D Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Sweet sigs. Speaking of which, I forgot to publicly thank Doulifée for his awesome sigs. So, thanks Doulifée! Sorry about the forgetfulness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsalot Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 You can probably count me out of the freeform competition. I can't think of anything to write for it, and I'm busy with summer school-work and writing other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagist Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 You can probably count me out of the freeform competition. I can't think of anything to write for it, and I'm busy with summer school-work and writing other stuff. It, er, hasn't even begun yet. Seems a little silly to call a verdict this early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kholdstare Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Rants are acceptable right? Oh I've meaning to rant on a few things. I dunno I might write something for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsalot Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 It, er, hasn't even begun yet. Seems a little silly to call a verdict this early. You may be right. I just thought of something to write for it, so I may give it a shot. Also, why doesn't the competition start until July? Small summer break for the writing competition I'm guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Competitions are now held once every two months. The last one started in May, so the next one is in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsalot Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Oh, yeah. I'd forgotten about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Stunna Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Hm, the Freeform only competition sounds interesting. It's been a long time since I've entered one of these competitions. Let's see if I still remember how to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalcyonSpirit Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hm, the Freeform only competition sounds interesting. It's been a long time since I've entered one of these competitions. Let's see if I still remember how to write. Jam's back! Good to see ya! This next competition should be interesting. I should be able to get something done, given that my summer classes end this Saturday. Hope to see a high turnout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Stunna Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Jam's back! Good to see ya!This next competition should be interesting. I should be able to get something done, given that my summer classes end this Saturday. Hope to see a high turnout! Yeah, it's been way too long. I haven't written a short story (or anything else for that matter) in over a year. It's great to see that the writing competitions have been so successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Time Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hm, the Freeform only competition sounds interesting. It's been a long time since I've entered one of these competitions. Let's see if I still remember how to write. Freeform only... ha. That's kinda an oxymoron. I command you not to follow conventions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Stunna Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Freeform only... ha. That's kinda an oxymoron. I command you not to follow conventions! hi i write like ee cummings do i win yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Stunna Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 Can we submit more than one piece for this competition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_D Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 Hey guys. Sorry for the silence, but I've been on vacation for the last two weeks. Just so you know, this competition is officially started, focusing on the Freeform category. By definition, I can't really stop you from submitting poetry or short stories, but I encourage you to think outside the box and be creative. And no, Jam Stunna, only one entry will be allowed, as usual. Nice to have you back, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsalot Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Please don't ask me what inspired (possessed) me to write this because I don't know. Here's my submission: A Herculean Effort He sat there, abdominal muscles tensed to the breaking point, straining, moaning, panting, pushing. His foot tapped at the ground, and his toes curled as if attempting to dig through the tiled floor. A groan escaped his lips, and a quiet whimper followed not far behind. He rocked back and forth, his arms wrapped tightly around his middle, while his palms dug deep trenches into his flanks. His eyes seemed to bore through the far wall, feigning an intensity to shame both hammer and chisel, that is, when they were not rolled back into his head, not withstanding the agony that roiled throughout the man's body, seemingly racking his very life away from him. He gulped for a breath of air, and then held it. His face turned crimson, and the thin vessels in the whites of his eyes bulged and popped as if mortal man were not built for such an experience. He breathed the air out, and continued to rock, continued to grip, continued to dig through the ground beneath his feet. He arched his neck backwards and opened his mouth as if to bellow. But nothing came out. And when he threw his head back down it was in perfect sync with the jerking rock of his body. His foot now pounded at the ground, and his toes no longer curled, they writhed. They seemed to scream in-tune with the man and with his pain. Morbidly, his entire body seemed a chorus, synchronized, and in tune with his moribund agony. It just wouldn't come out. Also, could we possibly get the thread title changed from May submission to July submission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon K. Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Here's my entry guys: A heart contains several notes- Melodies for special situations. Played like drums or quickly strummed, they produce emotions. A midnight tryst contains a lovely ballad, Tempered later by the blues; Fighting words will illicit drama sung by a broadway muse. Fear of fate will still sing the gospel following a quick bout of prayer- While a sunset always arrives following electronic days in subtle layers. Anothers pain is echoed by a wailing sound, A guitar crying their hurt that day; While a flute, light and airy, brings peace and fends loss away. A snow covered field on a winters day is reflected by all that jazz; And a solo by a lone violin will remind us of beauty past. A single aria from a lonely soul becomes a duet between lovers, while a dirge follows inevitably when they depart each other. So from my heart to yours, Why can't we sing forever? Let's let our souls fly free and see what music we'll make together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_D Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 One Week Left People! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnsalot Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Are you submitting anything, G_D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Pizza Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Upon the request of G_D (whom I shall hereafter replace the underscore with a "y"), I sumbit this for the freeform category. "Why I Hope My Marriage Is Like Super Mario Bros. 3: An Improvo-Essay by Antonio Pizza" http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10582 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagist Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Uh... crap, I don't know when I'm going to be able to finish my entry. I'll be trying my damndest, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kholdstare Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Yea so I wrote a poem for the comp. I hope that's ok. Center Line I walk the middle road. Down a horseshoed street With the sun on my right and A Hydrant on my left Watching each step in time. A bag of mail in my right hand. Am I the postman? No, no. just a friend. My burden I have chosen to bear. I arrive and the wind Rather breeze Picks up. I am in the shade of many trees The ground undried from the afternoon sun and the morning’s rain. I leave the sack at the door and turn back. Dylan singing, track 6, greatest hits. I walk the middle path Head up straight and full Clarity in the air. Each sound each sight Every thing in the light. Rightly cast the shadows and far free the feelings. But strange no feeling of freedom No burden to bring my face down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_D Posted July 22, 2007 Author Share Posted July 22, 2007 Wow. Am I a horrible person for not entering my own competition? Anyway, I'll get everything fixed up for voting tomorrow afternoon. Right now I'm off to bed; it's been quite the busy week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imagist Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Well, shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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