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Writing Contests
Some fun contests to kick off the brand new subforum!

Beginning: February 15th
Closing: March 18th
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Haiku Contest
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A haiku is a short poetic verse that originated in Japan, consisting of 3 lines of text in a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

Example:
A silly pony <----5 syllables
She calls herself Applejack <----7 syllables
And bakes apple pies <----5 syllables
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Rules:

  • SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES HERE
  • Works must follow the Haiku format
  • Participants may submit up to 2 entries
  • Your work must be your own
Prize:

  • See bottom of thread



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Short Story Contest
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For our intents and purposes, a short story is a work of fiction comprised of 500 words or less (approximately one single-spaced page in Microsoft Word).

Rules:

  • SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE
  • Works must be 500 words or less
  • Participants may submit 1 entry
  • Your work must be your own
Prize:

  • See bottom of thread




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Free-Form Poetry Contest
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For this contest, participants may use any recognized form of poetry: rhyming couplets, limericks, quatrains... or you could be really adventurous and write us a Shakespearean sonnet. The choice is yours!

Rules:

Prize:

  • See bottom of thread


Lastly, here is a helpful site for all things poetry: Types of Poetry





PRIZES


  • Short story winner will choose first
  • Freeform poetry winner will choose second
  • Haiku winner will choose third

1. Choose one of these ponies:


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UK Tales Bright Eyes
UK Baby Alphabet
G3 Alphabittle



2. And choose one of these sets of writing pens:

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Plus a few little surprises! :smilepony:









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And don't worry, we all get writer's block sometimes! :eek:k: Happy writing!​
 
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This is so cool! I've posted one Haiku, probably the only thing I'll submit..... but enjoy none the less!
 
well now, this is very cool! not exactly chocolate dinosaur origami, but much less fattening. :satisfied:
 
Oh, this is cool. I dunno if I can shake the cobwebs and come up with something clever to submit but I can't wait to read everyone elses!
 
Neat idea! I will try to find some space in my mind to write something creative.
 
Neat idea! I have absolutely no talent with words, but I may give the haiku a go if I've got time. I can't wait to read through all the entries though :)
 
Story, prepare to be written :D
 
I haven't written much fiction in forever...but will give the story writing a go. :)
 
Well, I posted my entry in the short story category!
At first I was thinking of doing something involving Kimono, Tea Leaf, Minty, Sunny Daze and a tea ceremony, but it was taking too long to get inspiration. Soooo I went with something completely different, written in about two hours tops. The toughest part was keeping it under the word limit, I had to simplify my speech quite a bit to make it fit. :tongue: Hope everyone enjoys it!

*goes to ponder whether she should enter the poetry contest as well*
 
I really liked your story, PrincessLio. I loved that you used G2, and the ending was very well done.
 
How cool. I wonder if I could get something done in time. Perhaps. Those prizes are quite motivating. lol
 
Angel_Foil said:
I really liked your story, PrincessLio. I loved that you used G2, and the ending was very well done.
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Thanks! :satisfied: I always felt G2 needed an animated or, heck, any sort of adaptation. I know there were comics, but I read a few and... well, they're as brainless and trippy as you'd expect. :tongue: And I love taking a concept, no matter how basic it may seem, and put my own spin on it, like a distilled adaptation of sorts. That, and world building. Love world building. :D

Anyway, I liked your story too! Nice interpretation of what brings alpha jerks together.

Those prizes are making me drool. :tongue: Who's going to judge the entries again?
 
Thanks Pone and PrincessLio! :satisfied: Even though Diamond Tiara's situation didn't necessarily justify her attitude, I still thought she deserved a chance.

The prizes look awesome and so do everyone's stories and poems. It's gonna be a tough vote. Good luck guys!
 
The deadline being extended gave me some energy to actually sit down and write a short story. Please enjoy "Twice as Fancy Spring Picnic" everyone! :satisfied:
 
I entered the haiku one. Don't judge too harshly!
 
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