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Posted Sun 01 Jan, 2012 4:50 PM
{UFP} Short Story Competition
Open from the 1st of January to the 30th of January.
Our {UFP} Short Story Competitions have always highlighted some of our best writers and story tellers. It is therefore my privilege to once again kick of yet another Short Story Competition for January. If you're interested in writing a story, please look over the following information carefully.
Content
The subject of your story does not need to be Star Trek-related and can be of any genre (including a reflective narrative.) Although this does allow much freedom in what you can write about, the stories must still follow the Forum Rules and contain content appropriate for your audience members, who can be as young as 13. The stories must also be an original work and the competitors are limited to only one submission for the entire competition.
In terms of length the stories can range from a simple paragraph to an elaborate ten paragraph plot. Keep in mind that this is not a competition of who can write the longest story but of who can write the most creative and well received one. I sometimes find that the shortest of stories are better than the longer ones.
If you're not sure whether or not your story fits in with these guidelines, feel free to PM me.
Voting & Prizes
Members can vote on their favorite story the day after the competition ends, on the 1st of February. This voting period will be limited to eight days. The competitor who receives the most votes will, of course, win the competition. In the rare event of a tie a second poll will be created featuring the competition's finalists.
The winner of the competition will have their story featured on the ever popular {UFP} Herald, which was most famously featured on Star Trek Online's Official website. In addition to this, the winner will also win some free cryptic points to spend as he or she wishes.
=/\= Submit your story using this form =/\=
I wish all the competitors the best of luck! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.
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Posted Sun 01 Jan, 2012 5:25 PM
Very kewl! Looking forward to it. As a suggestion, since this seems like a regular event, I would like to suggest the command come up with a general theme or topic for the short story contest. It would make it a little more challenging and give all of the stories a common thread. Of course, since this one has already been posted, I am referring to future contests.
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Posted Sun 01 Jan, 2012 8:00 PM
I actually had that in mind. Our last competition, during UFP Borg Week, involved a pre-written plot which the writers had to work with. I'm wanting to alternate those type of themed competitions with normal free for all ones. Next month's will be themed.
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Posted Fri 06 Jan, 2012 2:29 AM
On/Off contests does sound like an excellent idea. Keep things fresh yet challenging.
"Light for the Lost."
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Posted Fri 06 Jan, 2012 9:28 PM
Indeed!
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Posted Sun 08 Jan, 2012 2:08 PM
Mikester...that's an excellent plan.
What I really need is a cupholder and a couple of Advil.-Quincy Taggart
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Posted Tue 10 Jan, 2012 2:22 AM
Definitely making a submission!
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Posted Sat 14 Jan, 2012 8:37 PM
Looking forward to your submission deuZige!
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Posted Sun 15 Jan, 2012 3:20 AM
DeuZige, I agree. I've written a fair bit, and only up to the introduction!
I've even invented a new class of ship for this book. I don't know how much scientific sense it makes, as that is not my forte. :emoticon_ShiftyEyes
Hopefully it will be okay.
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Posted Sun 15 Jan, 2012 10:38 PM
apologies for double submitting.
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Posted Mon 16 Jan, 2012 4:19 AM
I completely agree! I can't wait to read your story.
I think that's a general rule when it comes to writing - there is no brakes.
I sincerely doubt your story will be boring.
If any, my story probably won't be too great. But luckily, when posted the author's names are removed until the very end. So it's objective.
I also have a question, can we post an author's note that will be published at the start of the story?
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Posted Mon 23 Jan, 2012 12:25 AM
Be sure to get your stories in guys.