[Contest] To The Window, To The Words: A Gothic Novel Inspired Writing Challenge
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https://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/6...d42cc7a97b.png One of the most iconic elements of these 20th century Gothic novels are their covers: these usually feature a young woman fleeing a stately home in which only one (1) window is illuminated. Arguably not very creative. But you? You are. The idea of this writing contest is for you to use these covers as a prompt to get your creative juices flowing. A challenge perhaps, but one I'm sure you are up to. Interested? Read on... |
https://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/d...6ccc2213de.png *Please Follow the TOS and the Site Rules *No plagiarizing, obvs. *You are welcome to use your OCs, but please start with the prompt as your source on inspiration, and work from there. Please do not utilize your own previous writing in this contest, instead create something from scratch. https://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/4...6dcdd1a55c.png *Choose one of the prompts provided in post #6 to craft your writing *Create a Title, Front cover blurb, and 2 to 3 paragraphs of a few sentences each describing the general plot points and/or protagonist profile like those you find on the back cover of your typical novel. *Reviews like those you sometimes find on back covers are fine to include if you want, but aren't necessary and shouldn't be considered as part of the back cover description requirements. *Use the form provided in post #7 to submit your entry *You have until the end of the event to submit your entries |
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https://www.menewsha.com/img/60926/9...1367d7aa24.png Prompt #1: https://66.media.tumblr.com/5b7bbe94...nnxgo1_500.jpg Prompt #2 https://66.media.tumblr.com/568cc178...nnxgo1_500.jpg Prompt #3 https://66.media.tumblr.com/44a35be8...nxgo1_1280.jpg Prompt #4 https://66.media.tumblr.com/dbe58fc2...nxgo1_1280.jpg Prompt #5 https://66.media.tumblr.com/88602249...nxgo1_1280.jpg Prompt # 6 https://66.media.tumblr.com/818e2a5a...nnxgo1_540.jpg Prompt #7 https://66.media.tumblr.com/d3487bc4...nnxgo1_640.jpg Prompt # 8 https://66.media.tumblr.com/32e4bf9c...nnxgo1_540.jpg Prompt #9 https://66.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m...0eyo1_1280.jpg Prompt #10 https://66.media.tumblr.com/764760cd...nnxgo1_640.jpg |
[SIZE="3"][COLOR="SandyBrown"][FONT="Centurygothic"]Prompt Attendance[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [FONT="Centurygothic"]Username:[/FONT] [FONT="Centurygothic"]Prompt Number:[/FONT] [FONT="Centurygothic"]Title:[/FONT] [FONT="Centurygothic"]Front Cover Blurb:[/FONT] [FONT="Centurygothic"]Back Cover Description:[/FONT] [FONT="Centurygothic"]Notes (optional):[/FONT] |
ShadamiWoodlandnymphCar'a'CarnFacadeCaptain Howdy |
Welcome back! |
:D thank you, hummy. Nice to see you.
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Why thank you, it's nice to be seen |
That's a good point... Why is it that just one window is illuminated usually. Hmm.
Prompt one. I know what name I want to use. >.< |
Good luck! |
I'm excited to see what you come up with!
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I hope you get a lot of really Interesting entries |
Omg, the sweat is actively dripping down my balls in antici.......pation. [twisted]
I'm going to entire this for sure, at a later date. -twerks for those watching at home- |
RIFLMAS OH. MY. GOD. |
I haven't seen Biggles in forever! Good to see you!
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Username:shadami Prompt Number:1 Title: Raven Bluff's Spirit Front Cover Blurb:Sometimes they see her, sometimes only the results. Back Cover Description:The rumors tell of a beautiful woman who was thrown from the cliffs into the sea on her wedding day by her husband to be. He had grown jealous of the attention she received for her beauty and thought that she would leave him. In a fit of rage as they argued and she denied all his accusations he pushed her and the cliff gave away. She was gone Then strange things began happening all over his Manor. He'd find the tables set for two in the morning. Vases would have fresh flowers in them and more would appear every day. Finally one day he saw her staring at him sadly in a mirror, stricken with grief he fled his own Manor and his riches. Years later he has died of old age, but the rumors tell of her spirit still residing in the castle, waiting for her husband to return. A young man that is a descendant has just discovered his heritage and is moving in to the Raven's Bluff Manor to try to bring it back to life. What will happen when he encounters her ghost? Notes (optional): |
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Username: Woodlandnypmh Prompt Number:4 Title: Lady Isabeth's Portrait of Tears Front Cover Blurb: "Her lust for answers wasn't her only sin." Back Cover Description: Lady Isabeth came to her uncle’s holding, Moor Manor on a cold and wet winter day. That same day, the mysterious and dashing Lord Titleroil arrived in blood stained clothes. Mysterious cries in the attic, the tormented beauty of Titleroil… Lady Isabeth’s entire naive existence was rocked. It wasn’t until she came upon the crying portrait, that she started to find answers. Would she let in Titleroil to her maiden-world? Or the Manor drive her to madness? Notes (optional): https://i.imgur.com/LUEzsjC.jpg |
woody. that is amazing lol titleroil!
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He's the lordy Lord of your dreams, baby!
One, BIGGLES I MISSED YOU!!!!! And two, is this only one entry for the contest? Cause I have an affinity for the Gothic!! <3 As do you I know. |
Entries! I'm so excited!
I missed you too, girl! [hug] I was away too long >.> No, feel free to enter as many times as you'd like, guys |
Yes!! It does! Deagol is the name of the cousin Smeagol (Golum) killed for the one ring cause he thought it was his "birthday present'! Geekery for the win! So that's kinda awesome to use a form of it! Just saying.
---------- Post added 10-28-2018 at 11:50 AM ---------- Prompt Attendance Username: Woodlandnymph Prompt Number: 5 Title: Brokeback Mountie Front Cover Blurb: Passions run hot when maple runs thick Back Cover Description: Margaux knew their love was forbidden. She was a maiden who grew up on a Vermont yak farm and he was a hot blooded Canadian Mountie. They were worlds apart. But unknown to her family, she was planning to run off and over the border to forbidden Moose Country. Underneath her red, white, and blue exterior, her colors ran maple leaf. Secret trysts, Family pride, heart ache, and hockey. This tale of woe comes in the form a crimson uniform. “A confusing joy…” ~ Justin Theroux Notes (optional): This is more of a dime store romance gothic than a traditional Romantic Gothic. Complete with bad editing and more beavers (and moose) than you know what to do with. https://i.imgur.com/rQsWrhi.jpg |
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