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Old 11-20-2008, 09:43 PM


Nothing Says "Thank You" Better than a Heartfelt Story
Hosts: Enzeru, Winterwolfgoddess, Zombie Pixie


Welcome to The Giving Tree's story writing contest! With the National Novel Writing Month
coming to a close and the Month of Giving just around the corner, it is only natural to have a literary
contest focusing on the goodwill of everyone. Storying telling has been a major part of cultures for many
generation. Stories have inspired and helped us get in touch with our ancestry and background. Using the
power of words is a great way to show your appreciation to those who have helped or given to you in the past.

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Old 11-20-2008, 10:16 PM

Rules

*Kindness is King*
Be considerate of your fellow beings.

*Cheaters Never Prosper*
Anyone caught using another person's literary property will be disqualified.

*Uphold The Higher Law*
Follow all ToS regulations.

*Your Best Foot Forward*
Submit one good story for this.
Please do not post more than one.
You may edit it up until we post the announcement we are judging.
After that please no more editing.

*Be Yourself*
No mules please.

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Old 11-20-2008, 10:17 PM

Story Topics


Acts of Kindness
We want you to write us a story that involves acts of kindness. It doesn't have to be a true story, use your imagination and get creative.


Giving Thanks
We are asking you to write a story telling us what you are most thankful for. What your most thankful for can be a person, animal, or even a place.


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Old 11-20-2008, 10:18 PM

Scoring and Criteria


The scoring of this contest is split up into five equally weighted categories: Literacy, Creativity, Content,
Organtization, and Style. Each category is worth a total of two points for a total of ten points per judge.
The person with the highest score wins. All judges should PM their scores to one of the hosts of this
thread as soon as possible once all entries are in.


Prizes

First Prize: Astral halo and sleepy melodies harp
Second Prize: Spirit set
Third Prize: Glaciar headset and Winter’s flight

Contest Deadline

All entries/revisements are due at 3:00 PM EST on December 4, 2008.

Literacy

Are there errors in grammar or spelling? We are not going to count this against you if you make one or two
mistakes. If we see consistent errors, however, we will take take points off. Be sure to use spellcheck
and/or get someone to proof-read prior to sending in your entry.

Creativity

Is the story original? Does it keep the readers attention? We are looking for something original, not just a
copy of someone else's work. If we find out you have plagiarized, not only will you be eliminated, you will
be reported and dealt with properly.

Content

Did the writer stay on topic or did they go off on a tangent? We want a story about good deeds,
apprecation, kindness, et cetera. Not your two front teeth.

Organization

Are the topics clearly and logically presented? Did they slap words together or did they actually try? We
would like to see stories that make the point clear without going in a bajillion different directions. What we
are trying to say is don't start off on one topic, cut it off with another one, and then pick it back up in
some random place.

Style

How does the writer address the prose? How is the writer's diction? Basically, how is the writer's writing
style? If you ever have to write an essay in a literature class, you know what I am getting at. Don't beat
a dead horse into the ground. Being wordy can be a real turn off. Vice versa, unless you are the next
Ernest Hemmingway, being too nondescript can be harmful as well.

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Old 11-20-2008, 10:22 PM

Entries

Share with us your tales of kindness and charity.

1.
ArrogantSoul page 3
2. xlightwingx page 3
3.woopdidoodoo page 7
4. swanniee page 9
5. Pearl page 9
6. Ethereal Lullaby page 9
7. Rylynne page 9
8. Lumi page 10

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Old 11-20-2008, 10:22 PM

FAQ

Q: Can we post our entries in the thread?
A: Yes you can.

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Old 11-20-2008, 10:24 PM

reserve

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Old 11-21-2008, 10:25 PM

Your thread has been approved by TGT.

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#9
Old 11-22-2008, 02:23 AM

And we are go. Good evening everyone.

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Old 11-22-2008, 02:43 AM

Good evening! =3

I really, really want to enter this! But I don't know if I can make a good story about kindness or giving thanks. :P
And I sometimes take quite awhile to write a short story..

But I'm going to try anyway!!
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Old 11-22-2008, 02:50 AM

That's good to hear! You never know what will happen unless you try. :)

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Old 11-22-2008, 03:26 AM

So we can just post our entries here?

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Old 11-22-2008, 03:27 AM

@ miss murder Indeed you can.

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Old 11-22-2008, 05:27 AM

^^ Well, I am looking forward to reading the stories but I have to sign off for the night. Just got done with some faction stuff on another site and let the leader know where I was since he was kicking people out. for inactivity and low levels xD

Good night dearies and I will see you in the morning ^^

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Old 11-22-2008, 03:45 PM

Good morning!

I'll be sure to write something up for this contest - It looks like so much fun!

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Old 11-22-2008, 07:13 PM

I'll be looking forward to it Knerd ^^. Reading is one of my passions.

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Old 11-22-2008, 07:26 PM

I tried...
and got stuck at 'one rainy afternoon', LOL
I guess I'll keep at it tomorrow P=

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Old 11-22-2008, 11:05 PM

Lol, wwll, try your best and I will look forward to reading it ^^

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Old 11-23-2008, 01:21 AM

I'm definitely going to enter later. x3

Is there a word limit though? Or a minimum length?

Thanks~

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Old 11-23-2008, 02:14 AM

-run in, stumbles, and lands on her face- Ouch -picks herself up- I'm here.

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Old 11-23-2008, 02:30 AM

Ooooh, if I have time, I shall enter. :D

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Old 11-23-2008, 02:35 AM

Yay ^^ I hope you do, the more the better.

Oh, and a note to my co-hosts... since the event is extended let's extend the contest as well!

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Old 11-23-2008, 03:08 AM

No word limit. xD Just don't make it a novel or it will takes days to rate. :lol:

Enzeru- Absolutely ^^

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Old 11-23-2008, 03:32 AM

AW! You crush my dreams! D<

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Old 11-23-2008, 05:18 AM

Ooh I might try this especially since we can spin a made-up story.

 


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