the objective;
Hello all! I really, really shouldn’t be starting a new contest because I have waaaay too much on my plate right now, but this idea has been driving me crazy forever! I’m sure that many of you have seen this tumblr. post:
And I’ve got to say that when I stumbled across this on Facebook, I was instantly floored. It was such a beautifully written description of the color red.
So your objective is to pick a color and then describe that color without actually using the name of the color at all in your description. And for the sake of this contest, they must be written in a drabble style, so short, sweet pieces. I’m excited to see what everyone comes up with!
the rules;
1. Follow all Mibba Story Guidelines.
2. Everything is allowed. Original fiction, non-fiction, rape, incest, m-preg, anything. I don’t think many of these will pop up in your drabbles, but I don’t want to stifle anyone’s creativity.
3. There is no minimum word count, but I’m going to top off the maximum at 500 words.
4. A custom layout is not necessary, but please make it readable. No light wording against dark backgrounds, etc.
5. A link to this contest and word count somewhere in your story. Also let me know what color you've picked.
6. Let me know if you change your username or are dropping out of the contest.
7. You may change your color one time. Just let me know if you choose to do so.
8. And finally, proofread your work, please!
the deadline;
July 20, 2016 This gives you just a little over a month. I will allow a one week extension if one is asked for at least two days before the deadline. There is no deadline to enter.
EDIT: Deadline has been changed to August 3rd, 2016.
the prizes;
- A detailed, thoughtful comment on three stories of your choice.
- A link to a story of your choice in my signature for a month.
- A link to your profile in my signature for a month.
- A story recommendation of your choice.
- An author recommendation.
- A signature made by me with colors/quote of your choice
First place chooses four, second chooses three, and third places choose two. Depending on entries, an honorable mention may be chosen and they can pick one.
the entries;
- bellamy blake | brown
- dawn of light | beige | Hooligan, Emmanuel
- kaz brekker | red | A Piece of the Universe
- Rosamarie | pink | Hesperos
- Soleil_ | green
- Kross | orange
- muted saturday | purple | Contemplation of a Property of Light
- losing control. | lavender | Blossomed Contusions
- swell | black
- inej ghafa | gold | Cathedral of Lovers
- hiwagang hapis | teal | José
- cleopatra. | grey | Sins of Tainted History
- Mr. Darcy | white
- cassiopeia; | silver |The Color of Winter
- pocahontas. | turquoise
- zuccarello. | yellow | Yellow
- let evol in | blood red | Falling
- heretic. | pink | Hope
- arrivals. | navy blue | Navy Blue
- spirited away. | sea blue
Good luck, everyone!
Hello all! I really, really shouldn’t be starting a new contest because I have waaaay too much on my plate right now, but this idea has been driving me crazy forever! I’m sure that many of you have seen this tumblr. post:
And I’ve got to say that when I stumbled across this on Facebook, I was instantly floored. It was such a beautifully written description of the color red.
So your objective is to pick a color and then describe that color without actually using the name of the color at all in your description. And for the sake of this contest, they must be written in a drabble style, so short, sweet pieces. I’m excited to see what everyone comes up with!
the rules;
1. Follow all Mibba Story Guidelines.
2. Everything is allowed. Original fiction, non-fiction, rape, incest, m-preg, anything. I don’t think many of these will pop up in your drabbles, but I don’t want to stifle anyone’s creativity.
3. There is no minimum word count, but I’m going to top off the maximum at 500 words.
4. A custom layout is not necessary, but please make it readable. No light wording against dark backgrounds, etc.
5. A link to this contest and word count somewhere in your story. Also let me know what color you've picked.
6. Let me know if you change your username or are dropping out of the contest.
7. You may change your color one time. Just let me know if you choose to do so.
8. And finally, proofread your work, please!
the deadline;
July 20, 2016 This gives you just a little over a month. I will allow a one week extension if one is asked for at least two days before the deadline. There is no deadline to enter.
EDIT: Deadline has been changed to August 3rd, 2016.
the prizes;
- A detailed, thoughtful comment on three stories of your choice.
- A link to a story of your choice in my signature for a month.
- A link to your profile in my signature for a month.
- A story recommendation of your choice.
- An author recommendation.
- A signature made by me with colors/quote of your choice
First place chooses four, second chooses three, and third places choose two. Depending on entries, an honorable mention may be chosen and they can pick one.
the entries;
- bellamy blake | brown
- dawn of light | beige | Hooligan, Emmanuel
- kaz brekker | red | A Piece of the Universe
- Rosamarie | pink | Hesperos
- Soleil_ | green
- Kross | orange
- muted saturday | purple | Contemplation of a Property of Light
- losing control. | lavender | Blossomed Contusions
- swell | black
- inej ghafa | gold | Cathedral of Lovers
- hiwagang hapis | teal | José
- cleopatra. | grey | Sins of Tainted History
- Mr. Darcy | white
- cassiopeia; | silver |The Color of Winter
- pocahontas. | turquoise
- zuccarello. | yellow | Yellow
- let evol in | blood red | Falling
- heretic. | pink | Hope
- arrivals. | navy blue | Navy Blue
- spirited away. | sea blue
Good luck, everyone!
June 9th, 2016 at 02:51am