I find that this event kind of coincides with the fact that starting at 12:00 midnight on Oct.31st is the beginning of the November National Writers Month. You attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. I find it's deffinetly something worth while if ur willing to give up some free time to place ur hands on the keyboard and type like hell for a few hours each night. lol XD And I'm proud to say I'm participating in it as my school. :3
Well, that'll really hafta depend on how good that Resident Evil fic' is, nya?
Believe me, so far I wouldn't say that anyone has gotten any advantages or disadvantages thus far by choosing to write either personal fiction or fanfiction.
Raid Boss (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/20/08 | Reply
Maybe you guys should have like, a fanfic Halloween category and a regular halloween category? Just for fairness' sake? Or would that screw up things too much? So that people that write say, a Resident Evil Halloween story don't have an unfair advantage over people that write a scary story about a Pizza Hut?
You mean aside from the chance to get in on a site-wide holiday event, take advantage of much lighter Fan Word submission rules, and possibly win a free year of premium membership (a $30 value)?
Yeah, you definitely don't win by participating in this; perhaps the caption battle may have more participation incentive for you?
But, if you do so choose to write something, well . . . stories involving pixies are fine, yes, so long they're still Halloween-or-horror themed in some fashion.
ahhh a challenge? well i here by accept your challange, prepare to get blown away this is gonna be fun!
best of luck to you all (you'll need it)
the beautifull green beast
Lee Owns
Not necessarily the scariest. More so, the one we deem to be the most well-written respective of the chosen style. Y'know, the one that stands out, that sticks in our minds the most. That kind of thing.
PG-13 or lower, yes. That's a rule that covers everything on this site. As for length, it doesn't need to be any length. 5000 words is probably about as long as you'd ever want to go, though, being that you only have two weeks left to write it.
Being that I and the other three judges need to read all of these, I figure we'll probably appreciate stories that are perhaps not especially long, though. Y'know, stuff like that.
It doesn't have to be horror, no. But if not, then yes, it should pertain to Halloween quite closely. Otherwise, there'd be no point to it being a themed event.
If the story reads completely the same and leaves a reader feeling exactly the same if you switched every mention of "Halloween" with "Thursday", then it's not enough. Again, it's a themed event for a reason.
Sounds fun! So it has to be PG-13 or lower? And how long does it have to be? Eh...I'll just make it 5,000 words long...-_- BUT THIS'LL BE FUN! I've never written a horror before! ^ ^...Maybe something close to it, though.
Well, I took an original song, and completely replaced the lyrics with something that I think theOtaku users might find funny, if I stated where the original song came from, would it still be okay?
If it's really, really over the top, I find that sometimes takes the edge off of the gore... and really, how can we rob an audience of a really, really gruesome end for someone, eh?
I'm pretty chill about graphic images and such, so probably whatever you have in mind I'll be okay with it. But that aside, y'know, use your own judgement: if you think you're writing something that will likely upset someone, then you probably are.
Well I am a little sad that my fall break is already half over... does that count? XD Seriously though... it's just amazing how quickly time has flown since last Friday. o_O
Hey, as far as I know, at least half the chosen judges already are writing stories for it just for the sake of writing, lack of free premium chance notwithstanding.
But sure! If you'd like to chip in, I sure wouldn't mind snagging that fourth addition to the panel now than later!
So that makes for me (someone old), NightBeck (someone new), Kei (someone borrowed), and now you - um . . . you don't happen to be blue at all, do you?
I'm assuming staff can't enter. XD I'm not that creative anyway.^^;
I may not have the best grasp on grammar and such, but if you want someone to help out with reviewing the stories for judging, let me know. I'd love to help out. ^_^
-Sabrina
Last edited by SabrinaM at 10:26:12 AM EDT on October 15, 2008.
I'll join in this contest, but I have a question... Will the Writers Block Judges accept different parts to a story? I don't think I can fit my entire story into one post. If not I'll just post a poem. Plz pm your response.
Last edited by Xerin at 9:33:56 AM EDT on October 15, 2008.
Sweet this will be fun, I never tried writing anything of the horror genre, hm, have a idea already... wonder if it'll work... best get working on it! Can't wait!
Sounds like fun! I'm in if I can actually think of something good to write. Are there going to be any more guidelines put up? Like whether or not we can do crossovers, non-anime pieces, original character pieces, ect.?
If you'd like to write more than one submission, that's fine. Just keep in mind that more than one story gives you even less time to write them all, so balance this however you can.
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
If you are in desperate need of a judge, I would be more than willing to help out. I'll write a story either way, and missing out on the prize would not be so bad for me.
Good job SomeGuy! You got it together! That's diligence for you! lol.
Sounds pretty sweet, and you even managed to get a prize together. Sweet. From the sounds of this, I think you can expect a good amount of people to participate!
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
That is a great idea and I know what you mean there isn't enough things for Halloween being done. Yea I looked for contests and there is nothing. Maybe I might enter it all depends!
Seventeen days till Halloween, sixteen days till my birthday! And I have the PERFECT idea! I'm gonna go start writing now! Tramautic experiances are really the best to write scary stories!
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
This is a great idea, I might give it a go!:D Seems like a really nice contest^__^
I have one little question though: are we allowed more than one submission?
I wish the panel good luck already!:P
kukki-chan
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/31/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
woa really? sorry if it burns ur eyes.. XD
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/30/08 | Reply
@kukki-chan:
Yeah, you made it. Good on ya!
kukki-chan
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/30/08 | Reply
i dont know if its too late for tis.. but heres what i have...
http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/kukki
enjoy..? XD
7thEvaChild
Spectre Knight (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/30/08 | Reply
AAARRGGHHHHH!!!!!! I CANT GET ANYTHING DOWN!!!!!
ive tried started three stories now, and i hate them ALL!!!
and i thought i had my writing juices going again.... i had a great idea too.....
kagurasohma621
Otakuite++ | Posted 10/26/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
oh,... ok.
lutaru
Senior Otaku+ | Posted 10/25/08 | Reply
I find that this event kind of coincides with the fact that starting at 12:00 midnight on Oct.31st is the beginning of the November National Writers Month. You attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. I find it's deffinetly something worth while if ur willing to give up some free time to place ur hands on the keyboard and type like hell for a few hours each night. lol XD And I'm proud to say I'm participating in it as my school. :3
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/24/08 | Reply
@kagurasohma621:
On Halloween, probably.
kagurasohma621
Otakuite++ | Posted 10/24/08 | Reply
When do we get to find out who wins? Cuz my entry was "A Fruits Basket Halloween!"
SailorJuipiterFF7
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/23/08 | Reply
sounds like fun! Ill try to get some of my friends to make some stuff!
gaara is dark
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/23/08 | Reply
this should be interesting
Ace
Senile Hipster (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/22/08 | Reply
@honeypot877:
Looks to me like you got one, kiddo.
honeypot877
Otakuite+ | Posted 10/22/08 | Reply
I would like an ansrew to my question
Starscream
Fembot (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/21/08 | Reply
What a great idea. I just entered it myself. I shall look forward to reading the entries. =)
red tigress
Raid Boss (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/21/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
Haha, good to know. I've read the stuff out so far, and I've liked the original fics and the fanfics, so I'm game for anything, really.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/21/08 | Reply
@red tigress:
Well, that'll really hafta depend on how good that Resident Evil fic' is, nya?
Believe me, so far I wouldn't say that anyone has gotten any advantages or disadvantages thus far by choosing to write either personal fiction or fanfiction.
red tigress
Raid Boss (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/20/08 | Reply
Maybe you guys should have like, a fanfic Halloween category and a regular halloween category? Just for fairness' sake? Or would that screw up things too much? So that people that write say, a Resident Evil Halloween story don't have an unfair advantage over people that write a scary story about a Pizza Hut?
Razing Phoenix
Rising from Ashes (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/20/08 | Reply
This seems like an interesting challenge. Hm... I'll do it, then. I hope my story will be scare enough for you all. (hehehehehehe)
Anomaly
Internet Champion (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/19/08 | Reply
@honeypot877:
Elle Oh Elle
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/19/08 | Reply
@honeypot877:
You mean aside from the chance to get in on a site-wide holiday event, take advantage of much lighter Fan Word submission rules, and possibly win a free year of premium membership (a $30 value)?
Yeah, you definitely don't win by participating in this; perhaps the caption battle may have more participation incentive for you?
But, if you do so choose to write something, well . . . stories involving pixies are fine, yes, so long they're still Halloween-or-horror themed in some fashion.
honeypot877
Otakuite+ | Posted 10/19/08 | Reply
I like pixies can I write it about pixies, people should draw more pictures of pixies
honeypot877
Otakuite+ | Posted 10/19/08 | Reply
this is a stupid idea it's not as if you win anything, do you?
blackdrop4
Otakuite | Posted 10/19/08 | Reply
oh,hi!
to me that challenge is a great idea!
red kie
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/17/08 | Reply
I finaly cot you
now give me all your lucky charms!!!
)Oo~ Black rabit ~oO(
Lee Owns
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/17/08 | Reply
ahhh a challenge? well i here by accept your challange, prepare to get blown away this is gonna be fun!
best of luck to you all (you'll need it)
the beautifull green beast
Lee Owns
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/17/08 | Reply
@:
Not necessarily the scariest. More so, the one we deem to be the most well-written respective of the chosen style. Y'know, the one that stands out, that sticks in our minds the most. That kind of thing.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/17/08 | Reply
@DeidaraNarutoClan:
Yes. Yes, you may kill someone if you wish. Just don't describe every piece of meat that falls off their face as they do so, and you'll be fine.
You can still describe a few pieces of meat if it'll help your imagery, though. Y'know, use your judgement.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/17/08 | Reply
@turtle chris:
Well, I already read it, so it's all good.
DeidaraNarutoClan
Hot and Cold (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
This contest really sounds interesting. Cool too. Writing is awesome and since it's about Halloween too, I'd like to join too if it's okay.
Stupid Question: What's the level of Halloween fright can you use? Could you have a death of anything similar?
~Deidara, un
Last edited by DeidaraNarutoClan at 5:26:33 PM EDT on October 16, 2008.
turtle chris
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
Iv'e entered! Sorry for the length, I feel kinda bad now that you will have to read such a lengthy peice sorry!
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
@MerokoYui4:
Before Halloween would be ideal. That way, we can maybe make actual posts on the actual day of.
jannycats
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
@MerokoYui4:
Halloween day/night, which is the on the 31st of Oct. if I remember correctly.
MerokoYui4
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
Hi, I'm a bit confused, so what is the actual deadline? Just October, or...
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
@Team Plasma N:
As long as it's scary or Halloween-based, it can be about anything, even anime but kind of like a fantasy character in it.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
@Shinmaru:
Well, it sure ain't a chicken sitting on a DigiDestined's head, that's for sure.
Shinmaru
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/16/08 | Reply
What's Halloween????????????????????
:P
Love thy Evangelion.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@Wakusei Aoshi:
PG-13 or lower, yes. That's a rule that covers everything on this site. As for length, it doesn't need to be any length. 5000 words is probably about as long as you'd ever want to go, though, being that you only have two weeks left to write it.
Being that I and the other three judges need to read all of these, I figure we'll probably appreciate stories that are perhaps not especially long, though. Y'know, stuff like that.
Okay?
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@:
It doesn't have to be horror, no. But if not, then yes, it should pertain to Halloween quite closely. Otherwise, there'd be no point to it being a themed event.
If the story reads completely the same and leaves a reader feeling exactly the same if you switched every mention of "Halloween" with "Thursday", then it's not enough. Again, it's a themed event for a reason.
That good for you?
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@Mad Hatter Belia:
So long it's still fitting with the basic theme of the event, then that sounds fine by me.
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
Wait so can it be on an anime but kind a like a fantasy character in it? Is that allowed?
Wakusei Aoshi
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
Sounds fun! So it has to be PG-13 or lower? And how long does it have to be? Eh...I'll just make it 5,000 words long...-_- BUT THIS'LL BE FUN! I've never written a horror before! ^ ^...Maybe something close to it, though.
Mad Hatter Belia
Grand Otaku | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
Well, I took an original song, and completely replaced the lyrics with something that I think theOtaku users might find funny, if I stated where the original song came from, would it still be okay?
zero guardian
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
I am so going to do this, this sounds sooo fun I might just win
though with my writing skills, who knows
I shall write something though
ZeroSomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@jannycats:
If it's really, really over the top, I find that sometimes takes the edge off of the gore... and really, how can we rob an audience of a really, really gruesome end for someone, eh?
I'm pretty chill about graphic images and such, so probably whatever you have in mind I'll be okay with it. But that aside, y'know, use your own judgement: if you think you're writing something that will likely upset someone, then you probably are.
Sabrina
Otaku Archangel | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
you don't happen to be blue at all, do you?
Well I am a little sad that my fall break is already half over... does that count? XD Seriously though... it's just amazing how quickly time has flown since last Friday. o_O
-Sabrina
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@Sabrina:
Hey, as far as I know, at least half the chosen judges already are writing stories for it just for the sake of writing, lack of free premium chance notwithstanding.
But sure! If you'd like to chip in, I sure wouldn't mind snagging that fourth addition to the panel now than later!
So that makes for me (someone old), NightBeck (someone new), Kei (someone borrowed), and now you - um . . . you don't happen to be blue at all, do you?
jannycats
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
I'm worried about the level of gore/graphic imagery we can put through writing. Nothing too over the top, I'm guessing.
Best of luck to all!
Sabrina
Otaku Archangel | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
I'm assuming staff can't enter. XD I'm not that creative anyway.^^;
I may not have the best grasp on grammar and such, but if you want someone to help out with reviewing the stories for judging, let me know. I'd love to help out. ^_^
-Sabrina
Last edited by SabrinaM at 10:26:12 AM EDT on October 15, 2008.
Xerin
Otakuite+ | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
I'll join in this contest, but I have a question... Will the Writers Block Judges accept different parts to a story? I don't think I can fit my entire story into one post. If not I'll just post a poem. Plz pm your response.
Last edited by Xerin at 9:33:56 AM EDT on October 15, 2008.
Dicer
Otakuite++ | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
Oh yay. I'm in!
SandLover13
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
Finally, something that'll get me started on my way to becoming an author. I'll join this.
~Jess
~Shukaku
jomz
Otaku Summoner (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
ah, so it's on full blast. Let's see what I can spin-up in my head. ^^
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
@Mad Hatter Belia:
Sure. If songs or poetry are the way you want to go with this, then that's fine as well.
Mad Hatter Belia
Grand Otaku | Posted 10/15/08 | Reply
So, it can be like song too right?
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@ink.black.sky:
As long as it's scary or Halloween-based, it can be about anything, even crossovers, non-anime, original characters, etc..
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@sesshy.uber.rad:
As long as it's scary or Halloween-based, it can be about anything, even non-anime.
Thegrantinator
Otakuite+ | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Sweet this will be fun, I never tried writing anything of the horror genre, hm, have a idea already... wonder if it'll work... best get working on it! Can't wait!
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@LunaLei:
As long as it's scary or Halloween-based, it can be at or about any fast-food restaurant you want.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@Hiko:
It does not have to be anime or manga related, no.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@Miracle Star19:
Yes. Yes you can join.
ink.black.sky
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Sounds like fun! I'm in if I can actually think of something good to write. Are there going to be any more guidelines put up? Like whether or not we can do crossovers, non-anime pieces, original character pieces, ect.?
sesshy.uber.rad
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Could it be about ANYTHING? Like, even non-anime?
tsubasachro
Transient Rain (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Sounds like fun, I might just give it a go!
LunaLei
Otaku Legend | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Could it be about burger king, mcdonalds, pizza hut, or wendy's?
blueangel110
Grand Otaku | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
haha good thing I had to write a horror story for english class!XD So I already have a story
Hiko
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Would it have to be anime?
._.
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
animelover7310
The Insane Writer (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
I'll try to come up with something!
icefoxchan
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
I'm so in! I have a good idea of a little halloween fanfic in my head!
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
OK thanks, I'm gonna do my best^_^
~SG
tinydynamine
Otakuite | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
I know I'm not around here much, but this sounds really fun. :)
jRockstar11385
Senior Otaku+ | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Ooh, writing? I've had a bunch of ideas, too!
Miracle Star19
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
I want to join can I
The Eighth Sin
The Pied Piper (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Great contest idea. I wish everyone luck. I can't join though Next time. Good luck to everyone again!
~Sinny Regnavi
NightBeck
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
Hmmm. If I really wanted premium, I wouldn't mind shelling out some cash to help the site. Count me in as a judge - I'll write something anyway!
ShadowLight
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
I'm happy to see that you made it happen. You know, in case you need a a judge or something, lemme know. I'd love to help. :3
Good luck everyone!
The crazy bubbly shadow
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@NightBeck:
Well, I'd hate to screw you out of a potential free year of premium service if that interested ya.
But yeah, if you're good for it, I'd love to have you help me out as a judge.
That said . . . I guess it'd be prudent for me to write a story too, eh?
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
@SaxGirl:
If you'd like to write more than one submission, that's fine. Just keep in mind that more than one story gives you even less time to write them all, so balance this however you can.
Just remember to tag 'em, is all.
Shinmaru
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
If you are in desperate need of a judge, I would be more than willing to help out. I'll write a story either way, and missing out on the prize would not be so bad for me.
Love thy Evangelion.
NightBeck
Otaku Eternal | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Hopefully I'll have time to finish my story! Although... would I be judging this, or what? XD I'll write one either way, but just saying.
Sage of Magic
Moe Foxgirl (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Fun. Hopefully this time I can actually publish a fanword XP May my other attempts rest in peace lost in my world.
Kastom
Otaku Princess | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Good job SomeGuy! You got it together! That's diligence for you! lol.
Sounds pretty sweet, and you even managed to get a prize together. Sweet. From the sounds of this, I think you can expect a good amount of people to participate!
Perhaps I should start to think up some things...
I'd rather see in shades of gray.
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
That is a great idea and I know what you mean there isn't enough things for Halloween being done. Yea I looked for contests and there is nothing. Maybe I might enter it all depends!
7thEvaChild
Spectre Knight (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
oh this isnt even funny.... this is so COOL! IM SO IN!!!!!
KoInu kyan
Grand Otaku | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
Seventeen days till Halloween, sixteen days till my birthday! And I have the PERFECT idea! I'm gonna go start writing now! Tramautic experiances are really the best to write scary stories!
SaxGirl
Music Fairy (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 10/14/08 | Reply
This is a great idea, I might give it a go!:D Seems like a really nice contest^__^
I have one little question though: are we allowed more than one submission?
I wish the panel good luck already!:P
~SG