Actually, it’s not a game. It’s a WRITING CONTEST. It’s been awhile since I had one, and I figured it was time. My “bloggiversary” is coming at the end of this month, and I want to celebrate. I want to read some good stories. A long time back I had a contest called “This Blog Blows My Dress Up.” This time, I’m calling it “This Post Blows My Dress Up.” For my Thursday Thirteen, here’s the scoop:
1. The theme is “Scared Silly.” You can write a ghost story, or about a time that you were frightened…whatever “scared silly” conjures in your imagination. It can be funny, serious, or poignant. It can be truth or fiction. It just has to be your own words.
2. The entries will be judged on content, entertainment value and writing. You might want to use spell check before you post (don’t worry so much about that, though, I forget spelchick, too.)
3. Post it on your blog with a link back to this contest post, so that other people can enter if they choose.
4. You can use a post you have written in the last six months, but please write a new post with a link to your story post and to this page.
5. Avoid profanity; you know I expect you to play nice. I reserve the right to reject any entry that I find objectionable.
6. Once you’ve posted, e-mail me at shelly[dot]tucker[at]gmail[dot]com or come back here and comment. I’m scatterbrained and don’t always catch links like I should.
7. If you aren’t a blogger, but have a story, e-mail me. I’ll post it for you if you can keep it to 500 words or so.
8. I’ll post links to the entries on this page. If you don’t see it quickly, feel free to nudge me, though don’t be surprised if I ignore you. I’m so sorry. I’m a slug, I really am.
9. DEADLINE IS HIGH NOON, TEXAS TIME ON
10. The entries will be turned over to my highly esteemed friend (and fellow blogger) Damien Riley at Postcards From The Funny Farm. He has graciously agreed to judge the competition this go round. Go tell him “Hey,” if you want. Don’t expect it to do you any good to suck up to him. Damien promised me faithfully that he will be an impartial judge.
11. The winner will receive $30 US dollars via PayPal. OK, it’s not a grand amount…but it pays as well as your Google ads.
12. If you want, you can use this image to advertise the contest. Please right click and save it to upload it on your own server.
13. And, if you are really feeling kind, you could advertise it for me with a link, whether you want to write for it or not (some of your readers might be interested). If you do that, tell me! I’ll make sure you are linked in my blogroll (scroll down, it’s on the left sidebar..and it’s out of date….are you on there?) and linked on this post.
I’m looking forward to some hair raising tales! Flex your fingers, and start typing. I’d love to read what you have to say.
Y’all go have a good Thursday! Leave a comment and your latest post will be linked with my LinkLuv plug-in.
Thank you to the kind souls who have posted about the contest!
- Jessica at Life is Rantastic posted While Shivering in My Shoes
- Damien at Postcards from the Funny Farm posted I’m Judging A Blog Writing Contest
- The Admin Maven at Word-Wise Ezine was kind enough to link me under her Opportunities/Calls for Writing section. There are some interesting contests and opportunities for writers there, so check it out!
- Cindee, at Cindee’s Garden, who has a fabulous bottle tree that I envy, helped promote the contest with her post Writing Contest.
- Marcia at Tumbled Words is helping to promote with a post called Two Forces Joined.
- Crystal, at Song of My Soul told about the contest in “It was scary, but it was funny.”
- Katelynjane’s notebook helped promote the contest here.
- Jessica at Life as I See It helped promote with “I’m In.”
- Cyn at Rage Against The Cliche posted about the contest here.
- the Unending Journey of the Wandering Author posted An Interesting Contest (and A Reminder).
HERE ARE THE ENTRIES:
- KatelynJane’s Notebook Scared Silly
- SusieJ entered Definitely something foul going on over there…from her archives.
- Crystal at Song Of My Soul entered from her archives “Hey, at least I can laugh at myself, right?”
- Marcia, at Tumbled Words entered “The mask, three prompts combined.”
- Jessica at Life As I See It entered a post from her archives, “It’s Here.”
- Penelope At Cafe at the End of the Universe wrote “The Bathtub Below.”
- Cyn at Rage Against The Cliche entered “The Tears of the Phoenix.”
- Robin at Around The Island posted “Treed, or rather staircased.”
- Amy Palko at Lives Less Ordinary added “Scare Silly By The Fairies.”
- Cindee at CiNdEe’s GaRdEn entered “How I Scared My Daughter Silly.”
- The Wandering Author wrote “Wake Up, Little Susie.”
I’m not so good with the scary stories… But if you want a chance to enter my contest, all you have to do is answer my TT :-0
Happy TT
Frigga’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen # 37
Hi Shelly. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to judge the contest. I had my 4th graders today tell me some scary stories to get in the mode. It got me thinking about how “scary” can have so many levels. Losing a child for 20 minutes in a grocery store for example can be just as scary as a bogie man on a lake vacation. I hope everyone comes out of the woodwork for this contest. You’re offering everyone a linkback and of course, the big bucks to the winner! i will also give a link to every entry and host an interview for the winning blog on my site. Get ready to get scared! Best of luck to all your readers and I will talk to ya soon!
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OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, awesome!!!! I love this idea!
Jessica The Rock Chick’s last blog post..Stand By Your Man
Shelly, I posted a link to your contest! http://lifeisrantastic.blogspot.com/2008/03/while-shivering-in-my-shoes.html
Jessica The Rock Chick’s last blog post..While Shivering In My Shoes
Just blogged my entry! (: I’ve let Damien know too (: Thanks for posting this challenge! I’m adding you to my blogroll!
katelyn’s last blog post..Fuel My Blog!
Whoot! Your entry is a good one! Thank you!
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I added a comment about the contest(-: I told my DD to write about her recent experience at work. Its a doozy(-: Hopefully she will do it. I don’t have anything scary to share at the moment(-: LOL
Cindee’s last blog post..Writing Contest
You are so good, Cindee. Thank you. And, you don’t have to write anything “frightening!” Whatever comes to mind
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I entered! Here’s the link:
http://krysmh.blogspot.com/2008/03/it-was-scary-but-it-was-funny.html
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Good show! Thanks for entering, and good luck!
I have entered too! I recycled a post.
Link to the original story is http://paulsbride.blogspot.com/2007/12/its-here.html
Jessica’s last blog post..Take A Seat
Thanks for entering! I’ve got you covered…lucky for Paul that he got “covered,” too!
http://cafeendofuniverse.blogspot.com/2008/03/bathtub-below-scared-silly-entry.html
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Well, here is my entry and promotion of the contest.
Penelope Anne’s last blog post..The Bathtub Below ~ Scared Silly Entry
Wonderful entry! Thanks for joining the fun!
I just posted my entry:
Treed, Or Rather Staircased.
Should put a smile on everyone’s face, albeit at my own expense, and YES, it IS a true story.
Robin’s last blog post..Treed, or rather staircased
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OK, Shelly, here’s my entry: Scared Silly By the Fairies. I hope you enjoy it
amypalko’s last blog post..Scared Silly By The Fairies
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Hello; I just posted my entry to the contest, here: Wake Up, Little Susie. I hope a few people at least have fun reading it; I know it’s an odd story. That just happens to be the way it worked out. Yes, authors are crazy.
the Wandering Author’s last blog post..Wake Up, Little Susie
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