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Molly
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https://www.storiesspace.com/competitions/stories-space-summer-word-bank.aspx

We're going to do a Word Bank contest that inspires a little fun! What better way to have a little fun than during Summertime, at a Carnival, or even on your Dream Vacation? Relaxing, adventures, falling in love, facing your fears, trying new things! The possibilities are endless.

Our word bank has three selections with five words each, plus a required group of three words. All three must be used, no matter which selection you choose.

Selection 1: Carnival
Word Bank:
- Carnival
- Ferris Wheel
- Funnel Cake
- Scream/s
- Cotton Candy

Selection 2: Summer
Word Bank:
- Sun
- Pool
- Sunscreen
- Grilling
- Heat

Selection 3: Dream Vacation
Word Bank:
- Hotel
- Flying
- Vacation
- Relaxing
- Destination

Required Words
All three must be used:
- Red
- Turtle
- Lemon

You must pick a selection and use all eight words somewhere throughout.

The word limit is 500.

You cannot submit already published work.

The story must be stand-alone.

Please add your selection in the mod notes so we will know which words to be on the lookout for.

Stories Space rules and guidelines apply. https://www.storiesspace.com/disclaimer.aspx

The ending date is Sept. 7th (PDT)

Any questions please don't hesitate to ask and have fun!

All our standard story contest rules apply. https://www.storiesspace.com/competitions/standard-rules.aspx

Prizes:

Winner: $50
Second Place: $35
Third Place: $15

Entering the Competition:

On the story submission page, you’ll find a competition section under the standard story categories. Please ensure you check the button relating to the contest otherwise your story will not be entered.
Important Dates

The closing date for this competition is 07 Sep 2020. The earlier you get your entry in, the more likely you are to get a higher number of story views and votes. Winners will be announced on the 16 Sep 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this contest or rules, please contact us.

Best wishes to everyone taking part. Happy writing!
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Wow. I think this is the first actual comp since I've been active on SS. Good theme and idea, too. I am meditating on it. Perhaps this will break my current writing drought.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Unknown User
Count me in 😃👍🏻
clum
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Quote by Welshdreamer42
Count me in 😃👍🏻


Me, too!
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Never missed a competition yet.
Paperboy
Active Ink Slinger
I love the umbrella graphic! Kudos to the designer.

Mind's a churning smile
Hey! I write!


If you're into Twilight Zone, read this: [url=https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/-that-orange-feeling-.aspx][color=orange]That Orange Feeling[/url]
If you're feeling naughty, read this: [url=https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/twas-the-night-after-christmas.aspx][color=green]Twas the Night After Christmas[/url]
If you're into tear jerkers, read this: A Hundred Breaths

Thank you!
AnnaMayZing
Chasing Dragons
I'm in too! No, really, I am. Just waiting verification!



"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Wow, 3 up already. I just have ideas, none of them really clicking yet. Good for those people.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Unknown User
My first draft is written. Now to edit
Paperboy
Active Ink Slinger
Quote by Welshdreamer42
My first draft is written. Now to edit


Looking forward to it! "Now to edit" for me means chopping about 75% of what I wrote in the first draft to get it under the word limit!
Hey! I write!


If you're into Twilight Zone, read this: [url=https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/-that-orange-feeling-.aspx][color=orange]That Orange Feeling[/url]
If you're feeling naughty, read this: [url=https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/twas-the-night-after-christmas.aspx][color=green]Twas the Night After Christmas[/url]
If you're into tear jerkers, read this: A Hundred Breaths

Thank you!
Unknown User
Quote by Paperboy
Quote by Welshdreamer42
My first draft is written. Now to edit


Looking forward to it! "Now to edit" for me means chopping about 75% of what I wrote in the first draft to get it under the word limit!



For me, "now to edit" means rewriting the whole lot

It's done now, though. I'll post it sometime this weekend
Survivor
Primus Omnium
With a group of three stories submitted on the first day or so, I was expecting a flood of entries. But not so far, that has not happened. In any case, mine is up and is noted below. These stories are all so easy to read because they are short and all, so far, have been creative and entertaining. I have a good feeling about this contest, especially since the writers are given so much time to complete an entry.

Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by Survivor

But not so far, that has not happened.


Let's face it, with a September 7 deadline, people can take their time on this one. Mine's on fourth draft and now "in the oven". I'll look at it again in a day or two and decide if it's done or needs more work. I'm not one to rush a story, especially when I have a over a month to make sure I'm happy with it.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Survivor
Primus Omnium
Quote by Molly
https://www.storiesspace.com/competitions/stories-space-summer-word-bank.aspx


The closing date for this competition is 07 Sep 2020. The earlier you get your entry in, the more likely you are to get a higher number of story views and votes. Winners will be announced on the 16 Sep 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this contest or rules, please contact us.

Best wishes to everyone taking part. Happy writing!


I have been wondering if this implies that the judges are going to take into account the number of views and votes when judging the entries.

magnificent1rascal
Divine Rapscallion
Quote by Survivor
Quote by Molly
https://www.storiesspace.com/competitions/stories-space-summer-word-bank.aspx


The closing date for this competition is 07 Sep 2020. The earlier you get your entry in, the more likely you are to get a higher number of story views and votes. Winners will be announced on the 16 Sep 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this contest or rules, please contact us.

Best wishes to everyone taking part. Happy writing!


I have been wondering if this implies that the judges are going to take into account the number of views and votes when judging the entries.



No, the judges will consider each entry independently, regardless of views and votes. However, we may have some sort of additional readers’ choice recognition. We’re still working that out.
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Molly
Administration
Quote by magnificent1rascal
Quote by Survivor
Quote by Molly
https://www.storiesspace.com/competitions/stories-space-summer-word-bank.aspx


The closing date for this competition is 07 Sep 2020. The earlier you get your entry in, the more likely you are to get a higher number of story views and votes. Winners will be announced on the 16 Sep 2020.

If you have any questions regarding this contest or rules, please contact us.

Best wishes to everyone taking part. Happy writing!


I have been wondering if this implies that the judges are going to take into account the number of views and votes when judging the entries.



No, the judges will consider each entry independently, regardless of views and votes. However, we may have some sort of additional readers’ choice recognition. We’re still working that out.


Yes, what Maggie said.
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by sprite
this sounds fun. might try my hand at writing something for it. great idea, guys. smile


The more the merrier, Rach.

My entry, The Berry Girl, is up now.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
sprite
Active Ink Slinger
Quote by Mendalla
Quote by sprite
this sounds fun. might try my hand at writing something for it. great idea, guys. smile


The more the merrier, Rach.

My entry, The Berry Girl, is up now.


also nice, they're short enough that i can read most of them - tomorrow. lol i have a date with a bathtub right now - going to soak until i am prune like. i am sort in places i am not normally sore! :) $:
CuriousAnnie
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Quote by sprite
this sounds fun. might try my hand at writing something for it. great idea, guys. smile


The more the merrier, Rach.

My entry, [url=https://]The Berry Girl[/url], is up now.


also nice, they're short enough that i can read most of them - tomorrow. lol i have a date with a bathtub right now - going to soak until i am prune like. i am sort in places i am not normally sore! :) $:



Probably the wrong site to speculate on the where and why of those sore places, Rach ... presumable your entry wont be about Portland ... catch you soon prune face, and running


My entry is up though I cant link it in my forum signature; maybe I haven't posted enough. It is called Coral is the colour of love and is, surprisingly for those familiar with my other writing, set in Australia.

My latest story, Mardi Gras Competition: Sydney's Mardi Gras: We Shall Overcome

Some earlier stories:

Spooky Tales competition: Tales From the Crypt: Downunder Edition

Tam-challenge Micro: Under the Red Hoodie 

Maybe my best story: Finding Pride on Oxford Street
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by CuriousAnnie


My entry is up though I cant link it in my forum signature; maybe I haven't posted enough.


You have to have 20 posts before you can post links (to prevent drive-by spammers). But I think you suspected that from past experience.

Here you go, Annie:

ttps://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/-coral-is-a-colour-of-love-.aspx

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Tams
Advanced Wordsmith
I am loving this contest! All the entries are so clever and fun. I have thoroughly enjoyed them all, and now I want more...

I demand more entries!!






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Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by Tams
I am loving this contest! All the entries are so clever and fun. I have thoroughly enjoyed them all, and now I want more...

I demand more entries!!



There is a new one as of this evening EDT. Pretty good, too. Maybe he overheard your demands.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Quote by clum


Didn't realise I was going to be unlucky number 13.

Thanks for the promo!


Should have counted before you submitted.

And you are most welcome.

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Mendalla
Crazy old ape
Just giving this a bump to get it on the forum radar. Been kind of quiet since clum submitted. Maybe he scared everyone else off?

Halloween looms and my annual story is here. Is it a trick? Or a treat? Let me know.

Grace of Bigelow Street | Stories Space
Survivor
Primus Omnium
It is difficult to understand why we don't have more entries. Really, less than 500 words. And write subject you wish simply using the required words. Oh well, gives the ones who entered a better chance to win.

Actually, I believe I know at least two ladies that are thinking seriously about entering. I just hope they do it soon.

Molly
Administration
We are allowed to advertise on other places as long as we stress that we are family friendly. My blog on the site that some of us share has something made up if any of you want to share. Just let me know and I'll send you a copy or if you can see my blog just copy/paste. Don't forget to add a link.