Good Evening Nairalanders...I have been nurturing an idea about a friendly writing challenge for Prose and Poetry Writers..I also envision it to be a Monthly Affair (If Possible)

THEMES:

- Write a Story/Poem of how to end Boko-Haram from the Perspective of a 10 year old girl living in Borno...

- Write a Story/Poem about the last 30 seconds of a man's life after he is shot by an unknown gunman.

RULES:

- You can submit a story and poem for one theme only.
- Light or Inferred Erotica is Allowed
- No Racial Slurs/Slangs Please
- Use of Foreign/Indigenous Languages with Write-Up is Permitted but subsequent translation should be made in English.


PRIZE: A $20 gift card for book shopping for top three entries and many more

DEADLINE: 29th of August 2012, Winning Entries will be announced by First week of September

Selected Entries will be put up in a poll for Votes to select the top three.

I really hope to see as many writers as possible take up the challenge.

Suggestions,Criticism and Questions are Welcome...

Let the Ink Flow...

UPDATE: Due to suggestions and amount of interested writers, The contests deadline is now 28th of August 2012...Poll & Top Entries will come in a few days later and the winners by end of First Week of September 2012..Prizes will be distributed by Second Week. Kindly Send All Entries to: nairalandwriterschallenge@yahoo.com

UPDATE 2: At all contestants please ensure that your write-ups are not replicated or found anywhere else on the found or it may considered plagiarism..

UPDATE 3 (VERY IMPORTANT): Please unsure you send in your nairaland username along with your entries...All entries without a nairaland username will be disqualified..

I feel so honored to be the first comment. All of my hardwork and dedication has paid off. Getting the top comment has been a dream of mine for many years, and i would like to thank those who have helped me along the way. First and foremost i would like to thank god for giving me this opportunity. Next i would like to thank my parents. I want to thank my dog Smurf, for being really small and brave and always there for me. I would also like to thank my turtle pet cookie for surviving against all odds for over a week without water. Next i would like to thank the lucky my pitbull that lives in my backyard for been really fat because that gives me inspiration that i need to get through the day. I also want to thank my cousin for giving me someone to beat in Mario Kart. This is a special moment in my life and i would like to thank any of my unmentioned friends and family that have helped me along the way. This moment will be a moment that i will never forget. I just remembered a few other people i would like to thank; facebook, the fish i ate deep fried, my light in my room bc i wouldn’t be able to see the keyboard without it, the internet for letting me go on facebook, my house because without it i would be homeless, and last but not least i would like to thank all the people out there that actually took time out of their day to read this. I cannot stress how much of a big deal to me this is. I have been trying to be the first comment on a post for years, but that has not been possible until this amazing day. Hopefully my good luck will continue, but this is undoubtedly a rare occasion. If you asked me how i did this, i would say, you can achieve anything u set your mind on. To all the kids out there reading this, i would like to tell them to follow their dreams. Being the top comment is amazing,thank you everyone.

mkmyers45: Good Evening Nairalanders...I have been nurturing an idea about a friendly writing challenge for Prose and Poetry Writers..I also envision it to be a Monthly Affair (If Possible)

THEMES:

- Write a Story/Poem of how to end Boko-Haram from the Perspective of a 10 year old girl living in Borno...

- Write a Story/Poem about the last 30 seconds of a man's life after he is shot by an unknown gunman.

RULES:

- You can submit a story and poem for one theme only.
- Light or Inferred Erotica is Allowed
- No Racial Slurs/Slangs Please
- Use of Foreign/Indigenous Languages with Write-Up is Permitted but subsequent translation should be made in English.


PRIZE: A $20 gift card for book shopping for top three entries and many more

DEADLINE: 29th of September 2012, Winning Entries will be announced by First week of October

Selected Entries will be put up in a poll for Votes to select the top three.

I really hope to see as many writers as possible take up the challenge.

Suggestions,Criticism and Questions are Welcome...

Let the Ink Flow...

How are u planning on raising $60? It doesnt come that easy you know, right?

Cuddlemii:

How are u planning on raising $60? It doesnt come that easy you know, right?

I know...i have a gift card so i just need to get 2 extra and that won't be too much problem

mkmyers45:

I know...i have a gift card so i just need to get 2 extra and that won't be too much problem

Ok rich kid, do your thing!

Cuddlemii:

Ok rich passonaite kid, do your thing!

Thanks Ma'am

Here is my entry. I purposely screen-capped it so none of these plagiarist will steal it.

Cheerio!

All Entries should be sent to: nairalandwriterschallenge@yahoo.com

mkmyers45: All Entries should be sent nairalandwriterschallenge@yahoo.com

alrite then

Yay! I've never won anything before. But I'll try my best to prove my existence dattebayo!

mkmyers45: All Entries should be sent nairalandcaw@gmail.com

I don't think you should be the one with the access to the email address. I think I should create one instead & give you access too. I won't want to be involved in a project that has its host stealing writer's ideas & ripping them off. This is a faceless forum & God forbid, you could be desperate for a break. Won't take chances.

Members should send their write-ups here ------>nairalandwriterschallenge@yahoo.com
I will update u on the password later. Cheers!

Cuddlemii:

I don't think you should be the one with the access to the email address. I think I should create one instead & give you access too. I won't want to be involved in a project that has its host stealing writer's ideas & ripping them off. This is a faceless forum & God forbid, you could be desperate for a break. Won't take chances.

Good Idea...thats one of the reason i talked to you first to ensure fairness...and i promise that everyone's intellectual property will be safe..

mkmyers45:

Good Idea...thats one of the reason i talked to you first to ensure fairness...and i promise that everyone's intellectual property will be safe..

Ok if u need anything, let me know!

Cuddlemii have you started again?

My submission

Let me begin by quoting a great man, a wise, brilliant man, A true prophet "Nigeria is not the first country to face bombing! Don't worry It will pass. Go about your normal life"

Where do I go for my prize?

ok am in, but no favouritism here o, and no steal my write ups o unless person wan die o.

K. Let me try

O_D_B: I feel so honored to be the first comment. All of my hardwork and dedication has paid off. Getting the top comment has been a dream of mine for many years, and i would like to thank those who have helped me along the way. First and foremost i would like to thank god for giving me this opportunity. Next i would like to thank my parents. I want to thank my dog Smurf, for being really small and brave and always there for me. I would also like to thank my turtle pet cookie for surviving against all odds for over a week without water. Next i would like to thank the lucky my pitbull that lives in my backyard for been really fat because that gives me inspiration that i need to get through the day. I also want to thank my cousin for giving me someone to beat in Mario Kart. This is a special moment in my life and i would like to thank any of my unmentioned friends and family that have helped me along the way. This moment will be a moment that i will never forget. I just remembered a few other people i would like to thank; facebook, the fish i ate deep fried, my light in my room bc i wouldn’t be able to see the keyboard without it, the internet for letting me go on facebook, my house because without it i would be homeless, and last but not least i would like to thank all the people out there that actually took time out of their day to read this. I cannot stress how much of a big deal to me this is. I have been trying to be the first comment on a post for years, but that has not been possible until this amazing day. Hopefully my good luck will continue, but this is undoubtedly a rare occasion. If you asked me how i did this, i would say, you can achieve anything u set your mind on. To all the kids out there reading this, i would like to tell them to follow their dreams. Being the top comment is amazing,thank you everyone.

Dude, when are you gonna start giving lectures and seminars? You can't tell people to follow their dreams and not show them how. You are not gonna be one of those successful people who hoard the infomation on how they became a success. . .are you?

O.k since it will last for more than 1month. I will not bother myself now until it's 3 days to the deadline. Thanks

since its a contest for nairalanders,i suggest a simple and straightforward contest.there's no need for email addresses,entries should be posted here on nairaland and the thread should constantly remain on the frontpage.the best entires get shhortlisted and a poll is conducted to select the winner.
please note that modifications could be required to my suggestion

mikuz: Cuddlemii have you started again?

No this is one is not my baby. Mymyers45 hooked it up!

@mkmyers45... You mean racist slangs, and not racial slangs. because in choosing the diction for any literary piece, there should be no limitations as to the use of colloquial expressions. Racism is the crime and racial affiliation isn't.

crackhouse: O.k since it will last for more than 1month. I will not bother myself now until it's 3 days to the deadline. Thanks

Hmmmm

Very nice concept! Kinda scary putting your work up for som'n like this, though!

NOTED. But i think u left out som details in d entry details like wordcount &point size (these criteria are necessary to allow for easy assessment/management). I'll enter. I'm brewing my ideas already; but I hope it's merit-based (unlike d typical Nigerian 'competitions' dat ar rigged in favor of dere own ppl). How are u judging? Culd u convince me a little more?

And why are u giving a space of up to 6 weeks? Too long for d short piece u want! A natural/good writer will churn out a compelling piece dat short within a week.

O_D_B: I feel so honored to be the first comment. All of my hardwork and dedication has paid off. Getting the top comment has been a dream of mine for many years, and i would like to thank those who have helped me along the way. First and foremost i would like to thank god for giving me this opportunity. Next i would like to thank my parents. I want to thank my dog Smurf, for being really small and brave and always there for me. I would also like to thank my turtle pet cookie for surviving against all odds for over a week without water. Next i would like to thank the lucky my pitbull that lives in my backyard for been really fat because that gives me inspiration that i need to get through the day. I also want to thank my cousin for giving me someone to beat in Mario Kart. This is a special moment in my life and i would like to thank any of my unmentioned friends and family that have helped me along the way. This moment will be a moment that i will never forget. I just remembered a few other people i would like to thank; facebook, the fish i ate deep fried, my light in my room bc i wouldn’t be able to see the keyboard without it, the internet for letting me go on facebook, my house because without it i would be homeless, and last but not least i would like to thank all the people out there that actually took time out of their day to read this. I cannot stress how much of a big deal to me this is. I have been trying to be the first comment on a post for years, but that has not been possible until this amazing day. Hopefully my good luck will continue, but this is undoubtedly a rare occasion. If you asked me how i did this, i would say, you can achieve anything u set your mind on. To all the kids out there reading this, i would like to tell them to follow their dreams. Being the top comment is amazing,thank you everyone.

Congratulations!!!

boolet: @mkmyers45... You mean racist slangs, and not racial slangs. because in choosing the diction for any literary piece, there should be no limitations as to the use of colloquial expressions. Racism is the crime and racial affiliation isn't.

Correction noted

Also, how are u going to guard against cheating/plagiarism/lifting from Google &ppl mass-voting their candidate for reasons other than merit?

mediainspired: NOTED. But i think u left out som details in d entry details like wordcount &point size (these criteria are necessary to allow for easy assessment/management). I'll enter. I'm brewing my ideas already; but I hope it's merit-based (unlike d typical Nigerian 'competitions' dat ar rigged in favor of dere own ppl). How are u judging? Culd u convince me a little more?

No we will try to be as fair as humanly possible, Top Entries will be screened and polled up so users can choose the winner