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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 10:43am On Jul 02, 2017

Kusibe77:
sir, I genuinely indicated my interest there but you ommitted it. I'm still interested though if you can. . . My comments are there on the other thread; one where I was surprised and the second where i indicated interest

I'm sorry if your name was omitted. Go ahead and write your story..

Your name's been included in the list.

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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 6:11pm On Jul 01, 2017

beylinko:
@op I salute your good gesture and work but my name isn't on the list. I registered my name on the first page of the previous thread. What went wrong. Please check it. # Beylinko

It's quite unfortunate that we can't know if your first post was edited or not.

I have added your name to the list.

Literature › Re: The Auction by kinwayne(m): 5:01pm On Jul 01, 2017

following. I've got a lot to read though cheesy

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 4:39pm On Jul 01, 2017

GSteve001:
can we attach the story in word format?

pdf, docx, plain.. All are allowed

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 2:11pm On Jul 01, 2017

meneski:
... I will just sit and watch.

Maybe next year i will join.

Am sori if my comment upset you.

Imagine me compiting with the likes of Larrysun. I de mad?

peace

ojimoimoi

Thank you. But please, if you're genuinely sure you indicated your interest at the time, all you need to do is say it and you're back in the competition.

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 1:21pm On Jul 01, 2017

Collins10:
Boss, please I have a question: Some of your writers will be typing and sending directly from their phones because I am not sure everyone has a laptop. What if they type it on their phones and when they send it to you, the paragraphing scatters/disarranges because you use laptop while they use phones? Do you understand my question? Will it affect the person in anyway? Or you did something to take care of that?

They've all been taken into consideration.

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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 1:17pm On Jul 01, 2017

meneski:
....why my name no dey dia? Na me be d 3rd person sev...wickedness of man upon man mtcheeeew!

Meneski. I wouldn't know if you edited your post and added your name.

I checked and I can see your comment on the other thread, but I'm not sure you made the rest of that comment before the deadline. I don't remember seeing the rest of your comment as at that time.

Btw, I don't know you and I don't know why I would single you out just to "wicked" you.

This is your comment on the other thread

meneski:
if amature writers are allowed then count me in. *switchs on high moral mode* am here for d first cash and its mine *switchs off high moral mode* i just hope i come third. meneski #stars competition

If I can recall, this is the only comment that was there at that time

meneski:
if amature writers are allowed then count me in.

You didn't include the required comment.

However, if you can convince me otherwise, please do and you'd be considered.

Thanks

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 11:48pm On Jun 30, 2017

Keep the stories coming people.

Remember

Candidates are to submit their stories to the email address " Chikerelance@gmail.com"

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 9:33am On Jun 30, 2017

KimberlyWest:

The storyline is awesome.

I can't wait to start reading awesome stories from this great writers/participant even though I've just written a wonderful piece in my mind now.

I can't wait either!

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 9:32am On Jun 30, 2017

Lleigh:
Kinwayne please check your email

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 9:32am On Jun 30, 2017

lordseb:
kinwayne i want to join the competition

Apologies. The registration has ended.

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 10:34pm On Jun 29, 2017*

The Storyline For The First Stage has been posted, please read through it.

1. GasAndOilTheory
2. Chipappii
3. Oluwapresley
4. Diamondwriter
5. Krissconnect
6. don4real18
7. Uniquexty
8. Drlaykay
9. danjuma827
10. Sarcasticme
11. Topwinner
12. Barrikade
13. Josen
14. QTEST007
15. Classcaptain
16. LarrySun
17. Ace
18. Devilmaycry
19. VICKODEDON
20. JOSHUAOSEOBOH
21. korrej
22. MrAU
23. Xage
24. Archero
25. obiZEAL
26. Collins10
27. MusingMic
28. susanoo
29. Kajole
30. Luqlec
31. MrEgghead
32. SofiaAmrozia
33. fabiano09
34. Droluwatobiloba
35. vivypretty
36. justman911
37. XXXTEDYXXX
38. NaijaChild
39. Elfaris
40. abtallest24
41. Chidexter
42. Onnasucs1
43. IamKuttie
45. sammoe
46. babtoundey
47. Number2
48. Iamvictor
49. Aoif
50. Ndubueze92
51. kingpromzyy
52. Prahcetomi
53. Shalomdee
54. script94
55. Dammywizzy
56. blessinzy
57. chidonc
58. Gsteve001
59. Tuham
60. Obaf1
61. firstgentleman1
62. Jetjacky
63. Hazkel
64. aadvark
65. Trip4jozzy
66. Esixlove
67. Bukanchris20
68. Talius
69. mercytripletz
70. Chizidgreat
71. Jacko007
72. laurelyn
73. Donralph2000
74. Beylinko
75. Kusibe77

Goodluck

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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 10:54pm On Jun 28, 2017*

The Storyline For The First Stage Of The Competition

You're a doctor and a seasoned surgeon. Your fiancé/fiancée has just been involved in an accident and is brought to your hospital for emergency treatment.

You're the best person to perform the surgery that might save the life of your loved one, however, you can't because you become emotionally unstable and there's a rule against treating loved ones and family members.

The surgery goes on and your loved one doesn't make it out alive. These events happen in your very eyes and you can't do anything to help.

Write a story from the doctor's perspective and how the events unfold.

The gender of the doctor is entirely up to you.

Candidates are given until 6pm Monday evening to turn in their stories.

The total words for this stage should be 1000 words

Candidates are to turn in their write-ups to the email address Chikerelance@gmail.com. These stories would be posted here accordingly by Wednesday.

The title of the email should be Stars 2017 Writing Competition with your monikers.

Candidates are advised to write in a clear and simple language. Their works should be proofread and edited carefully before sending as changes and modifications would not be allowed.

NOTE!!

Candidates are not to post their stories on this thread any longer! Please take note!

Every story should be posted to the given email address.

**IMPORTANT**

It takes little drops of water to fill an ocean.

I want to thank Lleigh for her support and her contribution to sponsor the competition.

Shout out to Lleigh!

The prizes for the competition has been revised.

The winner of the competition now goes home with = N10,000

The second placed winner = N7,000

The third placed winner = N5,000

There would be a bonus prize for the fourth (4) placed winner.

The remaining three writers who emerge from the first stage would be given airtime gifts.

I hereby call on other well meaning individuals to come aboard in sponsoring the competition. It's time to appreciate the wonderful writers we have on here and also appreciate their talent.

Goodluck to everyone.

LINKS TO READ STORIES FROM WRITERS

STORY BY HAZKEL

STORY BY KRISSCONNECT

STORY BY LAURELYN

STORY BY GSTEVE001

STORY BY COLLINS10

STORY BY SHALOMDEE

STORY BY CHIZIDGREAT

STORY BY MREGGHEAD

STORY BY CHIDONC

STORY BY CHIPAPPII

STORY BY ONNASUCS1

STORY BY TUHAM

STORY BY NAIJACHILD

STORY BY FIRSTGENTLEMAN1

STORY BY JACKO007

STORY BY KUSIBE77

STORY BY ESIXLOVE

STORY BY DRLAYKAY

STORY BY TALIUS

STORY BY CHIDEXTER

STORY BY JETJACKY

STORY BY PRAHCETOMI

STORY BY LARRYSUN

STORY BY BEYLINKO

STORY BY VIVIAN N.

STORY BY SOFIAAMROZIA

STORY BY JOSEN

STORY BY UMMEH.W

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Literature › Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(op): 10:50pm On Jun 28, 2017*

I want to thank everyone who has shown interest in the Stars 2017 Writing Competition, it's good to see that the writing culture is still very much ever resonant in our youth.

Here's the list of candidates who showed interest in the competition;

1. GasAndOilTheory
2. Chipappii
3. Oluwapresley
4. Diamondwriter
5. Krissconnect
6. don4real18
7. Uniquexty
8. Drlaykay
9. danjuma827
10. Sarcasticme
11. Topwinner
12. Barrikade
13. Josen
14. QTEST007
15. Classcaptain
16. LarrySun
17. Ace
18. Devilmaycry
19. VICKODEDON
20. JOSHUAOSEOBOH
21. korrej
22. MrAU
23. Xage
24. Archero
25. obiZEAL
26. Collins10
27. MusingMic
28. susanoo
29. Kajole
30. Luqlec
31. MrEgghead
32. SofiaAmrozia
33. fabiano09
34. Droluwatobiloba
35. vivypretty
36. justman911
37. XXXTEDYXXX
38. NaijaChild
39. Elfaris
40. abtallest24
41. Chidexter
42. Onnasucs1
43. IamKuttie
45. sammoe
46. babtoundey
47. Number2
48. Iamvictor
49. Aoif
50. Ndubueze92
51. kingpromzyy
52. Prahcetomi
53. Shalomdee
54. script94
55. Dammywizzy
56. blessinzy
57. chidonc
58. Gsteve001
59. Tuham
60. Obaf1
61. firstgentleman1
62. Jetjacky
63. Hazkel
64. aadvark
65. Trip4jozzy
66. Esixlove
67. Bukanchris20
68. Talius
69. mercytripletz
70. Chizidgreat
71. Jacko007
72. laurelyn
73. Donralph2000
74. Beylinko
75. Kusibe77

CANDIDATES WHOSE NAMES HAVE BEEN LISTED ABOVE ARE ADVISED TO ALWAYS CHECK THIS THREAD FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPETITION

Here's the final list of contestants that have wowed us with their beautiful stories and deserve to be in the next round of the competition

In order of posting

1. Hazkel

2. Laurelyn

3. Collins10

4. Barrikade

5. Chipappii

6. Tuham

7. Firstgentleman1

8. Talius

9. Larrysun

10. Esixlove

11. Gsteve001

12. Chidexter

13. Jetjacky

14. Prahcetomi

15. Naijachild

16. Drlaykay.

Congratulations to everyone that's been chosen.

Information on the second stage of the competition would be released tomorrow.

The panel of judges for the competition will consist of the following individuals.

1. Princesa
2. Lleigh
3. Kimberlywest
4. Divepen1
5. Kinwayne

IMPORTANT!!!

Candidates are to take note of the following information and please refer to this thread always for updates and new information

Candidates are to take note. The Storyline For the first stage of the story has been posted 29/06/2017.

Candidates are to write a 1000 word story on the given storyline.

** Candidates are not to post their stories on this thread any longer, but should forward their stories to the email address "Chikerelance@gmail.com" **

I have received a lot of feedback from candidates about the time frame for the submission of their stories.

So, the deadline for the submission of the stories has been pushed 24 hours.

The new date and time of submission is now 3/07/2017 6pm Evening

There would be no room for an extension of time again!

Candidates are urged to adhere by the instructions as no excuses would be taken to consideration after the deadline.

Goodluck.

Every story that's submitted to the given email address would be posted on here by me with organized links on this same thread, to enable people have an easier read regardless of the comments and posts below.

Any comments and suggestions? I'd be more than happy to hear them. Thank you very much everyone.

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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 9:31pm On Jun 28, 2017

The STARS COMPETITION 2017 REGISTRATION HAS ENDED

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 11:28am On Jun 27, 2017

Divepen1.

I'd like you to help in the process of choosing the panel of judges that would be kind enough to read through everyone's stories and pick the best.

I would like the panel of judges to comprise of 5 individuals. Me, taking a spot. And then, you're at liberty of taking a spot for yourself and picking out three remaining individuals who are willing to help with the judging process or just picking out 4 individuals besides yourself.

These individuals would receive airtime gifts from me at the end of the competition. Very small perhaps, but we can only hope for better times.

At the end of the first stage, the nominees would emerge from points from all five judges.

Each judge can only choose 7 stories at a time.

If the judges choose stories that are in conflicting number, further deliberation would be made to take into points like level of Grammer and grammatical errors.

Thank you. If you have any suggestions, I'll be more than happy to hear them.

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 11:09pm On Jun 26, 2017

kinwayne:
Interested participants are to make their interests known by commenting their moniker with the hash tag #Stars Competition.

Deadline for registration ends on Wednesday 28th of June.

As a result of the number of interested participants and all the feedback I received, I've decided to cut down on the stages to two.

The competition would now be divided into 2 stages

In the first stage, the writer is to write a story of 1000 words, original and never before published on any platform.

The second stage, the writer is to write a story of 250 words, also original and never before published on any platform.

Why the small number of words? that's because I'm looking for quality and creativity in the writers written words.

At the first stage, the writers would be given a topic to write on. However, it's up to them to use their creativity to write on their given topic.

The second stage however, the writer is given room to write on whatever they wish to write on. They are to write on their own ideas.

Out of all the interested and participating contestants, Only 7 contestants would progress from the first stage and their progress would be determined by a panel of judges of nairalanders.

The winners in the second/final stage would be determined by ME.

The winners would be given cash rewards as advertised above.

The remaining four(4) writers who progressed from the first stage would be given airtime gifts in appreciation of their sportsmanship.

The list of every one that's shown interest in the competition would be compiled on Thursday 29th of June with further instructions afterwards..

The competition guidelines has been revised. Everyone please take note. Thank you

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 8:35pm On Jun 26, 2017

D9ty7:
Nice gesture kinwayne. Regardless of how small the prize is, it is something we haven't seen in years in the literature section. The last we had something like this was with Princesa 5k a month for a writer.
SofiaAmrozia, you should get in here and participate.

I can remember wining Princesa's award in 2014 for best upcoming writer. grin

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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 8:25pm On Jun 26, 2017

sekem:
So how will you ensure that?

Please read the disclaimer on Nairaland's Frontpage. I don't know what other people are capable of doing.

But for me, I have no intention of using your stories.

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 8:22pm On Jun 26, 2017

D9ty7:
Nice gesture kinwayne. Regardless of how small the prize is, it is something we haven't seen in years in the literature section. The last we had something like this was with Princesa 5k a month for a writer.
SofiaAmrozia, you should get in here and participate.

Yes. I intend making it a monthly thing. Let's just see how this one goes. Thanks

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 7:53pm On Jun 26, 2017

Greatzeus:
This is a noble gesture, God bless you Op. This forum is accessed by millions all over the world daily. You are giving these writers a platform to prove their selves.
The amount seem little,but you guys should know this is all on Op,it should be appreciated. Ghats why I want to call on the owner of this forum,the mods,and all who could to support this noble gesture by contributing a token to make the cash prizes more attractive.
The truth is the bigger the cash,the more prolific writers that will partake. Some good writers will not be interested because they feel the prize is not worth their efforts.
Writing good stories is no beans even beans sef dey take 2hours to cook

Thank you for your kind words.

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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 7:47pm On Jun 26, 2017

BiafraBushBoy:
5k??

3 stages??

lol...

Count me out!!

I will rather keep posting my stories to entertain my reader...

No offence!!

I understand. The price may seem small but like I said, it's sponsored by me and if all goes well, I could make the competition monthly.

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 7:18pm On Jun 26, 2017

sekem:
All these because of ordinary 5000 naira prize money?

Nah

I'm not writing anything that you will later copy and put on your blog

Sorry

Your story won't be posted on any other platform. You have the right to your story

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 5:58pm On Jun 26, 2017

Divepen1:
Great move...

Thank you. You can invite all writers you feel would be interested.

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 1:41pm On Jun 26, 2017

Lalasticlala please move to fp for more people to see this. Thank you

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 1:28pm On Jun 26, 2017

KimberlyWest:
If money is involved, then I'm in.

Just kidding.

I'm here to read and watch.

Nice move OP.

Yes, money is involved cheesy

Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 1:23pm On Jun 26, 2017*

Interested participants are to make their interests known by commenting their moniker with the hash tag #Stars Competition.

Deadline for registration ends on Wednesday 28th of June.

**MODIFIED**

As a result of the number of interested participants and all the feedback I received, I've decided to cut down on the stages to two.

The competition would now be divided into 2 stages

In the first stage, the writer is to write a story of 1000 words, original and never before published on any platform.

The second stage, the writer is to write a story of 250 words, also original and never before published on any platform.

Why the small number of words? that's because I'm looking for quality and creativity in the writers written words.

At the first stage, the writers would be given a topic to write on. However, it's up to them to use their creativity to write on their given topic.

The second stage however, the writer is given room to write on whatever they wish to write on. They are to write on their own ideas.

Out of all the interested and participating contestants, Only 7 contestants would progress from the first stage and their progress would be determined by a panel of judges of nairalanders.

The winners in the second/final stage would be determined by ME.

The winners would be given cash rewards as advertised above.

The remaining four(4) writers who progressed from the first stage would be given airtime gifts in appreciation of their sportsmanship.

The list of every one that's shown interest in the competition would be compiled on Thursday 29th of June with further instructions afterwards..

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Literature › Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by kinwayne(op): 1:20pm On Jun 26, 2017

Hi guys. I haven't been on here for a long time now but I'm happy to be back.

Welcome to STARS 2017 NAIRALAND LITERATURE WRITING COMPETITION

This competition is open to everyone and anyone so far you can write stories.

The winner of the competition takes home N5000

The first runner up takes N2000

And the second runner up takes home N1000

This competition is sponsored by me and I intend to make it seasonal.

More information coming up.

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Literature › Re: Mirror Irony Short Story by kinwayne(op): 11:02am On Nov 09, 2016

yorhmienerd:
Superb. I love it, But can I forgive like that? That I can't say. . .

Of course, everyone can forgive.. It's just a matter of commitment..

Literature › Re: Mirror Irony Short Story by kinwayne(op): 10:48am On Nov 09, 2016

Cc Lalasticlala, mynd44, fynestboi... Please move to fp

Literature › Re: Mirror Irony Short Story by kinwayne(op): 10:41am On Nov 09, 2016

The Story is about a couple (newly weds) and the lack of communication between them which almost destroyed their marriage.
It talks about the problems most newly weds face early in their marriage.

Literature › Re: Mirror Irony Short Story by kinwayne(op): 10:36am On Nov 09, 2016*

Final episode.

Like they say, it takes two to tangle, but one to untangle, whoever said that.

Richard was working now in a law firm, but that didn't stop him from picking the children everyday from school. Oh yes, I have two kids now with Richard. Two stubborn boys with big heads like their dad's.

I know what you're thinking, how does a messed up couple like us have such a happy ending like this? Oh well, I can't believe it either,it's almost as if am the star of a fairy tale.

I slept with my husband's best friend while my husband lost his job. A relationship couldn't go more worse.

"Baby, am sorry, am so sorry, this is all my fault" Richard cried.

"Am sorry too honey, I didn't know what came over me. I thought you were seeing someone else, I wasn't thinking straight" I pleaded.

"No, it's all my fault. If I had told you about my sack earlier things wouldn't have ended up how they did.. I would never intentionally do anything to come between us. I thought I could handle things myself, am so sorry, please forgive me." Richard begged.

How things became like this wasn't because we weren't talking to each other, or because we weren't seeing each other, No, it was because we weren't listening to each other. We no more wanted to become a part of each other daily life, we didn't make the time to hear how the other fared at work or how the day went. We talked, yes, but We listened to each other no more.

I realized that doing things you think would hurt your partner would only come back to hurt you even more.

Richard forgave me, something I thought men were incapable of doing. Things went back to how they were before he lost his job. We were happy once more. You never truly appreciate what you have until you loose it.

**The End**
**True Life Story**

Chikerelance@gmail.com

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