The 31 Sentence Contest: Round 13
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....The road to wealth comes from understanding yourself. Doing what you do best, not what other people do best.
--John Taylor Gatto
Round 13
SP Semi-Permanent Delegation | BUILD @build-it | SP Delegation for one Week | ||
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1st Place | 13 | 225 | 300 | |
2nd Place | 8 | 150 | ||
3rd Place | 4 | 75 |
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1. One Entry Per Person.
2. Inspired by the prompt and follows the random number order exactly with the correct amount of words in each sentence (explained below).
3. Prose or poetry; any form and genre of fiction is accepted.
4. It must be a story. Refer here for an explanation of what a story must contain in order for it to be considered a story.
5. Use the tag #31sentencecontest (this is how I keep track of your entries)
6. Contest closes at the end of this post's payout. Tuesday is the day this comes out.
7. In your entry, link back to this contest somewhere in your post.
8. Post a link to your tale in the comments below.
9. English is the only language I speak and that limits me big time. I really want people from all over the world to join so it is your responsibility to find and work with a translator/editor to create the very best English version within the contest restrictions that you can. Feel free to post in your own language below the English version, but I am looking for quality, English versions.
The Prompt (explained)
The PROMPT: this is what your story is tied to in some way and in some fashion of your choosing within the fiction realm. You don't have to use the wording of the prompt in the story but your story must somehow relate to the prompt. Easy enough - we hope.
The Sentences: # 1-31(explained)
This idea comes from John Taylor Gatto. In this interview - PDF, he speaks about the inner jazz of writing coming to life simply by applying this method. I've been curious to see this in action. So ...
The SENTENCES: This objective here will have you writing out exactly 31 sentences, found below the prompt in a randomized order. The number of words for each and every sentence corresponds with the sentence number you are on.
For example, if 1 is the number that is up, you may only use one word that will complete the sentence (I know - technically, one word isn't a sentence but deal with it 8-). If 31 is the number, you construct a sentence that is 31 words in length, no more no less. The same goes for all numbers. (Here you'll find excellent examples from the last round - to be updated - should you need to see a fuller example.)
Except for number 1, all sentences must be a complete sentence. You may construct your paragraphs however you see fit.
I, @tristancarax, am the judge. This contest will mostly be judged by how I feel about your piece and my interest in your piece because my editing skills are so far below par that earthworms stand above me. As I improve, so will the judging. Additionally, comments on contestant's posts will be taken into consideration when choosing a winner.
And there you have it. I'm excited to see what your minds create and imagine through this exercise.
The Prompt:
The post this is from - @alnhart
Sentence order:
13, 8, 7, 26, 15, 2, 24, 28, 17, 19, 25, 16, 14, 3, 30, 10, 31, 22, 27, 1, 5, 12, 11, 18, 21, 20, 29, 23, 4, 9, 6
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LOL, isn't that one of the Olsen twins?
Yes, it is. I used to like Full House when I was younger. I can't stand it know.
I never watched it, not even one episode, lol. I didn't like much of what was on TV back then, but then again I've never been a big TV watcher other than when I was a kid.
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Hereby my entry.
https://esteem.app/hive-114105/@wakeupkitty/it-s-crystal-clear
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Here's my entry: https://steempeak.com/@oivas/31sentencecontest-round-13-oivas-entry