The 31 Sentence Contest: Round 2
Welcome. You have stumbled upon a new adventure. One that will challenge you to grow; one that is filled with twists and turns; one that will have your piece swinging like the rhythm of a jazz ensemble that keeps readers and listeners engaged to the very end (or we crash into a wall and die; either way, we'll learn something together).
First Place: 8 SBI @steembasicincome
Second Place: 5 SBI @steembasicincome
Third Place: 2 SBI @steembasicincome
Round 2
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 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.
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. However, just about any language can be plugged into google translate. If the translation comes out clean enough for me and others to be able to read it, it is a valid entry. If you prefer to have your story in the best English translation possible, consider collaborating with someone.
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, 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, in the comments section, you'll find excellent examples from the first contest 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.
Why 31 sentences? Because that equals 496 words and this is hard enough. I'm hoping your work will get upvoted by whales and @curie or anyone who can pass along some decent coin because you won't be getting it from me, sadly, unfortunately. With the extra challenge this contest presents, the word count should be sufficient to meet some of their requirements if not all.
Resent update: The @bananafish community has agreed to support us when they can. I'm very excited because this group has meant much to me since my time being involved with them. Let's continue growing toward the light together!
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:
Sentence order:
9, 30, 5, 15, 1, 19, 13, 21, 14, 27, 20, 6, 3, 22, 10, 18, 31, 26, 7, 29, 2, 17, 8, 16, 24, 25, 12, 4, 18, 9, 23
A very special THANKS! goes out to the previous contestants (if you want to be removed from this list, please, let me know):
Ways to support mine and others work -
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steembasicincome shares. (This also helps you because you will also get a share for sponsoring somebody.)
- If you are passionate about helping out the homeless as well as yourself and others, here is a way to help.
A project with me and the bananafish knights is yours to quest in.
We're headed for the big top! Thanks for your support. Will we see a piece from you?
You have garnered support from the @bananafish community. We appreciate you're fine work and hope that you will continue to produce awesome content for us to feast our minds on.
@freezepeach, I think I might have to request some help. This @mmmmkkkk311 is attacking me without ever, ever supporting the work that I've done.
Freezepeach does not counter bought votes (SBI).
@r0nd0n, thanks for getting back to me and I'll keep you in mind should I fall into your guidelines in the future.
@josephsavage, what is being done to stop this abuse by @mmmmkkkk311, who, like others, is actively attacking us who invested into SBI because those fucking whales at the top don't support anybody but themselves by doing the same thing they claim to be against?
We have made several attempts to discuss with him and come to some agreement but he has not responded to our overtures.
Aside from that, there is nothing we can do. We have no more ability to force him to stop downvoting you than he does to force us to stop upvoting.
You can take some control and consolidate your SBI upvotes by using #sbi-skip to skip some posts so that more balance accumulates for the posts you allow our votes on. This can reduce the impact of his downvotes (by making them smaller relative to our upvotes). If the relative impact is small enough, then the DV are just a nuisance that we hope will stop eventually.
@sbi-booster, this is unfortunate.
Thanks for the alternative method. If he doesn't have me on auto downvote, then I can skip doing this step.
I'll still be investing. This has been a useful program and at times it helps me make more than 10 cents on a post I spent 5-10 hours on! 8-)
@tristancarax, I am late but this contest inspired me to write a poetry piece.
https://steemit.com/31sentencecontest/@chireerocks/conflicts-poetry-the-31-sentence-contest
Keep up the wonderful work and stay blessed.
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Ha! The only entry. And here I thought it would go to the wayside.
There is a new one out and you have until Tuesday, should it interest you. https://steempeak.com/31sentencecontest/@tristancarax/7sycq7-the-31-sentence-contest
Welcome. This can lead to effective Collaborations too. 👍👍