Hello! Welcome to a new multiround contest hosted by Matt (divebar) and I.
Unlike traditional multiround contests, there will not be eliminations. Instead, you are allowed to compete in each round up to the finale. The winner of the entire series will be decided by cumulative point total of every round's score.
The main point of Introspection is to explore yourself a little more. Each week's prompt will be geared toward self-reflection on your part and a careful consideration of your own emotions and values. I hope that by looking internally you can find a greater sense of fulfillment in writing.
The other main goal is to encourage beautiful, publishable poetry, that doesn't have to be shaped around overspecific prompts or limitations.
Here is a list of all the requirements/information you will want to know:
CONTEST PROGRESSION
1. No eliminations, but you may drop out at any point
2. Each round is judged separately and awarded trophies
3. You are NOT required to participate in every round- however, not entering will most likely damage your chances at winning, since each round is worth 100 points
4. There are currently 7 rounds scheduled, but this may be adjusted depending on interest
5. Each round will most likely take about a week
WHAT IS EXPECTED FOR THE FUTURE ROUNDS
1. You may submit poetry of any form or type- free verse, rhyme, form, prose. However, rhyme is more likely to be lose points in execution, so be forewarned.
2. The rubric is very basic:
40- content/creativity
40- execution/form
20- cohesion/balance
3. Your writing should demonstrate introspection and insight
4. Fictional pieces are acceptable if you cannot connect to the prompt personally
WHAT IS EXPECTED FOR THE AUDITION
1. Enter a pre-write or fresh write that demonstrates your abilities
2. Don't enter a piece that is entered in a bunch of contests at the same time
3. Poetry centered on introspection is encouraged
4. Emo is heavily discouraged
5. For poetry: 10-50 lines, for prose: 1-5 paragraphs, really, we don't want to read your life's autobiography.
Judging for this round may be based on the rubric, or it may be a simple yes/no from each judge. We will see.
-Cassidy (unraveled) and Matt (divebar)
Unlike traditional multiround contests, there will not be eliminations. Instead, you are allowed to compete in each round up to the finale. The winner of the entire series will be decided by cumulative point total of every round's score.
The main point of Introspection is to explore yourself a little more. Each week's prompt will be geared toward self-reflection on your part and a careful consideration of your own emotions and values. I hope that by looking internally you can find a greater sense of fulfillment in writing.
The other main goal is to encourage beautiful, publishable poetry, that doesn't have to be shaped around overspecific prompts or limitations.
Here is a list of all the requirements/information you will want to know:
CONTEST PROGRESSION
1. No eliminations, but you may drop out at any point
2. Each round is judged separately and awarded trophies
3. You are NOT required to participate in every round- however, not entering will most likely damage your chances at winning, since each round is worth 100 points
4. There are currently 7 rounds scheduled, but this may be adjusted depending on interest
5. Each round will most likely take about a week
WHAT IS EXPECTED FOR THE FUTURE ROUNDS
1. You may submit poetry of any form or type- free verse, rhyme, form, prose. However, rhyme is more likely to be lose points in execution, so be forewarned.
2. The rubric is very basic:
40- content/creativity
40- execution/form
20- cohesion/balance
3. Your writing should demonstrate introspection and insight
4. Fictional pieces are acceptable if you cannot connect to the prompt personally
WHAT IS EXPECTED FOR THE AUDITION
1. Enter a pre-write or fresh write that demonstrates your abilities
2. Don't enter a piece that is entered in a bunch of contests at the same time
3. Poetry centered on introspection is encouraged
4. Emo is heavily discouraged
5. For poetry: 10-50 lines, for prose: 1-5 paragraphs, really, we don't want to read your life's autobiography.
Judging for this round may be based on the rubric, or it may be a simple yes/no from each judge. We will see.
-Cassidy (unraveled) and Matt (divebar)
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on August 25
- Rewards: Gold: 400, Silver: 200, Bronze: 100, Honorable mention: 2 people
- Final notes: Thank you all for entering! Those who have made it through the audition are on the finalist list. After the 5 trophy winners, the entries are NOT in a particular order. Those who did not make it, thank you for trying out.
I would recommend reading the trophy winners. There were a lot of fantastic entries and it was difficult to decide who should win. The five selected have strength in content and style, and are very true to their own voice.
Introspection Round 1 should be posted shortly. I will send the link to all participating. Thanks again!
-Cassidy and Matt
Contest Winners
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by adsaige 29 lines, 18 comments, on Jul 15 7:03 PM. In Contemporary, Personal, Noguest
Honorable mention
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by rebel lips 18 lines, 8 comments, on Jul 28 8:20 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by Randomly Beautiful 40 lines, 8 comments, on Apr 28 1:13 AM. In adult• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by heavenbird 50 lines, 31 comments, on Aug 11 10:30 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Morning daubs my bedroom walls with pale colour and I awaken to the pristine promise of a new day.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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This reminiscent path taunts me to move too soon.• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by sideways hourglass 26 lines, 18 comments, on Aug 13 11:05 PM. In personal• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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Waking up to the sound of flourescents
No one hears the music in my mindby ResplendentCloud 31 lines, 4 comments, on Jan 30 3:44 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
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sounds awesome. :]
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I like this.
"that doesn't have to be shaped around overspecific prompts or limitations" coughxfactorcough
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lol. maybe just a little bit. but more contests in general. you'll see how simple the prompts are
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ahah, i actually thought of X when i read that! ahah
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haha yeah. contestants can be confusing. i'd get complaints that the challenges weren't challenging enough. And then there were others that are like "might as well put me in a straight-jacket!"
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this may be a way to get me writing again. it sounds good.
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i agree
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brilliant..
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knowing me, i don't think you want me here
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oh but i doooo
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and how many poets are you accepting?
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not sure yet, it depends on how many people enter. i don't think we'll have a set number- everyone who deserves to get through will
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sweet deal.
peace to all ~flight
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what If my life's auto biography is only 1-5 paragraphs anyway
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lol that comment was not for writers like you anyway
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writers like me...ha i'm as long winded as they come
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haha i'm sure if you want to enter you can meet the restriction
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i am not sure about the entry.. i may remove it...
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keep it, unless you're going to enter something else!
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Good thing Matt has back-up, we know how much he loves multi-rounds!
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hush! you!
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Consider it done my lovely!
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Urgh, I don't know. I'll submit a prewrite, but since I started my job, I've had absolutely no time/inspiration to write anything.
So I'll enter something and we'll see
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ahh. i'm very, very interested except school has frightened my poetry away.
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ah i wish i had found out about this earlier!
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well feel free to enter a prewrite
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thanks so much. congrats to the 28 people who made it through and are trying this out i love the idea of this series & hopefully i'll turn out some good poetry for it...thanks for hosting.
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wow thanks for gold, so many were deserving of it, im honored. I hope i can impress you as much next time
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what happened to gold :?
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hm, i think the piece was removed by the author haha it was by Envelope.
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