This age-old (ok, rather young)
fable (ok, fairytale)
has never ceased to capture my imagination.
I love abstract, nonsensical fantasy -
so that's what I'm asking from you all here.
I don't want direct references to
any version of Alice in Wonderland, though.
I want unique renditions of my favourite story.
Use what ever characters you like,
but make me laugh,
make me feel and most of all
intruige and inspire me.
Show me the horrors that are the foundation of Wonderland,
or the navite with which Alice comports herself.
Find my heart and inspire my imagination;
that's what will win you gold.
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Rules --------◄ 50 line maximum, 20 line minimum
◄ Be Unique!
◄ Correct spelling and grammar is a must
◄ Be creative as possible, I'm not opposed to DP in this one either
Good Luck!!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 28
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes: Well I found my gold piece. Congratulations to everyone for participating. I am a little disappointed that there were so amny pre-writes, butthat's my fault for allowing them.
You all did a wonderful job, even those I critiqued. Aparently my critisism was too harsh for one entry t and they promptly blocked me, sadly. Some people can't take it.
If I could afford it I would impart an HM to almost all other entries - as it i is you should all be proud!! Yes, all -- thanks again for taking the time to become involved !! x
Contest Winners
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by Bosiarbooger 50 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 24 8:59 AM. In Adult, Contest, Dark, Fantasy, Weird, The Showman
Gold trophy winner
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by which I mean that I am reminded of others that are somewhat like me.
People whom grew up in a world of disorder, or the darkness in whi• Commented on by judge. -
(Was also writen for play) dont let this stop you from reading it• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Tigers wore their best striped suits
elephants all wore trunks,by serious clown 23 lines, 12 comments, on Mar 9 5:08 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Humor, Children, Thoughts• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
I posted this in response to someone's prompt. Took only a few minutes to write so if you're honest about it I won't be hurt.• Commented on by judge.
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by lilangelsnemesis 49 lines, 2 comments, on Oct 24 9:53 AM. In Fantasy• Commented on by judge.
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by Fritz O skennick 37 lines, 28 comments, on Jun 9 7:51 PM. In Contest, Fantasy, Weird, Dedication, Children
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Alice had one blue eye and one brown, making her world look quite nonsensical and peculiar. The trees had always been orange and white striby none the less. 12 lines, 1 comment, on Oct 24 8:31 PM• Commented on by judge.
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I once had to diagramm the poem Jabberwocky (included in the novel) for a grammar class...well, 'nuff said...by TheCSIgurl 27 lines, on Oct 25 5:16 PM• Viewed by judge.
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Wonderland or horrorland?• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The "Alice" books are hardly nonsense - at the adult level they are a coded discussion of the disputes taking place among the Oxford academics at the time of writing.
Just as Thackeray's "The Rose and the Ring" has a subtext of the underground and emigre politics of (temporarily-vanished) Poland in the 19th century.
It seems that writing for children can be a way of allegorizing one's adult concerns. -
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There is much speculation about hidden meanings,double entendres and the like. I am aware of a vast amount of them - however, if you perceive with naiavite, you will see it as nonsense and riddles. It is the childlike view of the tale that I am trying to evoke from the competitors. Depth is most certainly a plus, but I encourage authors to lose themselves in absurdity and imagination, without it being compulsary to employ depth as a rule. -
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Unfortunately I lost my naievete at a very early age!
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oh man, i want to enter!
i may =p
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