This contest is not for the faint of pen, but designed as a true writing workshop.
Throughout history, poets have interacted together to practice true art: the art of writing, but also the art of reading, reviewing, and revising.
A poet does not only have a duty to the pen, but has the capacity to read others works at a deeper level! This level not only reveals the subtler elements of poetry, but also recognizes the potential of a work and discerns how it might be improved.
And so we begin our journey down our own writers' circle...
Here's the deal: enter anything you wish.
I'd love to see fresh writes grow from conception to final product (*improving your chances for a trophy*), but if you enter a pre-write, enter a piece you feel pride for but see holds room for improvement.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
(in order of importance)
Reading and reviewing- the entrant who expresses this category will have provided the best advice on revisions in their comments. This will be determined based on my own judgment (I'll be looking for attention to detail, proper use of literary terms, examples, strength of suggestions, and support). This will also be determined by your fellow entrants! Their responses to your comments and application of your suggestions will show me how worthwhile your comments are.
Love to color in those fancy stars to see them all filled out and happy?
Well not anymore!
Entrants are expected to properly and critically rate comments, for once! This way I can come up with a mathematical judgment technique where I will add up the stars and *divide* it by the number of poems an entrant reviewed.
Responding and Revising- this category is based in the thoroughness of responses to comments received, the capability to explain the significance of one's own poetic devices, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the demonstration of the greatest improvement in the revision of their piece .
This means revising your work. But this also means *responding* to your fellow contestants' comments with an explanation of how you applied their suggestions to your work, which suggestions you didn't apply, and why. Ideally, the conversation between you and your peers will continue until you have created "a final version."
Merit- This category partly serves to honor a successful work, but also ensures people enter strong works and don't just enter an ugly duckling that "miraculously" turns into a swan.
~~REGULATIONS:~~
NO APPLAUDING YOUR FELLOW CONTESTANTS. Save it for later, please.
Place your user name in your A/N spaced out as such:
u s e r n a m e
Feel free to message me or leave a comment with questions.
I hope to make this contest a frequent exercise on AllPoetry (with some twists); therefore, donations rock- I've already received two generous donations (who I'll keep anonymous until the end of the contest), but am already anticipating more contests focusing on these aspects of the poetic world. So if you are interesting in helping with this contest or furthering similar contests in future, make a donation and message me with the intent for your donation. Points may go up if applicants increase and show dedication.
Now let the poetic masses mingle!
Yours vigorously,
-Mia
Throughout history, poets have interacted together to practice true art: the art of writing, but also the art of reading, reviewing, and revising.
A poet does not only have a duty to the pen, but has the capacity to read others works at a deeper level! This level not only reveals the subtler elements of poetry, but also recognizes the potential of a work and discerns how it might be improved.
And so we begin our journey down our own writers' circle...
Here's the deal: enter anything you wish.
I'd love to see fresh writes grow from conception to final product (*improving your chances for a trophy*), but if you enter a pre-write, enter a piece you feel pride for but see holds room for improvement.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
(in order of importance)
Reading and reviewing- the entrant who expresses this category will have provided the best advice on revisions in their comments. This will be determined based on my own judgment (I'll be looking for attention to detail, proper use of literary terms, examples, strength of suggestions, and support). This will also be determined by your fellow entrants! Their responses to your comments and application of your suggestions will show me how worthwhile your comments are.
Love to color in those fancy stars to see them all filled out and happy?
Well not anymore!
Entrants are expected to properly and critically rate comments, for once! This way I can come up with a mathematical judgment technique where I will add up the stars and *divide* it by the number of poems an entrant reviewed.
Responding and Revising- this category is based in the thoroughness of responses to comments received, the capability to explain the significance of one's own poetic devices, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, the demonstration of the greatest improvement in the revision of their piece .
This means revising your work. But this also means *responding* to your fellow contestants' comments with an explanation of how you applied their suggestions to your work, which suggestions you didn't apply, and why. Ideally, the conversation between you and your peers will continue until you have created "a final version."
Merit- This category partly serves to honor a successful work, but also ensures people enter strong works and don't just enter an ugly duckling that "miraculously" turns into a swan.
~~REGULATIONS:~~
NO APPLAUDING YOUR FELLOW CONTESTANTS. Save it for later, please.
Place your user name in your A/N spaced out as such:
u s e r n a m e
Feel free to message me or leave a comment with questions.
I hope to make this contest a frequent exercise on AllPoetry (with some twists); therefore, donations rock- I've already received two generous donations (who I'll keep anonymous until the end of the contest), but am already anticipating more contests focusing on these aspects of the poetic world. So if you are interesting in helping with this contest or furthering similar contests in future, make a donation and message me with the intent for your donation. Points may go up if applicants increase and show dedication.
Now let the poetic masses mingle!
Yours vigorously,
-Mia
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 10
- Rewards: Gold: 900, Silver: 800, Bronze: 600, Honorable mention: 5 people
- Final notes: I want to thank you all once more for everyone's dedication. As my very first contest, I never expected it to go so well or be so enriching an experience! So, truly, thank you.
The finalists below showed particular dedication the elements of this workshop.
I want to particularly thank Bean Sidhe, gemma, and Alexis-Rueal for going above and beyond with comments, responses, and revisions.
I also want to thank darkyinsoul and aeolia for their generous donations to the contest.
The next writer's circle will begin January 3rd and will be co-judged by aeolia as well as myself! So if you find yourself interested in trying again, I hope to see you there.
My sincere gratitude,
-Mia
Contest Winners
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Spinning in centrifugal chaos,
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The affliction of articulation
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The beggar casts a pitiful look
fishes my depths for compassion.• Commented on by judge. [remove] -
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by A-Telltale-Heart 38 lines, 32 comments, on Oct 26 10:48 PM• Commented on by judge. [remove]
Gold trophy winner
Silver trophy winner
Bronze trophy winner
Honorable mention
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I walk
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It happened one night as I awoke.
A tinge had entered the core of my brain.by earlhopkins 43 lines, 15 comments, on Jul 7 11:07 PM 2006. In Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
On a day - long ago -
Much like this - would you know -by St. Anarchy 41 lines, 22 comments, on Oct 28 3:23 PM• Commented on by judge. -
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If the color of light
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This is a golden oportunity, so tell me.
Is this the part, where you try to ring me dry?by Jayzu 36 lines, 9 comments, on Nov 1 11:22 PM• Commented on by judge. -
When there are days you feel alone
You want to feel, but heart seems stoneby sanmus 49 lines, 12 comments, on Nov 17 8:57 AM. In Life, Friendship, Love, Spiritual, Dedication, Longing• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
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begin at the beginning...by scribbleheart 49 lines, 17 comments, on Oct 5 11:27 PM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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Excellent idea on a contest.
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Cool Contest
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To read, review, respond and revise is not the "responsibility" of the poet/writer ... their responsibility is in writing. It is the "responsibility" of the critic/editor to read, review, respond, and revise. Don't get those task confused .... one is the artist and the other is simply someone with an opinion.
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I strongly disagree with this ideology. Yes, maybe I possess some bias as I am an aspiring editor (of fiction), but I believe that so many modern writers (especially those on this site) have lost touch with the writing *community* in which writers were able to discuss and critique each other's works.
Response to critique is a necessary test of a poem: if you can't explain why you wrote what you did or why you chose a certain form or what an adjective truly means etc., then something is wrong. This is where revision becomes the poet's duty. Sometimes it's hard to know how to revise it though or even ask yourself the right questions: which is where the poetic community comes in.
Writers have long been scholars, and part of the practice is being able to apply themselves in close readings of other works, which leads to discussion, critique, and revision. Sure, there are lone writers of great success, but Plath, Donne, Milton and many other writers of distinction existed as scholars of writing in correspondence with other poets.
Few people recognize poetry as a select art, but fewer still remember that reading is also an art that requires skill, practice, and refinement. The two often go hand in hand. Writing falls flat without talent in reading. Look at the cloister Dickinson! Even she applied herself to the world of literature.
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That was so eloquent it inspired me to go read your poems. I've always been irritated by people who claim proudly that they write more than they read, and you just told me why. Thank you!
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To Write, we must READ!
to critique and recieve constructive criticism, make adjustments and edit our work is how we become better writers. Some ego's cannot tolerate input or suggestions for improvement from their peers, still some have no self confidence and edit thier work until it is mundane. I believe there is a fine line between the two, that a middle road can be achieved and I hope that this will not open a bag of 'flaming' or rudeness from our peers. We do need to show respect for each other when critiquing one's work.
This is a wonderful contest idea to inspire our muses to write more art with words. Thank you for the challenge.
Blessed Be~
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DragonBlue
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Argh.. I don't know which one of my pieces to enter.. I really like the idea of my work getting some critiques, but I don't know which one would benefit most from this.. luckily I have a few days to decide, I need to ponder it. I'll be working on this one for sure though!
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I would love to enter but i am leaving for the outer banks, no communication from the outside. So I am not sure I can reach all the goals in a short period of time. I would love to join if you do this again, thank you for your comments.
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What a fantastic idea for a contest. Kudos to you for the undertaking. I will do my level best to get a new write in for you but to be honest, with a brand new baby at home - writing is suddenly not my first priority! Nonetheless, I have made note of the contest & will offer my critiques on several works even if I don't enter because I agree, wholeheartedly, with your premise.
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Oh I understand, as best as a the eldest sister of four girls- 19,17, 4, and 1 years old- can understand. Remember that you can enter a pre-write you feel needs work. I did provide the prompt through the site (postsecret.com), BUT I love poems on young children, seeing as that may be what's really speaking (crying, screaming, etc) to you right now
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Such an impressive contest. I'm attempting to find something in my head to enter. My goal is Friday.
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i would love to enter this contest but i dont think the remaining 4 days would be enough to full benifite from it. if you could post another contest like this in the future i would love to participate.
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I hope to make this contest a regular exercise on AP. However, I may not be able to revive it until January. I'll let you know though!
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I love the idea of this contest, and am impressed by your willingness to put so much work into a contest (as will be needed to evaluate the submissions according to your qualifications.) I hesitated to submit a poem into the contest as I did not feel my limited time would allow justice to the poems I would have to comment on, but a sick day solved that issue and I have to say that putting in the time and effort to truly analyze the poems I am reading (something I usually only do with a poet I already admire) has opened my eyes and given me a new appreciation for the poetic abilities of the members of this site. I have also received one extremely helpful critique to this point, and love the idea that more very well may be on the way.
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It's already so much work- but I knew exactly what I was getting into
I'm struggling to finish my long comments for every participant which will come tomorrow and the next day so that final revisions can be made.
I'm so glad that you are feeling the benefit I intended through this contestant. And I'm pleasantly surprised by your comment. I had hoped that people would be glad to receive constructive commentary, but had not planned on hearing of "a new appreciation for the poetic abilities of the members of this site!" I'm beaming!
So, thank you!
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I didn't have internet over the weekend. Back online now. will comment on a few more.
I am enjoying this contest so much!
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Thank you so much for the Gold!
I greatly enjoyed this contest in all its aspects. Receiving well thought out comments means quite a bit and I will look forward to your next contest in January! Congratulations to all the winners!
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