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Trying something a bit different this time, guys & dolls. Recently, I have adopted a more formal way of leaving comments rather than offering the same old fodder of "great job - keep writing!" The reason for this is two fold:

First, I hate it when I receive commentary like that - it seems so easy and rather safe. I'd much rather receive negative criticism because at least then, I know that the person actually read my work & made an attempt at understanding it.

And second, no one grows from "nice" comments. It is my goal to consistently get better in my writing and if I don't know what's lacking, nothing gets worked on and a rut is created.

Therefore - this contest was created. I will be judging each entry on a scale of 1 to 100, obviously the poem that scores 100 (or the closest to) will be my gold winner. This score will be devised based on the following categories:

1. What poetic devices were used to make an impact on the reader? And were they used correctly? If you are unfamiliar with what I am referring to here, may I suggest you visit http://cgreview.org/PoeticDevices.htm
WORTH 20 PTS

2. How does the poem deal with a specific theme and is there an appropriate build up, creating an emotional connection with the reader?
WORTH 10 PTS

3. Artistically speaking, how is the work creative? Is typography involved? Is there a picture or a specific font / background combination that is needed to properly express the poem's point?
WORTH 20 PTS

4. Is the vocabulary memorable?
WORTH 15 PTS

5. How does the title relate to the rest of the poem?
WORTH 10 PTS

6. Bonus Points - does the poem simply have the "it" factor, that special seasoning that makes it stand out from all others?
WORTH 25 PTS

Points and trophies will go up based on talent. My favorites are encouraged to enter. Any questions, please feel free to message me.

Go forth and be brilliant.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on November 4
  • Rewards: Gold: 600, Silver: 400, Bronze: 200, Honorable mention: 5 people
  • Final notes:
    This contest was remarkably difficult to judge. Each entry brought something a little different to the table and I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of them. So much so that I ended up adding the maximum number of Honorable Mentions and wish I had more trophies to give. Thank you for your entries and keep an eye out for my next contest!

    Best Wishes,
    Bean Sidhe

Contest Winners

  1. les heures finales de cornélie leveque
    by aeolia 30 lines, 36 comments, on Oct 28 4:25 PM 2008. In noguest, french
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Confetti Ammunition
    by lyrebird 36 lines, 44 comments, on Dec 1 9:51 PM 2008. In Personal, Life, Contest, Angst, Pain, noguest, Eating Disorder
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. Flawed Maps
    Worms cut just below midline,
    adjust, growing alternative selves;
    by Paloszoo 28 lines, 21 comments, on Oct 23 8:49 PM. In Personal, Contest, Pain, My life
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Lowry Street At Four
    Scraps and Powder
    by ccawley 49 lines, 9 comments, on Aug 20 10:40 PM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. stranger.
    by Oh.My.Juliet 14 lines, 21 comments, on Oct 11 10:51 AM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. We are all made of clay.
    by Mango Memories 17 lines, 69 comments, on Oct 7 10:01 PM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. La Corona Di Lei Ama
    by JToddUnderhill 120 lines, 9 comments, on Oct 30 1:29 AM. In Love, Personal, Thoughts, Romance, Dedication, Sensual
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • VelvetWings
    November 3
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    A great contest. I wish more people created contests like this.


  • aeolia
    November 5
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    eeee, thanks a lot! i quite like your contests