The challenge is to build your story around an anniversary of your choosing (the ones mentioned above are just examples, so feel free to use others!) and complete it in one month's time. We're giving everyone a sneak peek for now, and the actual challenge will be launched on August 21st, ending on September 21st at midnight in your location. Just a few guidelines to keep in mind as you write:
*Because this challenge will only last one month, we will limit entries to one per author.
*Your story must use characters from STFBE, but it can be Alternate Universe or a crossover with another series if you wish.
*Your story must be a standalone. It may use characters from another story, but it must stand entirely on its own, making complete sense to the reader without reference to or reading of the other story.
*If your story qualifies for the "Mini Story or Scene" category, please post your word count in your final post.
To enter, create a title and place your name after the title you have chosen. In the description line please indicate the rating of your story and the anniversary of your choice. An example:
Days Gone By - justme_jp3
TOPIC DESCRIPTION: PG13, wedding anniversary
The following categories will be voted on:
1. Most Nostalgic
2. Most Smoldering Romance (J/S pairing)
3. Most Sizzling Romance (other pairing)
4. Best Comedy
5. Best New Writer (no more than one story or scene on board previous to posting)
6. Best Original Character
7. Best Tearjerker
8. Best 'Page-turner'
9. Best Use of Anniversary as theme
10. Best Mini Story or Scene (500-1000 words)
11. Favorite Overall
We'd like to dedicate this special challenge to so many who have given so much over the past three years and helped make this site possible. Some are no longer able to be a constant presence due to schedules and changing interests, etc., but we still appreciate them all for their contributions.
We hope everyone enjoys the challenge!!
