Weavers of Words, Spinners of Tales (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)

Description

Fairytales are a rite of passage, in a way, a part of childhood that can never be erased. This is a contest designed for the weavers of words, the spinners of sentences, the tellers of tales. In this contest, each participant will choose a classic fairytale from the prompts provided, and be tasked with breathing new life into the story. There are three ways to do this...

1. Tell the tale in the original fashion the original writer intended (but with your own characters, using the original elements)

2. Spin the happier version popularized by Disney and other mainstream media (with your own characters, using the elements of this version)

3. Weave the characters into a new story all your own (RECOMMENDED!!!) (Twisted into something only recognizable by those reading between the lines)

Whichever choice is made, you must make your characters REAL. Make them come to life, dance across the screen and tell their tale with vitality and depth. Make this story your OWN, an old tale told in your words.

Foreword

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Wouldn't it be derivative, not to mention plagiarism if fairy tales were rewritten like the original?
A: No no, in the same STYLE as the original. For instance, the original Hans Christian Anderson tale of the Little Mermaid is NOTHING like the Disney version. So it must be done with your own characters and written in a true re-telling, but can use the same plot as the original.

Q: Can the stories have boyxboy pairings? Or girlxgirl? Or must they be boyxgirl?
A: They can be any pairing you would like, completely up to you! Idolxidol and idolxoc also accepted.

Q: Can we submit a story that's already been written, as long as it follows a prompt?
A: No, sorry, there are actually quite a few fairytale stories and so it must be one specifically made for this contest.

Q: Can I have a co-author or a beta-reader?
A: Absolutely! However, if you win, you must share the prize with them.

Q: When is the deadline for this contest?
A: June 30th, 2016! The story must be completed by then.

Q: Can I join other contests with the story I make for this contest?
A: Yes, as long as the other contest allows it as well.

 

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BTS_Rania_ARMY #1
Chapter 7: Is there a problem with the links or It's just me ?
Amalya
#2
Congratulations to the winners and thank you for Honorable Mention! I very much enjoyed writing mine and I shall have to check out the other stories as well. ^_^
Light_Archer
#3
Chapter 14: oh my gosh, thank you so much! I'm so ecstatic to see my name here :') I really enjoyed this contest prompt and thank you to the judges for taking time to read over everyone's content! Congratulations to everyone! <3 this just made my day omg
kondomcircle #4
Chapter 14: congratulations to the winners! i read them all and fhdhf wow you deserved it, congrats again!
DarkSerenity097
#5
Congrats to all the winners!!!!!! Im so happy to take part in this contest!!!
niangniang
#6
Chapter 14: /gasps/ oh my gosh, this is wonderful! youve all officially made my day >3< im so overwhelmed right now because this has been by far one of the most unique contests i have ever taken part in and i actually had to challenge myself because wow, making a fairytale your own isnt sth that just anybody can pull off o: im really blown away that all the hard work and effort i put into my story was worth it all along and that you all enjoyed my story enough to give it a top place ; u ; this is such an honour~
thank you very much to the judges for working so hard! and congratulations to everyone! ♡ well done, winners and well done to all the other contestants for trying your best! im definitely going to check out the other entries ^^
rumourhasit12
#7
Chapter 14: Congratulations to the winners! ^_^
DGNA_Forever
#8
Chapter 14: Congratulations to the winners! This was a very fun contest to compete in=).