General Information

• Since I've always lamented the lack of stories in my favorite genres on AFF, I created this contest to encourage people to write them.
• I will be reposting Chapter 2 each time I update the list of received entries so this contest will keep popping up for people browsing AFF. I apologize if this spams your AFF notifications.
• Please make sure to read through the entire foreword before submitting your entry.
• Questions, comments, and concerns regarding this contest may be communicated via comment, wall post, or PM, whichever one you prefer.

Prompt

Infinitize   in·fin·i·tize

verb (used with object): to free from limitations of space, time, circumstance, etc.; cause to become infinite. (Dictionary.com)

Before you begin writing, please read this and Chapter 1. If you are experiencing difficulties with world building for an alternate universe, I suggest you take a look at this and this.

Rules and Guidelines

If you do not follow the rules, your entry will be rejected until you fix the problem.

1. One entry per person.
2. Your entry cannot be an existing story of yours. It must be a story begun after August 15th, 2012. If you started your entry after seeing this contest when it was first posted (before the AFF maintenance period, around July 29th), let me know. It also may not be a story already entered in another contest.
3. Collaborations are not allowed. Your story should be entirely your own work. You may draw inspiration from existing works, but do not plagiarize. If I find that your story is plagiarized, whether from a published story or not, AFF author or not, I will disqualify you from the contest and report you to a moderator. You may request feedback from reviewers, editors, and betas after the contest ends.
4. There is no restriction on length, and you may submit your entry form with the link to your story as soon as you post the foreword. However, your story must be completed and posted on AFF by the deadline. If you submit your entry before it is finished, after you post the final chapter, please notify me that you have completed your story.
5. Your story should feature Infinite. You may choose to use or not use as many members as you wish as long as at least one of the members is a main character. You may use other idols as supporting characters. OCs are allowed as main characters or supporting characters. "You" fics are allowed, but exercise caution and discretion if you choose to write one.
6. I don't mind if your story contains or yuri, but I will not accept entries containing .
7. You must link back to this contest in your description or foreword to help spread the word on the contest.

Deadline

The deadline for this contest is the end of December 30th, 2012. I will accept entries up until 00:00 am Central Time on the 31st, no extensions, no exceptions. The contest winners will be notified and announced on January 7th, 2013.

Judging Criteria

Part of the evaluation will be based loosely on my reviewing criteria*. In addition, I will be looking at how well you developed your surreal elements and portrayed the genre. If you are not a native speaker of English, I will take that into consideration when judging your story. However, please make sure to use a spell-checker before submitting your story. If it is obvious that you did not proofread your story for spelling errors, I will disqualify your entry. The hierarchy of evaluation looks like this: genre>writing style>grammar.

*The title, description, foreword, and presentation will not be considered because the main objective is for me to judge how well you write rather than how well you market your writing. However, please do not use excessive customization. Simply leave your text in the default settings for font type, size, and color to make life easier for me. Also, do not use insert images within your writing. I am judging your ability to use words to portray what you want the readers to imagine, not your ability to find pictures that match what's in your head.

Prizes

Each winner will receive karma points (specific point amounts further down) and have their story featured at my review shop, on my blog, and in my profile. In addition, I have purchased Infinite The Chaser acrylic charms from my friend's shop Cafe Bunny (go check it out!), one of each member. Each winner will receive at least one acrylic charm, with the number and priority for choosing based on placement ranking. Here is what the acrylic charms look like:

(Left to right: Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, Myungsoo, Sungjong)

1st Place: 1500 karma points, feature, and first choice of 3 of the 7 acrylic charms

2nd Place: 1250 karma points, feature, and choice of 2 of the 4 remaining acrylic charms

3rd Place: 1000 karma points, feature, and choice of 1 of the 2 remaining acrylic charms

Honorable Mention: 750 karma points, feature, and the last acrylic charm

Entry Form

Please fill out and post this entry form in a comment.

Author: [username]

Story: [title]

Link: [url]

English Background: [feel free to explain your English background in as much detail as you'd like]

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: A Word from the Judge

Chapter 2: Received Entries

Chapter 3: Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 4: Announcements

Chapter 5: Winners