Hello,

I came across your Tumblr a few months ago, when you were hosting the writing contest. I was a tad too late, barely two days away from the finish line, so I could not compete, but I really liked your idea. If you could host something like that again, I could spread the word and ask my friends to spread the word so that more people submit, and you'd have a better array of pieces to choose from. I really think it was a cool idea, and it would work if you did it again.

Respectfully yours,
-Artsetsyoufree


And so it shall be!

For those of you who don’t know what we’re talking about here, a few months ago I asked my readers what story would they write if they had Alan’s ability to turn fiction into reality (Alan is the main character in my debut novel, Somewhere Over the Sun).

I got quite a few entries, most of them very creative and well-written. The winner received a copy of Somewhere Over the Sun.

I think it’s time for another round, so here are the guidelines:

  • If you had the ability to turn fiction into reality, written words into truth, what story would you write? As per the limitations that my protagonist Alan lives through, assume that you cannot summon gold, or cure diseases or reveal any kind of deity.
  • Entries should be between 200-1,000 word (I will not strictly adhere to this, it’s just a guideline).
  • I will pick the winner based on style, content, originality and that ever-subjective quality of likability.
  • Can be just written-out ideas (i.e, I would write that I had the ability to fly) or the story itself (i.e, And then, I flapped my arms and flew). 
  • The deadline is May 31, 2011 at 11:59 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
  • Open to absolutely everyone on the planet.
  • All entries should be emailed in.
  • Tell your friends
  • Good luck!
07:20 pm, question from nickspective, answered by somewhereoverthesunnovel 5
Notes
  1. centuryofsolitude said: Sounds fun! I’ll give this a try.
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