9:10 amSuz’s “Say It In 7″ Contest!
Results are in! Winners posted on my main page here.
My new list blog, Suz’s Top 7, is up and running. w00t!
In celebration of the launch, I have decided to host my very first contest:
Suz’s “Say It In 7″ Contest!
The idea is not super original, though I wish I could claim it because it’s pretty dang creative and funny. I initially saw -this contest- that had the same basic idea: Create a short story… like, the shortest story in the world. It must have a total of only 7 words. That’s it.
Examples:
1) “Will you marry me?”
“Ok.”
“Really?”
“No.”
-and-
2) Two pushes. You’re born. Haven’t slept since.
Rules: Each story must have only 7 words. You may, however, add a “By” followed by a fake author’s name, if it adds something to your story. For example:
“Why pointy?”
“Round ears are illogical, Captain.”
by: Leonard Nimoy
Two entries, max., per person. All entries must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 7-7-07 (that’s a Saturday night, people). I maintain the right to throw out any entry I deem completely inappropriate or offensive. To enter: Write a new post on your blog that includes your 7 word story, and a link back to this post. Leave a comment in the “comments” section at the end of this post with a URL to your story post. I will then add you name and a link to your blog to the “Entries” list below. Complicated enough? Good. Get to it.
Judging: Entries will be judged on creativity and level of hilarity. All judging will be done by Sam, Diana, and Cassie; two non-bloggers and a brand new blogger, and definately spotters of funny stuff. I have nothing to do with the judging, but if you would like to send me cupcakes or pies in an attempt to bribe me, feel free. (But seriously, I have nothing to do with the judging.) Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, Third, and a randomly picked “Booby Prize”. No 1 person may win more than one prize. (For example, if one of your entries wins First place, your alternate entry may not win Second or Third place.)
Prizes: First place: $10 Fandango bucks OR $10 Barnes and Noble gift card (winner picks); Second Place: $5 Barnes and Noble gift card; Third Place: $5 Barnes and Noble gift card; Booby Prize: The recipe for my Almost Famous Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies. I’ll also send a Book of Mormon to any winners who would like one.
Entries:
Shelly over at This Eclectic Life
Marcia from Tumbled Words
Jenny McB over at J’s Thoughts and Musings
Leslie at My Mommy’s Place
Brian over at The Savvy Boomer
Stephanie from 1 Bad Mom
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I love this! Give me some thinking time…and I’ll be entering!
Comment by Leslie — July 2, 2007 @ 11:44 am
Hey Suz, great idea! But if you want a REAL challenge, make it FIVE words! (Although I understand the 7’s…)
Comment by Robert Hruzek — July 2, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
My entries for your perusal. I hope you get tons of them! I posted part of your rules, too. Great idea and thanks for hosting it (and for entering my contest!).
Comment by This Eclectic Life — July 4, 2007 @ 5:56 am
I have written two and they are over at my blog! This was a fun idea.
Comment by Jenny — July 4, 2007 @ 9:50 am
I’ve got 2 on my blog. Thanks.
Comment by Hey, It's Just Me — July 4, 2007 @ 11:03 am
This was too much fun, thank you for sponsoring it. My entry(s):
http://tumbledwords.blogspot.com/2007/07/unplanned-poetry-and-contest-entry.html
Comment by Marcia — July 4, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
Lucky 7…
If you are at all superstitious, this could be a very lucky day for you.My 7 word story for today for the World According to Suz’s contest.Swimming improved his health, until he drowned…
Trackback by THE SAVVY BOOMER — July 6, 2007 @ 11:56 pm
Finally! My entry is up. You can check it out right here. I don’t know…I think it could be a winner.
Comment by Leslie — July 7, 2007 @ 6:51 am
New blog with great contest, I’m jealous.
Comment by GoingLikeSixty — July 7, 2007 @ 7:03 am
HAPPY 7/7/07
http://www.thesavvyboomer.com/the_savvy_boomer/2007/07/lucky-7.html
Comment by Brian — July 7, 2007 @ 8:27 am
A couple from me here: http://1badmom.blogspot.com/2007/07/brevity-witwhatever.html. I could get closer to the deadline, but that would only make me sweat more and it’s not pretty. Thanks for the fun times (I will get on that air band!)
Comment by stephanie — July 7, 2007 @ 4:44 pm