Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Hope Springs Eternal O/S Contest


Have you ever had the feeling like life was just piling one thing after another on you?
That all the bad luck in the world was directed at you?

But then, after a while, life eventually turned around.

Was it perfect? No.

But did you find the light at the end of the tunnel or a way to cope, maybe even met a new friend in the process?

The Hope Springs Eternal Contest is about finding the bright side.
Everyone goes through challenges in life, it's how you deal and move forward that truly illuminates the character of the person.

So write us whatever you want, but please, don't make it a picture perfect characterization of life.
The flaws, the heartache, the battle and triumphs are what we want to read about.

Select one of our many prompts to get your inspiration. 
Then go write us your best tale of hope. 
That in the end, things will get better.

I'm not saying you have to make your story a sickly sweet happily ever after, 
but we do want to see some promise of better things down the road.
It also doesn't need to be super angsty, just write us a tale of life's ups and downs.

Up for the challenge?  

Be sure to read all the rules on the tab above and to have your entry beta'd prior to submitting it. We will not be accepting any entries that do not meet the minimum standards for grammar and punctuation.

This contest is anonymous, so please don't tease or tell people which story is yours.  
It will be disqualified, and we don't want that.

Dates to Remember
Entries will be accepted from March 1st - April 7, 2012
Voting will be open from April 9, 2012 - April 16, 2012
Winners will be announced on April 20, 2012

Any questions?  
Please feel free to e-mail me at HopeSprings2012@gmail.com
or Tweet me @HopeSprings2012


Huge thanks to @Christag_Banner for agreeing to create the winner's banners.

Thanks to our fabulous judges who volunteered their time to help me:
Burntcore
Aylah50
Fairusa84
December_LeNoir
IamTheAlleyCat
DaCherry


Please note, I reserve the right to change the dates, rules, etc. as needed.
Thanks, now get writing!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Hope Springs Eternal - 1 month till entries are accepted



We have one month until we start accepting entries and I'm so excited by the response we've already gotten by some of my favorite authors and friends among the fandom.

Have you selected your prompt yet?  

I heard someone comment that the theme seemed a little complex and convoluted.

Just to clear things up, the only real constraint on your writing is that we don't want a tale where everyone is perfect and their lives are all sunshine and roses.  Other than making your characters flawed and their lives complex (Not unlike yours I'm sure), I can't think of any other real ties to bind your creativity.

So go on now, I am expecting great and wonderful things from you lovelies.

Until next time,
Mcgt

PS. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail us at HopeSprings2012@gmail.com or tweet us @Hopesprings2012.   I promise I don't bite (hard).  In fact I think I'm pretty nice, so ask away.  I'd rather you clarify something first then have to change it because you didn't inquire.