The Sixth TvTropes Writing Contest

No, one can also add to the theme with the use of lyrics, but you cannot ignore the overall feel of the song.

edited 1st Feb '12 9:32:23 PM by QQQQQ

If the song has lyrics and the story is good, I'll treat it accordingly.

But if I feel that the story relied more on the lyrics than the author's imagination, then the points go.

Not my contest, obviously, but I'd appreciate it if we refrained from subjective judging as much as possible. When I judge I always do my best not to let my personal genre and style preferences affect my scoring, and I'd like the same courtesy to be extended back to me. In particular, I don't like to think that entries will be graded down on things not mentioned in the guidelines.

^^ Uh, that second point definitely comes under theme incorporation, so...

^ I feel stupid now.

The contest is not responsible if any of the judges start acting like Simon Cowell.

I wish to sign up as an entrant.

I love this idea. I've used music while writing in the past, and I find that it stirs up inspiration in a way that few other things can. Sign me up as an entrant.

I have an interesting idea for a story (I think). Sign me up.

edited 2nd Feb '12 11:08:18 AM by MidnightRambler

Seeing as we have 5 judges and therefore will have 4 even if one flakes out, I'll definitely be entering rather than judging.

I can also be anonymizer, if you like.

You're hired!

I'll enter.

I too would like to enter. Seems like good motivation to get off my lazy ass and write something.

EDIT: Quick question: how would I fare in mechanics if my story used unusual orthography as a storytelling device (think e.e. cummings)?

edited 3rd Feb '12 10:29:09 PM by Aniventerie

I want to sign up!

E: does it have to be a song or can it be an album?

edited 4th Feb '12 7:21:54 AM by JohnDeerley

I see nothing saying there's a max contestant limit here, so I intend to throw out something if my schedule allows.

Count me in as a contestant.

Can we give a lnk to a lyrics vid off of Youtube for the song we choose?

edited 4th Feb '12 1:31:52 PM by Journeyman

Im in!!! Totally giving this a shot!!!

Signing up as an entrant.

Can someone familiar with the author in question elaborate on what this entails?

One song.

Yes, but you must indicate the lyrics are in the video.

Is it OK to mention other songs as long as just one is the "title" song?

...is there some kind of guideline/template for how to judge in point form, or what?

I plan on pulling stuff from the full album of the song I'm using (the album is all connected and about the same thing), but I'll pick out the song on it that will be the main one to base it off of for judging I guess.

Eh, this might end up a little under 2k.

Awk - I can't stop writing a Women's Weekly style story! Somebody shoot me! Please! <head-desk>

PS - I hate it when stories do this to you: you start it aiming one way, and the darned thing turns another.

edited 6th Feb '12 1:20:14 PM by Euodiachloris

I'm really just experimenting with structure and style a bit. Already pretty sure the story I want to tell with it isn't going to be a full 2000 words anyway and I hate feeling like I'm padding something out because it ends up being counterproductive.