A Day in the Life of...

A Flipside Contest

Hosted by [*Amy*]



Criteria:

1.   500 words plus

2.   This must be a new and original piece created specifically for this contest.

3.   It must be created by you. You may have people edit it if you like.

4.   Keep language and other content to a PG 13 level

5.   You will be judged on your spelling and grammar  along with creativity and originallity.

6.   Also, when you put your story up, don't put it up with a title, at least not on here where I can see who did what. I am going to "blind judge" them. So I can't know what each person wrote. Thanks.



This is a monthly contest that I will be hosting. I am asking for theme ideas, so if you have any, contact me. As long as there are enough entries, I will do this every month for the entire year.

Theme:
The theme this time around will be: A Day in the Life of...a fairy tale being or creature. Tell me about one day in the life of whatever fairy tale being or creature you want. Be as creative as you want. Make sure to enjoy yourself! If you need to know more about the theme, check out the upcoming contest section at the bottom of the page.



Deadline:

The deadline will now be on the 3rd of every month.

Judging will take place midnight on the 3rd.

The deadline for this contest is now October 3rd at midnight.

Participant Badges


Prize

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will all receive personalized badges.

1st place will also receive a full edit and critique of one of their stories by me. Along with their story being posted for the entire month until the next contest ends.



Entries
1. 226.Stories.Who's Afraid

Contestants
1. [Nell]
2. [Today for you, tomorrow for me]



Ideas for Future Themes
1.

Finished Contests

March 16th 2006 - April 15th 2006
A Day in the Life of... A Mythological Being. Idea by [*Amy*]

1st place: [Po]: 80.At the Summit

2nd place: [Today for you, tomorrow for me]: 256.To the Fairest

3rd place Tied: [Mister Saint]: 79.Contest Entries.A day for Apollo

[Kuzco]: 212.A day in the life of Adamastor


April 16th 2006 – May 15th 2006 
A Day in the Life of... An Alien (an alien on earth, an alien on his planet, a human on an alien planet.) Idea submitted by: [Kuzco] - (No submissions or winners)

July 4th 2006 – August 3rd 2006 
A Day in the Life of... An Electronic Appliance (computer, keyboard, radio, ipod, cellphone, cable box, satellite dish, etc.) Idea submitted by: [Po] - (No submissions or winners)

Upcoming Contests Themes

August 4th 2006 – October 3rd 2006
A Day in the Life of... A Fairytale Being or Creature (Cinderella, Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf, Frog Prince, etc.) Idea submitted by: [*Amy*] (Current contest)


October 4th 2006 - November 3rd 
A Day in the Life of... A Musical Instrument (guitar, piano, drum, cello, etc.) Idea submitted by: [SleepingDragon]


November 4th – December 3rd 2006 
A Day in the Life of... A Fairytale Object (Cinderella's slippers, The Queen's magic mirror, Rapunzel’s hair, etc.) Idea submitted by: [Today for you, tomorrow for me]


December 4th 2006 – January 3rd 2007
A Day in the Life of... A Piece of Furniture (couch, chair, table, entertainment stand, etc.) Idea submitted by: [*Amy*]


January 4th 2006 – February 3rd 2007 
A Day in the Life of... A Child’s Plaything (legos, teddy bear, dolly, etc.) Idea submitted by: [Po]


February 4th 2007 – March 3rd 2007  
A Day in the Life of... The Opposite Sex ( This one pretty much explains itself) Idea submitted by: [SleepingDragon]


March 4th 2007 – April 3rd 2007 
A Day in the Life of... A Paranormal Being (ghost, spirit, goblins, poltergeist, Bogeyman, creatures out of urban legends, etc.) Idea submitted by: [*Amy*]


April 4th 2007 – May 3rd 2007 
A Day in the Life of... "The Heroes Steed" (Prince Charming’s Horse, Shrek's Donkey, Fairy Prince's dragonfly {from Thumbelina,} etc.) Idea submitted by: [Po]


May 4th 2007 – June 3rd 2007 A Day in the Life of... A Classic Monster (Dracula, mummy, Frankenstein's monster, etc.) Idea submitted by: [Mister Saint].


June 4th 2007 – July 3rd 2007 
A Day in the Life of... A Celebrity ( This can be a person or an animal) Idea submitted by: [*Amy*]