luke314pi Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 By popular demand, I have set up a writing contest related to the Gruesome Ghosts Decal Kit! Get ready to have your writing skills put to the test. You will create a short story based on one of the ghosts in the Gruesome Ghost Decal Kit. This story should describe how this spirit became a ghost, and who they were before they became a ghost. Make sure to use their official ghost name from the pack, so we know which ghost you are writing about. All of the ghosts can be seen in our Facebook Photo Albums. As long as you include the items above you are welcome to write about other ghosts in your story, other events that happened to your character after he/she became a ghost, or pretty much anything else you want. Here are the rest of the rules: 1. Your story is limited to 2,000 words. This is the maximum, and you do not have to write this much if you don’t want to. Click here to see how to check your word count in Microsoft Word. 2. Your story must be your own work in its entirety. No plagarism allowed! 3. All stories will be published on Minimate Factory after the contest ends. By submitting your story, you agree to this. 4. Mature subject matter and language is acceptable, but please don’t make it anything worse than you would get in an R-rated movie. 5. One story entry per person. You will be emailing the stories to me at luke (at) lukestoystore (dot) com. The subject of your email should be Writing Contest. You can either attach the story to your email or paste the story into the body of your email. Either way make sure your name is included, and please use the name that you would like to have displayed on Minimate Factory. The stories will be judged by my wife and I. We will be looking at both the quality of your ideas and the quality of your writing. We will be awarding prizes based on what we feel are the best three stories overall. Basically, we are looking for a story that is entertaining. The winning entry will definitely move us in some way, whether that means to laugh, to cry, or to curl up in the fetal position holding a crucifix. Wait, did someone mention prizes? 1st Place: * A custom 2″ Minimate of your choice created by yours truly! The character choice is completely up to you! * One of the characters in my next decal kit will be based on you! Its been no secret that my next decal kit will be zombie-themed, so this is your chance to see yourself as a zombie! * One Mini-Figure Display Case * One Ninja Decal Kit * One Free Comic Book Day 2009 Minimate 2nd Place: * One Mini-Figure Display Case * One Ninja Decal Kit * One Free Comic Book Day 2009 Minimate 3rd Place: * One Mini-Figure Display Case * One Ninja Decal Kit * One Free Comic Book Day 2009 Minimate Entries will be accepted between now and Sunday October 18th at 11:59 PM CST. The winner will be announced on Thursday October 22nd at Minimate Factory on our one year anniversary! If you have any questions, you can post them here, or email me at the email address posted above. Good luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 It was a dark and stormy night Call me Ishmael Tonight, a Comedian died This is the story of three very special girls This looks like an interesting contest Maybe I can whip up something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Ooooh, this is one I gotta think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 heh awesome idea! gonna give it a spin I think Jeff of the Miniacs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 If I have time... IT'S ON!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super spider piggy Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Im in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 I have received two entries so far - keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedShadow Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 hmmm i'll enter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super spider piggy Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sent mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 just sent mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Maybe I can whip up something... I'm saying nothing & TM2 Dinobot better not Luke can I use a ghost-writer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedShadow Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 just sent mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Everyone's entries have come through just fine so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joka545 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Mine is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Less than 3 days left to enter! I have received 10 entries so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Phew, just finished writing my story. ... still thinking whether I should send it though. I worry anyone who reads it might hate me forever. EDIT: Okay, I just sent my entry. I just hope all that psychological scarring was worth it Edited October 17, 2009 by NorthRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) Well, you know the weird part about this to me is that whoever wins will become available as a Minimate to everyone here. That alone is kind of scary to me. Edited October 17, 2009 by groundhog7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super spider piggy Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Well, you know the weird part about this to me is that whoever wins will become available as a Minimate to everyone here. That alone is kind of scary to me. I thought you'd be excited for the NorthRaider MiniMate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksun1520 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Entry submitted. BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 hey luke will you share the stories with the rest of us? hey brotoc read the first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 oh,dur!delete delete delete.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm in! And not too terribly close to the deadline, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Almost forgot to submit my entry. Entry submitted and now it's time for bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 And that's a wrap! The winners will be posted on Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 My wife and I need one more day to finish reviewing the stories, comparing our notes, and selecting our three winners. Check back tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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