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[Entries Closed] Chiaroscuro Writing Contest Recruitment - Season 3

Chiaroscuro's Avatar Chiaroscuro10/19/18 11:26 am history
12/27/2018 11:39 pm
Eli the Zeratoed's Avatar Eli the Zeratoed


The end of the year approaches, and that means it's the perfect time for yet another contest! There has been pretty good demand for my contest over the course of the first two seasons, and now that I've already contacted the people that indicated their interest, I'm opening entrance to the general population. Recruitment is now closed.

For this contest, I hope to begin with either 8 or 16 participants. Here are some quick general rules:
  1. These stories generally range from 500-5,000 words, though I have gone as high as 10,000. That way, these should not be too time-consuming, though you can choose to write a longer story if you want.
  2. These stories must be in English (non-English phrases are accepted if they are short)
Here are some special rules that I want to stress:
  1. Please communicate with me! You must either submit an entry for every round you are included in or let me know that why you are not submitting. I get it, life happens. Just let me know.
  2. You cannot participate in this contest if you have submitted one or more entries in the last two seasons of this contest unless I specially invite you back. Just ask!
Each prompt will be announced at the start of the round. You should look at the previous rounds to get a sense of what I like to do:

Season 2 - Round 1
Season 2 - Round 2
Season 2 - Round 3
Season 2 - Round 4

This contest will be judged by me, CaelChan, and Artsy_Lady. No applications are being accepted for a further judging position.

Prizes include being featured on my page, a custom trophy, a commission, a subscription (if I haven't already), and a potential collaboration with me (if you so choose).

Join by commenting on this thread. This season is going to be bigger and better and the topics are going to be more thought-provoking and interesting. Please, come by and write!

If you missed this season and would like to participate in a future competition, please message me. I'm always collecting lists for future seasons.

Confirmed Entrants

Xaphanx
ieryana
DinowCookie
Inspiring
SmolFairy
TheSilentWind
TheDarkOracle
JaiiDann
Darth Spookoden
Totocchio
yelloe
CrazyChicken1
Ivain
Zatharel
lyliaa
Peridot XJ9
SushiKay
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11/24/2018 2:27 pm
Level 33 : Artisan Artist
sushikay
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I'll join :)
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11/24/2018 2:26 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Professor
Eli the Zeratoed
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Is it possible for me to take the last spot or no? I mean, you haven't sent me anything in regards to coming back, but it would be nice to be the comeback kid for a contest that I lost last time. Yeah, I know the answer most likely is "no" thanks to rule #2, but I just wanted to ask. :P
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11/24/2018 2:48 pm
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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I already let a couple people return, so it would be unfair of me not to let you join. Welcome back!
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11/24/2018 4:50 pm
Level 51 : Grandmaster Professor
Eli the Zeratoed
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*Le gasp!* I'm quite shocked that you'd let me come back for this competition. Thank you so much! I won't let you down this season. :3
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11/24/2018 12:48 pm
Level 32 : Artisan Procrastinator
lyliaa
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Yep, would love to participate :)
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11/22/2018 1:44 pm
Level 49 : Master Sweetheart
Zatharel
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Sign me up again, hopefully I won't have to drop out this time
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11/22/2018 1:29 pm
Level 61 : High Grandmaster Terraformer
Ivain
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I'll give it another shot this time. Let's hope I don't get interrupted like I did for NaNoWriMo or the previous contest
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11/22/2018 1:20 pm
Level 14 : Journeyman Toast
SmolFairy
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Hey look! I can reply on forums again!
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11/19/2018 3:15 pmhistory
Level 28 : Expert Button Pusher
CrazyChicken1
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Uhh so here I am, being active again after a good 2 years of scattered activeness.

Since I've been trying to improve my writing and since I totally don't know Chiaroscuro **COUGH** **COUGH** I've decided to enter the competition. So here I am. Will you accept me kind sir which I totally don't know from anywhere? **COUGH** Wellandel **COUGH**
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11/17/2018 3:58 pm
Level 10 : Journeyman uwu
yelloe
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could i join?
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11/17/2018 4:50 pm
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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Yes, I'll sign you up!
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11/16/2018 7:09 am
Level 33 : Artisan Princess
ieryana
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Add meeeee!!!
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11/16/2018 7:21 am
Level 33 : Artisan Princess
ieryana
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I'm already addeeeeed.

Omg I need this right now!
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11/16/2018 5:06 am
Level 43 : Master Witch
Xaphanx
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Can't wait to get started on this! c:
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11/16/2018 4:33 am
Level 39 : Artisan Llama
Totocchio
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I'll enter!! :D
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11/15/2018 8:18 pmhistory
Level 51 : Grandmaster Professor
Eli the Zeratoed
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RIP. I'm unable to be in this contest because I was in season 2 (and lost). I would've loved to join in on the fun again, but nope. Circle of life, I guess.
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11/15/2018 6:24 pm
Level 42 : Master Goblin
Space_uwu
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Are we just writing or are we going to have topics?
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11/15/2018 7:59 pm
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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There's going to be topics. I'm waiting for a full roster, as striker said.
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11/15/2018 7:08 pm
Level 29 : Expert Blacksmith
striker107
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There is themes (as shown by the last eight rounds), but I believe Chiaroscuro is waiting for more people to join.
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11/15/2018 9:18 pm
Level 42 : Master Goblin
Space_uwu
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Ahh, okay that makes sense, thank you!! :3 <3
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11/11/2018 1:00 pm
Level 38 : Artisan Artist
Antiquez
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am so joining
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11/11/2018 6:18 am
Level 36 : Artisan Wolf Whisperer
vamp1e
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May i join?
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11/11/2018 9:45 am
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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Yes! I'll add you in
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10/30/2018 7:51 am
Level 29 : Expert Blacksmith
striker107
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I may not be competing in this season, but I will still be making stories along with the themes for this season. And, good luck to everyone entering!
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10/29/2018 7:47 am
Level 5 : Apprentice Crafter
TheDarkOracle
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I would like to participate in the contest.
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11/16/2018 10:36 am
Level 38 : Artisan Artist
Antiquez
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OH jeez theres my chance of winning
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11/17/2018 3:44 am
Level 29 : Expert Blacksmith
striker107
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Don't say that!
10/25/2018 7:53 am
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10/25/2018 8:22 amhistory
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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Hi! Normally the theme for a specific round doesn't come out until the actual round starts, but you can take a look at those linked rounds from this last season to see what kind of themes I like to pick. Generally, they're pretty specific themes that (hopefully) allow for a lot of creative license and flexibility. As for type of story, I generally ask for prose between 500-5000 words, but other than that, there have been no other real restrictions.
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10/21/2018 6:18 pm
Level 42 : Master Goblin
Space_uwu
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I'll join, but I will be in scholar bowl and the next competition is on Nov. 3rd.
Just a heads up!! :D <3
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10/21/2018 8:36 pm
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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Awesome! Good luck on your competition, I used to be in something like that too (it was called something different, but I'm sure it's very similar)
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10/21/2018 9:14 pm
Level 42 : Master Goblin
Space_uwu
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Scholar bowl is a trivia club sorta, but not a club....Idk how to explain it, but it is trivia basically!! XD
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10/21/2018 9:51 pm
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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It was called knowledge bowl at my school, but yes, I know what it is :P Great fun, I might add!
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10/20/2018 6:03 am
Level 70 : Legendary Dinosaur
DinowCookie
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What time frame can we expect? When will the first deadline be, and how much time will participants have per week?

I'm tempted to take part, but I also know I'm a busy person. ;-;
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10/20/2018 8:35 amhistory
Level 62 : High Grandmaster Ladybug
Chiaroscuro
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This depends on how many people sign up or how quickly the spots fill up. I always give one month per round with the option of extension. I’ll start the first round once we have enough people to hold a healthy competition.
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10/20/2018 8:50 am
Level 70 : Legendary Dinosaur
DinowCookie
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Sounds doable :D sign me up then! ^_^
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