While surfing online communities and groups I stumbled upon some great opportunities for new and wannabe fanfiction writers to stretch their wings. While I have never aspired to be a writer myself, I think its sometimes hard making the jump from reader to writer. While the story and characters may begin to manifest themselves once inspiration hits, lets face it, not everyone has a beta. It may be difficult for budding authors to find the much needed criticism and exposure that some writers crave. Challenges and Contests are great opportunities to gain exposure and get critical feedback from readers; just what newbie writers need. These contests can also assist with original plot development, the absolute nature of many challenges, as well as honing the skills needed to write full length stories.
Check out the events below and start writing today!
Inuyasha-Fanfiction Drabble Community – 2009 Drabble Challenges
For a prompt list and challenge dates go to http://community.livejournal.com/iy_fanfiction/13525.html
The final 2009 prompt runs from Dec 30th to Jan 13th.
The Indies First Time Writer Challenge (Twilight Fanfiction)
- The theme of the challenge is “First Experiences”. Entries may be Canon, AU, AH and of any genre (e.g., angst, humor, family, suspense).
- Entries must be between 2,500 and 15,000 words.
- Collaborations are acceptable so long as it is a first time effort for both writers.
Submissions will be accepted from September 19 12:00 AM EDT to October 27 11:59 PM EDT. For additional rules go to TheIndieTwificAwards.com
IYFic Contest – WEEK 200 EXTRAVAGANZA
Writers must include every item in a list of twenty within the story of their submission. In addition to an awards banner made by talented writer forthrightly, 1st place winner of week 200 will receive a $5 Gift Certificate from the Livejournal Gift Shop. The deadline is Tuesday, October 27, 11:59pm EST.
Novel Novice Twilight announces their September-October 2009 Fan Fiction Challenge … with fantastic prizes sponsored by Simon & Schuster and Cassandra Clare’s hit trilogy The Mortal Instruments! Write a story about any of the Twilight characters meeting a character or characters from another popular young adult series (such as Harry Potter,Uglies, Vampire Diaries, Blue Bloods, His Dark Materials, etc. Other books or series are okay, too!)
Prizes include:
- A set of The Mortal Instruments books and a poster signed by author Cassandra Clare
- Mortal Instruments poster signed by Cassandra Clare.
- Graphic banner to post with their stories, in addition to having their work posted on NNT!
Got to http://twilightnovelnovice.com/fan-creations/twilight-fan-fiction/ for more details.
