Easons.com 100-Word Story Competition

Lothaar v2 · 23-10-2012 9:36am #1

From Easons.com:

http://blog.easons.com/tiny-tall-tales/

Submit your Tiny Tall Tale for a chance to see your story on 10,000 bookmarks and win a brand new eReader! ‘One hundred words? Can’t be done,’ you say? Legend has it that Hemmingway only needed six words:
For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
We’re looking for a very short story to appear on the next Easons.com bookmark, which is packed for free with every book order we deliver. We’re printing 10,000 bookmarks for the run up to the festive season – your Tiny Tall Tale could be enjoyed by readers all over Ireland, the UK and beyond! The winner will also receive a brand new eReader!
Entries will be judged by our team of in-house experts – the people who decide what books appear on the shelves every year. They’re looking for an original, concise and instantly engaging story with a beginning, middle and end, no longer than 100 words.
To be in with a chance to have your Tiny Tall Tale immortalised on the festive Easons.com bookmark, and win an eReader, complete the below entry form by midnight, October 31st, 2012. (Only one entry per person. Entries must not exceed 100 words.)

Agent Weebley · 23-10-2012 9:55am

Sounds like a pretty tall order . . . here's the link to the contest. Ironically, it was tough to find it.

Edit: oops.I missed the link above. Silly me!

Das Kitty · 25-10-2012 11:10am

I've written something for this, but it might be a bit sad seeing as it's for Christmas.

25-10-2012 11:13am

Das Kitty wrote: »

I've written something for this, but it might be a bit sad seeing as it's for Christmas.

I think it would be perfect given the usual sayings on the subject at christmas...

Das Kitty · 25-10-2012 11:15am

bluewolf wrote: »

I think it would be perfect given the usual sayings on the subject at christmas...

Didn't even think of that! Thanks bluewolf.

[-0-] · 25-10-2012 7:22pm

Very interesting. I'll give this a go over the weekend.

[-0-] · 27-10-2012 10:29pm

I entered it.. i'll post afterwards due to the competition rules.

FudgeBrace · 28-10-2012 8:42pm

Does anyone know if I, a fifteen year old, can enter?

28-10-2012 9:12pm

Terms and Conditions

The competition is open to all residents of the Island of Ireland aged 18 or over (proof of age may be required) except employees of the Promoter, their families and/or anyone professionally involved or associated with this Competition.

FudgeBrace · 28-10-2012 9:14pm

Aww damn!! Oh well, thanks for replying

You wouldn't happen to know of any other contests open?

28-10-2012 9:16pm

Just bumped the contests thread

FudgeBrace · 28-10-2012 9:27pm

Thanks

FudgeBrace · 28-10-2012 10:11pm

I don't suppose I could enter in my older sister's or parents name.? As they are over 18?

echo beach · 29-10-2012 11:38am

If you have an entry send it in in your own name. If you don't win there is no harm done and if you do just come clean then. What is the worst that can happen? They won't give you the prize (there may be a problem if there is a contract or copywrite involved when you are a minor) but you still have the satisfaction of winning.

FudgeBrace · 29-10-2012 12:17pm

echo beach wrote: »

If you have an entry send it in in your own name. If you don't win there is no harm done and if you do just come clean then. What is the worst that can happen? They won't give you the prize (there may be a problem if there is a contract or copywrite involved when you are a minor) but you still have the satisfaction of winning.

Good point, I'll give it a go.!!

FudgeBrace · 29-10-2012 1:47pm

You can do a scary story can't you? Or does it have to be Christmas themed?

Canard · 29-10-2012 6:14pm

Awww, I wanted to try but I'm not 18 til February.

FudgeBrace · 29-10-2012 6:29pm

Patchy~ wrote: »

Awww, I wanted to try but I'm not 18 til February.

Enter anyway and if u don't win, fine, and if u do...well, I haven't figured that part out yet haha

Canard · 29-10-2012 6:32pm

Hahah well I'd rather not try at all than win and not get to have a prize for it :P

FudgeBrace · 29-10-2012 6:33pm

Patchy~ wrote: »

Hahah well I'd rather not try at all than win and not get to have a prize for it :P

Ah well

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 2:01pm

So what did everyone write about?

[-0-] · 31-10-2012 4:48pm

FudgeBrace wrote: »

So what did everyone write about?

I just wrote about a girl waking up at Christmas and finding presents under the tree then joining her family by the fire.

Nothing special at all.

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 4:52pm

[Quote=[-0-];81513936]

I just wrote about a girl waking up at Christmas and finding presents under the tree then joining her family by the fire.

Nothing special at all.[/Quote]
Aw sounds lovely, I love Christmas stories

I wrote about a toaster!

El Inho · 31-10-2012 5:03pm

I just entered this on a whim...is it suppose to be xmas themed? I kinda went dark with mine? Ah well...think its probably a crud ending too and really dont know why i bothered....havent entered anything like this ever! I hold a BA in English and History, but am really more into English...but sure why not

El Inho · 31-10-2012 5:06pm

He just sat there, feeling the three lengths of timber that formed the bench. He could visualise the last morning, that morning, which he had spent with his wife of just two years; sending a chill down his spine, but still instilling warmth in his heart. Moments earlier, his belongings were taken but he had managed to conceal the print from the ultrasound on his person. The moments of joy raced through his mind. If only he… “Number 251212, your cell is ready”.

here rip it to shreds...wanna know if I have any sort of a knack for this :P

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 5:32pm

El Spearo wrote: »

I just entered this on a whim...is it suppose to be xmas themed? I kinda went dark with mine? Ah well...think its probably a crud ending too and really dont know why i bothered....havent entered anything like this ever! I hold a BA in English and History, but am really more into English...but sure why not

That's the spirit.!! Mine wasn't Xmas themed either. Good luck!

gufnork · 31-10-2012 6:32pm

FudgeBrace wrote: »

...I wrote about a toaster!

You win. I like your style

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 6:39pm

gufnork wrote: »

You win. I like your style

Haha god no it was so random! Thanks anyhoo haha did u enter?

gufnork · 31-10-2012 6:41pm

FudgeBrace wrote: »

Haha god no it was so random! Thanks anyhoo haha did u enter?

Yep... and that's all I'm saying

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 6:44pm

gufnork wrote: »

Yep... and that's all I'm saying

Haha ah I'm sure your just being modest.!

gufnork · 31-10-2012 6:49pm

FudgeBrace wrote: »

Haha ah I'm sure your just being modest.!

I couldn't sleep one night so I came down, wrote it and entered so I'll not hold out too much hope.

I had to read it back the following day just to make sure it wasn't nonesense.

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 6:52pm

gufnork wrote: »

I couldn't sleep one night so I came down, wrote it and entered so I'll not hold out too much hope. I had to read it back the following day just to make sure it wasn't nonesense.

Oh I see well you never know! Do you know when they announce who won?

gufnork · 31-10-2012 6:53pm

FudgeBrace wrote: »

Oh I see well you never know! Do you know when they announce who won?

Not sure but I think I remember them saying it would appear on the bookmarks in November(don't think they mentioned a date for that) so I'd say it'd be pretty quick.

FudgeBrace · 31-10-2012 6:57pm

gufnork wrote: »

Not sure but I think I remember them saying it would appear on the bookmarks in November(don't think they mentioned a date for that) so I'd say it'd be pretty quick.

Oh okay, thanks

31-10-2012 8:51pm

Go go gadget crappy last minute entry

Das Kitty · 31-10-2012 9:26pm

bluewolf wrote: »

Go go gadget crappy last minute entry

That's what she...

no.

31-10-2012 9:29pm

lol!!

alfa beta · 31-10-2012 11:23pm

Here's a story I didn't enter....(damn you plagiaristic guilt!!)

Thankfully the story i did enter wasn't a rip-off of an old joke - but then again, it wasn't very good either....oh well, fingers crossed in any case....and in the meantime:

The toy store was awash with Christmas shoppers as the man and his son made their way methodically through it. From aisle to aisle, from floor to floor, they examined each shelf with a uniquely festive blend of scrutiny and delight.

When they reached the third floor they saw an employee demonstrating a remote-control helicopter. It whirred and buzzed. It hovered and swirled. ‘That’s perfect’ the man said to the employee, ‘I’ll take it.’

‘Great,’ smiled the employee and, glancing at the boy, he added: ‘I’m sure he’ll love it.’

‘You’re right,’ said the man. ‘I’d better take two.’

Das Kitty · 01-11-2012 8:29am

I wrote one from the point of view of a dog who's owner has died.

Happy Christmas Eason customers, let me remind you of the fragility of life!

01-11-2012 8:55am

Mine was about an old sad book

Das Kitty · 01-11-2012 9:01am

bluewolf wrote: »

Mine was about an old sad book

I want to read that.

01-11-2012 9:09am

Don't have it at work, PM ya when I get home

FudgeBrace · 01-11-2012 9:47am

bluewolf wrote: »

Mine was about an old sad book

Mine was about the life of a toaster! How random are we!?

01-11-2012 9:56am

I'm not sure writing about a book for a bookshop comp is random...

alfa beta · 01-11-2012 10:33am

It says on the competition entry page that a winner will be announced before Nov 9th - so nice and quick all right.

then again - I guess it doesn't take long to read the entries!

hcass · 01-11-2012 11:15am

alfa beta wrote: »

Here's a story I didn't enter....(damn you plagiaristic guilt!!)

Thankfully the story i did enter wasn't a rip-off of an old joke - but then again, it wasn't very good either....oh well, fingers crossed in any case....and in the meantime:

The toy store was awash with Christmas shoppers as the man and his son made their way methodically through it. From aisle to aisle, from floor to floor, they examined each shelf with a uniquely festive blend of scrutiny and delight.

When they reached the third floor they saw an employee demonstrating a remote-control helicopter. It whirred and buzzed. It hovered and swirled. ‘That’s perfect’ the man said to the employee, ‘I’ll take it.’

‘Great,’ smiled the employee and, glancing at the boy, he added: ‘I’m sure he’ll love it.’

‘You’re right,’ said the man. ‘I’d better take two.’

Am I the only one who loved this? Great 100 word story.

[-0-] · 01-11-2012 11:42am

What are the odds of them publishing the stories on their site prior to judgement?

FudgeBrace · 01-11-2012 11:49am

[Quote=[-0-];81526232]What are the odds of them publishing the stories on their site prior to judgement?[/Quote]
Do they put all the stories on the site?

[-0-] · 01-11-2012 11:54am

FudgeBrace wrote: »

Do they put all the stories on the site?

I should hope so! I wanna read them all.

gufnork · 01-11-2012 8:28pm

hcass wrote: »

Am I the only one who loved this? Great 100 word story.

Nope. It made me smile too. Is very good, that's for sure.

gufnork · 01-11-2012 8:31pm

FudgeBrace wrote: »

Do they put all the stories on the site?

Yeah I hope so too. Would be great to read them alltogether like that.

Easons.com 100-Word Story Competition

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