Birthday Update: New Themes and Tokens
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silwritersguildHi, everyone,
Well, tonight I sat down and got my act together. Sort of. ;) At least, I organized the many ideas for themes and tokens, birthday submissions, and token nominations that everyone has been so generously sending. I hope that there is a glimmer of a chance that I might be caught up with everything that I need to do by tomorrow.
We have several new themes, however, as well as a growing list of tokens that you can award to the story or author you think most deserving.
Perfect Matches. Whether humorous or serious, this theme is for cross-overs of all sorts.
Five Things. Any variation of the "Five things . . ." or "Five times . . ." challenge would be acceptable. Might be "Five People Who Kissed Maedhros," or "Five Things Fëanor Invented," or even the format: "Five Things Turin Regretted and One He Did Not." That last one might be a stretch. Could it be possible to narrow regrettable acts committed by Turin to only five?
Minstrelsy and Music. Could be on one of the "professionals" (Maglor, Daeron, Ecthelion or Lindir)--or the Ainulindale--or on almost anyone singing.
Cuiviénen. Stories, poetry, and artwork about or set in Cuiviénen.
Smells Like Teen Spirit. A story that features teens in their most adolescent behaviour.
Best Kiss. Soul meets soul on lovers' lips.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley, Prometheus Unbound
You know you want to nominate one. Even if you don't find one you love (and you will, of course, you will), imagine the fun you will have looking. All kisses welcome to be nominated for this category—Beren and Lúthien, Fëanor and Nerdanel, Fingon and Maedhros, etc., etc., etc. Celebrate your favorite kisses of The Silmarillion that Tolkien never got around to describing.
Melian's Girdle. An award for an exceptional portrayal and development of a female canon character or OFC in an adult rated romantic or erotic story.
Ilúvdiacritics. An award to honor references and periodicals that you find particularly helpful or illuminating.
The Splutter. For writing and authors that create spray effects on computer monitors and laptop screens.
Funniest Feanorians! For the most amusing stories and artwork featuring Feanor and his descendants.
We are still accepting old and new stories, ficlets, poems, and artwork for the older themes as well!
Most Sinister Villain. This theme is for writing and art where the baddie really makes one's skin crawl. Not one for likeable villains but for utterly horrid ones.
Who?? A Celebration of Minor and Original Characters. Writing and artwork entered for this theme focuses on minor canon characters or original characters.
Númenórean Queens. Writing and artwork that focuses on the Queens of Númenor.
Clash of the Titans. Powerful characters clash in conflicts of all sorts.
Do Something That's Never Been Done. Writing or artwork about doing the seemingly impossible. Can be as big as defeating Sauron or as small as any given character overcoming a personal impossibility.
Heroes and Antiheroes. Writing and artwork about characters who exhibit the traits of heroes but are also afflicted with flaws.
We are still accepting ideas for new themes and tokens until August 7th, so please send in your ideas! You can do that--as well as send work for inclusion in the theme compilations or choose a member or story to receive a token--on the birthday page.
Thank you so very much to everyone who has contributed ideas, sent work, or honored their fellow SWGers with tokens! :)
Best regards,
Dawn
Well, tonight I sat down and got my act together. Sort of. ;) At least, I organized the many ideas for themes and tokens, birthday submissions, and token nominations that everyone has been so generously sending. I hope that there is a glimmer of a chance that I might be caught up with everything that I need to do by tomorrow.
We have several new themes, however, as well as a growing list of tokens that you can award to the story or author you think most deserving.
New Themes
Perfect Matches. Whether humorous or serious, this theme is for cross-overs of all sorts.
Five Things. Any variation of the "Five things . . ." or "Five times . . ." challenge would be acceptable. Might be "Five People Who Kissed Maedhros," or "Five Things Fëanor Invented," or even the format: "Five Things Turin Regretted and One He Did Not." That last one might be a stretch. Could it be possible to narrow regrettable acts committed by Turin to only five?
Minstrelsy and Music. Could be on one of the "professionals" (Maglor, Daeron, Ecthelion or Lindir)--or the Ainulindale--or on almost anyone singing.
Cuiviénen. Stories, poetry, and artwork about or set in Cuiviénen.
Tokens
Smells Like Teen Spirit. A story that features teens in their most adolescent behaviour.
Best Kiss. Soul meets soul on lovers' lips.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley, Prometheus Unbound
You know you want to nominate one. Even if you don't find one you love (and you will, of course, you will), imagine the fun you will have looking. All kisses welcome to be nominated for this category—Beren and Lúthien, Fëanor and Nerdanel, Fingon and Maedhros, etc., etc., etc. Celebrate your favorite kisses of The Silmarillion that Tolkien never got around to describing.
Melian's Girdle. An award for an exceptional portrayal and development of a female canon character or OFC in an adult rated romantic or erotic story.
Ilúvdiacritics. An award to honor references and periodicals that you find particularly helpful or illuminating.
The Splutter. For writing and authors that create spray effects on computer monitors and laptop screens.
Funniest Feanorians! For the most amusing stories and artwork featuring Feanor and his descendants.
Older Themes
We are still accepting old and new stories, ficlets, poems, and artwork for the older themes as well!
Most Sinister Villain. This theme is for writing and art where the baddie really makes one's skin crawl. Not one for likeable villains but for utterly horrid ones.
Who?? A Celebration of Minor and Original Characters. Writing and artwork entered for this theme focuses on minor canon characters or original characters.
Númenórean Queens. Writing and artwork that focuses on the Queens of Númenor.
Clash of the Titans. Powerful characters clash in conflicts of all sorts.
Do Something That's Never Been Done. Writing or artwork about doing the seemingly impossible. Can be as big as defeating Sauron or as small as any given character overcoming a personal impossibility.
Heroes and Antiheroes. Writing and artwork about characters who exhibit the traits of heroes but are also afflicted with flaws.
We are still accepting ideas for new themes and tokens until August 7th, so please send in your ideas! You can do that--as well as send work for inclusion in the theme compilations or choose a member or story to receive a token--on the birthday page.
Thank you so very much to everyone who has contributed ideas, sent work, or honored their fellow SWGers with tokens! :)
Best regards,
Dawn
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Date: 2010-07-28 12:33 pm (UTC)Sorry, I'll clarify on "The Splutter" ... it's best humor, stories most likely to give your computer a tea/soda/wine bath. :)
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Date: 2010-07-28 02:47 pm (UTC)