Write a flash fiction about your most memorable mishear to win up to 10K GP and an award! |
We all have misheard someone or misused a word at some point. Share those stories for the chance to win awards! ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** This contest focuses on two types of word mistakes: malapropisms and mondegreens. A malaprop is when you use one word but mean to say one with a similar sound; if you intend to say, for example, "for all intents and purposes" and instead you say "for all intensive purposes", that is an example of a malaprop. A mondegreen is when you mishear what someone sang in a song. I remember one time there was a song that said "Let's get, let's get, revolutionary" and for about six months or so I thought the words were "Let's kill, let's kill, revolutionary". OPEN FOR THE NOVEMBER ROUND! This round opens 3 November and ends noon 30 November August Round Entries and Winner!
Previous Entries for Round July 2023 ▼ For this contest, write a flash fiction story (max 499 words) about the most comedic -- or embarrassing -- mishear you've experienced; we want to hear stories both personal and vicarious. RULES: Each contest round lasts the first two weeks of every month. At the end of every round, the entries will be judged and the winners will receive their prizes. To enter a story, post an item ID link or book entry ID link in the forum thread below. An example of a b-item link: {bitem:#######} where the #'s are replaced by the id of your piece. An example of an entry link: {entry:#######} where the #'s are replaced by the id of your piece. The specific entry link is found in the top right corner of the entry, not at the top of the item for the book as a whole. The max content rating for this material is 13+. Entries will be disqualified if they are not properly linked. Note: previously written work is accepted, but late entries are not. Entries must be under 500 words: listing the word count in the entry is appreciated but not mandatory. Word count will be checked using a Microsoft Word document. Also appreciated but not mandatory: including a link to the contest {bitem:2298989} at the bottom of the piece. PRIZES: The winner will receive a 10,000 GP blue ribbon and a 10,000 GP reward. Honourable mentions will each receive 5,000 GP. The number of honourable mentions is dependent on the discretion of the judges. JUDGES: The judges of this contest will be OnlyMagicInkGlows Yes, as of right now I'm the only judge but if I decide to keep running it in the future I'll open up other judge positions DONATIONS: Donations - toward the contest prizes - are much appreciated! Any amount is appreciated. Donate at least 25,000 GP and the first 10K will get you a merit badge of your choice! |