Tell a Tale contest

CONTEST IS CLOSED
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I had a great time hosting the contest. Thanking everyone for their spirited participation. It was indeed a nice experience reading so many different versions to the start of a storyline.

I hope, each of you had a memorable time participating and writing your own beautiful ends! I believe it was the first time for many of you and you enjoyed the whole event. I felt overwhelmed when many of you wrote to me saying you enjoyed, just the aspect of writing into a contest - that was the intention behind this idea; to provide an opportunity to write & meet new bloggers and cherish the experience.

I am sure we have already learnt a few new things in this exercise. I truly believe, Learning is the reward of Participation.

I know, you have been reading this to know when the results would be out and am beating with my words!

The judging process is going to be another rewarding experience; with so many entries and each so unique, i have a task on hand.

Results would be announced on 6th February 2012.

The list of entries are:

1. Arun
2. Asif
3. Hariharan Valady
4. Bhagyareema
5. Deva
6. Engram
7. SRS
8. Vijay Shenoy
9. Sancheeta Biswas
10. Krishnan

Thank you once again! In the meanwhile, Please read the stories written by other contestants and share your views.

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I am announcing a contest for bloggers to participate and enjoy! The main reason behind the contest is to build camaraderie, instigate a spark and learn through contesting.

I feel every time i am in a contest i learn from it and become a better person, be it a Toastmasters contest or Blogger contest! Hence, decided to be the host :-)

Here you go! I have written the beginning of a story and i would want the contestants to complete it! Sounds simple, isn't it?

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“Coffeeee!! Teaa!!”
“Coffeeee!! Teaa!!”
The vendor called out as he passed the coupe.
“Thuddd!”
The baby fell on its knee trying to walk across to his mother.
The mother ran to pick up the child and is busy placating him.
Ravishing young lady sat across him checking her flock of hair in the mirror of her mini clutch bag.
The chatter from the group of young boys engrossed in a card game relayed from above.
The train had halted at Varnasi for 15 mins. He hadn’t moved or uttered a word from the time he got on.
The newspaper covered Sanjay’s face; his eyes peered through his bi-focal spectacles and his hair rested neatly combed sideways.
A pencil in his hand was losing his grip.

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Some rules don't do any harm ;-)

1. Contestants should complete this story in 750-800 words(Excluding my start).
2. Contestants should tag two(minimum) other bloggers to participate in the contest.
3. Contestants should leave their suggestions/appreciations on fellow contestants post
4. Contestants should tag this post while making an entry to the contest.
    Create a new post in your blog, link it here and leave a comment for me to know!
5. Contestants will be judged on
   a. Creativity
   b. Originality/ Fresh thoughts
   c. Climax of the story
   d. Good written English
   e. Message of the story

Are you ready to contest? Contest closes on 31st January 2012. Rush in your entries; Let us have some fun & learning by reading, reviewing and rewarding the blogger community!

Looking forward to your lively participation :-D

My Tags:
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Krishnan Chidambaram
Anand Narayanan