2011 Contest: Show Don't Tell
For this year's Scarlet Boa Contest, write an scene in as close to all-dialogue as possible. Anyone can tell their readers how their characters feel, but can you show them—convey an attitude, a sense of urgency, despair or excitement... using only dialogue?
From ten finalists, one winner will be voted on by readers to receive the coveted Scarlet Boa and Award Certificate, and three more writers will each receive an Honorable Mention.
Reader/Voters will be entered into a random drawing for a special prize. (Hint: Chocolates!)
RULES:
a. Write a scene using as close to pure dialogue as possible
b. Use 1,000 words or less.
c. One entry per individual.
The Scarlet Boa contest is open to published and non-published authors alike. Submit your entry (500-1000 words). We'll accept submissions until September 30th and post them online October 5th.
