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The last deadline has officially passed. The Calendar 2013 is over and done.

Participation was.... low. Let's put it like that.

Here are a few statistics about the calendar.

But first what everyone has waited for: The results.

1st Place: siri_und_nana (357 points)
2nd Place: lillythliel (245 points)
3rd Place: tzuzuku (194 points)

Further statistics:Words written (on the ( Read more... )

Task: Sit down and invent your own "gang" for a story. tell us about all the characters involved.

( I went )

Task: Collect a list of 10 people’s last words.

"There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly."
- Cicero (to the centurion send to assassinate him.)

"I want nothing but death."
- Jane Austen (answering her sister who had asked if she wanted something.)

"Go away. I'm all right."
- H.G. Wells (not ( Read more... )

Task: Write a story of maximum 100 words using only one-syllable wordsThis exercise forces writers to use simple, familiar words. For example, basic words such as bed, earth, stars, bone, yard, house are all simple words, but they're also rich with emotional potential (If you have to, you may use more-syllable words, but try to keep their amount as ( Read more... )

Task: Finally! Its haiku-time! (syllables 5-7-5). Carry on!

It's hot, oh so hot,
ice is melting on my skin
I will catch a cold.

Task: Brainstorm 6 very strong emotions.

1. Fear
2. Trust
3. Anger
4. Disgust
5. Shame

Task: Brainstorm 15 places to spend your honeymoon. Be precise!

( I've got a thing with trains... )

Task: Visit www.deviantart.com. On the top left you will find the search bar. Type in the first word that comes into your mind. Use the seventh picture on the first page as an inspiration and write a poem or a short story/scene.

My picture was this one.

( Poem: The Thief )

Task: Choose an event/experience from July 10th, then take a closer look at your character from July 9th.

I wrote for a bit more than 10 minutes. And I tried to play it for even worse - but I liked this version better. The other one sounded like a cheap rip of from Robinson Crusoe... ^^;;;

( Stranded on an Island... )