LITERARY OUTBREAK: Save Or Die One Shot Writing Contest

Volume 4: Men's Toys

Grown men and young boys are far from being the same. But what makes them just like the other?

Adult men have something to hold to-something to play with. They live for the thrill. They live for fun. Just like their younger selves, older men tend to enjoy life like it's their last. They treasure something they can call their own-their "toys."

You've succeeded in telling children stories. You've put yourself through the shoes of teenage girls. You've become a teenage boy. You made yourself feel like an adult woman. Now, you have to act like an adult man.

Are you up for it? Can you tell a story of an adult man? Are you ready to share a story about men and their so-called weapons?

Break a leg, Saviours! This is the only way to save us this time.

1. Write a SHORT STORY.

1.1 Word limit: 2,000 words and below [Word count basis: MS Word]

1.2 Target Demography: ADULT MEN (Age 31 and above)

1.3 Requirement to be used as creatively as you can:

Chosen Weapon:
1. Knife
2. Sword
3. Pistol
4. Shotgun
5. Beartrap
6. Crossbow
7. Cannon
8. Grenade
9. Chainsaw
10. Spear
11. Whip
12. Tire Iron
13. Machete
14. Baseball bat

1.4 Language: Tagalog/Taglish/English

1.5 Entries SHOULD NOT BE RECYCLED, nor have been POSTED or COPIED from any sites/books/magazines.

2. Proofread for a perfect piece.

3. Save your story in these following formats: .doc or .docx as title of your entry-wattpad username

4. Send your entry to: tkseriouslyinsane@gmail.com

4.1 Subject: LOS3 Volume 4 - [wattpad username]

4.2 Input the ff. in the message area:

Title of your entry:
Author/ Wattpad Username:
Chosen Weapon:

5. Wait for Team Baliw's reply for confirmation.

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2017, 11:59 p.m

Please BEWARE of these VIOLATIONS that will lead to DISQUALIFICATION:

1. Plagiarism

2. Multiple entries

3. Multiple accounts

4. Collaboration

5. Change of username

6. Revealing of identity [Anonymity is important]

Criteria for judging:

Content (Plot, Concept) - 40%
Creativity (Writing Style, Execution, Originality) - 25%
Adherence to the given requirement (Demography: adult men, individual requirements) - 15%
Impact (Votes do not count) - 15%
Technicalities - 5%
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Total - 100%

POSTING OF ENTRIES: NOVEMBER 7, 2017

NOTE: NO MORE ASSIGNED TEAMS IN THIS VOLUME. SAVE AS MANY BALIW AS YOU CAN.

You can address your queries to any member of Team Baliw or message the group page or the LO page.

Goodluck!

TEAM BALIW
10/23/17