write the first chapter for one of the action threads of a scifi book

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $240
  • Entries Received: 8
  • Winner: RI7010

Contest Brief

The main goal of this contest is to select one or two talented writers for a scifi / space saga book. This sample work should be around 5000-6000 words long, and will have to develop the plot from the attached file. The winner(s) should be willing to continue to write afterwards for a similar price using chapter-per-chapter freelancer.com projects.
If ever published, the name(s) of the writers will be mentioned in the book but i will hold all the rights.

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  • vladalx3
    Contest Holder
    • 5 years ago

    This contest was really interesting. I have carefully read all the entries - ranging from painful to delightful - and it there two very good ones from which it was very hard to select a winner. I have selected the one that had, in my opinion, the best description of the characters inner feelings, since that is what this thread of the story will need most.

    Many thanks to every writer here who have submitted an entry.

    • 5 years ago
  • mdmadani
    mdmadani
    • 5 years ago

    Contest Holder, I have submitted my work, expecting your feedback.

    • 5 years ago
  • IReistroffer
    IReistroffer
    • 5 years ago

    Hello. I'm not sure if you have mentioned this before, but could I ask what the geographical setting of this story is supposed to be? I currently have it set around the Florida Keys to provide a good number of options for the island, but I am unsure if that is what you want.

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      Hello. The location doesnt really matter, this can be easily changed later.

      • 5 years ago
  • vladalx3
    Contest Holder
    • 5 years ago

    For the freelancers who think there is not enough time left to post a quality entry, please check the contest for writing the first chapter for the second thread of the story here

    • 5 years ago
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    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      Hello

      The contests are for the same book but different action threads. The second one has more dialog, action and scenes presenting technical details, so it might require a different writing style. That is one of the reason i thought it might need two writers. The second reason is that it would be faster if there will be a writer for each thread :)
      But yes, anyone can send entries to either contest.

      Thank you for participating.

      • 5 years ago
    2. lorenseldner
      lorenseldner
      • 5 years ago

      thank you for the feedback! :)

      • 5 years ago
  • temidayoazeez
    temidayoazeez
    • 5 years ago

    Expecting your feedback.

    • 5 years ago
  • vladalx3
    Contest Holder
    • 5 years ago

    Some very interesting stories received so far. Thank you.

    A couple more specifications.:

    - please do not venture into describing what is being protected on that island or what is the alien's motivation. At this point, there should not be any clue about that. The aliens are attacking Earth, first targeting defense structures and ships ( they would not differentiate between a destroyer and a yacht ) for a very specific reason that will be revealed later in the book. In this stage, they dont purposely try to maximize human casualties, so they would not dedicate a squadron of bombing ships to kill swimmers.

    - it is preferable that the kids do not have no strong family ties in the world they leave behind ( hence Alice's estranged parents and Mary/Ellis being orphans ). You are free to change that, but they will still have to get to the island alone, without other family or crew members ( or navy soldiers ).

    • 5 years ago
  • temidayoazeez
    temidayoazeez
    • 5 years ago

    I have submitted my finished work. Please let me know if you ne d some adjustments with my entry. Thank you.

    • 5 years ago
  • vladalx3
    Contest Holder
    • 5 years ago

    Contest was extended by 14 days and 40$ added to the prize.

    I will provide feedback for any posted entry, either work in progress or finished.

    • 5 years ago
    1. mdmadani
      mdmadani
      • 5 years ago

      Thanks, Contest holder for extending the duration. I assure you, you will be getting the best-written work from my side. Regards, Madani

      • 5 years ago
  • RI7010
    RI7010
    • 5 years ago

    Hello, I was a little late to the party but I am currently working hard on my story. Could you please extend the duration of the contest?

    • 5 years ago
  • Misbaraza
    Misbaraza
    • 5 years ago

    Can I upload 1-2 pages of this story for your review, If you will like It. then I will complete first chapter, if you will not find it according to your expectation then I will try to write it in a completely different way?
    With Profound Regards,

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      from what i see here
      https://www.freelancer.com/support/contest/how-to-rate-comment-on-and-reject-contest-entries

      this site even encourages commenting on contest entries.

      So yes, go ahead and post any work, finished or not.

      Thank you

      • 5 years ago
  • temidayoazeez
    temidayoazeez
    • 5 years ago

    Contest holder, I don't think you got my question. Based on my understanding of the plot, it said that a protective sheild was activated around the entire island with the kids trapped in. Is it their aim to break the shield by searching for the source? Moreover the space ships are still raining down bombs, won't they be exposed to danger by breaking the shield?

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    1. lorenseldner
      lorenseldner
      • 5 years ago

      If I may interfere. Temidayo, the kids do not want to destroy the shield -nor the source of it- on the contrary, they see that mysterious power as their "only hope". That is why they are trying to find it. That's how I understand it. I hope that helps! I am working on a proposal as well, I just hope to finish the word-count! :) good luck everyone!

      • 5 years ago
    2. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      Thank you Lorenza. Yes, that is how i imagined it. After all, that shield was activated either to protect something ( which means it is worth finding what ) or the kids themselves ( in which case it is a call or an invitation ). In any case, as you have said, it is their best hope.

      • 5 years ago
  • whetstoneedits
    whetstoneedits
    • 5 years ago

    Hello,

    How many chapters do you estimate the completed book will be?

    Also, please upgrade the contest to #sealed.

    Thanks.

    -Whetstone

    • 5 years ago
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    1. gabriela1968
      gabriela1968
      • 5 years ago

      Thanks for upgrading to seal. Regards.

      • 5 years ago
    2. whetstoneedits
      whetstoneedits
      • 5 years ago

      Thanks.

      -Whetstone

      • 5 years ago
  • temidayoazeez
    temidayoazeez
    • 5 years ago

    Please can you extend the duration for the contest?

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      If there is no entry i can use by the end of this week but i think there is a chance to get one, i will probably extend it.

      • 5 years ago
  • temidayoazeez
    temidayoazeez
    • 5 years ago

    Hello contest holder,i don't understand the last part of the plot. I quote"The kids agree that their only solution is to go towards the source of the shield". Please why should they find the light a source if it protects them from the bombs from the ships?

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      The source is inside the shield. The rest is a deserted island and they have no means to leave it. Besides, it looks like there is a war raging on out there, so it is very unlikely to find a safe place.
      Nowhere else to go.

      • 5 years ago
  • temidayoazeez
    temidayoazeez
    • 5 years ago

    Sir, the pics are not opening, writing "file not supported". Please check this and upload a supported pics file.

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      Hello
      it is a zip file. you need to download and open it using a compatible program ( windows explorer can do it ).

      • 5 years ago
  • vladalx3
    Contest Holder
    • 5 years ago

    As a suggestion or for inspiration. I have added some artwork a friend of mine did based on the plot. Some say that one image is worth a thousand words. Remains to be seen.

    • 5 years ago
    1. mdmadani
      mdmadani
      • 5 years ago

      Saw those pics, amazing work. Got a better view of your imagination. Count on me, working on the story which matches your view. Regards, Madani

      • 5 years ago
  • mdmadani
    mdmadani
    • 5 years ago

    Hello. I have studied the plot and I am quite excited to be a part of your work. Could I add some characters to the story and addition to that I have some marvellous ideas for your plot but can't reveal it in public. If we could speak in person I can get my doubts cleared and could show you my ideas. Regards, Madani

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      Hello

      it is ok to add characters if you think it would bring interesting content, just take into account the restriction i have mentioned.

      freelancer does not seem to allow direct contact at this point.

      Regards

      • 5 years ago
  • mehrnaz1992
    mehrnaz1992
    • 5 years ago

    is it for teenagers?

    • 5 years ago
    1. vladalx3
      Contest Holder
      • 5 years ago

      Not necessarily, why ?

      • 5 years ago

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