Teenycontest 3 - OPEN

[multiplemint]

Teeny-Contest 3
Start:
1700 US Eastern, Wednesday 17th March 2020
End:
2359 US Eastern, Sunday 24th March 2020



TOPIC

Assuage
speechwriting || characterisation || worldbuilding
Something big and nasty is coming, be it plague or war or famine.
A character must deliver a speech to reassure their community in the face of the calamity.

Word Limit:
Up to 1000 - but shorter entries get an edge.



JUDGING

Judges:
multiplemint/Tibs
Sycamore

You've probably heard inspirational speeches in school or seen a film with one, so you know what we're looking for. Make it have impact. Make it give the listeners hope. Make it give a clear goal - or at least something the listeners can do, because people feeling helpless makes it so much worse for them. It doesn't have to be overly flowery, because a lot of the best speeches aren't, but it has to be powerful, gripping.

(Side note: if you're looking for fictional inspiration, I suggest both The West Wing and the Battlestar Galactica reboot, as Pres. Bartlett and Commander Adama, respectively, have some great ones!)




HOW TO APPLY

You don't need to pre-register or anything - Teenycontests are meant to be quick, easy, fun and optional.

Step 1: Write your entry.

Step 2: DM it to BOTH judges (both judges' names above are actually hyperlinks that link through to the Send A DM To This Person screen). You can send it as full text in a DM or an access link to a Google Document, your choice.

Step 3: Wait!