[Locked] Seasonal Writing Contest 2011!

Our criteria is diverse because each one of us (the judges) have different personalities and strengths. We have not yet decided if we will use a rubric, it really depends on the submissions that we receive and a rubric will have its cons when so many different styles of writing are allowed. Merely, write to the best of your ability and it will shine out in its own unique way. We did in fact attempt a communal grading rubric for last year's Valentines day contest and it unfortunately wasn't used very reliably, so we cannot rely on one for this contest. However, you are free to use your own when commenting on a piece if you would like. As far as how you can know your essay will be weighed equally among others, you can only take my esteemed gentlemanly word and honor that I vow to hold each submission we receive with equal light and opportunity. That is why you can submit a 1500 word epic, or a 14 word Haiku poem as was recently submitted.