Double Sonnet
Poetry Contest
Please write TWO Traditional English sonnets, but both on the SAME subject. One sonnet should be written from one person's perspective, and the other sonnet from the other person's perspective. In other words, when one partner has had their say, the other partner RESPONDS.
Each sonnet must consist of fourteen lines, split into three four-lined quatrains (verses), plus a separate two-lined couplet to finish. There is plenty of sonnet writing advice available on the internet for those not familiar with the form.
A 'turn' in the 9th line, or in the couplet, is recommended though not necessary.
Rhyme scheme required in each sonnet is: ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG.
Must be written with TEN syllables in each line (no 'silent feminine' endings), and in iambic pentameter with a syllable emphasis in each line of:
[da-DUM-da-DUM-da-DUM-da-DUM-da-DUM] - the 'das' being un-emphasised, and the 'DUMS' being EMPHASISED.
No artwork or sound effects allowed.
No author notes whatsoever allowed.
'description' above title must read, 'Double sonnet contest entry', and nothing else.
Use basic fanstory editor only.
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 25.00 member dollars. There are 13 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, April 10, 2016.
Full Contest Listing
Each sonnet must consist of fourteen lines, split into three four-lined quatrains (verses), plus a separate two-lined couplet to finish. There is plenty of sonnet writing advice available on the internet for those not familiar with the form.
A 'turn' in the 9th line, or in the couplet, is recommended though not necessary.
Rhyme scheme required in each sonnet is: ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG.
Must be written with TEN syllables in each line (no 'silent feminine' endings), and in iambic pentameter with a syllable emphasis in each line of:
[da-DUM-da-DUM-da-DUM-da-DUM-da-DUM] - the 'das' being un-emphasised, and the 'DUMS' being EMPHASISED.
No artwork or sound effects allowed.
No author notes whatsoever allowed.
'description' above title must read, 'Double sonnet contest entry', and nothing else.
Use basic fanstory editor only.
The contest winner will win half of the prize pool which is based on the number of entries. The second and third place winners will each share the remaining prize pool. The prize pool is currently 25.00 member dollars. There are 13 spots still open. If all open spots are used the prize pool will be 90.00 member dollars. In this contest at least 2 submissions must be made for the vote to begin.
Deadline: Contest is closed. Deadline was Sunday, April 10, 2016.
