Hey everyone, it's time for a new writing contest. For this contest we are going to explore the Steampunk genre.
What is Steampunk? I think the wikipedia article says it better than I could:
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. Although its literary origins are sometimes associated with the cyberpunk genre, steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century's British Victorian era or American "Wild West", in a future during which steam power has maintained mainstream usage, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power
Quote from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
So a Steampunk story will have either a 19th century British Victorian, or an American western style (or both). It will feature lots of Steam technology, Steam trains, steam powered boats, computers, automatons and other gizmos.
Gears, gears gears! A plethora of clockwork gears are often a staple in these settings. Steampunk characters come equipped with goggles, a wrench, and top hat and other stylish attire.
Writing contest
Ok, for this contest I would like you to write a short story, a couple pages, perhaps more, in the Steampunk genre. This story should be a post and you should leave a comment below linking to your post.
- No plagiarism please. This story should be primarily your own original work. I'm ok with fan-fiction though.
- Your story should actually be a Steam punk story. I've have a fair number of people in previous contests linking me to a random post of theirs, that wasn't in the specified genre and not even a proper story.
- You have seven days to make your submission, until this post pays out.
- Only one entry per person!
The winner will receive 10 SBD, 100% vote and resteem. I'll give some 50% votes to runners up.
Good luck and happy writing!
(pic from https://wonderopolis.org)
I hope I did this right:
https://steemit.com/poetry/@geke/the-parking-meter-at-the-end-of-the-universe
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https://steemit.com/story/@heretickitten/too-much-information-part-1
I hope you enjoy it!
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Hello. Thanks for hosting the contest. Here is my submission.
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Sorry, I'm not sure if I've missed the deadline, it can be a bit confusing working out due to different time zones, and I didn't see the competition until a few days ago ... so I hope you might accept my entry anyway? If not, que sera sera :)
https://steemit.com/fiction/@ravenruis/eleanor-witherington-has-a-day
(artist unknown)
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Sounds like a fun contest and looking forward to reading the entries. Good luck to all who are taking part :)
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Just trying my luck here...hope I am close haha
https://steemit.com/steampunk/@kaerpediem/the-communicator
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This is my submission, Mr. Neoxian... https://steemit.com/steampunk/@abmakko/coal-rebels-a-steampunk-short-story Hope you enjoy the read.
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This is my entry
https://steemit.com/steampunk/@ehisoria/winchester-and-the-flying-machine-70df769f2066b
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I'm definitely in this time thanks for the opportunity mr ninja
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Ahhmm! 10 SBD to winner! Wish I am the winner!
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You could be the winner.
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Hope so!
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I’d be horrific at this but I still might give it a go.
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Neoxian how are you? I had days without greeting you, luck to those who participate I'm not good at writing but I'm going to say hello
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I'm good thanks.
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This is a contest ill like to enter into.
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It's a fantastic opportunity
I hope to participate in this wonderful competition
Thank you for your great effort
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Thanks @neoxian for hosting this contest. Here's my last second entry:
https://steemit.com/steampunk/@cyemela/neoxian-s-daring-and-intrepid-steampunk-writing-contest-neoxian
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Phew, just about made it. I really hope this counts as steampunk, my first attempt at the genre. Thank you very much for the chance to try something new.
The Attack of 1852
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It's my entry post
https://steemit.com/steempunk/@mamun123456/a-bold-story-of-school-life-story-contest-of-steempunk
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Harden's Folly. My entry into your contest, thank you for the opportunity.
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This is my entry for the steampunk contest; I hope it's satisfactory...
https://steemit.com/steampunk/@wales/3xk6qg-steampunk-zombies
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My entry:
https://steemit.com/fiction/@sarez/for-the-love-of-coal-city-a-steampunk-short-story
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you are the steemit man love your ideas
please i send you a memo in small payment check it for renting 12000 sp a week
thanks
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Wao its a great idea of contest. I will try to participate!
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I plan to enter this. Do we have until Sunday? @neoxian?
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Here is my entry:
https://steemit.com/steempunk/@rebeccabe/search-for-the-red-dragon-steempunk-fiction-ef3c5d172cfb5est
Fun to write!
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Oh, man. I missed it. I'm going to have to keep an eye on your stuff. It's been a busy week, though. Maybe next time. :-)
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Thank you for your continued support of SteemSilverGold
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