Within just 410 characters! We are holding the "Short Short note Cup," a short story contest that anyone can easily enter!
We want new writers to be born into this world through the joy of playing games. With that desire in mind, the project team developed the card game "Short Short note," which was released in June and has been enjoyed by many people.
Three months after its release, the event we had been planning since the very beginning on note is finally starting.
A short short contest on note, hosted by the product's manufacturer, Partners Co., Ltd., and featuring Masatomo Tamaru, the game's supervisor, as the head judge.
We call it the "Short Short note Cup"!
Using the card game that allows anyone to write a short short in just a few minutes as a reference, we hope many people will apply, especially those who have never written a novel before and those who want to become writers in the future!
While this is not a contest with great authority, we want it to be an event where everyone can enjoy short shorts even more. We hope you will participate with excitement and ease.
*This article is posted on the note account of toy creator Shinpei Takahashi, who was in charge of game development, but the event is hosted by the product manufacturer, Partners Co., Ltd. Please direct any inquiries to the Partners Co., Ltd. contact window at the end of this article.
The outline is provided below.
What is the Short Short note Cup?
It is a short short (a short and mysterious story) contest held on note, hosted by Partners Co., Ltd., the manufacturer of Short Short note. A variety of awards, including the Grand Prize, will be established and judged by a panel of judges consisting mainly of the development team.
What is a short short?
Simply put, it is a "short and mysterious story." More specifically, it is a "story with an idea and an impressive ending that makes use of it." Because of its brevity, one of its main attractions is that it can be read and written quickly. In this contest, please don't worry about whether it is a "true short short" or not; just feel free to write and have fun.
Application conditions and method
・Anyone can apply. (Applications where someone else writes down the author's spoken words are also OK. Of course, the work must be original and not infringe on the copyright or any other rights of a third party.)
・On the media platform "note," write a short short of 410 characters or less, using the title of the work as the article title, and post it with the hashtag " #ShortShortNoteCup ".
*410 characters is a pun on "short (410)".
*Please don't forget to include the "Cup" at the end of the hashtag.
・You can submit as many works as you like. However, please write one work per article (one post).
・If you write text other than the work in the article, such as an introduction, please make it clear where the work of 410 characters or less begins and ends. The title of the note article you post must be the title of the short short.
・Please choose the title of your work from the following 1 to 11. (Of course, you are free to interpret the titles however you like!)
1. "Talking Piano"
2. "100 Million Yen Low-Calorie"
3. "Restructuring Co., Ltd."
4. "Analog Bilingual"
5. "Illegal Refrigerator"
6. "Math Gyoza"
7. "The Ever-Changing Detective"
8. "Flying Straight"
9. "Rich Juliet"
10. "The Mars I Give to You"
11. A title created by freely combining two words from the 200 prompt cards included in the card game "Short Short note"
The image above is also part of the cards. You can also use two cards from here to create a title.
Application Period
Entries posted between Friday, October 1, 2021, and 23:59 on Sunday, November 14, 2021, are eligible.
Judges
Masatomo Tamaru (Head Judge / Short Short Writer)
http://masatomotamaru.com/
Sekishiro (Special Judge / Writer)
https://twitter.com/sekishiro
Simpei Takahashi (Toy Creator / Short Short Note Developer)
https://twitter.com/simpeiidea
Takashi Osawa (Representative of Ideastation, Partners Co., Ltd.)
https://twitter.com/idea_soken
Awards and Supplementary Prizes (1 winner for each)
*For all awards, there is one winner each.
◆ Grand Prize
Grand Prize (Supplementary prize: Trophy, introduction of the work by related parties on personal social media, etc.)
◆ Jury Special Award
Masatomo Tamaru Award (Supplementary prize: Small trophy, gift from Masatomo Tamaru)
Sekishiro Award (Supplementary prize: Small trophy, gift from Sekishiro)
Simpei Takahashi Award (Supplementary prize: Small trophy, gift from Simpei Takahashi)
Ideastation Award (Selected by Takashi Osawa; Supplementary prize: Small trophy, gift from Partners Co., Ltd.)
◆ Honorable Mention
Funniest Award (Awarded to particularly funny works)
Most Innovative Award (Awarded to works that feel particularly fresh/new)
Chilling Award (Awarded to works that are particularly spine-chillingly scary)
Heart-Touching Award (Given to works that are particularly moving, touching, or heartwarming)
Genius!? Award (Given to works that are somehow amazing, even if you're not sure why)
◆ Sponsored Media Special Awards
Gadget Tsushin Award (Given to works that make you want to "tell someone about it," such as those that would be featured on the soft news site "Gadget Tsushin")
- Gadget Tsushin: https://getnews.jp/
Ie-men Award (Given to works that evoke a sense of "family")
- Ie-men: https://ie-men.jp/
Mono Magazine Award (Given to works where the items featured are appealing)
- Mono Magazine web: https://www.monomagazine.com/
GetNavi web Award (Given to works that evoke a sense of "technology" or the "future")
- GetNavi web: https://getnavi.jp/
Mirai e Iko-yo Award (Given to works where the author's "passion" can be felt)
- Mirai e Iko-yo: https://future.iko-yo.net/
Works that receive a Sponsored Media Special Award are scheduled to be introduced in articles on their respective media platforms.
Please note that in such cases, the articles may include links to your winning entry, the title of your work, your note account name, and partial quotes from your work. Additionally, if we wish to feature your work in its entirety in print media, we will consult with you individually.
In addition to the listed supplementary prizes, all winners will be invited to a closed "Zoom Awards Ceremony & Short Short note Game Session" with the judges. The date is yet to be determined, but we will contact you about a month in advance.
Results Announcement
We plan to announce the results on a note article between late November and early December. *The exact announcement date will be updated in this article as soon as it is determined. Supplementary prizes will be sent at a later date after we contact the winners individually.
After the selection process is complete, the results announcement article will be posted on the following account:
https://note.com/simpeiidea/
All other details will be added and updated on this article as needed.
Notes
・Please ensure that your entry is an original work that does not infringe upon the copyrights or any other rights of third parties.
・When your entry is introduced in relation to this contest on external media, it may be featured by linking to your note article or by quoting a portion of your work. Please be aware of this before entering. Additionally, if we wish to feature your work in its entirety in print media, we will consult with you individually.
・After the judging, we will contact you via the "Contact Creator" feature on note. Notifications are expected to be sent to the email address registered to your note account. If we are unable to reach you (e.g., if you do not reply), your award may be invalidated.
Information on the Commemorative Event
One month before the submission deadline, on Thursday, October 14, from 19:00 to 20:30, we will hold a "Write and Submit on the Spot! Short Short note Cup Launch Event & Mini Writing Workshop" via Zoom. Those who wish to participate can sign up via the Peatix link below. Participation is free and limited to the first 77 people. Please feel free to join us!
*We have also set aside time for a Q&A session.
*Registration will close once capacity is reached or on Tuesday, October 12, at 23:59.
Please also use the games as a reference!
The card game "Short Short note" includes rules for writing together in a group and hint cards that show you how to write, which can help you create various works. It is not mandatory, but we would be happy if you could try playing it once.
Other reference articles
Please feel free to read the following articles as well. They might give you a sense of how easy it is to write and enter.
Q&A (to be updated as needed)
Q: Does a space count as one character within the 410-character limit?
A: Yes. A space counts as one character.
Q: When I search for "#ShortShortNoteCup", not all works appear. Will my entry be missed during the judging process?
A: With the cooperation of note Inc., the secretariat has a system in place to view all posts tagged with "#ShortShortNoteCup". Please rest assured that we will check every single entry.
We look forward to receiving many entries!
※If you have any important inquiries regarding this contest, please contact us at ↓
Partners Inc.
marketing@ptns-sp.com
Please send your inquiry via email. Please use "Short Short note Cup" as the subject line. Please note that we may not be able to respond to questions we cannot answer, such as: ・Questions about judging criteria or the progress of the judging ・Matters unrelated to this contest ・Matters already covered in this article
We hope to make this contest a warm place where everyone can enjoy writing short stories and build excitement together. We appreciate your participation and support!
※Article Editor: Short Short note Cup Secretariat, Shimpei Takahashi (Toy Creator)
https://mobile.twitter.com/simpeiidea