Twisted Tournament FAQ

Welcome to the exhilarating world of Twisted Tournament! Prepare for a writing challenge that will push your creativity to the limits.

Twisted Tourney: The Essentials

Twisted Tourney is an innovative writing contest designed to challenge and inspire. Here's what you need to know:

  • Three rounds of intense writing, each with its own unique challenges
  • Participants are divided into two groups for a balanced competition
  • After all three rounds are completed, writers judge stories from the opposite group
  • Eight-day judging period to ensure thorough evaluation
  • Six winners per round (three from each group) and two overall contest champions

Are you ready to embark on this literary adventure?

Creative Elements Rules: Prompts, Tropes, and Genres

Each round features a unique combination of creative elements to inspire your writing:

  • Rules: There are no specific rules - you will not be DQd for your usage for any of the categories. However, you must impress the judges with your usage. And remember, you are the judges! What would you want to see?
  • Rerolls: Some prompts/genre/theme rounds allow limited rerolls
The Twisted Journey: Contest Process
  1. Access prompts on your contests page at twistedtournament.com/contests/registered
  2. Craft your story within the specified timeframe
  3. Submit your entry using the provided submission button
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all three rounds
  5. After all rounds are complete, access your judging assignments
  6. Evaluate stories by ranking them in order of preference
Note: Participation in both writing and judging is mandatory for round eligibility. However, you can still compete and win other rounds.
The Art of Judgment: Scoring and Evaluation
  • Each participant typically judges 5 stories per round
  • Your story will be evaluated by approximately 5 judges
  • Ranking is done through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface
  • Feedback (giving and getting) is totally optional
  • Points are awarded based on your story's ranking
  • Your score for each round is an average of all received rankings
  • The overall contest score is the sum of your three round scores
  • Story submission is a prerequisite for receiving judging assignments
  • Failure to complete judging results in round disqualification
Hover for Pro Tip Remember, when judging, focus on the story's creative interpretation of the prompts and overall quality!
Word Count Guidelines

Adhering to word count limits is crucial:

  • Each round has a specific maximum word count
  • You must title your submission. Titles do not count to your word limit.
  • Exceeding the word limit is not permitted
  • You may write fewer words than the limit
  • Word count limits may vary between rounds
Pro Tip: Focus on quality and efficient storytelling. Make every word count!
Community Guidelines and Safe Participation

We prioritize a safe and supportive environment for all participants:

  • The Feedback and Beta forum is group-specific for your privacy
  • Feel free to share ideas, seek advice, or engage with your group members
  • Maintain a respectful and encouraging attitude towards fellow writers
  • Report any concerns promptly to our dedicated moderation team
Remember: Twisted Tournament is about growing as writers and enjoying the creative process together!