Because this is based off a reality TV show, we need a special place for everyone to see their grades. I should probably explain how I grade, as a simple error could determine the fate of each student. I grade based on the following chart:

1. Spelling and Grammar (this is always checked first, never forget that)
2. Errors (During the first read though, if the wrong word is used, or a phrase doesn't make sense, that could mean the end)
3. Ingenuity and Detail (Does the post interest me? Does it pull me in? Never forget that the most important thing about being a writer is engaging the audience)
4. Fluidity (I want each assignment to make sense. Make sure that, when writing, you always observe whether you like how the story sounds)
5. Enjoyment (Even though this is going to be tough, I want everyone to enjoy themselves. So, when writing, enjoy it, because if you don't enjoy writing something, how do you expect your readers to?)

Each week, on Sundays, at 12:01 AM Central time, the chance to submit ends. All submissions must now be given to me personally by PM to prevent anyone from stealing work from another contestant. They will, however, be posted by me here when grading is done. Critiques, however, will be given via PM, and not posted here, save for small comments and things of that nature.

Submission results will be given via PM's to you, so expect one sometime during Sunday or Monday. After all the assignments are graded, you will be told who will be leaving here in this thread in a post detailing who was removed, why, and give instructions for the next assignment. You are allowed to post here regarding congratulations and, for the weekly loser, the obligatory "Last Words" to the other contestants. No spam will be tolerated here, in this sacred place.

Any further questions may be directed to me via PM. Let us begin!

Week 1: First Assignment!

In order to understand exactly what our character's emotions are, it's very important to see how others see them. Through a letter from the Dark Eye, you have been summoned into town to obtain materials for his experiments. What materials? I don't know, that's up to you. Go to the marketplace and see what your character looks like through someone else's eyes.

Special Information: I'd like you to write this piece as though you were an NPC observing your character. Feel the emotions that emerge for your character through others, and express that through your post. This must also be completed under 1,000 words. Mush!

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