"adult" themes?

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   does anyone know if there are rules regarding "dark" or "adult" themes?  namely how "dark" or "adult" we're allowed to go?  i'm not doing anything too crazy but i haven't been able to find any mention of a maturity/rating level in the rules so i figure i'll check while there's still time for frantic rewrites ;}

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inoreen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NYC Midnight Groupie Joined: 24 Jul 2016 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote inoreen Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: "adult" themes? Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 3:28pm
	does anyone know if there are rules regarding "dark" or "adult" themes? namely how "dark" or "adult" we're allowed to go? i'm not doing anything too crazy but i haven't been able to find any mention of a maturity/rating level in the rules so i figure i'll check while there's still time for frantic rewrites ;}

Lookit There Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NYC Midnight Black Belt Joined: 20 Feb 2014 Location: Portland, OR Status: Offline Points: 3920	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lookit There Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 3:33pm
	I have seen stories with any and all "dirty" words, so I don't think it matters as long as it's true to the characters. Also, have seen lots of explicit violence. Not so sure on sex acts, but then how much to the 1000 words do you want to use? ;) I think it's understood that this is a writing competition for grown-ups, and the readers/judges will consist of same.
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stephenmatlock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List NYC Midnight Black Belt Joined: 05 Sep 2013 Location: Seattle Status: Offline Points: 10470	Post Options Post Reply Quote stephenmatlock Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jul 2016 at 3:56pm
	This is literary efforts for adults, which means there may be adult themes, but in the same way you are reaching for your best audience, you would write something that will engage your reader & not offend them. It's up to you. I had romance one year and made something kinda steamy, and it got high marks, but it was all by implication and shadow and smoke.
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