2008 Story Contest

[Dave]

Big typo on the story contest page (http://sfreader.com/story-contest.asp), that being that I'd listed the contest as opening November 1st.

The contest actually opens December 1st!

We (Pete and I) accept entries from December 1 - December 31.

Sorry for the confusion. I've updated the page.

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[Dave]

I creadted the emial address too (contest2008 AT sfreader DOT com), but anything received before December 1st will be deleted!

If you have questions, ask here or contact me at webmaster AT sfreader DOT com

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[Dave]

Only three entries so far!!!

20 days left to get your story in!

Make sure you read the contest entry requirements!

http://www.sfreader.com/story-contest.asp







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[Jordan Lapp]

Apparently there's still some confusion about the contest, as illustrated on this thread (http://goldenagestories.com/beta/bb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=5918).

I'm just finishing up the vast, 600 page tome that I stupidly chose to review. My review and my story are forthcoming.

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[Dave]

I'll post over there to clear it up.

Also, I put a link to the list of books on Library thing so you don't have to wait for Pete (whi has been traveling a lot) to email it.

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[Dave]

Update:

Still only three entries..... only 16 days left.

Should I reiterate the prizes?

1ST: $300
2ND: $150
3RD: $75

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[Jordan Lapp]

Prediction: You're going to 100 entries on Dec 31st.

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[Dave]

As long as I get more than 3....

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[crystalwizard]

Dave, to be quite frank:

I didn't enter because of the review requirement. I barely have time to write. I don't have time to read and then review. The only books I could have turned in reviews on would have been those I'm publishing and that looks bad.

I'm guessing that there are a lot of people that aren't entering for the same reason. The review requirement.

I understand why you made it.

I thought it was a bad idea at the time and I still do.

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[Jordan Lapp]

On the other hand, I'm doing a review specifically for the contest. Look at it this way: Many contests charge a $15 fee to enter. The review I'm writing for Dave will (hopefully) take about an hour to write. So I'm making $15/hr to write this review.

Okay, so there's several leaps in logic required there, but at the very least, we're helping out SFReader by writing a review...

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[Dave]

CW - this is not directed at you specifically, but at the population in general (check your PMs for my reply to you):

Heaven forbid you take 20 - 30 minutes to write a review to support a REVIEW site for a chance to enter a FREE contest that offers $525 in prizes. Everyone can find the time to do something they WANT to do. Can't carve out 30 minutes all at once? Do five minutes a day for a week. Stay up 5 minutes later. Get up 5 minutes earlier. Write it longhand during lunch and then type it in.

Anyone who is using the 'not enough time to write a review' excuse is lying to themselves. You want to do that, that's your prerogative. But don't lie to me. Simply tell me you don't feel like writing a review and thus will not be entering the contest.

As an alternative to review writing, you can PayPal me $10 to help support the site. If you're interested in that option, PM me and I'll get back with details.

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[Jaqhama]

Never fear...Jaq is here.http://forum.sfreader.com/emoticons/rofl.gif


Hey Dave...I've already had the two reviews I did for SF reader published here, so...


Just wrote an action/adventure sci-fi tale for your contest.


Took me a couple of hours over two nights at work.


I've plenty of other stuff to do, but figured what the hell, it's only 5000 words.


(And I always intended to write a story for the contest anyway, just forgot about it is all. Good thing you posted up this reminder.)http://forum.sfreader.com/emoticons/yeah.gif


I've sent you an email, asking a couple of questions.


Now you got four stories...which has upset the apple-cart, because when there was only three stories, everyone knew they were going to win something. http://forum.sfreader.com/emoticons/tongue.gif







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[Dave]

Thanks Jaq!

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[Lyn]

I'm three pages into a sword and sorcery adventure. But this is where I usually get stuck. lol. So I hope I can finish it by Christmas and submit it. I've got 4 or 5 reviews in this year, I think. At any rate, thanks for the reminder.

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[Jordan Lapp]

I've, um, got THREE entries for it. So that'll nearly double the total ;)

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[von Darkmoor]

Son of a -! I went to submit a couple of fine tales . . . only to discover they're all over 5k. Won't be visiting this year, Dave - sorry.


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[SJHigbee]

Have sent an entry in... Do we get a notice to let us know it arrived safely?

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[Dave]

I guess I could look at setting up and autoreply.....

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[Jaqhama]

Well just to make sure...I sent in two stories. A few days before the deadline.

Just out of curiosity...how many stories did you end up getting in total Dave?
Or rather how many authors submitted anything, might be a better guideline.

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[Dave]

I'll give a final count tomorrow... I think I'm around 18 or so

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[Dave]

32 entries, last one coming at 11:09 pm on the 31st.

Thanks to all who entered.

Dave

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