Tired of Judges who don't Give Feedback?

I sure as heck know I am! We have all been entered in one of those contests where the judge will say "Oh I will comment on every entry" About the last two or three contests I entered said that, and all two or three judges didn't comment on my entry at all.

I am going to change this. I will read your story, and if I like it, I'll say so and you will probably be a finalist. If I hate it, I'll tell you and you won't. Simple as that, honest judging.

Now for the options!

Ask me for a prompt! Super brownie points for this!

Write about the hardest thing you have ever had to do.

Write about the best thing that has happened to you.

Use the phrase "My hosiery is bunching!" or "Rock Chalk Jayhawk go KU! somewhere in your story.

You can combine these any way you want. Make it real though. Not too farfetched unless my prompt calls for fantasy.

Now for the rules

I freaking hate sticky caps. They should be dragged out to die a horrible death.

No fricken netspeak or lyke dis type of stuff. It is SO ANNOYING!

No gay bashing or religion bashing. Sure I am a christian, but that doesnt mean I bash. Neither should you.

No overtly disgusting erotica or one night stands please people? Be tasteful!

Put "KU is going to win the NCAA tourney whether you like it or not" in your author notes so that I know you read the rules.

And for extra brownie points, comment on one of my stories. I don't care if you rip it apart. In fact, DO rip it apart. I want to get better. Good luck!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on April 18, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 300, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 2 people
  • Final notes:
    Well you all, this was a good contest! I had no entries that I absolutely hated. There were a lot of good entries here, hard to judge! Good job people! I hope to see each and every one of you back for my next contest here in a few weeks! Keep Writing! -Liz

Contest Winners

  1. Leggett St.
    I had reached the end of Legget street. Pulling in front of the rusty mailbox, I didn't even know why I was there. It's been more than ten
    by brittanyshanae 700 words, 8 comments, on Mar 1 12:16 AM 2008
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Pride and Persuasion
    by madgirlslovesong 1100 words, 3 comments, on Mar 25 3:38 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. The Shoreline
    It was rare that I ever got any time away from her mother's watchful eyes these days. Ever since she had found out that the disease had inv
    by Keyootee 3300 words, 5 comments, on May 1 5:29 AM 2007. In Love, Sad, Spirtual
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Tiger Eyes
    Everyday I watch her, she’s beautiful. Every freckle, every smile, every curl. The way she walks the way she talks. Every breath she takes,
    by Crying Angel Eyes 3400 words, 16 comments, on Apr 16 6:35 PM 2008. In Love, Romance, Tragety
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Error: Unable to find finalist item 153832, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]

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  • RoseBlossom100
    April 11, 2008
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    I hate those kinds of judges!

    I hate the whimsical feel good crap some judges deal out or if they don't comment at all. When I held my contest I had five paragraphs minimum of comment on each entry and it was all what an editor would say.
    Good job with stepping up to the plate with this! I can't enter but I admire you for this.


    • crosscountry07 gold member
      April 11, 2008
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      Thanks! It just irks me that judges dont give feedback half the time! -Liz


  • brittanyshanae
    April 24, 2008
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    I just realized I won :]
    thank youz!