A group of us have gathered together with the intention of trying to publish a collection of stories from Storywrite. If you feel that you have a story of exceptional merit, please consider entering this contest.
If you entered the previous contests, Exceptional Stories To Be Published 1 or 2, please do not enter this one unless you feel you have a story that is better than the one you entered before. If you enter the same story, it will be removed.
This publication will be sold at cost, so there will be no royalties. You will retain all rights to your stories, however; some publishers may consider this publication the exercising of first serial rights. If you have questions, please message me.
The purpose of this publication is to give you a tangible product of your work which will also be made available to you, the general public, and members of Storyright at cost. The book will probably consist of about 500 pages in a paperback format.
Rules:
You may enter two stories.
Stories must be 4,000 words or less.
G or GP rated. Adult topics are fine, but the stories must not be restricted to adults only.
Carefully proofed.
High quality.
Entering and placing in this contest does not guarantee being published in the book.
Thanks for entering.
Andy
If you entered the previous contests, Exceptional Stories To Be Published 1 or 2, please do not enter this one unless you feel you have a story that is better than the one you entered before. If you enter the same story, it will be removed.
This publication will be sold at cost, so there will be no royalties. You will retain all rights to your stories, however; some publishers may consider this publication the exercising of first serial rights. If you have questions, please message me.
The purpose of this publication is to give you a tangible product of your work which will also be made available to you, the general public, and members of Storyright at cost. The book will probably consist of about 500 pages in a paperback format.
Rules:
You may enter two stories.
Stories must be 4,000 words or less.
G or GP rated. Adult topics are fine, but the stories must not be restricted to adults only.
Carefully proofed.
High quality.
Entering and placing in this contest does not guarantee being published in the book.
Thanks for entering.
Andy
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 5, 2008
- Rewards: Gold: 200, Silver: 100, Bronze: 50, Honorable mention: 10 people
- Final notes: Thanks to everyone who entered this contest. Many who entered did not seem to realize that this contest was supposed to be for Serious About Reviews group only. However, I've decided to pass out the honorable mentions I had origanlly planned, anyway.
The actual winners of the contest in order are as follow:
The Painter by Oblivion Kitty God
Finding Home by Oblivion Kitty God
21st Century Man by Disturbeduniverse
The Visit by paperparadox
Thanks again for entering .
Andy
Contest Winners
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by Oblivion Kitty God 800 words, 14 comments, on Aug 1 6:00 PM 2008. In Science fiction
Silver trophy winner
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The Time Traveler tossed the last piece of bread to the ground and watched as the mass of pigeons scrambled furiously for possession of theby Disturbeduniverse 3200 words, 14 comments, on Oct 15 5:26 PM 2008. In Fiction, Science fiction
Bronze trophy winner
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by paperparadox 1400 words, 1 comment, on Oct 25 4:44 AM 2008. In Fiction, Ghost story, Love
Honorable mention
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A Dragon...A Wizard...A Vision...a Story...Perhaps.by Gary Alexander 1400 words, 101 comments, on Oct 20 2:18 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction Honorable mention
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I understood their dreams, their thrashing around in bed. The life I lived was hell and never was there a• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by Tiger-Lily 3600 words, 149 comments, on May 29 6:48 PM 2008. In Dark, Depression, Fiction, First person, Romance, Young adult Honorable mention
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My older brother told me never to go into his bedroom. But one day, I'm alone in the house, and I go inside...• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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by parfaitjahody 1100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 24 6:33 PM 2008. In Mystery, Romance, Vampire, Young adult Honorable mention
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A screaming comes across the sky. The sheer terror in that scream sinks into my bones and terrifies me to perform some action that will end• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
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A BRIEF EXISTANCE - AGAIN1 / Words have power. Whoever said: / ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, / but words will never hurt me,’ wasby Tomereader 700 words, 18 comments, on Jun 20 12:39 PM 2008. In Death, Fantasy, First person, Life, Short story Honorable mention
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It was a Saturday night. I remember that the weather was chilly outside, like just before it rains. We were all sitting in our dining room as the cool breeze blew across our 2 bedroom apartment. It would have been pleasant an• Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
Gold trophy winner
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His soul died in carnival lights. She kissed him again, harder, smoother, as the wind numbed the blush on his cheek.by IcySpearQueen 400 words, 2 comments, on Oct 25 12:09 PM 2008. In• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The tall three-story house seemed to laugh at Eric Trey as the wind whistled through its many cracks and holes. Why his parents had wanted• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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GP rated?
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Basically, no explicit sex or extreme gore.
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Can't do it 
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Once i finish typing first chapter of my story "Princesses with painted stockings" then i will enter.
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The title suggests it's a contest for that group only, but I see entries by non-members too. So is everyone allowed to enter?
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Hi Ary
This contest is intended for member of Serious About Reviews. To place in it, you need to be a member.
For the book, however, if you would like to have a story(s) considered for the book, send me a link and I'll have a look.
If you are interested in joing SAR, you can apply. SageSiren, the group owner, limits the number of members. For its size, it is a very active group.
Andy
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Thank you!
Delighted to have received an HM in this contest ~ many thanks.
In your comment, you queried the feelings 'she' had for the chap who was knocked down in the road. The idea I was trying to portray (without slapping the reader in the face with it!
) was that even though he did not make it, in those frantic minutes she so desperately tried to save his life, she formed a special bond with him ~ he was in such extremis and yet she tried so hard. It was as though he took something of her with him.
That was what I was attempting to show, in my clumsy way, anyhoooo.... 
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