Writing Contest — Your Chance to Weigh In!
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The writing contest is now closed for entries. We’re amazed to have had 62 authors submit 120 stories, with a total of over 490 thousand words. Even more impressive is that eight of the authors posted their first story to BC. Several more posted their first stories in years.
We will announce the awards on or around the 26th of this month, at which point you’ll find out which stories had the highest combined scores from Jill and me. But of course, while we have been diligent in applying our own criteria, this will still represent just two people’s views. There were so many fantastic stories, and other judges would almost certainly make different selections. Therefore . . . .
Now is your opportunity to express your opinion and possibly win $50. In a comment to this blog, please list your top three stories – and why you think they should win contest awards. It won’t affect Jill’s score or mine, but it’s a chance for you to show your appreciation for the stories you liked the best.
Each person who posts a qualified comment to this blog will be entered into a drawing to win $50. What’s “qualified,” you ask? Here are the requirements:
• No negative comments are allowed.
• Each person may post their choices once.
• If you list more than three stories, you will be disqualified for the $50 drawing.
• Entries must be submitted by February 22, 2024.
For your reference, the list that follows includes links to all the contest stories, as well as links to each author’s page so you can easily find more stories by your favorites!
Judge now . . . or forever hold your peace!
0300Z Defense HQ New Year Resolution
New Year Resolutions, Broken and Kept
Trust Machines - New Year's Revolution
Sofia & Lacey’s for a New Universe
How I Decided It Was Time to Come Out to the World
Through the Looking Glass Darkly
Labrys’s Egg: An Electrical Fairy Tale Under Ground
Do Constructs Dream of Electric Sheep?
Due for a Change: A New Year’s Resolution Short Story
Just Another Midnight at the Chapel
Why is the Robotic Weasel on Fire?