Contest Entry Discussion

[Craig Wallwork]

And, of course, there's nothing in the rules that says we can't make offers on entries that we liked that didn't get the most votes for whatever reason... There's always another chapbook, issue of the magazine, or anthology in the works...!

Brian

That's great to hear, Brian. I assumed this was it, but it's good to know that a good story will be remembered. And Dan, i'm sure there will be a bizillion (is that even a unit?) people up for that challenge.

[Ricky]

I didn't even know CD had a forum until Dan announced the contest, but regardless of the outcome, it'll be a place that I check out often.

[Brian James Freeman]

Speaking of submissions, when will you open again?

We talked about this fall. Looking at some cool software to handle it all online. But we still have too much stockpiled from the last time. Rich isn't allowed to buy as much next time!

Brian

[C.W. LaSart]

Well at least we haven't taken your soul yet, although I do have a form you can fill out for that if you want....

I already sold mine to Stan for 50 bucks-does this mean I'm not eligible!

[Dan Hocker]

I already sold mine to Stan for 50 bucks-does this mean I'm not eligible!

You got a good deal then, I sold mine for endless amounts of work....

[Nik Houser]

You know, I was so determined to read all the stories, and I'm flagging so terribly! Alas, I think the best route for me is going to have to be reading the final leaders plus the stories from frequent forum posters, especially because the latter folks (many of whom are in the former group) are the ones who seem like they want to trade feedback. I still feel guilty not reading and voting on all the stories, but at least I don't feel too bad skipping entries posted by someone who logged on once, dropped off their story, and then never came back.

[Brian James Freeman]

Will if finally get my signed Big Book of Necon if I complete said form?

End of summer, if all goes well with the slipcase maker -- no forms required!

Brian

[cdfan]

finished reading/voting last night. That was fun and breaking it into groups really made it easier to tackle. I wrote down the names of the 10 stories read them and put stars next to the ones I liked then struggled over which to vote for. Repeat process 10 times. Seeing the amount of stars I had throughout the 100-plus submissions it's good to know some of these stories could pop up again in future projects if not included in this chapbook. Congrats all around.

[RJHubbard53]

so, um, what's going on on with Group 2?

[Ben Staad]

so, um, what's going on on with Group 2?

I also just saw that. They must have really liked that story?....Right.

[Nik Houser]

Maybe people who voted for the disqualified story are re-casting their votes in post form?

[cdfan]

what i said was plain rude, my apologies.
spoke before I thought it through.

[C.W. LaSart]

Maybe people who voted for the disqualified story are re-casting their votes in post form?

Or maybe new joins are posting in hopes of getting a final vote.

[JJ Holden]

finished reading/voting last night. That was fun and breaking it into groups really made it easier to tackle. I wrote down the names of the 10 stories read them and put stars next to the ones I liked then struggled over which to vote for. Repeat process 10 times. Seeing the amount of stars I had throughout the 100-plus submissions it's good to know some of these stories could pop up again in future projects if not included in this chapbook. Congrats all around.

I'm doing the same thing. Right now I'm about two thirds done and confident that I'll have reached the end by the deadline.

This two week period is torture, sure, but whatever doesn't kill us... right? And I have to say I'm really stoked that some folks made my story their choice, regardless of the outcome. Whoever you are - thanks. It means a heck of a lot.

[Ben Staad]

Maybe people who voted for the disqualified story are re-casting their votes in post form?

Or maybe new joins are posting in hopes of getting a final vote.

Could be either of these. I just thought it looked rather odd.