Short Story Contest Two

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SilverHawk

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Go into User CP and go to "Manage Attachments" - you can delete it from there.
 

MasterOfABCs

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I know it's asking a lot.

However, I would enjoy it.

If at all possible, could the judges give not only thier grade/score

But thier own two cents on the piece of work?
 

Ninva

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I know it's asking a lot.

However, I would enjoy it.

If at all possible, could the judges give not only thier grade/score

But thier own two cents on the piece of work?
I was planning to do that, but it shouldn't be expected from all the judges.
 

Rheias

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> If at all possible, could the judges give not only thier grade/score

But thier own two cents on the piece of work?

Well the way grades will be given is like in the last contest, meaning:

<Place> <Member> <Total Points>
<Category> <Horrible - Excellent>
...

That should be pretty informative and still won't encourage arguements on every little point. I personally think it is enough information, but, of course, any judge could also give a short explanation on why he thinks the submission deserved the grade he gave it.
 

SilverHawk

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I'll try my best to at least write a sentence or two per submission. It will make it take longer, however.
 

thewrongvine

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My Submission

MY SUBMISSION TO THE SHORT STORY CONTEST #2

Here is my submission. I would check it more but... I don't wanna' say I don't care about this anymore but I've been really busy these days so I just want to get this over with and checking and stuff. Good luck to everyone else! Hope you like my story!
 

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SilverHawk

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A friendly reminder:

Three days remaining! Get those stories finished! :p
 

DM Cross

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We'll extend the end date if the members are willing to finish their stories.

Is that what you're doing, because you're now 3 days late and I don't appreciate random stickies cluttering up my Writer's Corner :)
 

Ninva

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Well, you can close it. I've lost interest in judging a short story contest, and I'm sure most people have lost interest in participating. If there's another short story contest make sure to keep me off the judging list.
 

SilverHawk

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Unfortunately, this contest is going to be discontinued - both due to lack of judges and lack of member interest. Sorry guys, but there was one submission and one judge - that doesn't make for much of a contest.
 
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