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Short Story Contest!

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It is time for another short story contest. But this time the winning stories will be compiled into a anthology book! :D The main goal is get the winning writers some great exposure, but we will also share revenue from each sale of the book with the writers.

Stories are due by Feb 1, 2015. That gives a good amount of time to get the word out about this contest and for those interested in competing some time to write and proofread a great story.

Here is the link to the contest announcement with the details and entry form: Calling All Writers! Short Story Contest!

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http://onlinebookclub.org/short-story-contest/
If you are a writer, please sign up and give it your best shot. Otherwise, please help me spread the word about this, especially if you know any aspiring writers. Twitter it; Facebook it; Email it; Tell your friends! Thank you!
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Post by briggs_cm2014 »

Hi Scott! Just noticed that this post is new about half an hour ago. Is the deadline really on Feb 1, 2014? Or is it on Feb 1, 2015?
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Post by gali »

Probably just a typo and he meant Feb 1, 2015.
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Post by Scott »

Yes, it was a typo. I'm not used to writing 2015 yet. I fixed it.
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Post by shawnmichaels800 »

noticed that, too.
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Hello Scott! I have a question about the short story contest...would I possibly be allowed to have the characters be two men in a relationship? Or is it strictly girl/boy stories?
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Emrosebud77 wrote:Hello Scott! I have a question about the short story contest...would I possibly be allowed to have the characters be two men in a relationship? Or is it strictly girl/boy stories?
Two men is fine. Girl/boy is okay. But no lesbians.

I'm just kidding. I don't care as to the gender of the people in your story. :)
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Thank you !
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Very excited about the contest! Thanks for having it! :D
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Wow, this sounds fun! I might have to take a shot at it.
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I need to take a whack at this. Hopefully I'm not too rusty! lol
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Thank you for this opportunity. So, by ".doc," then Microsoft Word format is O.K.?
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Post by cabralesleo55 »

Alright I'm in. Will check theme tonight when kids go to sleep. Less sleep is the only chance for getting things done since I have 3 kids under 4. Let the cream rise to the top.
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