For a while now, I've been thinking about hosting a Veeky Forums short story contest, something a meager cash prize ($100-200). I would put up the capital, and I would also be the judge (although I have thought about maybe having a small panel). Perhaps, we could publish the ones that don't suck in a nice little book. Maybe even, it could be a quarterly thing. Would anyone be interested in this?
For a while now, I've been thinking about hosting a Veeky Forums short story contest...
Juan Sanchez
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Ryder Jackson
I like the idea of it. It would be good to assemble a panel because even winning entries will benefit from feedback so that they can be further revised.
Daniel Wilson
Down! I'm bad at writing and the thought of trying really hard for a prize is motivating.
Zachary Martin
That is indeed a nifty idea.
Charles Reed
Max post size would present a problem. Could expand it to essays as well, just fiction is narrow
Hunter Cox
I would be interested, but I haven't written anything in quite a while and I'm not sure how to write for this particular target audience (Veeky Forumsizens.)
Henry Morales
Not only would I be interested, I also would contribute, if only slightly, to that meager cash prize if I'd like things. I'd also want to submit a story or two, though
David Russell
Sounds like it might be the motivator I need to put some actual work into something desu
Cooper Campbell
Count me in. I would narrow it down to short stories. Any length requirements? Themes? Age limit? Something like a dozen 5-20 page short stories written by people under 30 in a nice edition could have some repercussion.
A catchy name for the contest would also help.
Lincoln Morales
Oh, and I'd like to add that I think fees are actually a good idea. Maybe as low as $1. It stops the shitheads from submitting and contributes to the cost.