The How To Contest Support Thread
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l8bloom
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Good morning everybody 
to answer the question about why my story's comments are turned off -- it's because usually the mere mention of "student financial aid counselor" inspires the villagers to get out the torches & pitchforks.
I've been pleasantly surprised tho' by the number of directly sent comments that include words like 'uplifting' and 'decency.' THANKS to all who took the trouble to write. I'm tickled pink, and humbled.
Have a great weekend, ya'll.
(ps, sorry about the suspenders, drk, I thought I had them snapped on but they do tend to zing across the room. Just put a raw steak on that)
to answer the question about why my story's comments are turned off -- it's because usually the mere mention of "student financial aid counselor" inspires the villagers to get out the torches & pitchforks.
I've been pleasantly surprised tho' by the number of directly sent comments that include words like 'uplifting' and 'decency.' THANKS to all who took the trouble to write. I'm tickled pink, and humbled.
Have a great weekend, ya'll.
(ps, sorry about the suspenders, drk, I thought I had them snapped on but they do tend to zing across the room. Just put a raw steak on that)
I have to say I am more than somewhat embarrased by my entry into the contest.
It is filled with numerous typos and grammatical errors. I wrote it rather hastily, and upon editing decided to change the point of view. I thought I caught most of the necessary changes, and the missing conjunctives. And I was horrified after I posted it and began to read. I posted a supposedly finished work that clearly needed serious additional editing.
In my defense, which is really my indictment, I wrote and edited this in a hurry. I should have put much more time into the editing and polishing process. I apologize for the sloppy work.
It is filled with numerous typos and grammatical errors. I wrote it rather hastily, and upon editing decided to change the point of view. I thought I caught most of the necessary changes, and the missing conjunctives. And I was horrified after I posted it and began to read. I posted a supposedly finished work that clearly needed serious additional editing.
In my defense, which is really my indictment, I wrote and edited this in a hurry. I should have put much more time into the editing and polishing process. I apologize for the sloppy work.
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Interval said:
And the campaigning for last place intensifies.
I submitted another story. So far, no word. If I get two rejections for two different stories in the same category in just over 24 hours, that should count for something...
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If you submit an edit, it will be processed within around 48 hours. It is worth a try!
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i think it is out already!
I even voted for it.
It is cool. Finally a How-To I can forward to people without revealing I like ....
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glynndah said:And the campaigning for last place intensifies.
I submitted another story. So far, no word. If I get two rejections for two different stories in the same category in just over 24 hours, that should count for something...
I even voted for it.
It is cool. Finally a How-To I can forward to people without revealing I like ....
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glynndah
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My sure fire campaign for last place honors has been foiled
My second How To contest entry is up and has gained some pretty favorable comments and great votes so far. Thank you, everyone!
Shopping for Sex Toys at WalMart
(The title, not my plans for the afternoon)
My second How To contest entry is up and has gained some pretty favorable comments and great votes so far. Thank you, everyone!
Shopping for Sex Toys at WalMart
(The title, not my plans for the afternoon)
Many Feathers
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Lmao...
I once went looking for sex toys at Home Depot...sort of like a scavenger hunt.
(Hmmmm idea for a new story?)
glynndah said:
I once went looking for sex toys at Home Depot...sort of like a scavenger hunt.
(Hmmmm idea for a new story?)
glynndah
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Many Feathers said:
Well, thinking about the story has certainly made my retail excursions a lot more enjoyable lately. The title popped into my head months ago and I struggled to find the story that went with it. When the How To contest was announced, I was inspired.
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glynndah said:
You've been mentioned in the New Story Review Thread....
oggbashan
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Last Place
The Author's Hangout Last Place (tm) Contest will be run on this How-To contest.
It seems a shame that I'm disqualified. My entry is sinking deeper into the mire.
I think some of the genuine voters are punishing everyone for actually writing How-Tos instead of stories. Perhaps they don't appreciate being educated - free.
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The Author's Hangout Last Place (tm) Contest will be run on this How-To contest.
It seems a shame that I'm disqualified. My entry is sinking deeper into the mire.
I think some of the genuine voters are punishing everyone for actually writing How-Tos instead of stories. Perhaps they don't appreciate being educated - free.
Og
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The fate of your entry is just more proof that some Lit voters have very questionable taste.oggbashan said:The Author's Hangout Last Place (tm) Contest will be run on this How-To contest.
It seems a shame that I'm disqualified. My entry is sinking deeper into the mire.
I think some of the genuine voters are punishing everyone for actually writing How-Tos instead of stories. Perhaps they don't appreciate being educated - free.
Og
I sometimes wonder if your hypothesis isn't valid, especailly among readers who click on the entry from the NEW list and may not be aware it's a contest entry.
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I second that ... I am in such a tragic situation, even the sweeps are passing me by ...
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My 2 cents...
Pretty good when you post a "how to" and someone comes along and comments (votes) and obviously doesn't have a clue as to what they're talking about.
I guess its meant to stimulate conversation, but how can one talk to an idiot?
Pretty good when you post a "how to" and someone comes along and comments (votes) and obviously doesn't have a clue as to what they're talking about.
I guess its meant to stimulate conversation, but how can one talk to an idiot?
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