Topic: Strongest Start Competition 2016

Hi all,

After a pause in contests, we're excited to announce the 2016 Strongest Start Competition. We've assembled a unique set of prizes that provide the winner with the opportunity to improve their work, get in front of a publishers, and promote their book once it is published. As in the past, one of our goals with the competition is to provide members of the site with an incentive to improve their first three chapters.

To learn more, click the link below:

https://www.thenextbigwriter.com/contes … on+2016-14

Sol

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I'm excited for the contest! This is probably a silly question but does this contest allow for multiple entries or just one this time, so as to not overtax our illustrious judges? Thanks in any case, Sol!

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Hi Brad, enter as many as you want.

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Four days and counting; first one in wins, lol. Take care. Vern

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SolN wrote:

Hi all,

After a pause in contests, we're excited to announce the 2016 Strongest Start Competition. We've assembled a unique set of prizes that provide the winner with the opportunity to improve their work, get in front of a publishers, and promote their book once it is published. As in the past, one of our goals with the competition is to provide members of the site with an incentive to improve their first three chapters.

To learn more, click the link below:

https://www.thenextbigwriter.com/contes … on+2016-14

Sol

Hi Sol.  Loving the new format for TNBW.  One question about the contest.  You say submit the first 3 chapters.  How many words would be the limit?  Thanks in advance for answering me.

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6 Reply by vern (edited by vern 2016-04-10 03:03:09)

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rhiannon wrote:
SolN wrote:

Hi all,

After a pause in contests, we're excited to announce the 2016 Strongest Start Competition. We've assembled a unique set of prizes that provide the winner with the opportunity to improve their work, get in front of a publishers, and promote their book once it is published. As in the past, one of our goals with the competition is to provide members of the site with an incentive to improve their first three chapters.

To learn more, click the link below:

https://www.thenextbigwriter.com/contes … on+2016-14

Sol

Hi Sol.  Loving the new format for TNBW.  One question about the contest.  You say submit the first 3 chapters.  How many words would be the limit?  Thanks in advance for answering me.

I don't believe there is a limit now other than the cost and reader aversion to the length. I just did a test with nearly 11,000 words and it was accepted. Only cost 33 plus points, so I declined, lol. Take care. Vern

Edited for PS: Just to clarify, that was 11,000 words for one chapter.

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Thanks, Vern.  My chapters aren't nearly that long. lol

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8 Reply by dagnee (edited by dagnee 2016-04-10 21:54:08)

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Without a word limit, it is conceivable that someone could submit a whole novel. And as someone with nearly 2000 credits, I think it could easily be paid for.

Just sayin.

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Without a word limit, it is conceivable that someone could submit a whole novel. And as someone with nearly 2000 credits, I think it could easily be paid for.
Just sayin.

I'd say three chapters that are as long as an entire novel probably isn't the strongest start. I don't think such an entry would have much of a chance.

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SolN wrote:

Without a word limit, it is conceivable that someone could submit a whole novel. And as someone with nearly 2000 credits, I think it could easily be paid for.
Just sayin.

I'd say three chapters that are as long as an entire novel probably isn't the strongest start. I don't think such an entry would have much of a chance.

Thank you, SolN for that clarification.

smile

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For the first time since being on the site, I won't be able to submit something. However, I am now a full-time caregiver for my husband, with no spare time to write. It feels weird not having a submission. Good luck to everyone! I look forward to reading, at least!

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Ceridwen wrote:

For the first time since being on the site, I won't be able to submit something. However, I am now a full-time caregiver for my husband, with no spare time to write. It feels weird not having a submission. Good luck to everyone! I look forward to reading, at least!

You could submit something you've already done even if posted before and didn't win; many of the best things are only discovered after they've been around the block a time or two and viewed by new eyes -- and judges. Wishing you the best in your new role. Take care. Vern

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Hey Sol,
Does an entry have to be previously unpublished? Darken is going live tomorrow, but I was thinking of entering it and wanted to make sure before I use my points!
Thanks!
smile Ang

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Hi Sol - I've gotten some good feedback, and I want to update my 1st draft of my contest entry.  This may be a silly question - but can I edit my existing entry without spending more points or jeopardizing my entry status?  I've never actually attempted it so I'm a bit hesitant.  Thanks in any case!

-Brad

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15 Reply by penang (edited by penang 2016-05-19 03:52:24)

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Brad Foster wrote:

Hi Sol - I've gotten some good feedback, and I want to update my 1st draft of my contest entry.  This may be a silly question - but can I edit my existing entry without spending more points or jeopardizing my entry status?  I've never actually attempted it so I'm a bit hesitant.  Thanks in any case!

-Brad

Brad, you can edit your chapters without using points. Go to your portfolio, select the title you want to edit, click on the content button, then under the "Action" column click on the down arrow for the chapter and it should say  View chapter and Edit chapter. Click edit. After you make your changes, click the Save and view chapter content button at the bottom.
smile Ang

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I'm bummed one of the judges dropped out sad

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Linda Lee wrote:

I'm bummed one of the judges dropped out sad

Which one? I never saw a notice; was it posted? Take care. Vern

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Thanks, Ang! My connection dropped ad I submitted this so there could be a duplicate, darn it.

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vern wrote:
Linda Lee wrote:

I'm bummed one of the judges dropped out sad

Which one? I never saw a notice; was it posted? Take care. Vern

Anita Mumm. No notice, she was pictured there as a judge and now she's not. Ah well.

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Linda Lee wrote:
vern wrote:
Linda Lee wrote:

I'm bummed one of the judges dropped out sad

Which one? I never saw a notice; was it posted? Take care. Vern

Anita Mumm. No notice, she was pictured there as a judge and now she's not. Ah well.

So, I wonder if she is still giving a critique on the first three chapters as part of the prize package (she's still listed there). Verrry Interrresting. Take care. Vern

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