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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 4, 2016 2:29:57 GMT
Hey there, guys. I just wanted to make a quick announcement about contest rules. Please read them before submitting your entries. I've had to disqualify a number of entries over the past few months because people haven't been following the rules. Not deliberately, mind you, but because it had been a while since they had read them. I know they're basically the same every time, but sometimes there are small tweaks here and there, and you may miss something important.
It just makes me sick having to disqualify someone's piece because I know how hard we all work on our stories. I hate having to harp on you about making sure to put a word count at the top, and I'm probably just as upset as you when I have to ask you to revise your entries because they're not within the word limit.
Let's all refresh ourselves on the rules so that we don't have issues in the future, okay? Thank you so much for your cooperation!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 9, 2016 2:49:15 GMT
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to let you know that voting for SSC 8 is going on now through Saturday February 13. Prompt submissions for Prompt Exchange 3 are also now through Saturday February 13. In addition, there's still time to get in a 6-8k Competition entry before the deadline on Sunday February 14!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 11, 2016 2:36:18 GMT
Hello all!
We didn't have enough participants to hold Contest 20, so we're currently voting on possible themes for Contest 21. Please head over to the Contest 20 thread to help select the new theme!
Also, voting is still going on for SSC 8, and prompt exchange submissions are due on Saturday February 13.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 13, 2016 13:41:21 GMT
Hey folks!
Last day to vote for SSC 8 and the theme for Contest 21. It's also the last day to submit Prompt Exchange 3 prompts and the day before 6-8k entries are due.
SSC 8 is super close, so please make sure to get your votes in before midnight on the Cafe clock. It's really anybody's game.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Feb 22, 2016 0:34:28 GMT
Hey everybody. A few things.
I've been noticing lately a number of incidents in which language has sometimes been unsuitable for our younger members. Please keep in mind that mature language is permissible in any fics that may be posted here so long as the rating is stated as T or M as appropriate, but in chat and in posts, please remember that we do have some kids on here. What you post is visible to all members permanently. Please consider that you might unknowingly be speaking in front of children. Please speak appropriately. You don't have to be absolutely PG, but we're all old enough to censor ourselves, correct? Thank you very much for keeping that in mind and making this place an excellent resource and community for all ages.
In other news, voting is open now through Saturday February 27 for the second 6-8k Comp theme. Also, the SS Contest for this month will be starting next weekend. Additionally, fics written for Prompt Exchange 3 are due next Sunday.
I think that's all. ^.^; That was a lot, actually. Well, have a great day! Happy writing!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Mar 21, 2016 0:24:01 GMT
Hi guys!
I just wanted to make sure everyone was aware the deadline for Contest 22 "Nightmare" is coming up on April 3, and then 6-8k "Personality" entries are due just after that on Sunday April 10.
We're also going to be having another SS Contest the last week of this month, and in April we'll start up another Prompt Exchange. Keep a lookout for these upcoming events and deadlines!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Apr 10, 2016 11:46:33 GMT
Hey there guys!
In order to get stronger participation, we're going to be extending the deadline of the 6-8k Competition another week. Entries are now due Sunday April 17.
Incidentally, we also have a vote going on right now to determine Contest 23's theme. Please stop by Contest 22's thread and vote.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Apr 24, 2016 22:16:39 GMT
Hi all!
I just wanted to let you know that SS Contest 11: Critic has just started and will be going through Sunday May 1, so you have until then to get your submissions together.
Also, voting is still going on until Saturday April 30 for the 6-8k Competition, so make sure to get your votes in!
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Post by Mikauzoran on May 29, 2016 17:25:04 GMT
Hello everybody! Me again.
This is just an update on the contests and events currently going on as well as ones that are coming up. SSC 12 is going on right now, and entries are due Sunday June 5. Contest 24 entries are also due that same day while 6-8k entries are due the following Sunday on June 12.
Also, the other staff and I have been planning a collaborative, partner writing event that we hope to launch Sunday June 19, so be on the lookout for that. I think it's going to be a really cool opportunity to pair up and work on a fic with another member.
That being said, I think we're going to push back the next prompt exchange so that your dance cards aren't too full, so look for the next prompt exchange in July.
Furthermore, Mikau is going on vacation from June 11-19, so I'll be pretty much unreachable during that time period. If you need anything, just PM Crimson or Natsumi. I've let them know that I'm going to be gone, so hopefully they'll be around a little more regularly during that period. ^.^;
And I think that's all. Take care, guys!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jun 9, 2016 20:28:14 GMT
Hi all! Just a reminder that voting is going on now through Saturday June 11 for Contest 24 and SS Contest 12. We only have two or three people who have voted at the moment, so please make sure to read the entries and vote for your favorite! Also, 6-8k entries are due this Sunday, so make sure you get yours in. Another reminder: Mikau will be out of the office on vacation from Sunday June 12 (very, very early in the morning -.- until Sunday June 19. I'm not sure what Internet will be like, so if you need anything during this time, please contact Crimson and Natsumi. And I had better not get any calls from the neighbors telling me that my forum threw a wild party while the mod was away. ^.~ Take care all!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jun 12, 2016 0:30:34 GMT
Hey there everyone. I'm getting ready to take off on vacation. I'll be gone from pretty much now until next Sunday, June 19. I'm not sure how consistent my internet connection will be, so I probably won't be in touch this week. If you need anything, please contact Natsumi and Crimson for assistance. I'd contact them both in the same PM just to increase the likelihood of a prompt response; they can be a little busy and hard to get a hold of sometimes...whereas I have no life outside of you guys. ^.^;
Entries for the 6-8k Contest are due tomorrow. So far we have two entries. I PMed Natsumi and Crimson about someone covering for me, starting the vote in case we get a third entry, but I haven't heard back about it, so I'm really hoping this doesn't fall through the cracks. :/ My apologies in advance in the event of a snafu. I'm a natural worry wart, so I'm concerned about it.
In the event that there is no vote, could you guys do me the favor of brainstorming some ideas for the next contest theme along with three optional prompts to go with them? That way I can take a vote after I get back from vacation, and we can start up the next contest at the beginning of July.
Thanks so much guys! I look forward to seeing you again when I get back!
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Post by Crimson Amarone on Jun 14, 2016 23:21:11 GMT
It looks like we were able to get 3 entries for 6-8k Contest #3! Thanks for participating neonquincy1217, Addy01, and Taliya and good luck to all of you! We will have the voting as normal so the winner will get their prize of picking the next theme.
Please feel free to reach out to me if anyone needs anything. Thanks!
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jul 3, 2016 17:57:55 GMT
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that today's the last day to get entries in for both the SS Contest 13 and Contest 25.
We also have a new 6-8k Comp and Prompt Exchange 5 starting up today, so make sure to check those out! ^.^
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jul 7, 2016 15:06:26 GMT
Hey guys! Just a reminder that voting is currently going on for Contest 25 and SS Contest 13. Please read and vote by Saturday July 9. Because we only have a few votes and both contests are tied at the moment. ^.^;
Also, you have until Saturday July 9 to get in your prompts for Prompt Exchange 5, so there's still time.
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Post by Mikauzoran on Jul 9, 2016 6:13:42 GMT
Last chance to vote for Contest 25 and SS Contest 13. Also, last day to sign up for Prompt Exchange 5.
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