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Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Nobody: 5:31am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Believe me, you all did well, but for me these are my Top 7 in no particular order; 1. Story by Collins10. 2. Tears Fall by Hazkel. 3. A story by Drlaykay. 4. The stone wall by Larrysun. 5. Desolate by Firstgentleman1 6. A story by Umeh. W. 7.The gifted fingers by Gsteve001. Goodluck to you all as you proceed to the next/final stage of the competition. 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 7:01am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Hm, good morning. I might have switched fiance for wife, but I was complaint to the other laws stipulated. However, my switch remains an error on my side; I thought it read wife. What ever the case may be, it is believed their are others as well, who broke one or two guidelines for this competition. Please do give me a fair evaluation. It's all I ask. Kinwayne and the judges. Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Debbietiyan(f): 7:16am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Talent overload... some people can write sha. 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by NaijaChild: 7:31am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Jetjacky: Same here 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 7:34am On Jul 07, 2017 |
NaijaChild:a sad occurrence. I believe, Kim... And the judges will do their best. Perhaps, we may gain pardon. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by chizidgreat(m): 10:30am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Divepen1:I don't understand. My work is exactly one thousand words on the dot. No more, no less. I was careful enough to stick to that rule 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Divepen1(m): 10:40am On Jul 07, 2017 |
chizidgreat:You were chosen naa |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by chizidgreat(m): 11:16am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Divepen1:OK, thanks but you know I saw a contrary post by Kimberlywest above prior to this. So, it got me confused 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by beylinko(m): 11:40am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Wow. It is well o. Lemme jeje stand here and watch the outcome of this. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by drlaykay(m): 11:48am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Divepen1:This is not fair sir. There are many rules Judges employ in their selection process.i think everyone must have broken one rule or the other. And the judges award negative marks where needed. You not reading at all isn't fair and totally discouraging. I belive the motive of this is competition is to encourage young growing writers and not otherwise. 3 Likes |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(m): 11:53am On Jul 07, 2017 |
drlaykay: This is uncalled for. That's his nominations and the final pick of the finalist is up to me. I assure you of fairness in the process 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Lleigh(f): 11:59am On Jul 07, 2017 |
princesa please check your email |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by princesa(f): 12:10pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
I really wish I could pick up to 10 entry so that they could further prove themselves in the next round. Maybe kinswayne can reconsider? Anyways... these are my picks in no particular order (Twas quite difficult leaving out some entries tho ) 1. Tears fall ... Hazkel 2. When the devil drives ... Barricade 3. Story ...sofiamrozia 4. Desolate ... firstgentleman1 5. stone wall ... Larrysun 6. story ... prahcetomic 7. story ... exislove 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Divepen1(m): 12:34pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
drlaykay:Well, there always room to overlook anything. When I set out to pick my selections, I made sure I first pick those that followed the rule. I can only opt for those that didn't follow the rule and only if the ones that follow the rules are not enough. In such competition as this, for next time's sake, ensure you follow the rules because the judges are there to check if these writers follow the stipulated rules or not. Commonwealth short story competition would be on us soon. Next month, we will be having Nairaland battle which is focused on how people can say a lot with little word count(e.g 140 characters). Etisalat Flash Fiction(300 words) will be here soon. What will you now do? Will just exceed the word count? I saw really great works but some people wrote 2250 words, 1500 words. Should we now pick them over those that followed the rule? No matter how good a person is if he cannot conform to the rule of a competition such person should work on his writing skills. 2 Likes |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by prahcetomi(m): 3:03pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
princesa:Thanks its actually prahcetomi |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Nobody: 3:36pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Divepen1:Thanks a lot for the vote |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Nobody: 3:37pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
KimberlyWest:Thanks a lot for the vote. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by ESIXLOVE: 3:57pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
princesa:Thanks a million ma. That you've made my day with this nomination, I'm so grateful. 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Nobody: 3:57pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
princesa:Thanks a lot for the vote. 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Chidexter(m): 4:30pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Hmm, abeg judges did you guys take upcoming writers into consideration. Cos with what i am seeing Na people wey get like 100 novels Na him una pick. Anyway, as I was not picked I need you guys to kindly go through my story and tell me my shortcomings. I wan improve abeg. kinwayne shey u go pick from outside those nominated by d judges?? |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by meneski(m): 5:21pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Chidexter:... Every set back......... |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Collins10(m): 5:31pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Only three judges have their nominations there. I thought they were up to 5 or thereabout? (I stand to be corrected). |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by TopWinner(m): 5:31pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
KimberlyWest: Thanks a lot for the vote, ma. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Chidexter(m): 5:36pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
meneski:I no even consider dis one as setback sef. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by meneski(m): 5:49pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Chidexter:.. I mean ur signature... I like it. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Chidexter(m): 5:53pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
meneski: Glad you do, stay strong |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by kinwayne(m): 6:45pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Chidexter: An upcoming writer isn't one that their story is riddled with grammatical flaws and punctuation errors. An upcoming writer isn't one that doesn't adhere to given rules and instructions. No one was picked because of their "already written novels". Go through their stories and you'd see why they were picked. You don't expect the judges to pick stories that aren't worth reading just because the author is known or unknown. Please, that mentality that the judges are being unfair should be thrown out the window. This competition is meant to celebrate upcoming writers(writers who haven't made a name for themselves yet), and also to celebrate all the amazing and beautiful talent here. No story is judged because of the author. I would post the nominations of the final judge later tonight coupled with the final list of participants going to the next round. 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by meneski(m): 7:16pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
everything is fair in a writing contest 1 Like |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Chidexter(m): 8:26pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
kinwayne: K |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by beylinko(m): 10:41pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Double post |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by beylinko(m): 10:42pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
I appreciate all the judges and kinwayne for this initiative. God bless u real good. I personally would want to know why I wasn't shortlisted. Not to undermine your judgments but to improve. Can you send it to my email or here. I will appreciate it. |
Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Chidexter(m): 3:22am On Jul 08, 2017 |
beylinko: Exactly, still waiting for mine. Cos with what he wrote about rules and all that I followed and made sure I adhere to it |
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