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Post by BlueAndGold on Sept 8, 2020 12:32:36 GMT
The game is afoot! Do you have a short, scary story to tell? Share it!
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Post by Wintercomingis on Sept 9, 2020 0:10:29 GMT
My scary story is that I published two books in 4/11/2020 and they are still not on Amazon. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!  |
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Post by BlueAndGold on Sept 9, 2020 1:11:22 GMT
That IS scary! I have two in queue as well.  As for the Scare I was going to Share, I have a story ready to go but I discovered it exceeded the maximum size of 1,500 words by more than 1,000 words. Oops. Being a story in verse, there is no paring it down. I guess it will have to wait for publication elsewhere. Sighhh... There are three weeks left. Maybe I can find the time to discover another story hidden in my fingertips? What about YOU? |
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Post by Comingiswinter on Sept 9, 2020 1:20:54 GMT
Never done horror writing. I've read a few but would rather watch the movie LOL. Maybe cut out every other paragraph. Keep them guessing |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2020 7:45:42 GMT
Thanks BlueAndGold, I've sent one in. I got this reply from Lulu.
Hi Elizabeth
Thank you for submitting your story to Lulu's Share Your Scare contest!
We received your submission using this email address: --------- ------- ------.
We'll reach out with information if we select your story for the 2020 Share Your Scare Anthology. You can also follow Lulu on our Social Media channels for updates:
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
For more information and the complete rules, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for submitting your story!
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Post by And Kevin 2024 on Sept 9, 2020 23:07:42 GMT
Short stories are not my thing. Some start off to be short, but grow.
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Post by BlueAndGold on Sept 10, 2020 0:33:14 GMT
I hope they accept it, Larika, but the contest is for USA residents over 18 years of age, according to the rule book.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
All entries must contain only original content. The author must own all rights to the content. Content includes both images and text.
I.e. No copyright text or images. Quotes and licensed images must be properly attributed
All entries must fit one of two categories:
Fiction, 1500 Words or less
Freeform, 250 Words or less
Entries should be frightening without being vulgar, obscene, or pornographic.
All entries must be submitted as a PDF or DOCX attachment.
Entrants must be 18 years or older or submission must be made by a parent or legal guardian. USA residents only.
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Post by BlueAndGold on Sept 10, 2020 0:42:43 GMT
Quite right, Kevin. Stories tend to grow far beyond the scheme one starts with. My little space adventure verse-novel grew into the largest epic poem in American Literature, apparently. That was not my intention. My 1,000-word story for this year's Scare Share ended up at 2,529 words. Disqualified. Today I wrote (but need to proof-read) a replacement submission that was to be under 1,500 words. I intentionally condensed it but it still came in at 1,552. Not bad! I will snip a little more fat out and hope it still is worthy. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2020 4:48:20 GMT
Thanks BlueAndGold, I'd missed that bit about having to live in the USA. I have dual nationality British and American (My husband is American. We lived in the States for 10 years and I obtained my American citizenship) However I live in Britain now. I wonder why the contest is open only to those residing in the USA. Lulu has members from all over the world.
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Post by ronmiller on Sept 10, 2020 11:06:12 GMT
This is about the lamest contest in the world. Aside from the big prizes being offered (I like how having your story printed in the book and receiving a copy of the book--which has to cost Lulu what, $2?---are listed as separate prizes) we don't even know who the judges are. At least in a real literary contest you have the privilege of your story being judged by a known and respected author or editor. All we get here is the "Lulu team," whoever they are.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2020 12:11:19 GMT
This is about the lamest contest in the world. Aside from the big prizes being offered (I like how having your story printed in the book and receiving a copy of the book--which has to cost Lulu what, $2?---are listed as separate prizes) we don't even know who the judges are. At least in a real literary contest you have the privilege of your story being judged by a known and respected author or editor. All we get here is the "Lulu team," whoever they are. You also get some " Lulu swag." I wonder what that is. (Do you put a question mark at the end of "I wonder" sentences. I tried to get an answer in google but the responses were mixed.) |
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Post by BlueAndGold on Sept 10, 2020 12:40:22 GMT
Of course it's lame, Ron, but it's fun! There is zero cost up front so even the most meager of pocketbooks can join in and you get to see examples of other Lulu writers' short submissions condensed into a small package which costs you nothing. Beside that, sometimes there are two or three stories in the collection that show real talent and the general theme is such that it gives you something on-topic to read by candle light between trick-or-treaters at the door on Halloween.
Another upside is that it gives the selected entrants' some bit of exposure. I know for a fact that it has resulted in my purchasing a few of others' books that would not have raised my interest without seeing the writers' work in the contest.
Yes, it may be lame, but it certainly has some small benefit, if only the entertainment value. By the way, the proceeds of sales of the collections go to "worthy" charities. Last year it was an animal shelter.
I have enjoyed it immensely for the past three years at zero cost.
Paul and Lauren(?) I believe, are/were two of the judges last year.
Lulu Swag? Well, I guess you'll just have to find out for yourself! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2020 12:59:03 GMT
Lulu Swag? Well, I guess you'll just have to find out for yourself!
Well I expect Lulu will disqualify me because I don't live in the USA so if you win BlueAndGold let us know what the Lulu Swag is. GOOD LUCK
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Post by ronmiller on Sept 10, 2020 13:19:05 GMT
Of course it's lame, Ron, but it's fun! There is zero cost up front so even the most meager of pocketbooks can join in and you get to see examples of other Lulu writers' short submissions condensed into a small package which costs you nothing. Beside that, sometimes there are two or three stories in the collection that show real talent and the general theme is such that it gives you something on-topic to read by candle light between trick-or-treaters at the door on Halloween.
Another upside is that it gives the selected entrants' some bit of exposure. I know for a fact that it has resulted in my purchasing a few of others' books that would not have raised my interest without seeing the writers' work in the contest.
Yes, it may be lame, but it certainly has some small benefit, if only the entertainment value. By the way, the proceeds of sales of the collections go to "worthy" charities. Last year it was an animal shelter.
I have enjoyed it immensely for the past three years at zero cost.
Paul and Lauren(?) I believe, are/were two of the judges last year.
Lulu Swag? Well, I guess you'll just have to find out for yourself! Well, at least an animal shelter benefits! Later: or maybe not. I don't see anywhere on the contest page where Lulu says anything about where proceeds from sales of the book will go. |
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Post by ronmiller on Sept 10, 2020 13:25:09 GMT
This is about the lamest contest in the world. Aside from the big prizes being offered (I like how having your story printed in the book and receiving a copy of the book--which has to cost Lulu what, $2?---are listed as separate prizes) we don't even know who the judges are. At least in a real literary contest you have the privilege of your story being judged by a known and respected author or editor. All we get here is the "Lulu team," whoever they are. You also get some " Lulu swag." I wonder what that is. (Do you put a question mark at the end of "I wonder" sentences. I tried to get an answer in google but the responses were mixed.) I think it depends on just how you are posing the sentence. If it is meant as a question, as an expression of a desire to know something, than a question mark would be required. But if you are merely describing "a feeling of surprise or curiosity," as in, say, "I wonder about the state of your mind sometimes," than no. In the case of your sentence, I would take it as a question. |
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