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Topic: Results are in!
Posted By: NKurt
Subject: Results are in!
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:05am
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And I scraped into the next round by the skin of my teeth. Adrenaline rush... That's all I can say... ------------- FFCH2: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic23421_post296617.html#296617" rel="nofollow - The Very Berry Psychopath (14 points) |
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Posted By: SLSingleton
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:07am
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Missed it though I tied with the 5th place person. :(
------------- Read my Flash Fiction 2020 Challenge 3 Story - Where There's a Will... [URL=https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic36620_post386608.html#386608[/URL] |
Posted By: Plywoodkid
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:10am
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I'm disappointed. Apparently I mistakenly submitted late by looking at a different time clock, so I had no points. I had a great start of 9 Points, and got some great feedback on my second story. I will not make that mistake again. In short, a lack of attention to detail got me. ------------- Please Read my 1st Round 100 Word MF titled https://tinyurl.com/3pvctrnr" rel="nofollow - Newlywed Nonsense |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:11am
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Kinda feel for the tied people that did not make it into the next round. Don't see why they don't just let them compete as well.
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Posted By: ImprintedPrincess
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:12am
| Came in third in my group overall. Scored 9 points the first round, and 15 the second. Even though I had a lot more confidence in my second story, I was still surprised to see it come in first place. Here's to hoping I pull a doable genre Friday, lol. |
Posted By: vkmartin
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:13am
| I won group 119, which honestly surprises me because I didn't love my second story. But I am not complaining! |
Posted By: NKurt
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:15am
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Going through the scoresheet is super interesting. Melissa in Group 96 didn't even score in Round 1 and got through on a 15 in Round 2. Wild! ------------- FFCH2: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic23421_post296617.html#296617" rel="nofollow - The Very Berry Psychopath (14 points) |
Posted By: nixie
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:16am
| Good showing this time - but only mediocre 1st challenge, so I am *6th* in group by a mere two points. Congrats to the folks from Group 53 who will be writing this weekend, and to everyone who advanced!!!! |
Posted By: angelamust1
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:18am
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I missed out on making it to the next round by 1 point, and now I’m a little disappointed. Still, I’m ecstatic that I got any points on my second story at all; I was afraid it might not have fit in enough with the genre I was given. If I hadn’t missed out by just the one point, I wouldn’t have such mixed feelings right now. 😕
------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/ch-1-gr-97-the-transgressed_topic22555.html" rel="nofollow - FFC, Ch 1, Group 97: The Transgressed |
Posted By: sinister
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:18am
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8 points in round two! Not bad, but with my goose egg in round one, that's not getting me through. Good thing, actually - I can't imagine trying to do this and NANO simultaneously, plus I have a writing convention this weekend... ------------- Scary story r2, g17, https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g17-cmere-tour-pestering-sleazeball_topic67036.html" rel="nofollow - "C'mere" |
Posted By: Sammayne
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:19am
| Currently at second overall in my group, very happy to be going to R3. This is my first year and the most exhilarating writing comp I’ve ever done, bring on this weekend! :D |
Posted By: Angela Crosby
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:19am
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9 points in the first round and 6 in this round. It wasn't enough to qualify, but I'm glad to get points for both stories in my first time writing anything that I submitted "officially". Time to go sleep away the heavy disappointment.
Good luck in the upcoming rounds to all of those who qualified! I'll see you next year! Angela ------------- https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Q7g6c-gmfu4jaONnSuLyVg127wr-sc8VjhbHWIKtpE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow - CH2, GR16, Confined (Action/Adventure) |
Posted By: manifestlynot
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:21am
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Got 29 points total, which is the most I've gotten in a FF challenge! Now the trick will be getting past round 3, which I haven't done to date... ------------- Rhyming R1: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51185_post541412.html#541412" rel="nofollow - Lionheart (Hist fic) |
Posted By: Qatra
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:21am
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Congrats to all who made it! I have mixed feelings on not making it (not even close!). On the one hand: darn. On the other hand: Now I have no excuse to not work on my NaNoWriMo project, which is what I really need to be doing! (Hmm, that sounds a little like a darn too.) ------------- Group 24, round 1: https://bit.ly/2y7mCWQ" rel="nofollow - ”On Balance” |
Posted By: ROS
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:21am
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I came 9th overall in my group. Disappointing yes but I'm pleased that I was able to score in both rounds - 7th and 12th place.
All the best to those of you who are going forward.
------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic33381_post343881.html#343881" rel="nofollow - MiR1:A Chilling Symphony |
Posted By: littlenozomi
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:21am
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I'm moving on! Just barely as I'm in 5th in my group, but what surprised me was since I got 8 points on my first story, I figured I was doomed as I got Political Satire for my second story and wasn't super confident with it...and it got 13 points! Not bad for someone a bit rusty and who is participating for the first time! I also COMPLETELY forgot about the results coming in this week due to work stuff, so it was a nice surprise! QUESTION: If we move on to the third round, which means new groups, do our scores basically go back to zero for that round or does what we have now (in my case, a 21) carry over and factor into our third round score? Congrats to EVERYONE who competed...whether you got first or last, you created something and are already ahead of those who chose not to enter!
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Posted By: dennymike
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:22am
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Placed second in both rounds, but first in my group overall. I’m pleased with my second round results because I didn’t get a whole lot of feedback on the forums for that one so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But now I know how to plan my weekend. Congrats to everyone! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/r3e4yhk" rel="nofollow - FFC 2019 R1 https://tinyurl.com/uaes2hh" rel="nofollow - FFC 2019 R2 https://tinyurl.com/t7xxrym" rel="nofollow - FFC 2019 R3 |
Posted By: Helou
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:25am
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Came fourth in my group overall, but tied at 21 points with third and fifth place! Just goes to show the quality of people in the competition, it was a very tight result. Congrats everyone! ------------- FF Finals(!): https://tinyurl.com/uouqqsz" rel="nofollow - Operation Pareidolia CH3: https://tinyurl.com/yx8b2bz3" rel="nofollow - Man's Best Friend (Sci Fi) |
Posted By: amlewi08
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:26am
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I haven’t gotten my email yet, but I looked at the results page from the website and I got 2nd in this challenge, and tied for 2nd overall for my group! See y’all in challenge 3!
------------- SS1 https://tinyurl.com/4h62fvth" rel="nofollow - The Little Brown Storm |
Posted By: Fangirl78
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:26am
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Gutted ..I missed advancement in a tie breaker of one point in the first round. 😭 Good luck guys. 🤘
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Posted By: casnyder
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:26am
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I came in second and third in rounds 1 and 2 which puts me in first place in my group, and I'm honestly kind of stunned. I've never done anything like this before, and I'm so excited to try my hand at round three. I still just can't believe it
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Posted By: MarkBickle
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:28am
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Well done to everyone who's moving on. I'm through in second place overall, which I'm well pleased with as it's my first time doing any kind of competition. My second story got a 10, which I was surprised with as I didn't really deliver on the comedy aspect. It will be very tough in the next round and I'm out doing things for most of the weekend so won't have much time to dedicate to it, so I will just try to have fun with it and see what happens.
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Posted By: Fabala
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:28am
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Made it into the next round! I got a great result round one and then thought I'd tanked myself in the second by attempting to write it while jetlagged and between appointments meaning it felt rushed and with no polish time. Shocked it scraped through. Congratulations to everyone else who made it. Keep powering on because I'm seeing only great work in the writing forum  ------------- 2019 FF1: https://tinyurl.com/y5zqz2d3" rel="nofollow - In the Dark 2019 MF1: https://tinyurl.com/y5ncdjol" rel="nofollow - Cattle |
Posted By: teehlee
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:28am
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omgosh i made it! first time to round 3, super excited
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Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:31am
Congrats, heatmate!!! ------------- lisafoxiswriting.com Core Truths and Passageways: Short Speculative Fiction now available wherever books are sold |
NKurt wrote:Posted By: OnyxLily
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:32am
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I'm out. Kind of gutted. Got a 13 in CH1 and a 2 for this challenge. Two of us tied for 5th place but the other guy got a 0 and a 15 so he's through. ------------- FFC3 https://bit.ly/3ZsWkfs" rel="nofollow - Gathering Grapes from Thornbushes FFC2 https://bit.ly/4ewz9p7" rel="nofollow - Junkyard (1st) |
Posted By: SLSingleton
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:35am
Yes, pushing me out... not bitter... ------------- Read my Flash Fiction 2020 Challenge 3 Story - Where There's a Will... [URL=https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic36620_post386608.html#386608[/URL] |
Posted By: SLSingleton
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:36am
I feel the same! I got an 8 and 7 and was beaten by a 0 and 15 ------------- Read my Flash Fiction 2020 Challenge 3 Story - Where There's a Will... [URL=https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic36620_post386608.html#386608[/URL] |
Posted By: Plywoodkid
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:41am
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Congrats to everyone!
------------- Please Read my 1st Round 100 Word MF titled https://tinyurl.com/3pvctrnr" rel="nofollow - Newlywed Nonsense |
Posted By: NKurt
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:43am
Same to you! Congrats on the 15 for Round 2 as well :) ------------- FFCH2: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic23421_post296617.html#296617" rel="nofollow - The Very Berry Psychopath (14 points) |
Posted By: Hatter
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:44am
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11 in Round 1. 11 in Round 2. A foolish consistency may be the hobgoblin of little minds, but it squeaked me into Round 3 on my first contest. I am very pleased and surprised. ------------- https://bit.ly/3NYHdBT" rel="nofollow - R1: (Comedy) Fostering Enduring Relations in Bunkhouse Seven https://bit.ly/3AuprSX" rel="nofollow - R2: (Ghost Story) Lord Halliday's Mistake |
Posted By: deedodd81
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:49am
Exactly me on all points 😂 We’ll take it! |
Posted By: justmel
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:49am
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9 in Challenge 1, 14 (omg) in Challenge 2. The 23 puts me in 4th place in my group, and everything I planned for this weekend, thinking I probably wouldn't get through, is now officially postponed. Dear prompt gods--pleeeease be nice!
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Posted By: jdadams1
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:49am
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Somehow got a perfect 30... still hate Romance :D But it worked out for me this once! ------------- 100-word Round 1 - https://bit.ly/4c5oBgA" rel="nofollow - Private Quarters (fairy tale and/or fantasy) |
Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:53am
Did not see that one coming at all, but I'm thrilled! Good luck this weekend! ------------- lisafoxiswriting.com Core Truths and Passageways: Short Speculative Fiction now available wherever books are sold |
Posted By: squintywitch
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:55am
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And I'm through! ------------- C3 GR7: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/c3-g7-red-sky-at-night_topic30589.html" rel="nofollow - Red Sky at Night , (Action adventure, remote village, peppermint candy) |
Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:58am
Congratulations!!! ------------- lisafoxiswriting.com Core Truths and Passageways: Short Speculative Fiction now available wherever books are sold |
Posted By: northernwriter
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 2:00am
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It's my first time advancing in the Flash Fiction contest! 15 points for my cockroach story LOL! Glad the judges enjoyed it. Good luck everyone, and congratulations to everyone who participated. You areworking on your craft, whether you made it or not.
------------- Microfiction 2021: 4th place overall Flash Fiction 2020: 8th place overall |
Posted By: Illuminaughty
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 2:00am
| Did anyone see the interesting upset in heat 4? Very cool! |
Posted By: northernwriter
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 2:02am
Yes, that was my heat! Someone got through with 12 points total! (0 in round 1, 12 in round 2.) ------------- Microfiction 2021: 4th place overall Flash Fiction 2020: 8th place overall |
Posted By: manifestlynot
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 2:03am
"Somehow"... Congrats! See you this weekend (and hope you're not in my heat!) ------------- Rhyming R1: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic51185_post541412.html#541412" rel="nofollow - Lionheart (Hist fic) |
Posted By: Beamishgirl
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 2:13am
 Awesome result. And yeah please don’t be in my group. |
Posted By: tessiemoonrae
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 2:22am
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I got 1 point in round 1 and 12 points in round 2. No where near enough to move forward, Fifth place has 18 pts total. I came in at 11th overall. Anyone else not receive the email yet? I checked from the main page, but haven’t received an email. ------------- http://forums.nycmidnight.com/ch2-gr105-psychic-mobster-ghost-frogs_topic23531.html |
Posted By: Illuminaughty
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 3:14am
| Yeah! But someone with the exact same score reversed (C1 on 12 pts and C2 on 0) didn’t. Neat! |
Posted By: Aerosteel
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 3:15am
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On to Round 3! Very pleased. Looking forward to seeing who is in my heat. ------------- Flash Fiction Round 2 Group 14 Suspense / A Roller Coaster / A Scarecrow https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfCC-DFwcYESNQArDiJk6qR13qwJdXC_/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow - Breakdown |
Posted By: KLNorman
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 3:26am
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First time advancing! So excited about moving on with 27. When I scrolled through the list I thought the group before was mine for a moment and I’m getting closer to the bottom with my name nowhere. Then I saw it highlighted! Great feeling-but I really should get back to bed (2am). I might wake up in the morning to find I have typed giberish. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic38594_post407423.html#407423" rel="nofollow - SS21 round 1 Heat 17 Just Like Riding a Bike |
Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 3:28am
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A 12 and an 11 got me through.
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Posted By: Alexis_H
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 3:32am
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15 on my second story, but with only a 3 in round one means it's not enough to advance. I'm still pretty thrilled with that and a big kudos to group 81 for being strong competitors. Good luck Round 3 writers! 👍 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/3dvyntxt" rel="nofollow - Archive https://tinyurl.com/2b7c4dtj" rel="nofollow - 250 R2 <a href="https://tinyurl.com/YACCMMDD" rel="nofollow">250 (R1)</ |
Posted By: Twerteen
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 3:34am
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Eleven points this round is a WIN for me.
Not enough to get me to the next round, but I'm comparison to my first round zero, I'm elated. Excited to read my judges comments (I'd never written EITHER of my assigned genres before), too! Congratulations to everyone writing this weekend! 🎉 ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g65-on-being-a-mother_topic55592_post593719.html?KW=#593719" rel="nofollow - 500 Word Rd1 On Being a Mother |
Posted By: JanesDragon
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 4:28am
| 0 and 14. Just missed, which is fine. My first round story was garbage and probably deserved negative points for making them read it. Happy my second round story was 2nd as I really liked it even though I had to heavily edit it because the first draft was 800 words over--it's been re-written to about 2200 words and may be submitted soon to a bunch of places. I bungled the first round last year too, need to work on that. Short Story is where I do better, but I like the challenge of FF. Good luck to those moving on. |
Posted By: Arrose_1990
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 4:32am
| Well I flunked the second challenge, 13 and 2. I guess Fairy Tale isn't my genre. It will be interesting to see what the feedback says. I'm a little disappointed because the story I wrote for this one, I really like the concept and want to expand on it, but if I'm honest I'm also kind of relieved because I had some plans this weekend! |
Posted By: nemmo
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 5:46am
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I got exactly the same score in both challenges, so at least if I didn't get any better, I didn't get any worse either ------------- RSC24 R1 G18: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g18-the-wight-suspense_topic62058.html" rel="nofollow - The Wight |
Posted By: EricM
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 6:25am
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Well, I scored a 6 in Ch1 and a 13 in Ch2. Unfortunately, a total score of 19 doesn't get me to Ch3. Wop Wop. In fact, it's only good for 8th place. I'm somewhat disappointed, but it was a great learning experience. I feel like I hit my groove with Ch2, and I'll have to enter again next summer. Congrats to all who advanced! I see how hard it is.
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Posted By: jennifer.quail
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 6:43am
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Missed by one point with a ten and a twelve. Which annoys me a bit as my r1 story should have placed higher to begin with, but then the highest I''e placed in any of these is 3rd in r1 of last year's FFC with the worst story I've done for any of them. The better my story, the less the judges like it. (The two i've done that scored worst, I rewrote and doubled down on everything the judges didn't like and both sold their first time being submitted, so I suppose that does mean I know I did something right with these!) ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66313_post706147.html#706147" rel="nofollow - Closing Costs |
Posted By: AineKnees
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 7:02am
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So excited, I nearly forgot about the results and was just puking there with damned morning sickness and then I was logging on to my email and I remembered about the results! My first flash fiction attempt and with beginner's luck I got a 14 and a 12 and so 2nd in my group. So happy. And apprehensive - will the creative juices flow this weekend? I'm meant to be going to my cousin's wedding on Saturday but I was already thinking of not going because of this sickness. Writing should take my mind off it! Well done to those who got through and commiserations to those who wrote fab stories and got pipped at the post. ------------- Read my 1st Round story titled http://bit.ly/4lBGUNx" rel="nofollow - REMEMBRANCE DAY |
Posted By: BarbaraFL
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 7:09am
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I'm just glad I got points this time, ha. I knew it was extremely unlikely for me to advance with no points for round 1 (I am still bitter). This time I got seven, so that's fine, onward whatever. ------------- |
Posted By: juliaro
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 7:24am
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Got through in a three-way tie...really interesting to see how the score distribution changes from group to group! Pleased to be going onward, but also kind of nervous...the results of challenge three will come out during my PhD exams, lol. What a week that'll be!
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Posted By: chrissie0707
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 7:41am
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Congrats to everyone moving on! I'll probably be on my comp all day Sunday working on my Nano project, so feel free to PM me for a beta if you're looking. ------------- FFC#1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic42474_post440210.html#440210" rel="nofollow - Accident-Prone FFC #2 Magic Hour |
Posted By: kenshomo
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 7:42am
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So for my first FF contest I landed #15 in my group, not advancing, but pleased for the experience. Also made easier by the hope of moving forward in Microfiction...we’ll see! The writer in my heat (18) who placed #6 had some really well-reviewed stories. Surprised he didn’t advance and if he’s reading this... know I feel for you, especially after that super strong comedy entry last round! Most if not all of the top 5 didn’t post their stories, I’m sure they were great - congrats! |
Posted By: dashesndots2
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 7:42am
| I didn't think I'd move on, but I feel like my story deserved more than the 1 point it got. Anyhow... Last year I did so unexpectedly well, I shouldn't have hoped to repeat that this year. |
Posted By: JeanlucPIc
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 8:14am
- I also got 11 in round 1 and 11 in round 2. - Also squeaked me in, in my first contest. - Also hobgoblin thing. Maybe we'll face off in round 3. Good luck! - Michael ------------- FF20 2, Group 125 https://tinyurl.com/5xc4fu4a" rel="nofollow - The Devil and Pidot ne Mip FF20 1 The Case of the Pilfered Plate (13pts) |
Posted By: JeanlucPIc
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 8:18am
Oh I think the Mike Cockroach story was my favourite read of round 2. I went back and read it again a second time just for fun. So happy you made it. Good luck in round 3. - Michael ------------- FF20 2, Group 125 https://tinyurl.com/5xc4fu4a" rel="nofollow - The Devil and Pidot ne Mip FF20 1 The Case of the Pilfered Plate (13pts) |
Posted By: ChillyToez
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 8:25am
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I'm grateful to have grabbed 4th in my group after what I felt was a poor showing in C1. Ironically, I am certain my score in C1 was a 6. Certain because it's the lowest score I've ever received for Flash and I was bummed out bigly. Now it shows a 7. It wouldn't change anything since I'm 2 points above the next person in my group, but it is strange. Anywho, congrats to everyone moving on. May the prompt gods be ever in your favor. For those that aren't, good show. You came, did the thing, and now have 2 stories that you didn't have before as well as (hopefully) a boatload of peer review that will help you polish them up and get them out in the world. They deserve to be read! ------------- https://shorturl.at/agG67" rel="nofollow - Micro 250 C1 |
Posted By: kizernix
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 8:59am
I'm excited I made it to round 3, but I'm also exhibiting at WizardWorld Con this weekend in Austin selling my graphic novel I wrote last year. The con lasts all day Saturday and Sunday... So, it is going to be a very busy weekend!!  ------------- SS1:The Jewelry Box of Hildegard von Dideritz SS2: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic32472_post336532.html#336532" rel="nofollow - The Silverfish |
Posted By: JanetM
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:02am
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As expected with my Round 1 (2 points), not moving on this year. I had hoped for more points this round (cause human), but I'm happy to get some points: 6. (I know there is a lot of world-wide talent on here.) Congrats to everyone moving on this round! Especially from group 49! ------------- R1 https://tinyurl.com/3eausdwy" rel="nofollow - Ann and the Sea Monster |
Posted By: crumhorn
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:11am
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My group 60 had a 3-way tie for first place with 28s which seems like a fun coincidence! (Well, fun because I'm one of them. ) So the 1st & 3rd place writers flipped, and the 2nd place writer was the same both times. ------------- FF22R1: https://tinyurl.com/2bavv5rw" rel="nofollow - Stories SS22R3: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r3-g5-mystery-in-the-locker-room-comedy_topic47632.html" rel="nofollow - Mystery |
Posted By: scribbler26
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:19am
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Will we find out which stories placed where like last time? Nice to be able to search for them in the forums 😊 ------------- FF19, R1G19: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic22789_post286704.html#286704" rel="nofollow - The King of Illusions |
Posted By: ChillyToez
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:22am
A lot of folks will change their titles to include their points, which I find very helpful... ------------- https://shorturl.at/agG67" rel="nofollow - Micro 250 C1 |
Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:27am
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What I find interesting are the number of total goose eggs. Generally at least ten in every group, usually more, so somewhere around 30-40% sign up, pay their dinarius, and don't bother submitting? There are other possibilities, but coming up with a zero twice? I finally checked my first round score. My non-adventure got seven, my non-romance 12, and 19 was enough for a two way tie for second overall and third on the score board. Pretty laid back group, on the whole. I'm pretty surprised, but not knowing the first round score helped me in round 2, so I'll continue that in similar contests. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: Hatter
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:31am
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Does anyone know how big the groups are for C3? ------------- https://bit.ly/3NYHdBT" rel="nofollow - R1: (Comedy) Fostering Enduring Relations in Bunkhouse Seven https://bit.ly/3AuprSX" rel="nofollow - R2: (Ghost Story) Lord Halliday's Mistake |
Posted By: steph9289
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:40am
25 groups of 25!! ------------- #amrevising |
Posted By: louciferish
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:44am
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I got 12 points in R1 and now 10 pts in R2. Within my group, 22 puts me in 4th and I'm moving on :) I'm on the cusp, but I knew I had a good chance after starting off with 12. I don't expect I'll get to round 4, but I'll keep riding this out for the time being. This is my first time doing any writing contest (aside from one I entered in 6th grade where I won by default as the only entry) and no matter what, it's been good experience. I don't know that I'll be back next year, but I'm glad to be here now  ------------- FF19, R1, Everybody Wants to Rule the World (12pts) R2, Nothing Good (10 pts) R3, https://bit.ly/32Hx7go" rel="nofollow - Painless |
Posted By: FossellOSullivan
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 9:47am
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Hey, I doubled my points--from one to two! (Just nobody tell me how many people dropped out from my group; I don't suppose 14th out of 15 would really be an improvement on 15th out of 30.
)But it was fun, and I'm looking forward to the microfiction results! |
Posted By: patsy
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:23am
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My first round 7 and my second round 15 landed me in second place for my group. Off we go to the next round. I'm so busy this weekend I think I'll cry. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic64410_post691812.html#691812" rel="nofollow - My SS R2 Link |
Posted By: charleycheval
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:28am
I also made it by the skin of my teeth in fifth overall.  I felt like I had a really strong second story and only ended up scoring 9. Oh well. Feedback will be interesting. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic63018_post678968.html#678968" rel="nofollow - R2 250 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic62355_post671913.html#671913" rel="nofollow - 9th place - R1 250 |
Posted By: EricM
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:29am
Yeah, I wish NYCMid differentiated between 0s and "failing to submit"s. It's data that could be easily released without any additional work on their part, and it could help us better determine the strength of our writing in the context of this competition (did I really place 8th among 30 writers? or did I place 8th out of 17? Sorta makes a difference in how I view my performance) ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-group30-monster-bakeoff-comedy_topic47855.html" rel="nofollow - C1 (2022) Monster Bake-Off |
Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:35am
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9 points + 15 points = writing this weekend! Pleasantly surprised by my Round 2 score, I really thought it could go either way. Good luck to everyone moving on and, in the event you didn't advance, congratulations on creating two new pieces of fiction to send out into the world. Dust those stories off and start submitting! ------------- lisafoxiswriting.com Core Truths and Passageways: Short Speculative Fiction now available wherever books are sold |
Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:39am
I'm remiss in not pointing out that a pair of zeros shouldn't discourage anyone, it's just a way of saying there are areas of writing that need improvement. Even if the judging is skewed, and we've all seen that, if you look critically at your work you could make it better. The time limit almost grantees it. As Robert McKee likes to say, 90% of what anyone writes is crap. You just need to keep at it until you get to that 10%. As always, I'm above average. At least 95% of what I write is crap. The goal is to nurture that last 5% so I can get to it sooner. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: steph9289
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:42am
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0 points for Challenge 1 and 13 points for Challenge 2! Not enough to advance, but definitely my highest single and highest combined score ever! So I'm pretty happy with it. :) ------------- #amrevising |
Posted By: Snarkmaiden
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:50am
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13 points in R1 and 14 in R2 - very happy to be writing this weekend! I went hard into a genre mashup in R2 (got mystery, wrote comedy/satire with a bit of mystery) which has emboldened me to cross genres again in future! ------------- SSC R1: https://tinyurl.com/4xhsx4t4" rel="nofollow - They Come Here to Kill (horror) |
Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 10:54am
Ever since I ignored the genre requirement my scores have doubled. My action/adventure was a drama, my romantic comedy was sci-fi. Go figure. Writing what the prompts want and throwing in a few tropes to check the genre box seems to work well. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: NerdyDan
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:00am
This made me laugh. :) If I decide to do these next year, I may consider that. My decision on that will likely be based on the feedback I get from the judges. ------------- http://bit.ly/43X4iOK" rel="nofollow - The Cure FF Round 1 http://bit.ly/4kL2Rdl" rel="nofollow - 100 Words The Sacrifice |
Posted By: akirchoff
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:00am
| 1 point in the first round and 1 point in the second. At least I was consistent? Haha. I did much better in the short story contest earlier this year. I guess there's always next time! Anyone have any interesting project going on in the meantime? |
Posted By: Puckerby
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:19am
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I made it through! Only 7 points in challenge 1 but managed to get 14 in challenge 2. I really liked my challenge 2 story so I’m happy - but did not really expect to move on so now I have to rearrange my weekend. Not a bad problem to have at all - excited for another weekend of writing. ------------- |
Posted By: sgspeed
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:35am
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A 12 and a 14. Through to Challenge 3. And with a hopefully quiet weekend to write. Hoping to get to do more reading this time, as well. Good luck everyone! ------------- MF100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic64186_post688973.html#688973" rel="nofollow - The Peoples Temple 250 MF RD.2 https://tinyurl.com/2haej8xt" rel="nofollow - Quenched |
Posted By: bamboochewer
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:37am
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I got 2 points in R1 and 10 points in R2. Still happy even though I'm not through as it shows improvement. I have never entered this competition before and I was straight away given a submarine as location, which completely threw me, hence doing so terribly in R1. I feel like now I know what the competition is about, and that I'm capable of 10 points in a round, I might try again next year and see my luck! :) People got through with less points in individual rounds so if I get given some good prompts, I might have a chance! I'm in the microfiction contest as well so hoping that goes okay later this month! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic24154_post305043.html#305043 |
Posted By: LyndaD
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:38am
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10 and 13. I was ambivalent regarding the chances for my second story, but apparently the judges liked it -- so on to round 3! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g60-nibbling-on-knights-ft-fantasy_topic65436.html" rel="nofollow - 500 R1 Nibbling on Knights |
Posted By: liquidlights
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:44am
| 0 and 15 for each challenge respectively to end up 6th in my group! Very pleased with the progress! My goal in the whole competition was to get one point so I am thrilled. I owe a lot to you guys and all of your constructive criticism!! Cheers to everyone who made it to the next round! |
Posted By: riquigley
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 11:56am
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1st place finish in Round 1 was exciting. After I submitted my Round 2 story, I went back and forth between thinking I had nailed it again and was sure I'd have another 1st place finish, to feeling like I had totally screwed it up and was going to get a zero. But like I tell my kids, it's never as good as you hope, or as bad as you fear... 8th place finish in round 2. Good enough to finish 4th overall and advance. Whew. ------------- 100 Word Final G85: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/final-we-are-lifted_topic48851.html" rel="nofollow - We Are Lifted |
Posted By: td333777
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 12:07pm
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And for all you newbies, if you're feeling intimidated by advancing with a lower total, don't be! I've seen people who got 18-19 in round one not only advance to the finals, but place in the top ten overall. A lot of the scores are dependent on genre assignment and subjective judging, not to mention who ends up in your heat as competition. Trust me, a lot of the people who got 29's and 30's (36 writers) won't get out of the next round... TD ------------- SSC R1 G26: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67199_post715549.html#715549" rel="nofollow - Buy One, Get One Free FF '17 - 1st, SSC '18 - 2nd, FF '20 - 7th |
Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 12:11pm
Just remember Charlie might run the contest, but Murphy assigns the prompts. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: cheddarbaked
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 12:24pm
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I'm stunned to be moving on with 30 points, particularly since a) this is my first time in this contest, and b) I loathed my genre assignment for round two. I guess, according to the last two posters, scoring 30 means I don't have a good shot at making it to round four? Still pretty proud of myself for making it this far, and hoping for the best despite a busy weekend upcoming. ------------- R2 G21 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic65360_post699504.html" rel="nofollow - Dinner For One (romcom) |
Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 12:30pm
Nobody is trying to rain on anyone's accomplishments. Thirty is something to be proud of! Pat yourself on the back, treat yourself to whatever you enjoy, but get over it before the prompts drop Friday night because at that point it's a new game.  My advice is to make this round's piece better than both of the others put together. How cool for someone to take the whole thing the first time they compete! I'll be in your cheering section. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: amlewi08
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 12:54pm
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I'm mostly just shook that my venture into political satire wasn't a total disaster. haha ------------- SS1 https://tinyurl.com/4h62fvth" rel="nofollow - The Little Brown Storm |
Posted By: Shelley1955
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:12pm
| No points on my first story (I knew I was taking a chance doing political satire set in Canada, though God knows the material is rich😉). 15 on the second, hence I have somehow made it through to the final heat. |
Posted By: Phobos
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:13pm
Posted By: Charlie272
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:13pm
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I did such a fine job of managing what I considered to be my inevitable disappointment that I failed to consider the possibility that I could move on. I got 20 points (8 + 12) and snuck by in 5th place in my group. Surreal. I guess I have 36 hours to get used to the idea and then t’s time to write again. ------------- Short Story '24 Finals: https://tinyurl.com/5dna8c7j" rel="nofollow - You're Doing Fine Flash '23 Finals: https://tinyurl.com/bdcy3fht" rel="nofollow - Delicate Silk, Woven Strands |
Posted By: Anansi
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:30pm
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Its been said before but I'll say it again. THE JUDGING IN THIS CONTEST IS BANANAS. ACTUAL. BANANAS. I'm through. After coming second in round two. I'm delighted. But I really don't think I deserved it to be honest. There were other stories in my group I thought were better. Mine was a story which was .... sloppily executed and missed the prompts. And I was rightly called out on the forum for just that. Here it is: http://docs.google.com/document/d/16o5DVcFiw6fDIgmWzznL9KWgHTn0sei18_AA8wY6wqo/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow - 'Video Arcane' Then in the first round I came 11th. Not too bad. But frankly I think it was one of the strangest and most 'out there' things I've ever written and I think it should have placed higher. People liked it on the forum. But maybe it was too odd for the judges tastes? Here it is: http://docs.google.com/document/d/1AEtZCifu5rc7sOAPYtDdkNhWkybCTcmfK212rgBYNMg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow - "It’s over Adam" In short, I think there's an inversely proportional graph that can be made between how crap you think your work is and how high it places. And to do well in this competition (I think) - write fast, blend genres and include lots of action. Also. Lots of perfect thirties out there - WELL DONE YOU LOT!
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Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:34pm
I know several Canadians, and work with one. They all cleverly disguise themselves as normal people, and if you didn't know better might confuse them for...anyone else. The one I work with was someone disappointed she couldn't vote for Voldemort, though. Satire? In Canada? Who would have thought it. ------------- This sig intentionally blank |
Posted By: MegtheCrane
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2019 at 1:40pm
| Genuinely stunned -- jumped from 6th in the first round to 2nd in the second round. Prouder of my increase and points than anything else and a HUGE thank you to all who commented/provided advice in general! |