Has everyone died here? 250 just two weeks!
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Topic: Has everyone died here? 250 just two weeks!
Posted By: Suave
Subject: Has everyone died here? 250 just two weeks!
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2025 at 6:14am
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Don't know about everyone else, but I am really looking forward to this! I have not been able to enter in any of the last contest due to travel, or being ticked at the change to the FF, lol. But I am ready for this! ------------- https://shorturl.at/BYBEf" rel="nofollow - Screenplay Magic and Mayhem https://shorturl.at/FwVkk" rel="nofollow - 500 RomCom/ Making Music FB |
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Posted By: theinquisitor
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2025 at 5:53pm
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I'm still alive! I've had a lousy year or two in competitions but the 250 is my favourite so I'm hoping I'll get back on track. ------------- https://shorturl.at/WllFm" rel="nofollow - MF250 R1 https://bit.ly/3aRQtG6" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: Holt5
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2025 at 8:40pm
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This will be my first year but I'm looking forward to it! I've started writing some stories based on random prompts, trying different story lengths, and trying to normalize all the formatting & whatnot in advance. Seems like a good challenge, and a good bunch of people around.
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Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2025 at 9:32pm
You will enjoy the hell out of this! The 250 can be a tricky length, so don't get discouraged if everything does not work so well, lol. It takes practice - well, unless you are just really good at it, haha. For most of us, the first one is a proving ground that builds for the next one. The main thing is to have fun doing it. ------------- https://shorturl.at/BYBEf" rel="nofollow - Screenplay Magic and Mayhem https://shorturl.at/FwVkk" rel="nofollow - 500 RomCom/ Making Music FB |
Holt5 wrote:Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2025 at 2:18am
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I'm fairly certain I am still alive, but you just gave me a good idea for a horror story :o ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2025 at 2:53am
Hey Snuffles, been a while! Good to see you! ------------- https://shorturl.at/BYBEf" rel="nofollow - Screenplay Magic and Mayhem https://shorturl.at/FwVkk" rel="nofollow - 500 RomCom/ Making Music FB |
Posted By: Holt5
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2025 at 3:21pm
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It does seem tricky! I have some experience with online character roleplay that has some variability in post lengths, but it is very different writing an actual story without someone else to riff off of. I also just realized that this is for the 250 but my application is for the 2000 in January. It would be rad to try all the formats though! I appreciate the encouragement and will be looking forward to nosing around here some more. |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2025 at 5:18pm
Good to see you as well, hope all is going well with you! ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2025 at 1:26am
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Hello! It's certainly been quiet around here. I haven't entered the 250 yet this year. I made it to finals last year, but part of me doesn't want to push my luck again. The closer the deadline gets, though, the more I'm leaning towards doing it. I'm so addicted to these contests! I was so disappointed about the microfiction, too! I had never tried it, but I had two other people talked into doing it with me. Since we'd all be guaranteed two rounds, it was going to be super fun. Too bad they did away with it! I did wind up doing the Scary Story challenge and loved it. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2025 at 1:30am
Welcome! The Short Story challenge is great! It's a lot of work, but worth it, in my opinion. I hope you have a fun time! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2025 at 7:40am
Yes, the loss of the two rounds was a disappointment. A lot of people really liked that format. Maybe they will bring it back!!!! ------------- https://shorturl.at/BYBEf" rel="nofollow - Screenplay Magic and Mayhem https://shorturl.at/FwVkk" rel="nofollow - 500 RomCom/ Making Music FB |
Posted By: Holt5
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2025 at 4:04pm
| Thank you, I appreciate it! As it inches nearer I have been pondering if I've bitten off more than I can chew, especially with a higher word count. But it will be a good challenge and something fun to look forward to. I hope you have a fun time as well! |
Posted By: Elsea-Ch
Date Posted: 01 Dec 2025 at 11:48pm
| I am actually never 100% sure if I’m alive or dead. But I am excited about this challenge! |
Posted By: jennifer.quail
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2025 at 1:46am
The big problem with short story is they cut the word count to only 2000. I passed because of that. It's not worth writing basically flash. Scary I tried, but 250 would need about $5 for an entry fee to be worthwhile. They're really misreading how much competition they have with lower prices and shorter turnaround time. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66313_post706147.html#706147" rel="nofollow - Closing Costs |
Posted By: Rhenn
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2025 at 1:20pm
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Hard to believe it's 250 time again. Seems like I just finished the last one! I debated entering, as I have a busy weekend ahead, but I really enjoy it. I gave the 100 a shot and even though the judge's seemed to like my story, it went nowhere. Looking forward to reading some great pieces! ------------- 250 R1 https://tinyurl.com/3d6dea58" rel="nofollow - Trouble Ticket https://tinyurl.com/2t9bn47e" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 02 Dec 2025 at 2:13pm
100 has been the hardest for me so far. At least, it was for the 2024. I might try it again in 2026, but I needed time to lick my wounds and improve my skills a bit. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Posted By: OscarHallam
Date Posted: 03 Dec 2025 at 4:56pm
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I was on the fence, but just signed up. ------------- Oscarhallam https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67945.html" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight,com/topic67654.html" rel="nofollow - 250 R2 |
Posted By: CoachLisaB
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 2:12am
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I'm barely alive and will be doing the 250! The last two challenges of the 250 I didn't make it to the second round, so got a bit demoralized. But it's still my favorite length, and I have made it to the finals before, so let's see how it goes. Unfortunately, I also signed up to do a craft show all day Saturday, so my writing time will be limited. Sometimes a time crunch is exactly what I need NOT to overthink! ------------- https://coachlisab.com/breakfast" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 | https://coachlisab.com/arc" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: hemlocktea
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 1:15pm
Hi everyone. This is my first NYC Midnight contest in over 10 years, gulp!  Excited to be doing the 250, which is new to me. I placed 2nd in flash fiction in 2013.
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Posted By: CoachLisaB
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 1:56pm
Welcome back! ------------- https://coachlisab.com/breakfast" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 | https://coachlisab.com/arc" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: sfuji
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 4:18pm
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I'm alive, 'tho aren't we all clinging to a tree, trying to hang on during these topsy-turvy times?! OY! I've gotten far at 100 and 500 micros but 250 is my very worst writing pool to swim in. But I signed up to see if I can keep the streak of suck going!!! ------------- https://bit.ly/4c7KvBK" rel="nofollow - SS 2026 R1 https://bit.ly/3NUmdS6" rel="nofollow - 100 Micro https://bit.ly/3X99yKz" rel="nofollow - Author Archive |
Posted By: Suave
Date Posted: 05 Dec 2025 at 10:14pm
Wow! You should be all rested up, haha! Have fun and good luck! ------------- https://shorturl.at/BYBEf" rel="nofollow - Screenplay Magic and Mayhem https://shorturl.at/FwVkk" rel="nofollow - 500 RomCom/ Making Music FB |
Posted By: scurvy_seadog
Date Posted: 06 Dec 2025 at 3:11am
Im so excited!! Even though I have no idea what im going to write  ------------- https://bit.ly/aldv" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 Alpine Divorce | https://bit.ly/cach26" rel="nofollow - SW R1 Cachoud | https://bit.ly/archivenyc" rel="nofollow - Archive |