The WriteFighters 3-Day Novella Contest

16/02/2023

Greetings, Write-Fighters!

Last-minute reminder: the 3-Day Novella Contest is this coming weekend, February 18-20.

Please note: The registration deadline is being extended to March 1st. The submission deadline remains March 4th.

Register at: https://writefighters.bigcartel.com/product/registration

This registers you for the Write Fighters 3-Day Novella-Writing Contest. Please note: The promo code EARLYBIRD reduces registration to $35. This...

22/06/2022

Hello, write-fighters!

Here they are. The winners for 2022!

1. Connor Moloney for: An RV Trip Across North Turtle Island
2. Sandy Lender for: Eden and the Most Precious Stone
3. Meg Kimball for: Darby in Distress

Congratulations and well done! We will contact each of you shortly with your prize and contract.

22/05/2022

Hello, write-fighters!

Time to announce the short list. Here it is! (In alphabetical order.)

• Melissa Y. Crown for "A Whispered Promise"
• Meg Kimball for "Darby in Distress"
• Connor Moloney for "An RV Trip Across North Turtle Island"
• Sandy Lender for "Eden and the Most Precious Stone"

Congratulations!

The winners will be announced in June. The winning novellas from last year will also be out shortly. So stay tuned!

03/03/2022

Hey write-fighters!

Urgent reminder: Your manuscripts are due March 4th. (Tomorrow!)

If you submitted it already, great! You should have a confirmation in your e-mail.

If you have NOT received an e-mail confirmation, we have NOT received your manuscript! We want to be sure no one's story gets lost in transit. So make sure you got that receipt.

That is all. Be well, everyone!
Gavin

22/02/2022

Good evening, write-fighters!

To those of you just ending your 3 days, how did it go?

Just a reminder: It's due March 4th.

Also, again, this year we're judging blind, so please make sure to leave your names off the manuscript! Instead make sure your full name appears in the body of your e-mail, with the title and premise, like so:

(Premise #2) Finding Screamo by Sara Jessica Barker

And make sure the filename follows this formula:

3DNC2022_P2_FindingScreamo.doc

That said, well done everyone! You all worked hard, and you should be proud. Now enjoy some R&R.

And to those doing your 3 days a little later, feel free to post your writing dates in the comments, so we can cheer you on!

21/02/2022

How'd the 2nd day of writing go, guys? Didja manage to finish your rough draft?

If not, get some sleep anyway. You've earned it! You've still got one full day ahead of you to finish, and polish your story to perfection. Hang in there!

20/02/2022

Just checking in. To those of you furiously writing this week-end...

How did your first day go? Anyone want to brag about their exploits? (Bear in mind we want to judge blind this year, so no spoilers or word counts! But maybe you want to brag about what percentage of your story you've written so far, or how good you feel about it.)

Anyone want to share their particular strategy for getting through it?

Hang in there, people!

19/02/2022

Ready write-fighters?

Here are the 5 pantser premises:

1. A foreigner is detained by officials. His/her documentation seems in order. However, the place he/she claims to be from does not exist.

2. There is nothing that scares the protagonist more than this particular thing. A thing they didn’t realize was abundant in the job/journey they are about to take.

3. During the Regency era, an unwanted pregnancy brings scandal upon a powerful household. An opportunistic antagonist seeks to use this to his/her advantage.

4. Being the new kid at an elite school was bad enough. But now, he/she discovers the faculty’s nefarious plans for the students.

5. The moon is falling.

And...go! Whether you're pantsing or working from your own outline, may you all experience the best inspiration!

16/02/2022

Salutations, write-fighters!

Only 3 days remain before your big 3-day writing spree.

Do you have an outline ready? Or are you planning on pantsing?

11/02/2022

Quick update!

Since there are so many familiar names registered this year, we’re making a small change to the submission guidelines. We want to judge blind, so please leave your name out of the manuscript. (But do make sure to include your name in the body of the submission e-mail, so we can find you if you win!)

You can review the updated rules here:
https://writefighters.mailchimpsites.com/rules

Yours,
Gavin
[email protected]

Write any story, in any genre you want. Your ballpark target length is 100 double-spaced pages. (About 25,000-30,000 words.)

05/02/2022

Greetings, you clever conjurers of fantastic fiction!

The 3-Day Write-Fighters Contest is just 2 weeks away!

I see many familiar names registered already. Welcome back! I’m excited to see what you guys write this year. As are the other judges!

Like last year, there’s an extra prize category for the best pantser. Premises will be posted and emailed out in the evening on the 18th. There are some fun ones this time! But no peeking until you’re ready to start writing!

If you aren’t registered yet, you can register at: WriteFighters.com

Oh, and if you can think of any friends who’d be interested in this challenge, please share the contest details with them! Sharing is caring!

Yours,
Gavin
[email protected]

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! Just a reminder...Earlybird Deadline is Jan 2!

31/12/2021

Happy New Year's Eve, write-fighters!

Is anyone setting writing goals for the new year?

I have an annual tradition. I give myself a list of 10 writing goals. At the end of the year, I consult the list and grade myself out of 100. Do any of you have a similar system? If so, please share!