Unsung Steemit Fiction: Readers Contest. Win SBD for reading steemit fiction!!!

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gjoeohere (46) · 7 years ago

https://steemit.com/story/@xpency/a-trip-to-the-north

Here is my entry.
This is a post by @xpency I appreciate it alot because of the Following reasons.
With no biase but this is a story that helps me realate with events happening in nothern Nigeria which has been torn with and by voilence from the a dreaded islamic jihadists and painting a vivid picture of what travellers are likely to meet really got to me.

Also the fact that the character in the story was tempted to make the trip because of his helplessness.

The action in the story was breath taking and really got me hooked.

And i sincerly hope he wins because i think he deserves it.

felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the nomination. I've just read the story and wow! You have just introduced me to a great writer (who I am now following) so thank you for that too. Tip!

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gjoeohere (46) · 7 years ago

I am happy you liked it, i follow his stories alot and i appreciate them.

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crowbarmama (60) · 7 years ago

I nominate @victoria-kelly and here is a link to her recent post:
https://steemit.com/fiction/@victoria-kelly/diary-of-a-detectress-episode-12-trailing-a-blaze

I have been a homeschooling, homesteading mom of 4 for over 10 years and during that time have read very little for pleasure. I am constantly researching recipes for a child with insane allergies, or other necessary skills on the homestead, but I used to read voraciously before the responsibilities of motherhood. I say that because through Steemit I've discovered through a few writers a small luxury. When I first read @victoria-kelly's work, I was immediately drawn in. In fact, I was so involved that I found myself sneaking onto my phone during schooltime with the kiddos to try to catch up on her previous chapters!

I commented that she should join a group so she could get more eyes on her work. She replied that she was:

...wrapped up in the writing journey and any views and upvotes are sort of a bonus.

Well, if I can help get eyes on her work, then I'm going to try because I am really thoroughly enjoying her writing so far. Thank you for offering me an opportunity to help a talented writer!

felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the nomination, and the fabulous explanation as to why you have nominated her! I will go and check her out. Thank you so much! :)

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byn (63) · 7 years ago (edited)

A fun (yet suspenseful) weekend freewrite: https://steemit.com/freewrite/@abyni/dress-to-kill-weekend-freewrite-abyni-always

@abyni has literally avoided creative writing her entire life (even in school, she chose other avenues.) She just decided to follow her mother's advice and just TRY a freewrite out of sheer boredom over Christmas break.

When I saw what she'd written, even for her first try 2 1/2 months ago, I was blown away. Seriously, for someone who thought there was no way she could ever write something... I thought it was really impressive. I'd like for her to continue to get acknowledged in this fledgling gift she has so that she continues to feel confident in her writing... AND I realize that I'm biased, but I think she is really REALLY quite good. She has a morbid side in her writing (don't know where she gets that), but I think she does really well at getting a good plot going, even in the shorter freewrites. This story in particulate is a weekend freewrite and I think she really excels in those. The whole story was unexpected, the details and suspense were awesome. Knowing that she sat and wrote this in 15 minutes and this is the story that came out? I think it's worth a prize :)

felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thanks byn! Could you write at least 50 words to tell me why you think it deserves to win? (you know me and rules ;) ) Thank you! :)

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byn (63) · 7 years ago

Oh my WORD, I am so awful. I wanted to make sure I didn't forget about this, so I thought I just left the tab open because I was so tired when I saw it (am I the only one who always has at least 50 tabs open for 'later'???)

Anyway, yes... I'll edit the original comment. :/

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

You are not awful! Lol! You obviously needed the sleep! X

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byn (63) · 7 years ago

Also, thanks to the times listed on these replies, I see that I slept wayyyyyyyy too long last night. :/ Thanks @felt.buzz and steemit for making me aware of my super lazy morning...

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josephlacsamana (48) · 7 years ago

https://steemit.com/fiction/@markrmorrisjr/the-wishmonger-episode-42-links-to-previous-episodes

I nominated him because I'm really amazed by his ability to write a fictional story with a lot of episodes! That's amazing you know? in just 30 minutes he can finish his 1 episode. And one more thing he is so kind and generous besides from his talent. He also wants to help a minnows like me :)

felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the nomination! I went and read the story and enjoyed it too! I am going to have to start from the beginning. Thanks :)

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josephlacsamana (48) · 7 years ago

Yeah! He is cool right!? Haha @markrmorrisjr is awesome!

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Yes, he is a great writer, and all round nice chap. :)

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josephlacsamana (48) · 7 years ago

Hello, How can I know or where Can I see the winner of this contest>?

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Hello, yes, of course. The results were published last weekend: https://steemit.com/writing/@felt.buzz/results-of-the-unsung-steemit-fiction-readers-contest-by-felt-buzz

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josephlacsamana (48) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much! :)

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josephlacsamana (48) · 7 years ago

Have you read all the chapters? ^_^

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snook (70) · 7 years ago

I want to nominate @honeydue for her story Vivacious baby (weekend freewrite)

I don't always get time to read her stories but when I do I know I'm always in for a huge treat and this story once again holds true. She has a way of writing that pulls you in and makes you read faster and faster to see how it's going to end. Her stories, many times, have darkness to them but she tells her stories in such a way they make you think so to me that is always a sign of a great story.

Great contest @felt.buzz. :D

felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thanks snook for your nomination! I enjoyed that story too! :)

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marcoriccardi (59) · 7 years ago (edited)

Nice contest!
My choice goes to:
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@whatisnew/weekend-freewrite-3-10-2018-3-prompts-father-o-brien-s-funeral
It's an extremely entertaining tale, it made me laugh heartily and I think it's written in a simple but effective way. It is not easy to put together a story that is consistent and has the right pace following the subsequent three prompts of a freewrite weekend. The only two times I tried it, I had to struggle a lot. That's why I think @whatisnew did a good job and deserves my nomination.

felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the nomination! I'd missed that one, too, so I was glad you gave me the chance to read it :)

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honeydue (68) · 7 years ago

This is such an awesome idea, @felt.buzz! Excellent ;) You're right, readers are under-appreciated I believe, among all these writing contest.

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Yes, there's really not much point writing, if no one reads it! :)

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gadrian (66) · 7 years ago

That's an interesting niche contest! I won't participate in the contest because I became more entrenched in reality than I used to be, but the least I could do was to add my shrinked full upvote to the post's rewards. Good luck to the participants!

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thank you for your upvote (shrinked or not!). I hope reality treats you ok. I heard it can be a pretty grim place to visit! ;)

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gadrian (66) · 7 years ago

Lol, yep, reality can be grim at times! :)

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creepyturtle (49) · 7 years ago

I wonder if this will be enough to lead people to actually read posts :D

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Let's hope so! That is certainly what I am hoping for! :)

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moneyinfant (56) · 7 years ago

@moneyinfant has added your contest to the list Steemit Writing Contests: Issue #44. The list is updated on a daily basis and your contest will remain on the list until its expiration - there's nothing you need to do.

The list was created to save writers the excessive amount of time spent searching through the #contest tag for writing contests. Now they can just come to the list each day, see new contests and use their time doing what they love - writing.

If you'd like to help spread the word about the Steemit Writing Contest List I'd really appreciate a resteem, but it certainly isn't necessary. The project is simply meant to help writers save time and contest creators attract more contestants.

P.S. If you know of any contests I've missed I'd love to hear about them. Thanks!

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whatisnew (65) · 7 years ago

Congratulations on your milestone @felt.buzz and thanks for having this fun contest. And thank you @marcoriccardi for your nomination! I am excited to read the other stories. : )

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marie-jay (61) · 7 years ago

I'll do some reading tomorrow as I didn't have much time to go over other posts these past few days.

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago (edited)

Lol! You never know! ;)

Edit: sorry @marie-jay I thought I had posted this comment as a response to creepyturtle's comment. I hope you get to do some reading and hope to have a recommendation/nomination from you!

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mariannewest (71) · 7 years ago

I think this is an excellent idea!!!

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

Thank you. Have you seen the first nomination? I've just read the story, so great because I've been introduced to a new writer! So thrilled :)

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mariannewest (71) · 7 years ago

What a story!! our life is so easy compared to those realities!!!

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cryptonesdaly (56) · 7 years ago

Follow, I follow back, let's support each other 😊

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

I don't follow spammers. You left the same comment on 10 posts in 5 minutes after this one. I follow people who interact not spam

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cryptonesdaly (56) · 7 years ago

It's okey

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

No, it isn't. Stop spamming

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folken (59) · 7 years ago

Yeah this guy is spamming everyone.
Look at this!

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

How he has a rep of 55 is beyond me. I guess everything is for sale

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