A Writer's Competition

AN ASSTR WRITING CONTEST

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We've been kicking ideas around for week now and we think we figured out how to build a writer's contest that never ends and that generates an income depending on how good the author is and what kind of stories they write. So, instead of a prize, you'd receive income much like royalties. The amount of money you receive would be dependant upon the number of times your story was downloaded and how much readers liked it. Instead of money, an author could choose being published when his story reached a preset threshold of earnings.

It will take some time to get set up, but we already have sponsors willing to review your stories and pay you for the privelege of sponsoring you.

I know the concept is diffrent, but you could think of it as a reality writing competition, because it would be just like the real world. Plus, we have the cooperation of Asstr. (see below)

To follow the discussion further, please leave your comments on the Writers's Competition Blog.

Fledgling

Feb 8, 2011 The following message was just received from asstr administration;

 Hey, sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

 You're welcome to host the story-writing contest.

 Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

 - Rey del Sexo

February 5

We've had quite a few authors respond (all in favor) and some of them think there shouldn't be prizes. So, we'd like your input on the matter.

 

I've also been thinking about how to determine the winners. I think the contest should be a reflection of the real world, so I'd like to design it so that every participant earns a reward based on how much readers are willing to pay. I'm thinking about ways to create contest points or money and get it into circulation. Your ideas on this subject would be much appreciated.



Feb 2, 2011

What would you think about me sponsoring a writing contest on asstr. I've read the rules carefully and there doesn't seem to be even a hint that it wouldn't be within the intent of our hosts and I've sent a query they didn't answer, so maybe one of you might have a reason why it might be a good idea or a bad one. If so, please let me know.

Oh, and there would be prizes, maybe lots of them.

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