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At 3/18/13 11:23 AM, roadguy5 wrote:

At 3/18/13 10:24 AM, 4urentertainment wrote:

At 3/18/13 08:38 AM, FlyingColours wrote:

At 3/18/13 01:36 AM, TheInnerScience wrote:

I agree, reviews for the entries are a great aspect of a contest, especially one like this that has so many first timers(like myself) in it. Waiting for reviews is alright with me.

Mama always said patience was a virtue:) And the reviews on them are cool. But why did I post so late! Im acrually glad i waited a bit.

I have a friend who writes scipts for sonic animations. Shes is fairly new and is still learning how to network in the forum. Let me know and I will get you guys together.

Does it usually take about this long? This is my first contest, so I dont know.

Talk creating suspense.

Do not take this the wrong way, please! But the writing forum isnt a place to put rants and personal stuff like this. We ae actually series writers and readers who come here to discuss ideas, talk about writing, etc. The discription for this forum is dead on. This isnt a social media type place or a misc forum. You could post the problem your having to the general forum. This isnt a troll or hate post. But its threads like this that make the writing forum look (for lack of a kid friendly phrase) wimpy. Just keep in mind what forum you post your topics to.

Your first comment

4urentertianment is right. A lot of people post stuff here that is in other places. I know a lot of artist post stuff here and to devient art. On the same tone, writers post stuff from a book they are working on, like myself.
If your still warry and if you havent done this already, check out the terms if use page for NG. For both the forums and your profile. Best of wishes and good luck on your book.

Ok, I have no animation or drawing skills. I create skits that I trying to make into flash movies. If any are interested or knows someone who can help, please pm me. If you are interested I can email the script.

I recently discovered a new genre to me called bizzarro fiction. It basically takes the elements of surrealism art and fuses it with horror and erotica.

For those who love the dark and creepy, or are writers of thus sort and want to be published, check out this site: http://bizarrocentral.com/

It really does have a lot of info on publishers you could get to listen you. Or you can shop around at their awesome books.

A set time for the downtime would be great if you already have it planned. Of course, I may be at school.

Serisly hoping for a Lit portal!

If your looking for a poet to help out with lyricw, Im more than willing help. Been writing poetry since I was 13.

Always next month, so cheer up mate:)

Cant wait for results!

Well, I dont think this is the forum that discusses future predictions of horror stories and printed books. Just saiyan guys.

At 3/6/13 05:13 PM, dead209 wrote: If you like to write horror, then you should read this forum, you can post your ideas and stories that are either horror or horror related on here

Hmmmm, my ferris wheels are turning.

Helpful tip:

This may be common knowledge or just common sense, but I will post the tip any ways. When checking out a site that is hosting a contest to see if it is legit, make sure the content is up to date. You wouldnt want to send your story and entry fee to a contest that was taking up entress for 2007. But it might not always be that easy to spot. Check out who is sponsoring them or if even have sponsors!

Heres a link to a site I found that you need to check out if you enter contest:
http://www.writerscircle.com/2011/03/fake-writing-contests-h ow-to-spot-them.html

Hope this helps, Cheers!

At 3/6/13 07:22 AM, Sectus wrote:

At 3/6/13 05:36 AM, ChiiFace wrote: I back this idea because writers deserve it.

Thanks for supporting Sectus!

At 3/6/13 05:36 AM, ChiiFace wrote: Whilst i do agree to the fact that the writing forum has it's own cricket chorus due to it's utter lack of interest and writers, i'm also unsure if the portal would turn our quaint forum into a dumping ground. I mean, look at DeviantArt - it's awful. Truly. Horrific.
Then again it would be nice to get more attention to the writers and attract more critics and writers who take it seriously. It is afterall, an art form just like audio or flash. *shrug*

I back this idea because writers deserve it. I only hope that there are no serious consequences.

I fully understand why there would be concerns about it becoming a dumping ground. But take the movie portal for example. I spend a good bit if time on the under judgment section. Some people post some real garbage sometimes. I think the Lit Portal would have its owm way of serperating whats good and bad.

Thanks for the review and tips:)

This is a series of short stories I working on. They are supposed to have a lot of defferent dark elements that I have taken from comics, anime, and movies. Hope it turns out well.

Episode 00: Pilot

Part One

The Gravekeeper
Night hugged the graveyard like a winter blanket. Though it was nearing midnight, that didnt mean that the night brought total darkness. A couple miles away, neon lights shown dimly like a fading memory while casting small shadows over weathered headstones. The City always slept with its eyes open.
The graveyard was voided of life, save for a sliver of light that seemed molecular next to the City. It scanned across the surface of each gravesite, searching along every inch of grass. With the lights from the City, the flashlight was probably not even needed. There were no trees, bushes, or even a fence, so hiding would be difficult. The only place would be the shack that sat on the edge of the property like a sore thumb. But that would be a stupid place to use.
The lanky figure brandishing the light crept along a little further. Never pausing to look, but pivoted in all directions.
Finally as the light reached the other end of the graveyard, it stopped. And as it paused, we can see the features of the man holding the flashlight. He is the Gravekeeper. Long black hair hung down to his shoulders in dreadlocks. His face was haggard from many sleepless nights, and his clothes seemed a little loose on him. Bleak eyes rotated in their sockets as he gritted his teeth, revealing a pair of pearly yellows. After two minutes of looking around in a fixed position, he spoke. His voice was gravelly, and his words came out in the rhythm that almost matched the beating of wings from a raven that was passing above:
"A silent chill crawls up my spine,
I am told that this is a supposed sign.
Maybe I can feel you, a ghost of vengeance,
Here searching for blood and penitence.
Maybe you are stalking me like the prey
You stalked so well in the old days.
Oh, the old days were your love was still alive.
Horrible pain like that must be so hard to survive.
I cannot even imagine, nor do I want to.
Still silent? I have to be getting to you!"
The last word lingered in the surroundings as an echo until it faded away completely. He perked up his ears and looked side to side, as if to receive some kind of response to his taunts. But there was none. Of course.
"The dead are dead," he said at last, as if to reassure himself. "I of all people should know this." He paused again before rearing around.
"That bastard is gone!" The raven above head squawked loudly, as if offended by his sudden outburst. Gravekeeper looked up sharply with just enough time to see the raven heading for the abyssal horizon that faced the City.
"The fuck you know?!" He yelled after the bird.
The inside of the shack was actually very well kept. Of course that is always the case when you have as little belongings as the Gravekeeper. All that was in there was a stiff bed, rusty fridge, rickety dinner table, and an umbrella rack filled with shovels. And one umbrella.
The door slammed as the Gravekeeper entered but he could not sum up the effort to care. He went straight for the fridge door. Glasses clinked as he rummaged around inside.
"Got lunch meat, but no bread. That cup of yogurt has gone bad. Damn, no more string cheese." Suddenly he froze.
"WHO ATE MY STRING CHEESE!" He roared as he spun around. Directly in front of him now was the northwest corner of the shack. Every bit of the shack was well let. Every bit but that corner. A shadow covered the corner. A shadow so deep that the wall was not even visible.
A deep, rich voice flowed from the darkness:
"The enemy slumped into his cave,
Unaware that no one can save
Him from his long forgotten foe.
And yes, the years have been hard and slow.
Penitence is not what I have come for,
But I will take all blood you have to offer.
Now behold your soon coming death.
I will not blame you to use your last breath
To scream once the pain begins."
The Gravekeeper remained stupefied until, with the last word, the visitor came forth from the darkness. The man was dressed in a three piece suit that was a deep, dark color of purple. His hair was as black and long as the Gravekeeper, except his appeared clean and neatly flowed behind him.
The young man had a sinister beauty about him. Like looking at a demon brought forward to deceive and mislead you. A demon in a purple suit, and a pair of shades that hid his eyes from the world. A handsome devil of chaos.
Gravekeeper was flabbergasted. His mouth hung ajar while the rest of his face had a vacant expression.
"Y-you cant be alive... Angelo destroyed you!"
"No," the stranger interjected, "Angelo tore my soul apart, but didnt destroy me." Gravekeeper still seemed confused. Then he lifter an accusing finger to the man.
"It was Weaver! That treacherous bastard brought you back!" The visitor gave a condescending smile.
"The Weaver has nothing to do with my sudden return, Gravekeeper. As I said, what I want is blood. That "want" in itself is enough to defy the laws of the grave once in a while."
Now it was the Gravekeeper who smiled. He always had a trick or two. And know was not the time him to lose his cool.
"You always thought you were so great, didnt you? You sadistic bastard. Well Mr. Spook, You are gonna have to work for this piece of ass because I aint a cheap broad!"
As the Spook stepped forward, there was flurry of movement as Gravekeeper brought out his ace in hole. Inches from the face of the Spook was a shovel. Not just any shovel. The shovel was five feet of blessed steel, forged from Chinese Hell fire and had old scriptures in angelic script etched along the shaft. A weapon of sure death to any demon. And also cut through soil like butter.
The Spook winced as his skin started to sting where the tip of the shovel had barely nicked his cheek. This gave the Gravekeeper much pleasure indeed. He was going to enjoy the next part. But maybe it was not the killing he was looking forward to. Maybe it was that he would be able to say that he finally put on end to the Spook! Something the great Angelo Cherry Popper has had much trouble with for a long time.
"Not such a badass now, staring down the end of my spade!" Though the Spook seemingly remained calm, there was indeed anger and impatience beginning to boil and bubble beneath the still surface.
"Rest assured, I willfinish what Angelo could not!"

At 3/1/13 12:07 AM, silverspecks wrote: I'll support this petition for a writing portal. If it gets users to recreationally read more, I'll stand behind it.

Thanks a bunch!

Here a link to a contest going on: http://www.writersdigest.com/competitions/writers-digest-ann ual-competition

Im going to copy/paste the info on fees and deadlines:
Early Bird Entry fees are $27 for the first manuscript; $20 for each additional entry submitted during the same transaction. Poems are $15 for the first entry; $10 for each additional poem submitted submitted during the same transaction. Entries submitted after that May 6, 2013 Early Bird deadline are $32 for the first manuscript; $25 for each additional entry submitted during the same transaction. Poems are $20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poem submitted submitted during the same transaction.

Writers Digest is an awesome place for tips and tools on the writing industry. I wont go into too much detail, but I do encourage you guys to check it out even if you dont do the contest.

Good luck!

It very interesting. It seems you may have had formatting issues. It all seemed to run together, which can make it hard to read. You want to think about adding quotation marks and seperating different sections into paragraphs. But that may depend on what proccesor your using. Hope to see more!

As writers know, its hard to get your name out and known. Contest are good ways to get some renown and a little cash if your lucky. The only problem is, which ones are legit? I search alot for legit contest and tools to help decide which are the real deal. Im going to post here links, tips etc. that will hopefully help out.

At 3/3/13 11:34 PM, The-Great-One wrote:

At 3/3/13 07:16 PM, TheInnerScience wrote: I hope some of other stories wont have it counted to much against them for that code crap.

I certainly hope the other judges don't. I know I didn't. Yeah it made it hard to read at times. That is not on the fault of the writer though.

I hope they fix it soon.

I hope some of other stories wont have it counted to much against them for that code crap.

Well, the contest is closed. Now comes the waiting! How do you guys think you did?

Great!

Same here. I cant wait to see the results. Good luck bro!