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Hi Jan - Here's one I wrote some time back...personally I liked the opening because, most of all, it forced me to try and stay in syntax and rhythm of the story I was trying to tell. Set the tone, you might say. The title, however, could definitely have used some work: "No It's Not the Butter&q...

Congratulations to all those placing this week. Got some to do it seems.
Also thank-you judges; I am honored to appear on this list.

Loren

Thank-you, judges; especially for overlooking the "week-chocked gully" which should have read: weed-choked gully. Sigh, I will never make it as an editor; but it won't keep me from trying. Congratulations to all on this week's list; I'm continually impressed with the different ways the cha...

Thank-you judges, it's been a while since I've placed and this is a pleasant surprise. Izzy, Penny and Mr. Lacey thank you, too

Congratulations to all those placing this week; as always I gain so much from reading your works.

Loren

Great works represented here. Congratulations to all!

I'm always astonished at the different approaches one can take to a single subject - and yet have them all seem to turn out oh, so well.

Loren

Have been snowed in for the past few days and just now seeing this. Thank-you judges, this is totally unexpected. I'm experimenting with my writing voice/style and am grateful for the chance to try it out here. Thank-you too, for all those who stopped by and commented. I learn by your comments/criti...

:clap :superhappy :clap Congratulations, so many great works presented here. I understand where both William and Jim are coming from. I guess I've regretted some of my stories rather than hated them. I do feel at times I had abandoned them before they were fully developed and the regret comes in bec...

I read so many good writings this week and I'm honored to have my work listed among the top 10.

Thank-you judges and those who commented on my article.

Loren

Since I don't have access to a personal PC, this is a bit late; but heartfelt, none-the-less. Congratulations, everyone. I so enjoy reading the different takes the writers can and do take on any given subject. When it seems as if I've hit a wall I read what you've written; and then and only then I n...

It's been a while since I've seen my name on your list, Jan. Thank-you for the work it takes to keep it updated. I'm honored to be among those recognized here as I admire so many of their works.

Loren

Wow, I'm so honored to have my work included on this list. And, the comments were very hearkening (don't know where these archaic words come from - but they just show up so unexpectedly). Thank-you judges, you had a tough week with all the great entries from this week. Congratulations to all on this...

Goodness, it's been a while since I've seen my work on this list. Thank-you, judges!

Congratulations to all who are recognized here and look forward to the top 30/40 list as well.

Loren

It good to see the list of so many new writers added to the EC list. Their enthusiasm is contagious their wins, well deserved. Congratulations

Loren

No homework from me yet, Jan. But in response to your question regarding building a good short story, I've read that most readers will get through the first 4/5 of the story only to be let down by the conclusion. I don't know why this is, possibly it's due to poor plotting, not really having the ele...

Jan, like the others, I'm glad to see this topic explored. Too often I find my articles off topic. Creative, yes, on topic, no. Like you suggested not only out of the box, but out of the circle, to boot. I'm not too sure if it's just the way I think and see things (making connections that no one els...