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Hey, Deb - I see you're quite busy, so I'll make this brief! Got a friend, Allen Stark, who submitted his entry. He said it was a couple weeks ago, but hasn't heard from you, so he's concerned, especially with the deadline so close. I told him I would post a message here and see what I could find ou...

Thank you, Deb! You're always so patient. Where would we be without you?

The key is to communicate briefly where the story is going so that we can see whether the promise of the first chapter is likely to be fulfilled in the entire story. Sorry to get so particular :roll: So does this mean that it's okay if it's a teaser-type, like you'd see on the back of a book? Or ar...

kahoosbt wrote: So far that's about as far as I've been able to condense an around 80k word novel, if in a real "synopsis" format, as opposed to more of a back cover copy / teaser format.

Which type of format is preferred???

yvonne wrote:Is there a word limit for the synopsis?

On the submit page, it gives a limit of 500 words. However, I think Deb told someone else on another thread that it's just as guideline so the synopses don't become a mile long. So... I'd say shoot for 500 words, unless Deb wants to add clarification here.

Mmm, ok! Thank you!

Thanks, Shari!
Is there a later deadline by which the book must be complete?

Does the entire manuscript have to be completed by the Oct. deadline? I have a manuscript I might like to enter, but it may only be about half-done by then. I couldn't find any info for this side of things (though that might just confirm that I am indeed blind).

BreathFreshAir wrote: You know, I kind of thought this would be your reaction. Well done, Rachel.

lol Thanks, Deb.

I... Um...
*picks self up off the floor* Wow. LOL

Congrats to the other winners!!!!

And thanks to the judges for their hard work and all the time they put into this, not just now but throughout the whole year.

This is... wow.

Hey, what a great list! Congrats to everyone!

I was surprised to see my name that far up on the list. lol Especially after having skipped two quarters of challenges. I'm honored.

We have had no internet connection for a couple of days so I have only just seen the results now. Wow, swoon, fall over backwards and hit the floor! It's a funny thing but I wasn't entirely satisfied with my entry for this week. I was trying to do something clever with twists and counter-twists and...

Congratulations everyone!!!