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▼▲ The Elevator Pitch Open in new Window.


Time for a short story?

*Zombiehand* *Pencil* The Writing Dead Open in new Window.
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CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL

*STARV* 2024 QUILLS NOMINEES *STARV*


This community is full of so much talent!



*Staro*   *Starv*   *Staro*   *Starv*   *Staro*   *Starv*   *Staro*   *Starv*   *Staro*




And an even LOUDER shout out to

Quilli ☕ Author Icon

for her tireless efforts for ensuring all of this talent is given recognition!
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Yes thanks to Quilli too!! *Smile*
Yup, Quilli ☕ Author Icon deserves the recognition because she does the Quills every year and she's a great writer. Thank you Quilli ☕ Author IconMail Icon for your effort to keep it going.
*Clap* *Heart* *Clap* Congratulations, everyone! *Clap* *Heart* *Clap*

*Clap* *Heartp* *Clap* Thank you, Lilli! *Clap* *Heartp* *Clap*
                             Are butterflies heralds of transformation?


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. . . or villains of vanity?                              




The Writing Dead Open in new Window. | Round Two





January's Prompt

EVILUTION

Zombies have . . . evolved!


Nature never stops evolving, so why should zombies?

Create a short story featuring a brand-new species of zombie. Showcase how they’ve evolved and what makes them hilariously—or horrifyingly—different from the stereotypical undead that we're all familiar with in pop culture.

Do they glow in the dark? Sing to attract prey? Herd humans like cattle? Or maybe they’ve evolved an insatiable hunger for something bizarre—like socks, selfies, or dad jokes. From climate-specific adaptations to outright ridiculous traits, your new zombies should defy convention, break the mold, and maybe even apply for a job at Walmart.

If they’ve already got brains, it’s only fair to let the zombies use them. *Wink*


This is an activity, not a contest.
If you write, you win.

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The Writing Dead Open in new Window. (18+)
From rot to plot, the Zombie Apocalypse deserves great storytellers.
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During the month of January, donors supporting CommuniBees Open in new Window. have the opportunity to add this ultra exclusive merit badge to their collection:

Merit Badge in New Bee-ginnings [Click For More Info] Congratulations on your new merit badge! Thank you for supporting the Writing.Com community with your inspirations, participation and activities. We sincerely appreciate it! -SMs


How? All you have to do is make a qualifying donation through CommuniBees Open in new Window. for two of our supported community initiatives. And this month, that's made even easier because we have three new designs to support:


BEE HABITUAL | supporting "Habit Heroes " Open in new Window.



BEE WELL-READ | supporting "Rach's Reading Club" Open in new Window.



BEE HOOKED | supporting "Hook of the Book" Open in new Window.





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Life has its

UPS

and its

DOWNS.

Just like an elevator.

So why haven't you entered


T H E
E L E ▼▲T O R
P I T C H


NOW OPEN

 
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The Elevator Pitch Open in new Window. (13+)
Pitch the best idea for a story based on prompt words. Minimal writing, elevated ideas!
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Let's get some nominations in!

There are so many pieces of work and authors in our community deserving recognition.

If you're unsure where to start, here's a great place to find hidden gems:

"Quill Self-Submission Forum - CLOSED!" Open in new Window.

The forum is closed for self-submission, but remains open to find pieces to nominate.

Take a look, visit every page, and discover outstanding items deserving some recognition.

Finally, head on over and actually nominate what you liked:

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Nominate someone for a Quill!
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We could've had our first female President.

Instead, we're getting The Gulf of America.

And, I just know this idiot is going to spell it Golf.

*Facepalm*
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🐕GeminiGem🎁 Author Icon - I’ll need mind altering drugs as a citizen to survive the next four years *Laugh*
Jeremy Author Icon - valid point, well taken.
Jeremy Author Icon - I'm headed back on the 28th... by then the first week of chaos may make me wonder why I came back at all. We'll see. I expect a lot of it is hot air and a bluff; but DJT's rhetoric has deeply injured people in the past.




"Hook of the Book" Open in new Window.

Winners | Round 18


First Place

🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace Author Icon


Second Place

dragonwoman Author Icon


Third Place

Tiffany Dowell Author Icon



*Hook*          *Trophyg*          *Hook*




ROUND 19 NOW OPEN!



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Can you write the most engaging opening sentence for a story? Round 19 Open!
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Thank you so much, Jeremy!

Congratulations, everyone!
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Congratulations!!! *Cow**Balloonp**Balloong*


I am a garden of wilted opportunities . . .


*Clouds* *Sun* *Clouds*
 

*Grass**Grass**Grass**Grass**Grass**Grass*

"SEED" Open in new Window.
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Beautifully written
Surrounded by all this excellent talent!!
It is beautiful. I think we can all relate.
PSSST!





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This is such a cute initiative you started. And helpful to the community.
I added 5% to make sure you got the full amount for donation. Hope that was right?
🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace Author Icon - Thank you for the support! *Heart* *Paw*
Reentering the dating scene after a failed relationship can feel overwhelming.

*Scared*

Sometimes you strike out.

Sometimes you go on a few dates and then get ghosted.

But then, other times, you get to say, "Next Round's On Me" Open in new Window..

*Cupy* *Cupy*
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MORBIDLY PRESENTED BY:
The Writing Dead Open in new Window.





Round One of The Writing Dead Open in new Window. has concluded. In this activity, if you write, you win. There were 6 qualified entrants which means not only are all participants receiving the monthly community merit badge for Round One, but we've crossed the necessary threshold to roll virtual dice for one of this round's writers to win the exclusive zombie merit badge*.

But this is the inaugural round. And I'm the only judge. So guess what? *Cool*

Everyone that entered Round One is getting the exclusive zombie merit badge. And 5,000 Gift Points! I will also be giving each submitted story a review before the close of Round Two.

Create a brand-new species of zombie. Showcase how they’ve evolved and what makes them hilariously—or horrifyingly—different from the stereotypical undead that we're all familiar with in pop culture.

This is an activity, not a contest.
If you write, you win.

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The Writing Dead Open in new Window. (18+)
From rot to plot, the Zombie Apocalypse deserves great storytellers.
#2330983 by Jeremy Author IconMail Icon



*merit badges will be sent out later this afternoon or as soon as community recognition resets; gift points will be sent with each review.
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I was the only entrant this past round of the The LGBT Writing Contest - reopens Feb Open in new Window.. While it's disappointing—queer voices are important and so are the spaces that allow those voices to be heard—I am incredibly proud of the piece I submitted. I believe it has an incredibly important message that transcends sexuality with a universal theme: self-acceptance.

The ability to see yourself without filter, to feel comfortable within your own skin, to have the safety and comfort of loving yourself without conditions, and the freedom to be who you are without fear of compromise or reprisal.

Not everyone has the luxury, privilege, or environment in which to experience what so many of us take for granted or have to even consider in our daily lives. My goal in this New Year is to ensure those around me are supported before they have to ask for it—to show them through action that they are loved, seen, heard, and protected in my presence.

For those with the curiosity, time, and/or kindness to read my work, I'd love to hear your feedback. Some of the characters are gay, but it's a story that's accessible to everyone. The only thing to be forewarned about is the presence of adult language. Thank you for your consideration, my friends *Heartrainbow*




 
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Sand Open in new Window. (18+)
In a country torn apart by war, two men find freedom in the shadows of their truths.
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Saved to read & review when I need a break from Quilling! *Wink*
Jeremy Not all of my writings have a discernible LGBT theme. Some definitely do! But this contest has a 1000-5000 word limit and I rarely write in that range.
Okay. So. Yeah. *Scared*

We're . . . doing "The Bradbury" Open in new Window..







 
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The Brown Bag Book Open in new Window. (18+)
A brown paper bag full of stories. What? Were you expecting more?
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Jeff Author Icon -

Jeff  Author Icon
Jeremy Author Icon - While searching for that GIF I learned that the official name of that prank is "The Flaming Bag," but it's become more popularly known as "Ding Dong Deuce." *Laugh*
Jeff Author Icon - I'm glad you're so prepared. You know. Just in case. *Eyesleft*
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