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Hi everyone and welcome to the 12th annual PreQuills, celebrating the best of Writing.com from 2018!

Today we are announcing the finalists in 8 categories and we'll be announcing the winners of 19 genre categories! *Bigsmile*

The final Quill ceremony will be on 13th April at 2:30pm WDC time and we’ll then announce the remaining Quill Award winners. In total we'll have 50 Quill winners!

If you miss any of the results, they'll be posted in the newsfeed.

Just a reminder that you can post messages here and also listen to/watch the live chat. There is also a Quills discussion happening in the Writing.com Discord if you’re on there.

Right, has everyone been to the bathroom? *Laugh*

I'll announce the eight lots of finalists first, and then we’ll do our 19 genre winners and HMs.

Quill rules state that any category with more than 20 nominations has 5 or so nominations selected as finalists. These are based on the results of the judging, or of the voting YOU did if it's a genre category.

The reason we had a lot more categories with finalists last year was simply because we had more nominations. Make sure the 2019 Quills are awesome by nominating the best items, activities, reviewers and portfolios that you come across this year! "Quill Nomination Form 2024Open in new Window.

Our first lot of finalists are for Best Community.

The nominees for Best Community are...
"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Scheming Scoundrel's Forum of Finesse"  Open in new Window. [E] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Movie Quotes Gone Wrong cNotes"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Lornda Author Icon
"C-Note City"  Open in new Window. [E] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Sharmelle's Expressions: Halloween"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sharmelle'sThankfulExpressions Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Bard's Hall Contest"  Open in new Window. [13+] by StephBee Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"  Open in new Window. [E] by Maryann Author Icon
"I Write "  Open in new Window. [E] by NaNoNette Author Icon
"SIMPLY POSITIVE GROUP"  Open in new Window. [E] by Simply Positive Author Icon
"The Witch's House"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"The WDC Angel Army"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Defoliation of America"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Your Decades-Old Socks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"More XGC than there used to be?"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Joey' Falling for the Season Author Icon

"Mum's the Word"  Open in new Window. [E] by Krista Author Icon
"~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon


And the finalists for Best Community (as voted by you!) are...
"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group"  Open in new Window. [E] by Maryann Author Icon
"~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon
Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our next lot of finalists are for Best Dark.

The nominees for Best Dark are...
"SCREAMS!!!"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Ode to My Ex-Husband"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Krista Author Icon
"Martyr"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Little Arsonist"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

"Silly Boys"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Don't @ Me"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jeff Author Icon
"24 Syllables Poetry Entries"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"The Freezing of Patriotism"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Shaye Author Icon
"Rid The Parasite"  Open in new Window. [18+] by 👼intuey Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Slow Descent"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Dried Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Shedding the Masks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Finch"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Tileira Author Icon
"Fuck Mother's Day"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Lyn's a Witchy Woman Author Icon
"Verbal Battery"  Open in new Window. [GC] by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nano Author Icon
" Note in a Bottle"  Open in new Window. [E] by innerlight Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Stills"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Choconut Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Mistakes"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Emily Author Icon
"Haunted"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon

"I Am Death, the Harvester of Souls"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Boo"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"The Grass Is Greener"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"The Cane"  Open in new Window. [GC] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Three Wishes"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"A League of Death's Own"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Dalimer Corwyn Author Icon
"The Diagnosis"  Open in new Window. [18+] by J.E. Allen Author Icon

And the finalists for Best Dark (as voted by you!) are...
"The Little Arsonist"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Rid The Parasite"  Open in new Window. [18+] by 👼intuey Author Icon
"Fuck Mother's Day"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Lyn's a Witchy Woman Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Three Wishes"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our next lot of finalists are for Best Fantasy, which includes supernatural, paranormal and mythology.

The nominees for Best Fantasy are...
"Jake Voss, Galactic Bounty Hunter"  Open in new Window. [13+] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"The Pink Fluffy Unicorn Contest"  Open in new Window. [E] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"WISTFUL"  Open in new Window. [E] by innerlight Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Ghosts of Chavenage"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Impatient Fairy"  Open in new Window. [E] by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon

"What if... "  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"The Bittermooners"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Guardian Mine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sorji is Novelling! Author Icon

"Perfect Goodbye"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Samantha's Pet"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Shadows of Tomorrow"  Open in new Window. [E] by Xarthin Author Icon
"The Girl with Music in Her Soul"  Open in new Window. [E] by Queenie Saturns Author Icon

"Timing is Everything"  Open in new Window. [GC] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Time After Time"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Eric Wharton Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

And the finalists for Best Fantasy (as voted by you!) are...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Impatient Fairy"  Open in new Window. [E] by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon
"What if... "  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Samantha's Pet"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our next lot of finalists are for Best Horror.

The nominees for Best Horror are...
"SCREAMS!!!"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"The Grim Reaper Contest - Closed "  Open in new Window. [13+] by Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon
"Martyr"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon
"The Little Arsonist"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Haunted"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon

"I Am Death, the Harvester of Souls"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Hazmat"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Who's Been Sleeping in Your Bed..."  Open in new Window. [E] by Pernell Rogers Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Three Wishes"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon

"A League of Death's Own"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Dalimer Corwyn Author Icon
"Inside Voice"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Than Pence Author Icon
"Timing is Everything"  Open in new Window. [GC] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Diagnosis"  Open in new Window. [18+] by J.E. Allen Author Icon

And the finalists for Best Horror (as voted by you!) are...
"I Am Death, the Harvester of Souls"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"Hazmat"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Three Wishes"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"Timing is Everything"  Open in new Window. [GC] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our next lot of finalists are for Best Romance.

The nominees for Best Romance are...
"Jane Austen CampFire, Her Life, Stories"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon
"Jane Austen Group"  Open in new Window. [E] by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon
"Scary Love"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"WISTFUL"  Open in new Window. [E] by innerlight Author Icon
"Deadly Charms"  Open in new Window. [E] by Chris Breva Author Icon

"Forever Feeling Your Love"  Open in new Window. [E] by Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon
"Honey Crisp Kisses (33 Lines)"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Mourning After"  Open in new Window. [13+] by innerlight Author Icon
"Time After Time"  Open in new Window. [E] by Krista Author Icon
"Dried Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Haunted"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon
"Meeting at the Park"  Open in new Window. [E] by QPdoll is Grateful Author Icon
"Qetesh"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon

"Edrahil's Last Walk"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Tiggy Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Your Name"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by Lynn McKenzie Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Time After Time"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Eric Wharton Author Icon

And the finalists for Best Romance (as voted by you!) are...
"Scary Love"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Deadly Charms"  Open in new Window. [E] by Chris Breva Author Icon
"Honey Crisp Kisses (33 Lines)"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Dried Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our next lot of finalists are for Best Medium Poem, Free Verse.

The nominees for Best Medium Poem, Free Verse, are...
"Honey Crisp Kisses (33 Lines)"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"The Freezing of Patriotism"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Shaye Author Icon
"Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by paddy1
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by ~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon

"Mourning After"  Open in new Window. [13+] by innerlight Author Icon
"Time After Time"  Open in new Window. [E] by Krista Author Icon
"Your Decades-Old Socks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"ISOLATION"  Open in new Window. [E] by GenreJunkyAtLarge Author Icon
"WEATHERED LANDSCAPE"  Open in new Window. [E] by GenreJunkyAtLarge Author Icon

"Rid The Parasite"  Open in new Window. [18+] by 👼intuey Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Slow Descent"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Dried Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

"Shedding the Masks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Poor Little Things"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Finch"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Tileira Author Icon
"Fuck Mother's Day"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Lyn's a Witchy Woman Author Icon

"Verbal Battery"  Open in new Window. [GC] by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nano Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Aunt Catherine's Blanket"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Perseids"  Open in new Window. [E] by ridinghhood-p.boutilier Author Icon
" Note in a Bottle"  Open in new Window. [E] by innerlight Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Baby's First ChristmasOpen in new Window. by Rhyssa Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Halo"  Open in new Window. [13+] by NaNoKit Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

And the finalists for Best Medium Poem, Free Verse, are...
"Invalid EntryOpen in new Window. by paddy1
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Dried Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Poor Little Things"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our next lot of finalists are for Best Short Story (1).

The nominees for Best Short Story (1) are...
"Qetesh"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon
"Edrahil's Last Walk"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Tiggy Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Grass Is Greener"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Guardian Mine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sorji is Novelling! Author Icon

"The Cane"  Open in new Window. [GC] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Homemaker's Helper"  Open in new Window. [18+] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"Perfect Goodbye"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

"Samantha's Pet"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Three Wishes"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"The Benefits of Tea - a SCREAMS!!! entryOpen in new Window. by Osirantinous Author Icon
"Shadows of Tomorrow"  Open in new Window. [E] by Xarthin Author Icon
"The Girl with Music in Her Soul"  Open in new Window. [E] by Queenie Saturns Author Icon

"A League of Death's Own"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Dalimer Corwyn Author Icon
"The Invitation"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon
"Trouble At The Farm"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by NaNoKit Author Icon

And the finalists for Best Short Story (1) are...
"Edrahil's Last Walk"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Tiggy Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Grass Is Greener"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"The Cane"  Open in new Window. [GC] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Samantha's Pet"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"The Invitation"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Our final lot of finalists for 2018 are for Best Portfolio.

The nominees for Best Portfolio are...
Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon
queenkissy
Genipher Author Icon
Choconut Author Icon
🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
Jacky Author Icon
Azrael Tseng Author Icon
ridinghhood-p.boutilier Author Icon

Angus Author Icon
Warped Sanity Author Icon
Lostwordsmith Author Icon
Sally Author Icon
Hannah ♫♥♫ Author Icon

~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon
Fyn Author Icon
Lisa Noe Author Icon
innerlight Author Icon
Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon

Jim Hall Author Icon
Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon
Tiggy Author Icon
Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon

And the finalists for Best Portfolio are...
Choconut Author Icon
🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
Warped Sanity Author Icon
Tiggy Author Icon
Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon

Congratulations to the finalists!!

Ooh, it's time for our first Quill! *Bigsmile*

Our first Quill is for Best Animal/Pets...

Here are the nominees for Best Animal/Pets...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Pink Fluffy Unicorn Contest"  Open in new Window. [E] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"SuperPower Animals Auction for Charity"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon
"WISTFUL"  Open in new Window. [E] by innerlight Author Icon
"The Lonely Bear"  Open in new Window. [E] by John Hawkes Author Icon

"Honey Crisp Kisses (33 Lines)"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"The Birds of Winter"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Trouble At The Farm"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by NaNoKit Author Icon
" A Walk in the Park "  Open in new Window. [E] by Carol St.Ann Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

The honourable mention (yes, I do spell it with a u!) goes to...

" A Walk in the Park "  Open in new Window. [E] by Carol St.Ann Author Icon

Congratulations Carol!

And the Quill for Best Animal/Pets (as voted by you) goes to...

"SuperPower Animals Auction for Charity"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon

Congratulations Jody! *Bigsmile*


Our next Quill is for Best Childrens/YA/Teen...

Here are the nominees for Best Childrens/YA/Teen...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Just Being Me"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon
"The Impatient Fairy"  Open in new Window. [E] by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon
"Trouble At The Farm"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by NaNoKit Author Icon
" A Walk in the Park "  Open in new Window. [E] by Carol St.Ann Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"The Impatient Fairy"  Open in new Window. [E] by Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon

Congratulations Jody!

And the Quill for Best Childrens/YA/Teen (as voted by you) goes to...

"Just Being Me"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon

Congratulations Rachel! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Comedy...

Here are the nominees for Best Comedy...
"Advice"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Bad Decisions"  Open in new Window. [E] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Man Tales ~ Weight"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Movie Quotes Gone Wrong cNotes"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Lornda Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Cupid's Lucky Arrows"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Osirantinous Author Icon
"LUCKY BONES GAME 2022"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Osirantinous Author Icon
"WISTFUL"  Open in new Window. [E] by innerlight Author Icon
"The Lonely Bear"  Open in new Window. [E] by John Hawkes Author Icon

"First Fire"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon
"Listen to Your Gut"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Keep it Secret!"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon
"Surprise!"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon

"The Bittermooners"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Ray Scrivener Author Icon
"Samantha's Pet"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Seeking the Guru"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Genipher Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Samantha's Pet"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

Congratulations Bob!

And the Quill for Best Comedy (as voted by you) goes to...

"Cupid's Lucky Arrows"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Osirantinous Author Icon

Congratulations Hannah! *Bigsmile*


Our next Quill is for Best Cultural/History...

Here are the nominees for Best Cultural/History...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Left Exposed"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"The Flags Waved on a Hillside in France"  Open in new Window. [E] by Vanishing Vapor Author Icon
"Ghosts of Chavenage"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon
"24 Syllable Poems"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Your Decades-Old Socks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Warped Tour Diary"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Future Mrs. Boo Author Icon
"More XGC than there used to be?"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Joey' Falling for the Season Author Icon
"Writing.Com Party Central 2024!"  Open in new Window. [E] by The StoryMistress Author Icon
"Perfect Goodbye"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Ghosts of Chavenage"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon

Congratulations Rachel!

And the Quill for Best Cultural/History (as voted by you) goes to...

"Your Decades-Old Socks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

Congratulations Jayne! Your first Quill! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Drama...

Here are the nominees for Best Drama...
"Into The April Wind"  Open in new Window. [13+] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Rid The Parasite"  Open in new Window. [18+] by 👼intuey Author Icon
"Aunt Catherine's Blanket"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Boo"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon
"The Cane"  Open in new Window. [GC] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Homemaker's Helper"  Open in new Window. [18+] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"The Invitation"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

The honourable mention goes to...

"Boo"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon

Congratulations Rachel!

And the Quill for Best Drama (as voted by you) goes to...

"Rid The Parasite"  Open in new Window. [18+] by 👼intuey Author Icon

Congratulations Tracey! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Educational...

Here are the nominees for Best Educational...
"Suggestion Box"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by The StoryMistress Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"a very Wodehouse challenge"  Open in new Window. [E] by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"The WDC Angel Army"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Part 3 of the Fill in the Blanks Story"  Open in new Window. [E] by Bubblegum Jones Author Icon

"~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon
"WhataLand"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"The Art of Show vs Tell Courses"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Not availableOpen in new Window. by northernwrites
"The Color of SoundOpen in new Window. by Tornado Dodger Author Icon
"Copyright or Copywrong?Open in new Window. by Sara♥Jean Author Icon
"CoverWorksOpen in new Window. by Fyn Author Icon
"Not availableOpen in new Window. by northernwrites

The honourable mention goes to...

"WhataLand"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon

Congratulations Adrienne!

And the Quill for Best Educational (as voted by you) goes to...

"The Art of Show vs Tell Courses"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Jim Hall Author Icon

Congratulations Jim! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Family...

Here are the nominees for Best Family...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Loving Libby"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Charity Marie - <3 Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Aunt Catherine's Blanket"  Open in new Window. [E] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"a Dream deferred "  Open in new Window. [18+] by iKïyå§ama Author Icon
"Mum's the Word"  Open in new Window. [E] by Krista Author Icon
"The Quarter"  Open in new Window. [E] by D. Reed Whittaker Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Keep it Secret!"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Cane"  Open in new Window. [GC] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Loving Libby"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Charity Marie - <3 Author Icon

Congratulations Charity!

And the Quill for Best Family (as voted by you) goes to...

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

Congratulations Azrael! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Holiday...

Here are the nominees for Best Holiday...
"Sharmelle's Expressions: Halloween"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sharmelle'sThankfulExpressions Author Icon
"Cupid's Lucky Arrows"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Osirantinous Author Icon
"LUCKY BONES GAME 2022"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Osirantinous Author Icon
"Faded Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"Memories of Home"  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Both Sides Now"  Open in new Window. [E] by D. Reed Whittaker Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Faded Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

Congratulations Bob!

And the Quill for Best Holiday (as voted by you) goes to...

"Memories of Home"  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

Congratulations Ken! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Inspirational...

Here are the nominees for Best Inspirational...
"TLC Prayer Parlor"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nano Author Icon
"Honoring the Dead"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group"  Open in new Window. [E] by Writing.Com Support Author Icon
"My Conversation With a Daffodil"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon

"Yellow Rose Blessings"  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌻 thankful pwheeler nano Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Building Self Esteem Through God's Word"  Open in new Window. [E] by 3R Write Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

The honourable mention goes to...

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

Congratulations Amanda!

And the Quill for Best Inspirational (as voted by you) goes to...

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

Congratulations Sally! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Military...

Here are the nominees for Best Military...
"Memories of Home"  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Silly Boys"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"The Flags Waved on a Hillside in France"  Open in new Window. [E] by Vanishing Vapor Author Icon
"The Freezing of Patriotism"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Shaye Author Icon
"OLD MAN"  Open in new Window. [13+] by GenreJunkyAtLarge Author Icon
"Shadows of Tomorrow"  Open in new Window. [E] by Xarthin Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Silly Boys"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

Congratulations Bob!

And the Quill for Best Military (as voted by you) goes to...

"Memories of Home"  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

Congratulations Ken! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Music, a category dear to the heart of the founder of Quills himself, Andrew Author Icon. *Smile*

Here are the nominees for Best Music...
"Herding Cats & Squirrel Tracks - Retired"  Open in new Window. [XGC] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"One More Light Chester Bennington"  Open in new Window. [E] by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon
"Into The April Wind"  Open in new Window. [13+] by ♥noVember tHiNg♥ Author Icon
"Warped Tour Diary"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Future Mrs. Boo Author Icon

And the Quill for Best Music (as voted by you) goes to...

"One More Light Chester Bennington"  Open in new Window. [E] by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon

Congratulations Megan! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Mystery/Crime/Gangster...

Here are the nominees for Best Mystery/Crime/Gangster...
"The Grim Reaper Contest - Closed "  Open in new Window. [13+] by Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Who's Been Sleeping in Your Bed..."  Open in new Window. [E] by Pernell Rogers Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"DNA"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Shaye Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

Congratulations Angela!

And the Quill for Best Mystery/Crime/Gangster (as voted by you) goes to...

"DNA"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Shaye Author Icon

Congratulations Shaye! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Nature...

Here are the nominees for Best Nature...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Faded Flowers"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"My Conversation With a Daffodil"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"The Birds of Winter"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

The honourable mention goes to...

"My Conversation With a Daffodil"  Open in new Window. [E] by Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon

Congratulations Dave!

And the Quill for Best Nature (as voted by you) goes to...

"The Birds of Winter"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

Congratulations Jayne! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Political/Opinion...

Here are the nominees for Best Political/Opinion...
"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Suggestion Box"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by The StoryMistress Author Icon
"Advice"  Open in new Window. [ASR] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Bad Decisions"  Open in new Window. [E] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon
"Complex Numbers"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Robert Waltz Author Icon

"Silly Boys"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon
"The Defoliation of America"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"There Are No Bad Words"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Emily Author Icon
"The Freezing of Patriotism"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Shaye Author Icon

"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"A book of many faces"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Osirantinous Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Question of the Day!"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon

Congratulations Lilli!

And the Quill for Best Political/Opinion (as voted by you) goes to...

"The Defoliation of America"  Open in new Window. [13+] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon

Congratulations Ken! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Psychological...

Here are the nominees for Best Psychological...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Left Exposed"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon
"Shedding the Masks"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Lilli 🧿 ☕ Author Icon
"Poor Little Things"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

"Halo"  Open in new Window. [13+] by NaNoKit Author Icon
"Stills"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Choconut Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Listen to Your Gut"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Whata SpoonStealer Author Icon

"Just Being Me"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Choconut Author Icon
"What if... "  Open in new Window. [E] by 🌕 HuntersMoon Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Three Wishes"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Jim Hall Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"Poor Little Things"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

Congratulations Jayne!

The Quill for Best Psychological (as voted by you) goes to...

"Stills"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Choconut Author Icon

Congratulations Rachel! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Science Fiction.

Here are the nominees for Best Science Fiction...
"Jake Voss, Galactic Bounty Hunter"  Open in new Window. [13+] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"Hazmat"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Guardian Mine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sorji is Novelling! Author Icon

"The Homemaker's Helper"  Open in new Window. [18+] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon
"Shadows of Tomorrow"  Open in new Window. [E] by Xarthin Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

The honourable mention goes to...

"The Homemaker's Helper"  Open in new Window. [18+] by LJ hiding under the bed Author Icon

Congratulations LJ!

And the Quill for Best Science Fiction (as voted by you) goes to...

"Hazmat"  Open in new Window. [18+] by JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon

Congratulations Jayne! Aren’t you having an awesome night? *Laugh*

Our next Quill is for Best Scientific/Technology...

Here are the nominees for Best Scientific/Technology...
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Guardian Mine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sorji is Novelling! Author Icon

And the Quill for Best Scientific/Technology (as voted by you) goes to...

"Guardian Mine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Sorji is Novelling! Author Icon

Congratulations Sara! Your first ever Quill! *Bigsmile*

Our next Quill is for Best Spiritual/Religious...

Here are the nominees for Best Spiritual/Religious...
"Honoring the Dead"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon
"Divine Feminine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon
"Collecting Happy Moments in 2017"  Open in new Window. [E] by Future Mrs. Boo Author Icon
"Building Self Esteem Through God's Word"  Open in new Window. [E] by 3R Write Author Icon
"The Grass Is Greener"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

"The Invitation"  Open in new Window. [E] by Genipher Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Are You Okay?Open in new Window. by NaNoKit Author Icon
"Adding Your Voice to the SongOpen in new Window. by Sophurky Author Icon

The honourable mention goes to...

"The Grass Is Greener"  Open in new Window. [18+] by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon

Congratulations Bob!

And the Quill for Best Spiritual/Religious (as voted by you) goes to...

"Are You Okay?Open in new Window. by NaNoKit Author Icon

Congratulations Kitt! *Bigsmile*
And it’s time for our final Quill for today.

And it’s the Quill Award for Best Women’s...

Here are the nominees for Best Women’s...
"Divine Feminine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"You Break It, You Broke It"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Cinn Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor
"Perseids"  Open in new Window. [E] by ridinghhood-p.boutilier Author Icon
"Invalid Item"  Open in new Window. [] by A Guest Visitor

The honourable mention goes to...

"You Break It, You Broke It"  Open in new Window. [GC] by Cinn Author Icon

Congratulations Cinn!

And the Quill for Best Women’s (as voted by you) goes to...

"Divine Feminine"  Open in new Window. [13+] by Warped Sanity Author Icon

Congratulations Angela! *Bigsmile*

And congratulations to ALL our nominees, finalists, honourable mentions and winners today. You should all be very proud of yourselves. We're proud of you! *Heart*

I'm delighted that JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon and Sorji is Novelling! Author Icon won their very first Quills today, that's super exciting. An extra big congratulations to them. *Bigsmile*

The official Quills ceremony will be on 13th April at 2:30pm WDC time. We will be presenting all the remaining Quill Awards. Make sure you're there!
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