Writing Competition Discussion

Jealousy always rears it`s ugly head.Great rendition Deep,you definitely have a voice for narration.

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Originally posted by fantastikitty:

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Originally posted by Dill Pickle:
Thanks again, Deep, for thinking enough of my poem to narrate it for the poor, unsuspecting public. LOL PapaTim, he was just playing the part of the mad man. That's why it looks like he used Geddon's "firecracker comb".

Dill Pickle, doesn't it bother you a little that DF read your poem without announcing it was the winning poem of a competition, or without mentioning the author? It appears to the unknowing audience he is reading a work of 'his.'

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Originally posted by fantastikitty:

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Originally posted by Dill Pickle:
Thanks again, Deep, for thinking enough of my poem to narrate it for the poor, unsuspecting public. LOL PapaTim, he was just playing the part of the mad man. That's why it looks like he used Geddon's "firecracker comb".

Dill Pickle, doesn't it bother you a little that DF read your poem without announcing it was the winning poem of a competition, or without mentioning the author? It appears to the unknowing audience he is reading a work of 'his.'

one of you people always find a reason to start fighting over the writing competition. did it make you that angry to have your submission DQed!

He DOES exist!!!

Great job on the narration, DF!!! Loved the perfect articulation of that poem!!

He could read mine with the Benny Hill theme in the background Benny Hill Theme

Ged,

Sounds good. YOU read it with Benny's theme song.

We'll be waiting.

DF

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Originally posted by NovelWriter:
I absolutely LOVED each and everyone of the entries - even the one that is still unclaimed!!!! (LOL) They were all excellent and I honestly see some true writing ability. My best advice to each of you - don't give up - keep writing and keep submitting - every chance you have!!! Eventually you'll get published. It took me awile but eventually it happened and I've never considered so much as glancing back!!!! LIFE IS GREAT!!!

Agreed!!! The poetry entry of Dill's would have to have had some pretty stiff competition to even come close to comparison. Keep writing Mr. or Mrs. Dill (whichever the case may be). DON'T STOP TRYING!!!! You are certainly a talented person.

I beg all of you: NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR WRITING; KEEP WORKING AND SUBMITTING IT!

I am really pleased with the great work I've seen here.

Hats off to the judges, Deep Fat and Joy, for I know your task was not an easy one.

Thanks again to everyone - I genuinely enjoyed reading the entire competition.

You sound like a well rounded person. Can you give me a link to some of your work or PM me a website? I would LOVE to see some of your work!!

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Dill Pickle, doesn't it bother you a little that DF read your poem without announcing it was the winning poem of a competition, or without mentioning the author? It appears to the unknowing audience he is reading a work of 'his.'

Fkitty, the only reason the audience could be considered "unknowing" is if they are illiterate or didn't bother to read the info he provided about the poem being the winning entry of a forum contest. Also, I don't feel that he is trying to pass off my work as his own, because he notified me immediately upon posting it to YouTube and notified me in advance that he had something in the works. If I had expressed a distaste for his actions, I believe he would've removed the video clip from that website. He also provided a link along with the video, leading directly to this thread, so I don't feel that there is anything shady going on, unless he is very bold and proud to take credit for someone else's work. Writing is a lifelong hobby of mine, but this poem, like any of my others, will not serve as a source of income for him or myself. Therefore, I don't find trouble with anyone mistakenly identifying the narrator as the poem's author. Of course, it may be that I am not finding trouble, because I am not seeking it. Furthermore, my ego won't allow me to believe that I am so talented that everyone is "out to get me" or profit from me.
I do appreciate your concern, fkitty.

Stop that, Dill. What you're saying sounds an awful lot like, what do they call that?....oh yes, logic! Not to be applied in certain arguments, you know.

I'm still waiting on my request for the "Amy's Journals" oration. I don't care whether or not the orator claims it's his work; just give me a cut of the future profits.

tick tock, tick tock

I'm actually kidding about the request, DF.

I would, however, be interested in seeing anything else that you've created on YouTube, if anything exists.

I would Deep but I`m afraid posting my ugly mug will give the entire internet a virus.Then I would have to go on the usual apology tour.First to Al Gore because he invented the thing.Then on to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs because of their lost revenue.And finally to Larry King where I will have to endure his endless questions about cabbage and do i think Liza Minelli will ever marry again.

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Originally posted by DeepFat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt45V7d3Wfk

Wa-aaay cool, Deep...very good reading, makes me think of Vincent Price...thanks for sharing it with us and thanks to our esteemed writer, Dill Pickle.

I think it would've been great if he would've dressed in all black and introduced some fire into the mix, at least a lighter or something. Deep has the potential to be terrifying, and I think his readings could become a viral sensation.

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Wa-aaay cool, Deep...very good reading, makes me think of Vincent Price...thanks for sharing it with us and thanks to our esteemed writer, WIP.

Evidently, now WIP is trying to steal my work. You people are ruthless.

OH, I'm so red-faced. I just realized my mistake and changed it. I had a pretty good laugh at myself, too, because at first I changed it to Will Pickle...LOL!

After two edits, I now have given you the credit you deserve, DP.

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Wa-aaay cool, Deep...very good reading, makes me think of Vincent Price...thanks for sharing it with us and thanks to our esteemed writer, Dill Pickle.

Haha, Joy, I see you caught that. Geez, from the judge herself, no less. I see that I made a lasting impression. LOL J/K, Joy, I could be mistaken for much worse, I believe.

WIP will keep the credit. Not a problem with her.

For the life of me, I cannot decide whether NovelWriter is a strange/different kind of person who writes or a person who writes novels. Word order is so tricky!

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Originally posted by earthmomma:
For the life of me, I cannot decide whether NovelWriter is a strange/different kind of person who writes or a person who writes novels. Word order is so tricky!

Novelwriter sounds like a big fake to me.

Uncle Vinnie? Terrifying?

I'm a big *****cat.


DF

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Originally posted by PapaTim00:

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Originally posted by fantastikitty:

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Originally posted by Dill Pickle:
Thanks again, Deep, for thinking enough of my poem to narrate it for the poor, unsuspecting public. LOL PapaTim, he was just playing the part of the mad man. That's why it looks like he used Geddon's "firecracker comb".

Dill Pickle, doesn't it bother you a little that DF read your poem without announcing it was the winning poem of a competition, or without mentioning the author? It appears to the unknowing audience he is reading a work of 'his.'

if you read it says....
A forum to which I occasionally contribute held a writing contest. Here is the winning poem. I know, I could have brushed my hair. http://forums.timesdaily.co...

ok sorry, for some reason, the link I watched cut that part off.

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Uncle Vinnie? Terrifying?

I'm a big *****cat.

I meant that in the nicest way possible. I thought it was a compliment...

I know you did, DP... I was goofing on you.


DF

Hey, Deep, I have another tragic poem you might like. It's about a hopeless alcoholic, so you could drink while reading it. That's always a plus, right?

Reading that one might take some preparation.

Come to think of it, I was well prepared to read the last one.

Still, why don't YOU read it to us? It's easy.


DF

I'm more of a "behind-the-scenes" kind of gal. I'll write them all day long, but it's unlikely that I'll ever read them aloud for the general public. It's just not my style.

Obviously, it's not mine, either.

I brushed my hair with a pack of Szechuan Dragon Ultra-Blasto 800's.


Do it.


DF

You were playing the part. The unkempt hair was a nice touch.
It's cool that you have so many different looks. You could narrate stories for lots of different amateur writers and use a different style each time. I bet if you could get enough hits, you'd at least get on a clip show or something. You might just be the next Morgan Freeman...

Oh, dear,

I'm so much prettier than Morgan Freeman. And, as you can tell, so much more expressive.

Not only that, but I won the Lotto last night, and an unknown uncle left me a ranch in Wyoming.


DF

Well, it seems as if you've had a good weekend, and I don't believe you're engaged to your step-granddaughter.. I guess you don't have much in common with Morgan Freeman after all.

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Well, it seems as if you've had a good weekend, and I don't believe you're engaged to your step-granddaughter.. I guess you don't have much in common with Morgan Freeman after all.

Dill, not only are you an accomplished poet, but you are also quite funny. Please allow this side of you to run loose on the forum more often. WIP likes funny.

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Originally posted by fred g sanford:
Roses are Red.
Violets are Blue.
Whoever wrote that story,
is a plagiarizing fool!

local autor's book excerpt

Aww, but Fred, by now, surely everyone has considered the obvious. Chances are equally as great that the same person that penned the link you posted is also the author of 'As The Fire Raged.' Could it be that after the much ado about the entry, it's subsequent failure to place in the contest, perhaps the author is embarassed?
Embrassment is a natural emotion although there is really no need. As the old saying goes, 'you can't win 'em all'.
Besides, the winners were extremely deserving and that entry was also very good.

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Originally posted by ShoalCreekHousewife:

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Originally posted by fred g sanford:
Roses are Red.
Violets are Blue.
Whoever wrote that story,
is a plagiarizing fool!

local autor's book excerpt

Aww, but Fred, by now, surely everyone has considered the obvious. Chances are equally as great that the same person that penned the link you posted is also the author of 'As The Fire Raged.' Could it be that after the much ado about the entry, it's subsequent failure to place in the contest, perhaps the author is embarassed?
Embrassment is a natural emotion although there is really no need. As the old saying goes, 'you can't win 'em all'.
Besides, the winners were extremely deserving and that entry was also very good.

Fred G. thinks you should read a thread before making a comment. I saw where the autor in question sent word she DID NOT write the entry.

Maybe Fred G. is a friend of the autor in question and is POSITIVE she didn't write the entry.
as the old saying goes "look before you leap!"
It would be easy to write a GREAT story from a GREAT book. It's much harder to create you OWN story! The thief got what they deserved!

WIP,

Roses are red.
Ice is cool.
Fred G. thinks WIP
is NOT a fish eyed fool.

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Originally posted by Wild Irish Prose:
fred g,

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Some haven't ORIGINAL work to offer
And now they're crying boo hoo!

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Originally posted by fred g sanford:
WIP,

Roses are red.
Ice is cool.
Fred G. thinks WIP
is NOT a fish eyed fool.

hahahahaha! you two are crazy! hahahahaha!

Sheep are Black.
Fred G. is Brown.
Whoever wrote that entry,
is a "no talent ass clown!"

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Originally posted by Wild Irish Prose:

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Well, it seems as if you've had a good weekend, and I don't believe you're engaged to your step-granddaughter.. I guess you don't have much in common with Morgan Freeman after all.

Dill, not only are you an accomplished poet, but you are also quite funny. Please allow this side of you to run loose on the forum more often. WIP likes funny.

Oh YES!! I agree! and WIP is funny and talented too. I'm a fan of both of you!

I also enjoy reading WIP and Dill. They are both very talented and very funny!!!

I have been reading this thread and can't figure out what is going on? Did somebody say they wrote somebody else's story? I wish sombody would let me in on it.
I would like to give the next contest a try. I
have entered a couple of short story contest in a magazine that used to have contest. I didn't win but I got an honorable mention once.That was encouraging for an amateur like me. lol

Novelwriter if you really are a real author I wish you would give me some pointers. I wrote a story about fire but chickened out and did not submit it. If I send it to you in a pm will you tell me what you think?