Announcing our Advent competition

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this is a public service announement - if you are entering the comp, please do not forget to hit the entry button when you submit your story. yes, this is a real thing. i've had to fix this for 3 different authors so far... i am NOT your mother, dammit. lol

You're too young to be my mother anyhow. But sheesh, if I'm setting up a comp entry in drafts, that switch is the first thing I click.

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this is a public service announement - if you are entering the comp, please do not forget to hit the entry button when you submit your story. yes, this is a real thing. i've had to fix this for 3 different authors so far... i am NOT your mother, dammit. lol

I appreciate the reminder. Sometimes when I'm excited about something, I forget about certain (even important) things. My plan is to finish my entry by the end of the weekend. And I'll make sure I hit the entry button rather than submit my story the usual way

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nd I'll make sure I hit the entry button rather than submit my story the usual way

Actually, it's still the usual way, there's just an extra switch at the very top that you need to click to enter. It's labelled "Enter Competition" to keep things simple. 😋

I went with Noël's First. Up and ready for viewing

There are so many good entries that I have read so far this will be hard to judge. My entry is called "Bree's Tree" if you care to take a look.

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/straight-sex/brees-tree

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So we should just add a note “sprite said it was okay”

you do you. meanwhile, i'm sharpening my knives. :)

Hello! Is this an individual story writing competition only? Can I collaborate with another author?

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Hello! Is this an individual story writing competition only? Can I collaborate with another author?

No. Must be individual, standalone stories.

I'm still enjoying reading and commenting on all the Advent competition stories. I believe I am not alone in doing this. 😊

There are a few crackers (not easy to do in 1500 words), and I have to say there are plenty of novel/clever ideas behind some of the stories. The current total of competition entries is 56. 😊

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I'm still enjoying reading and commenting on all the Advent competition stories. I believe I am not alone in doing this. 😊

There are a few crackers (not easy to do in 1500 words), and I have to say there are plenty of novel/clever ideas behind some of the stories. The current total of competition entries is 56. 😊

You are certainly not alone, Dave, I'm averaging two stories a day with more on the weekend - and loving it. Well done all. Read, like, and comment and show our authors that all of their/our hard work is appreciated.

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You are certainly not alone, Dave, I'm averaging two stories a day with more on the weekend - and loving it. Well done all. Read, like, and comment and show our authors that all of their/our hard work is appreciated.

When you wake up from your down-under slumber, Piquet, you may find you need to up your daily reading quota, as we are into the sixties for comp entries now. 😳🤣🤣

Mine has just been released. I went with something airy and poetic. It took about a week to come out with the basic story, followed by a grueling week of repeated editing to modify the writing style.

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/trans/advent-angels

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One of the great things about the competitions is that more people will read your work. Granted most of these will be other contestants but it's a start to developing friendships and building up a 'following'. It's so rewarding to read and have your work read and commented upon by friends, followers and orher Lushies. Participation is far more important to me than literally competing against others. Writers here, as everywhere, appreciate being read. For me, every time somebody reads and comments on a story of mine, it's better than winning any prize.

Yes, Piquet defines any competition perfectly. It is the challenge that is its own reward. After that, it is all a bonus for me. I am a former winner, I wrote the best I could manage, and the recognition was an incredible boost. I have read it back many times, it feels ethereal, almost untouchable. The right story at the right place and time. This is the enigma of a competition. Write, publish, and wait. Who knows? I love it!

Slightly off topic, but how many forum posts do we need to progress from 'active ink slinger' - a rather bland and generic label considering I've been here 16 years ?

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Slightly off topic, but how many forum posts do we need to progress from 'active ink slinger' - a rather bland and generic label considering I've been here 16 years ?

Change it to whatever you want. It’s in forum settings.

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Change it to whatever you want. It’s in forum settings.

Yeah, take a look at hers and mine.😁

Oh, right, I had no idea. Thanks Kimmi 😊 🫂

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Slightly off topic, but how many forum posts do we need to progress from 'active ink slinger' - a rather bland and generic label considering I've been here 16 years ?

It was automated on v1, but yeah, here you can change it to what you want.

https://www.lushstories.com/forum/settings

Thanks, I'll try and think of something clever.

My submission is called Palm Leaf Madonna. It is probably the only story with a setting in India, in this competition. I hope you enjoy my story and as a relative newbie, I'd of course, love your feedback.

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My submission is called Palm Leaf Madonna. It is probably the only story with a setting in India, in this competition. I hope you enjoy my story and as a relative newbie, I'd of course, love your feedback.

Ooo, I love stories that transport me to different places!