The results - and a couple of extra prizes!

[zigzackly]

A quick note on the judging, first.

Once our judges were through with their ratings, we saw that there were a large number of ties in the top ten, most notably, a four-way tie at first place.
We had made no reference to tied places in the contest conditions. But all our calls for submission focused on the top prize being available to one winner, and

Comments

Congratulations

[taprial]

Congratulations to all the winners. However, Still can't understand how a story can be complete without a title, which seems to be the case with most of the winning entries.

Re: Congratulations

[redpillpedlar]

To be honest with you, Tap, I agree with you. Strictly speaking, the title is a very important part of a story, and no story is complete without a title.

I suspect the reason why we see so many entries without a title is because in the rules, there was a sentence to the effect of: "The word-limit is inclusive of the title (if you choose to name your story)", which suggested that there are no marks for the title. At least that's how I interpreted it :-/

Having said that, though, if I could enter the competition again, I would give titles to all my stories, even if that would probably mean I have to lose a word or two in the narrative.

(Moderators: apologies if I have stolen your thunder by replying to this before you)

Sharath

[redpillpedlar]

Nice touch with the judges' comments - it was nice to read why and where each story worked (or as the case might be, bombed).

Is it possible to get comments on the finalists as well? Or did you guys write them down JUST for the winning entries?
And by extension, is it possible to get comments on ALL the competition entries? Or did you guys write it down just for the finalists? :-)

Just let me know if I am being too greedy :-/

Sharath

This is a Title.. A comment follows. :)

[angiasaa]

Ah, I think I side with you on this hope..

It would be a really good experience to be able to read through the comments on each of the stories. It would give us a better understanding of the judges and how their brains work. :)

By the way, that little thing about titles.... I guess it holds true most of the time, but not always. Some times, just the lack of a title can act as a title in itself. :)

However, in all fairness, the stories I read in this contest.... They look sad without titles. :(

[just_sphinx]

it was a fantastic contest, and a lovely session yesterday! :) excellent work, Caferati and LJ!

[sepiaverse]

hey!

Were u there? We didnt meet!?

sepia

[just_sphinx]

p.s. - I second the request for scores for finalists, but is that possible? It would be very useful!

[i_pod]

ooh finally! wish i could've been there for the reading. interesting stories, and comments.

congrats, winners! :)