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We're back. Writers Win 5 Steem in the Dec. 4 Twenty-four hour short story contest. An elf causes trouble in Santa's workshop.
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<h2>&nbsp;The 24 hour short story challenge</h2>
<p><strong>After a three week break we're back! &nbsp;Thanks to @curie for that.</strong></p>
<p><img src="https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/0x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/0x0/http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/mf_image_3x2/public/untitled_7.jpg?itok=4neGLFf8&amp;resize=1100x740" width="640" height="442"/></p>
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I am fascinated by science fiction writer Harlan Ellison writing short stories in a book store window. &nbsp;He wrote short stories, with everyone watching, for years. &nbsp;People started to questioned if he already had the stories, so he began to take suggestions for topics from people watching.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris Carter of X-files fame gave him the topic of a 102-year-old pregnant corpse, and he wrote a story based on that idea.</p>
<p><strong>So thus the idea behind this contest was born. &nbsp;You can write a short story in a short amount of time.</strong></p>
<h2>Here are the terms of the contest.</h2>
<p>Write a short story no longer than 2,000 words, based on the topic phrase.</p>
<h2>Here is the topic for you short story:</h2>
<p><em>An elf causes trouble in Santa's workshop.</em></p>
<h2><strong>Here are the rules for entry</strong></h2>
<p><strong>1. Upvote this post.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Resteem this post &nbsp;(And actually even you don't enter this contest and you read this post, resteeming this would be greatly appreciated to get the word out for more participants. &nbsp;Thanks!) &nbsp;(</strong><em><strong>I've gotten comments about this policy. &nbsp;The reason for the upvotes and resteem is help provide funding for the contest.</strong></em><strong>)3. In your post put a link to this post.&nbsp;4. Post a link to your story in the comments below. (This is really important, this is how I keep track of entries. &nbsp;I check my replies for entries.)</strong> Entries are due by 9 <strong>p.m. EST (New York/D.C. Time) Tuesday December 4, 2018</strong></p>
<p><em>This actually gives you a little over 48 hours from when I make this post. &nbsp;But I want to give more time to allow for more people to enter the contest.</em></p>
<p><strong>5.</strong> <strong>Use the tag twentyfourhourshortstory for your first tag.</strong> <strong>(Don't use # before the tag or it goes over the 24 character limit. &nbsp;24...24 hour short story contest...Ironic don't you think...)</strong></p>
<p>Feel free to use other tags as you wish.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Prizes are:</strong></p>
<p><strong>5 Steem for First Place.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3 Steem for Second Place</strong></p>
<p><strong>1 Steem for Third Place&nbsp;And depending on how many entries I receive I may give out Steem for other entries. &nbsp;But again that all depends on the amount and quality of posts.</strong> <strong>(I am personally putting up the rewards for this contest,</strong> <em><strong>there be no whales here captโ€™in</strong></em><strong>. &nbsp;So upvoting and resteeming helps keep this thing going.)</strong></p>
<p><strong>So please upvote with as much power as you can. &nbsp;That helps fund the contest.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;Currently</strong> <a href="https://steemit.com/@curie"><strong>@curie</strong></a> <strong>has funded the contest for a couple months. &nbsp;Extra Steem earned can go back to more rewards for the contest.</strong></p>
<h2><strong>Here's what you get for participating, even if you don't win.</strong></h2>
<p><strong>1. I upvote every entry, and I resteem every entry to over</strong> <del><strong>1,000</strong></del> <strong>&nbsp;2,000 followers.</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>2. I create a post at the end of every contest and I mention and link to your post. Again going out to over a</strong> <del><strong>1,000</strong></del> <strong>2,000 followers.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3. A regular community of participants has developed around this contest and they read and comment on the entries.</strong></p>
<p><strong>4. (Then of course there is the chance for winning some extra Steem!)Thanks for reading and good luck! Can't wait to see what you come up with.</strong></p>
<p><strong>P.S. If by Friday you see I have not resteemed or upvoted your entry, shoot me a comment. &nbsp;I may have missed it. &nbsp;I am getting more entries to read, and contrary to rumor...I am human.</strong> <strong>Thanks! &nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>I look forward to reading your entry!</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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@blueeyes8960 ·
Here's my entry.  Glad you came back with contest and thank @curie for sponsoring again.  
https://steemit.com/twentyfourhourshortstory/@blueeyes8960/twenty-four-hour-short-story-contest-an-elf-causes-trouble-in-santa-s-workshop
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@crowdmind ·
Hey, @mctiller!

Thank you for your contribution to the crowd. We are the Steemit project dedicated to empowering The Wisdom of Crowds.  You can find more about us on our [official website](https://www.crowdmind.io) or [whitepaper](https://www.crowdmind.io/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/whitepaper-crowdmind.io_.pdf) and you can support us by [voting for our witness](https://steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=crowdwitness&approve=1) and joining [our curation trail on Steemauto](https://steemauto.com/dash.php?trail=crowdmind&i=1) . We are also inviting you to join Crowdmind [Discord server](https://discord.gg/3mb9EVx). Don't forget to use the #crowdmind hashtag and happy crowdsourcing!

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@deadmoonwrites ·
I've been waiting for this moment - woot woot
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@geekpowered ·
Great to see you putting on another contest. Always nice to have an incentive to write, as well as a writing prompt to help with that.

I'm still trying to figure out what line my story should go along. Should I edit this comment with the link when I finish, or write another?
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@mctiller ·
Make another comment. That way I get a notification of a new comment making it easier for me to see. Thanks!

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@geekpowered ·
Here's my entry for the contest:
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Hope you like it.
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@jadams2k18 ·
I'm glad you are back! Here is my entry:

https://steemit.com/twentyfourhourshortstory/@jadams2k18/santa-s-workshop-twenty-four-hour-short-story

Cheers!
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@maparari ·
My entry:

https://steemit.com/twentyfourhourshortstory/@maparari/elf-the-builder-eddie

Thanks
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@meridalionheart ·
my entry

https://steemit.com/twentyfourhourshortstory/@meridalionheart/phil-the-troll-philharmonic
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@seesladen ·
Welcome back Mr. Tiller...

https://steemit.com/twentyfourhourshortstory/@seesladen/ho-ho-ho
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