Update #4 (03.20.17)

From Head to Toes Writing Contest

UPDATE #4
03.20.17

 

 

INFORMATION

Hi guys! Happy first day of spring! Sorry for posting this late. My OCD is kicking in and now I'm kicking myself for not bumping the contest on the 15th. I was away at a convention and there was no Wifi in my hotel room, so AFF took a backseat until last night. I don't like updating on mobile devices, so even though I had my iPad and my phone with me in the convention center which did have free Wifi, I decided to wait until I returned home to post this with my computer.
 
And wow, while I was away, AFF has gotten so many updates. I haven't remembered so many features being unleashed at once since the website got a completely new interface several years ago. Good on Jason (Nichiren) for always being on top of everything and working so hard on this website for us, even though he doesn't get very much back. I've been on this site for almost seven years now, because he's made this place another home for me and I can't imagine myself ever leaving, TBH. Luckily, writing contests still appear when the story-only filter is on, so writers and readers can still find them while filtering out the roleplays. I rely heavily on the contest showing up on the front page and at the top of the tags for new contestants, so knowing that this won't disappear with the new updates is very reassuring.
 
Thank you to everyone who has entered so far! I really appreciate the interest and I can't wait to read your wonderful stories at the end of the year! I haven't really touched upon the Best Of prizes, since there wasn't a need to before. But now that there are five entries that feature Baekhyun as a main character, I'll be figuring out exactly how I want to distribute those prizes. If you have any thoughts or input on how you'd like this done, go ahead and throw in your ideas in the comment box below. I'll announce the exact parameters for the Best Of prizes either in the April or May update. But there will, at the very least, be a Best Of - Baekhyun story prize for sure.
 
If you want to join a mini merch giveaway/writing challenge, I'm giving away a Seventeen fan in my other writing contest Shoes of a Unicorn Writing Contest. The giveaway/challenge will be going on for the months of February and March, so if you'd like, join now before it's too late!
 
Anyway, please continue to write stories, submit entries, and promote the contest! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me via the comment box, my wall, or private messages. I respond to all messages within 24 hours. And if you'd like to be a karma donator, please contact me so we can discuss the specifics. I will repay you for your generosity! Good luck to anyone on the quarter system who has final exams right now! Spring break for you is just around the corner!
 

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get2herheart #1
Hello, I wish to claim my best of OC.
choimiah #2
I would like to accept my Best of BaekChen. :)
Jaydreamer #3
Chapter 25: Thank you so much for hosting! It's been a hell of a ride and a hell of an inspiration for me, personally as a writer, and I really appreciate all that you've pulled through with, even through everything that's happened lately. So thanks for all the hard work and dedication you've put into this contest, and all the positive vibes you've created as well.

Congratulations to all the winners too!
choimiah #4
Chapter 25: first of all, i'd just like to say thank you so much for hosting this contest. you've been having an extremely rough time and i'm so happy you're feeling well enough to announce winners. everyone has been taking jonghyun's passing really hard. it took me a solid three days to realize it was real and not some news source's sick, awful prank.

i'm really grateful i was able to place eighth despite the fact that everyone was confused af in my comments. i was super nervous that it was horrible or something. congrats to all of the winners!!
kamski #5
Chapter 25: Congratulations to all the winners!
BlueBoiceGirl #6
Chapter 25: Thank you for this contest! I enjoyed it the whole way through and I hope you are feeling a lot better :”)
Congrats to all the winners!
chxyeol #7
Chapter 25: Thank you so much for hosting this contest! This is my first time participating in one and you made it as enjoyable as possible for me with the list of prizes and updates. honestly speaking I have been on writer's block for months ever since Pretend was published but somehow reading this today really made me wanna just sit down in front of my laptop and quickly start on my half-completed stories. I guess it's the motivation to do better :) anyway, thank you again!
AliceReverie #8
Chapter 25: I've been quietly supporting this contest, but I just wanted to drop by and say:
Congrats to the winners! (I see 2 fics I enjoyed reading myself 8D) And also *파이팅* ne?
It takes a lot of courage to write something so personal, and I sympathise. ><
Let's hope Pearl Aqua Dreams helps towards us Shawols getting though this emotional time.
_milk_ #9
Chapter 25: 11th! Thank you, it’s very much appreciated :) this was a fun contest, and congratulations to all participants, your stories were amazing!
Cordiform #10
Chapter 25: Ahhh, I’ve never actually participated in a contest before - I always said to myself ‘maybe I’ll do that!’ and then I never did. But I’m glad that wasn’t the case this time.
Thank you for doing this contest, and thank you so much for your message on Jonghyun. I’ve only just been able to start reading stuff again so I can only imagine how hard it was for you. But you did it! You read all the entries and you finished this contest, that’s as much of an achievement as people finishing their stories. And on the topic of finishing stories... I finished one! Granted it was a one-shot but I finished it! I am glad that I found this contest 24 hours before the deadline... because it gave me a push that I needed. But next time I’ll definitely look towards joining before the deadline hahaha
No matter what my ranking, I’m happy with myself for writing something so thank you for helping me to do that :)
And I’m happy with my ranking too!
So thank you, again, for doing this competition and well done to you for doing it!
Congratulations to all the winners c:
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