@karyenglish Thank you for the info. While we’re waiting, we started up a group story on Q1 discussion. Any one can add to it.
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V38: R, R, HM, HM
V39: RWC, HM, HM, SHM
V40 : HM, RWC, R, HM
V41 : RWC, P, P
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The reason people enter either contest is to get published in the book, win the cash prizes, attend the workshop, and the awards gala. It's not always possible for winners to attend, as in the case of the recent pandemic, or illness, or new kids, etc. But attending has been considered a good thing.
Can I ask, is the workshop fully paid for, flights etc? Only it'll be an expensive ride from the UK if I ever win. I'd love to, even have family over that way, but I'm just a poor wannabe bestseller.
Oh, and I don't have a passport 
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The reason people enter either contest is to get published in the book, win the cash prizes, attend the workshop, and the awards gala. It's not always possible for winners to attend, as in the case of the recent pandemic, or illness, or new kids, etc. But attending has been considered a good thing.
Can I ask, is the workshop fully paid for, flights etc? Only it'll be an expensive ride from the UK if I ever win. I'd love to, even have family over that way, but I'm just a poor wannabe bestseller.
Oh, and I don't have a passport
Oh, and this quarter I got a SHM. 
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@pdblake Yes, all flights and hotel are covered from anywhere in the world! You only have to pay for your own food and drink, though I've heard there's enough celebratory meals that you can get by without buying any food
Congrats on the SHM!
I was quite certain that my story was the best I had ever submitted, but alas, I was wrong.
Again.
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Past submissions: R - HM - HM - HM - HM - HM - SHM - SHM
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@pdblake Yes, all flights and hotel are covered from anywhere in the world! You only have to pay for your own food and drink, though I've heard there's enough celebratory meals that you can get by without buying any food
Congrats on the SHM!
I was quite certain that my story was the best I had ever submitted, but alas, I was wrong.
Again.
Wow. That's one hell of a prize package.
Congrats on the HM.
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WOTF results:
Vol 41: Q1 HM, Q2 HM, Q4 P
running totals to date:
WOTF: 6 Rs, 3 RWCs. 7 HMs
IOTF: 4 Rs, 3 HMs
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@ease You definitely need money for food, and LA is expensive. However, there is a Target across the street and they take you to a grocery store. But you cannot count on food being provided. However, it IS an amazing prize experience, unparalleled.
V34: R,HM,R
V35: HM,R,R,HM
V36: R,HM,HM,SHM
V37: HM,SF,SHM,SHM
V38: (P)F, SHM, F, F
V39: SHM, SHM, HM, SHM
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HM here. It's just nice knowing someone read my story.
V39/Q1: HM
V39/Q3: SHM
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Bummed I came close and didn't place. Over the moon to come so close and finally make it out of Honorable Mentions.
Odd mix of emotion really.
Told them to hang onto it for now in the event they might fit it in Vol 39... is that a smart move?
(2020) V37 Q2 - Honorable Mention
(2021) V38 Q1 - Honorable Mention
(2021) V38 Q4 - Honorable Mention
(2022) V39 Q1 - Finalist
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Bummed I came close and didn't place. Over the moon to come so close and finally make it out of Honorable Mentions.
Odd mix of emotion really.
Told them to hang onto it for now in the event they might fit it in Vol 39... is that a smart move?
Heck yeah, get printed IMO. Congrats!
V39/Q1: HM
V39/Q3: SHM
@thekingsguard Congrats on being a finalist!!!
“Stories are the collective wisdom of everyone who has ever lived. Your job as a storyteller is not simply to entertain. Nor is it to be noticed for the way your turn a phrase. You have a very important job—one of the most important. Your job is to let people know that everyone shares their feelings—and that these feelings bind us. Your job is a healing art, and like all healers, you have a responsibility. Let people know they are not alone. You must make people understand that we are all the same.”
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2021: HM, HM, SHM
2020: R
2019: SHM, R
2018: HM
2017: HM
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@drewbikscube Congratulations! It's a positive sign indeed - the more you write, you'll see more HM, then a SHM, and up and up from there. It's an arduous process for sure, but a very fun and educational one as well. You'll get there.
“Stories are the collective wisdom of everyone who has ever lived. Your job as a storyteller is not simply to entertain. Nor is it to be noticed for the way your turn a phrase. You have a very important job—one of the most important. Your job is to let people know that everyone shares their feelings—and that these feelings bind us. Your job is a healing art, and like all healers, you have a responsibility. Let people know they are not alone. You must make people understand that we are all the same.”
Brian McDonald
2022: Second Place Winner V39 Q1
2021: HM, HM, SHM
2020: R
2019: SHM, R
2018: HM
2017: HM
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So I understand F=finalist, S=semifinalist, SHM=silver honourable mention, HM=honourable mention, R=returned (not rejected), DQ=disqualified. No shorthand for winner because wow, winner. I'm still confused about RWC? Returned with comments? What is P? Any others I'm missing?
Vol. 39 Q1: HM
Vol. 40 Q1: SHM
Any others I'm missing?
My rejection emails in the past said your story did not place, so I plan to use DNP, instead of R.
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P is pending meaning the results haven't come out yet (correct me if I'm wrong). If you're still confused on RWC and maybe even DQ, the first thread under "The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items" explains all of it
V39: -- / SHM / SHM / RWC
V40: HM / SHM / SHM / SHM
V41: RWC / HM / SHM / WIP
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So I understand F=finalist, S=semifinalist, SHM=silver honourable mention, HM=honourable mention, R=returned (not rejected), DQ=disqualified. No shorthand for winner because wow, winner. I'm still confused about RWC? Returned with comments? What is P? Any others I'm missing?
Here is a very good link that gives more information about the new RWC category, I think you will find this helpful.
@jason That was quite interesting. Thanks.
Vol. 39 Q1: HM
Vol. 40 Q1: SHM
No emails yet. Correct?
Chuck Thompson
6 Rs, 5 HMs, 2 SHMs
None for me.
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Silver Ships
Hello. Sorry the emails are still in programing land... We are adding two new categories to help give better direction, which is taking a little longer than expected.
You will all still hear from Joni soon, but my guess would be early in the new week...
Here is a link with more information about these new categories: https://writersofthefuture.com/forum/the-contest-quarterly-topics-and-other-items/new-results-categories-introducing-dq-and-rejected-with-coments/#post-45339
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Vol 37 - X, R, R, R
Vol 38 - HM, X, X, X
Vol 39 - HM, HM, X, X
Vol 40 - X, X, HM, R
Vol 41 - R, WIP,
Okay, sorry for the long wait but the emails came back from programing land and all were sent out. Feel free to reach out if you didn't get one or have any questions.
@jason Got mine, thanks.
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RWC for me. The letter was very nice and did make me feel good about my writing effort. It gives me things to think about for sure. Thanks @empressed for taking the time to look it over and offer comments. 
WOTF results:
Vol 41: Q1 HM, Q2 HM, Q4 P
running totals to date:
WOTF: 6 Rs, 3 RWCs. 7 HMs
IOTF: 4 Rs, 3 HMs
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Nice improvement on having a certificate online order form, compared to email. This helps for people like me with email addresses that seem to go into the junk folder.
Thank you for all the hard work in updating the process.
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2024 - V41 - Q1-RWC (Resubmitted a "HM"), Q2-HM, Q3-RWC, Q4-Submitted (Resubmitted a "RWC")
2023 - V40 - Q1-HM, Q2-HM, Q3-R, Q4-HM
2022 - V39 - Q1-SHM, Q2-HM, Q3-SF, Q4-HM (Resubmitted a "HM")
2021 - V38 - Q4-HM (Resubmitted a "R")
2020 - V37 - Q2-R
@pdblake Yes, the workshop including hotel and flight and some meals are paid for by the Contest. We will also assist in helping with the Visa if needed.
@johngoodwin wow, now I just need to win lol
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That works! 
@pdblake It is absolutely one hell of a prize package. And flights from Sydney Australia, ain't cheap!
