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Erica Drayton's avatar

Dang! I gots too damn many subs. Maybe I should boot some to get in? lol j/k j/k 👀

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Scoot's avatar

I am sorry! If this is a success maybe i will try again with a higher tier of subscriber-counts! But i’m trying to find and boost some hidden gems here 😂

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Erica Drayton's avatar

I’m totally kidding. I don’t need the boost and I’m doing similarly with my Heard ‘Round the Stacks section of my monthly newsletter. I’m not a huge Substack but every little bit helps!

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Who has not heard of Scoot!?! Where are these people? Do they live under a rock?

This is a great way to give back. I hope you get some good participation!

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Scoot's avatar

Thanks Brian! Applications are trickling in! Im optimistic!

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L. Barling's avatar

I love this! Can’t wait to see the results.

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Scoot's avatar

Thanks! Im excited for it!

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Cork Hutson's avatar

I'm all in, Scoot. Sent you the requested email just moments ago ...

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S.E. Reid's avatar

It's here!! It has arrived!! I'm SO excited to watch this unfold! 👏👏👏

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Heehee. Incoming! Duck motherfucker!

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Scoot's avatar

I haven’t received your application yet--did you send one?

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Not yet. That’s part of the fun of incoming fire, you don’t know when it’s gonna hit ☺️

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Leigh Parrish's avatar

Just to clarify, how long do the stories need to be? Are we talking flash fiction or short stories?

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Scoot's avatar

Good question! The challenges are probably best described as short stories--minimum will be 1,000 words and the maximum will be maybe 3-4,000 words (i forget what I had planned, not having my notes, but that should give you a sense of scale)

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Leigh Parrish's avatar

I love this idea, but I also don't think I could produce quality work with such a tight deadline.

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Scoot's avatar

Totally understand. It is certainly challenging! We'll see how this run goes and what changes would help make it better on the next go around, presuming of course that there is a future version! I hope you still follow along and would be great if you try your hand at some of the prompts just to see!

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Reina Cruz's avatar

Love the maximum subscriber requirement. I have too many and can't apply to join the competition, so that's a bummer haha BUT I think it will add a unique element to your competition. Looking forward to seeing how it goes!

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Scoot's avatar

Maybe a future iteration of this will increase the threshold but we’ll see how this one goes! Glad you’ll be along for the ride!

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Claire Walster's avatar

This looks promising, Scoot! I'm just a bit over the subscriber max, but I will be watching from the sidelines! Good luck!

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Scoot's avatar

Thank you! I hope this makes for an enjoyable experience for both participants and spectators alike!

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Redd Oscar's avatar

This is going to be great! Would apply but I am on holiday for the first 2 challenges >< Definitely do this again. Excellent idea for a challenge.

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Scoot's avatar

Unacceptable, you didn't clear your schedule with me? ADMONISHED!

Haha, no worries Redd, we'll get you next time! Really excited that there's so much interest in this!

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Redd Oscar's avatar

Haha, just terrible of me, I know.

Indeed, can't wait to see what the challenges are and what is created.

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Ann Gauger's avatar

Is it too late? I just saw this today, July 12

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Scoot's avatar

Hi Ann! Yes, it is too late to be selected unfortunately. I have already gotten the 5 competitors and they have already written to the first challenge! You can see my first challenge post in the "Challenge" Section of Gibberish, or you can wait until this saturday and see links to all their stories! I hope you check them all out!

Thank you for being interested though! The success of this competition already has shown me that I need to do this again!

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