Two, in fact.

I'm thinking of starting a writing competition website, (nothing like writewords, this will focus on competitions, not be a writing community). Anyway, I've made a 'dummy site', and am running a couple of competitions.

The first of which is a case of matching the author and novel to the opening line of their book. You can win a copy on Inconceivable, by Ben Elton.

http://when-consoles-attack.co.uk/writequiz.html

The second contest is a short story competition.

To win a copy of Mick Foley's Tietam Brown (a very enjoyable read) you need to write a story of under 1000 words, with a costume integral to the story. If you're wondering where the costume comes from, Mick Foley is a former wrestler, so I thought it was appropriate.

Anyway, if anyone cares to enter, please do so, but I'd also appreciate any comments on the running of things once it's all over.

I'm thinking of having pay to enter contests, with cash prizes in the future, and perhaps if it grows to a decent size I can put out a collection of the stories, similar to other short story magazines out there.

Any thoughts on this?

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The short story competition can be found at:

http//www.when-consoles-attack.co.uk/enter.html

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Try again...

http://www.when-consoles-attack.co.uk/enter.html

Forgetting my colon. Very foolish.

Ben, your site looks great, no time now but the links looked interesting, and there are a few I haven't seen before.

Well, a writing comp site doesn't need to look clever, but personally, I would change the colour scheme and move the top links down to the side. But that aside, you KNOW I'll be entering the writing comp.

I think that's the best web site I have ever seen, don't let anyone tell you different BJ me old mate. You obviously must have a brain the size of a planet to think up such a fantastic and wonderful idea.
I shall of course be entering.