The hub of the charity short story contest made by Nerdfighters for Nerdfighters (and everyone…)DFTBA Short Story ContestTumblr (3.0; @dftbashortstorycontest)http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/Thursday May 23rd 2013 - The Judges Speak: Aaron SimonGreetings one and all, I see that we have lots of new followers joining us recently! Welcome one and...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/51153019436http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/51153019436Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:20 +0100DFTBAShortStoryContestNerdfightersNerdfighteriavlogbrotherscreative nonfictionAaron SimonwritingCan we reference other fiction? for example could you talk about the three law of robotics?You can reference it, nod to it etc, but there is a very strong rule against fan fiction, so avoid...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50564871174http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50564871174Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:14 +0100I started writing a short story for the short story contest about GMOs (Genetically modified organisms) till I looked more into it and found that the first one was invented in 1972 but GMOs are still big newest today because the government is doing lots of research on plants and animals to genetically modify them for many uses such as using modified bugs of espionage. What I was wondering is since there is still so much research going on today about them, do GMOs fit into the prompt?- Alex DFTBAHi there Alex, So I just had a little look through JSTOR and indeed there is plenty of research...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50330271647http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50330271647Mon, 13 May 2013 09:09:04 +0100I just wanted to tell you that the prompt this year is very fascinating and I got really excited to give it a try this year. However, with the deadline being August, and the fact that I'm due to have a baby *any* day now, writing this year just isn't feasible. However, I wanted to say, LOVE the prompt, it got me super excited, and I'm sorry that people seem to be being difficult about it :)Congratulations on your future baby! And thank you very much for the support! It is very much...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50329893696http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50329893696Mon, 13 May 2013 08:55:18 +0100Thursday 9th May 2013 - Slight prompt extensionDear all Just a short message to help people along with the prompt. It seems some people are still...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50027970387http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50027970387Thu, 09 May 2013 20:13:11 +0100DFTBAShortStoryContestNovelcreative nonfictionNerdfightersNerdfighteriaWow, I really appreciate you reblogging anonymous guy passive-aggressively bashing other nerdfighter's legitimate concerns. That's really mature of you. /sarcasm Look, anonymous dude: writing romance or fantasy is not easy. Do you *really* think Charlotte Bronte or JRR Tolkien are stupid just because they prefer to write stories that spark their imagination, rather than writing them based off a term paper? All we want is for a prompt to be genre-inclusive, in true nerdfighter spirit.First off, I didn’t “reblog” anything. If you look at the format of the post,...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50025671240http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50025671240Thu, 09 May 2013 19:33:43 +0100What are the legalities surrounding the competition? Will authors still retain ownership of their characters, plot, setting etc? Who will "own" the story at the end?Yes, the authors will still own the story. We just reserve the first time digital publication...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50007981814http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50007981814Thu, 09 May 2013 13:13:53 +0100What is the maximum number of stories that are going to be compiled into the resulting anthology?That largely depends on the judges. The rule I am making is that a story must be approved for...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50007897139http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/50007897139Thu, 09 May 2013 13:11:35 +0100Oh, also, the prompt is a fascinating focus and an overall great idea. Really encourages people to think about certain ideas and challenges presented by modern technology. Much MUCH better than, as some folks want, a non-specific, unfocused free-for-all that doesn't require them to think. Just saying!Thank you! I’m glad people think it is useful to have a focus.http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/49998876888http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/49998876888Thu, 09 May 2013 08:14:40 +0100Hey, are there any particular sub-genres or themes that will be disallowed in the contest? For instance, elements of horror or dystopia? Does each story have to be "up-beat"?Horror and Dystopia are indeed perfectly acceptable. The stories don’t have to be...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/49998865538http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/49998865538Thu, 09 May 2013 08:14:18 +0100DFTBA 2012 anthology (2012) | Book reviews from Bullet ReviewsDFTBA 2012 anthology (2012) | Book reviews from Bullet Reviews: Like any anthology, the DFTBA...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/49191923936http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/49191923936Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:34:27 +0100dftbaNerdfightersconteststoryfictionbullet reviewsNerdfighteriaUm, this may be a stupid question, but I can't seem to find a submission deadline listed anywhere in the rules, FAQs, etc. Am I blind? Has the contest ended already? If not, when will it end? (Sorry, I'm new here.)Sorry! That is indeed an oversight on my part. The deadline was mentioned in a previous few blog...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/48541763889http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/48541763889Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:04:00 +0100Reminder - Question Tuesday for the judges!Just a reminder, you’ve still got the opportunity to ask questions to our esteemed panel of...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/47773376611http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/47773376611Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:57:09 +0100JudgesQuestion TuesdaystorycontestNerdfighteriaNerdfightersDFTBAWednesday 10th April 2013 - Ask your judges, question tuesday styleGreetings fellow Tumblrers! So I’ve had an idea in my head for a while now about something I...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/47649612170http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/47649612170Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:11:26 +0100DFTBAShortStoryQuestionTuesdayJudgesfictionNerdfighteriaNerdfighterNerdfightersSunday March 31st 2013 - Happy Easter and Judges!Greetings fellow Tumblrers! Today’s post comes to you in two parts, one of which I’ve...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46775014239http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46775014239Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:23:50 +0100DFTBAShortStoryContestNerdfighterianerdfighterSableCaughtbullet reviewsFictionEasterJesusis there a prize?Indeed there is. Multiple prizes in fact. You will receive feedback from our judges (increasing...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46550209997http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46550209997Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:45:00 +0000Hi, thanks for addressing my first question :) I'm still a little confused about how to utilize the research when writing a romantic story. For instance, one psych study you posted was about forgiveness in collegiate relationships. While interesting, I don't know how I could show that I've read the article in a story. Suppose I wrote a story where forgiveness and manipulation feature prominently in the relationship: how would you even know I'd read the article?First, just to say, I’m very glad to have helped! Secondly, in terms of the particular study...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46542935256http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46542935256Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:14:41 +0000I agree with you that this prompt is not as limiting as people make it out to be. There's plenty of potential for fantasy/romance based on 21st century technology. My opinion has always been that limitations often encourage creativity instead of deterring it. I think you guys are doing a fantastic job.Thank you so much! It’s always nice to be appreciated! Although just a minor correction, the prompt...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46525809950http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46525809950Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:36:00 +0000Romance and Fantasy - A case studyIn response to the claim that there is not enough in the prompt for people who write fantasy or...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46522867446http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46522867446Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:55:06 +0000NerdfighteriaDFTBAShortStorycontestwritingromancefantasyfictionarticlesresearchYou're getting pretty defensive. Look, why don't you just change your prompt so all Nerdfighters can be included? I mean, what if a Nerdfighter is really good at writing romance? Or fantasy? You really can't work modern-day technology into those categories without it looking like a bad mash-up. So you're leaving those Nerdfighters out :( . I mean, think about it--John Green's books wouldn't really fit your contest theme, would they?Let’s break down some of your comments into different parts. Firstly, I’m defending...http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46517247437http://dftbashortstorycontest.tumblr.com/post/46517247437Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:30:06 +0000