Poetry Contest Announcements Delayed: Forgiveness Please!
February 25, 2008
That’s right - the announcements of the winners in the single poem and book of poetry Wordclay contests have been delayed - and we apologize.
Really, we are sorry.
We’re throwing ourselves at the mercy of the poetry court here.
Angie and I put in a significant amount of time getting new Web pages and new content for our members ready for everyone, and when the day finally arrives, the judges are still struggling with selecting winners.
Currently, the judges are combing through the best of the best, and we should have the names of the winners, runners up and finalists by the end of this week. I would say, hope for Wednesday February 27th, but prepare for Friday February 29th. We should definitely know sometime in there.
The silver lining is that the poetry (especially that of the finalists) is superb, and at least it’s causing the judges some furrowed brows and forcing them to make some rather tough decisions. Take some comfort in the fact that the judges are obviously really devoted to selecting the best among the great poets who submitted.
And if you need the vent some frustration at the delay, post a comment. Us bloggers can take a few bruises, but mind you, only a few…
This is Justin, blogcasting from Wordclay, signing off.
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Barry Davidson | February 25, 2008 at 5:57 pm
So my wife says to me, “Isn’t today the 25th, the day they winners of that WordClay contest?”
I said in return, “Oh yeah, it is,” and promptly called up the site. Well, actually I called up the blog instead of the main site.
After a string of curse words, my wife asks me what’s the matter. I tell her, and do you know what? She laughed at me. That’s right…
I’ll return you to your regularly scheduled program now. Just thought I’d share that little tidbit with everyone.
I have an entire collection of whips, cat-o-ninetails, floggers and paddles available if you need them to keep your judges focused. (They’re not for use. My sisters in law finds it amusing to give me several every year on my birthday and Christmas)
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Tim | February 25, 2008 at 6:21 pm
LOL!! Love the picture at the bottom, that’s awesome
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Tarisha | February 25, 2008 at 8:11 pm
OMG! LOL…I can’t handle the anticipation any longer. I NEED to know the winners.
Just kidding, I have a 3 year old. I have learned patience.
Good luck to everyone who entered. :)
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struckbell | February 25, 2008 at 10:22 pm
waiting has never been my forte-
I said just this morning
Laughter crinkled my eyes as I read this-
thanks to the universe for placing in my path
all that I need…….
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nichole | February 25, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I suppose come the 29th i’m going to be having a windfall of money come into my lap eh?
Hey thats pretty cool!
btw- how do yall plan on paying the winners? That was never said.
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jdimos | February 26, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Thanks for waiting, everyone. Indeed, your patience is appreciated. Don’t worry, we’re putting pressure on the judges, making them sweat, so take comfort in that.
As for payment, the winners will receive a check in the mail 10-15 business days after announcements. Rest assured, we’ll be in contact.
You can cut the tension with a knife, can’t you?
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Barry Davidson | February 26, 2008 at 3:17 pm
My daughters like my knife and sword collection too much so I have to keep it locked up. Who would have guessed that a ten and six year old would have so much interest in sharp objects, especially the youngest. My youngest goes through catalogs and tells me which ones she wants to get for me on my birthday. I love that little monkey.
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richie | February 27, 2008 at 4:02 am
idk, i think it’s kinda a good thing they take their time. this way they choose which poem was the best and all. well, i guess everyone submitted a good poem, lol. that’s cool. can’t wait to read the winners poems. good luck everyone and best to all.
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Barry Davidson | February 27, 2008 at 6:43 pm
So, I take it the 29th was THE correct guess? heh
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jdimos | February 27, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Stay tuned…we’re breathing down the necks of our judges, and we will most definitely have the winners announced by the 29th - you have my word as a gentleman and a scholar. A personal email will be sent to everyone, but you can also check for announcements here as well as the Wordclay Web site.
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Tim | February 28, 2008 at 9:18 pm
Oh man…. I feel like a kid on christmas eve!
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Farrah | February 28, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Does anyone have an idea of how many submissions there were? Sorry, I’m a math person….I like to weigh the odds!
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jdimos | February 28, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Farrah, there were nearly 2000 entries in the Single Poem contest alone, and approximately 150 books submitted for the Book of Poetry contest. Stay tuned though. Results will be in soon!
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Benjie | March 3, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I forgot to check on the 25th, and then on the 29th I guess I was among the first to peruse the list of winners. Congrats to all.
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NanceJane | March 5, 2008 at 3:59 am
ummm, what contest?
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jdimos | March 5, 2008 at 2:06 pm
NanceJane,
We just finished running a poetry and a book of poetry contest last month, and you can view the details on the Wordclay Writing Contest Connection Web site if you’d like.
If you’re looking to submit to a Wordclay contest, we’re doing short stories next, so check the Contest Connection periodically for updates.
I’m sure we’ll have another poetry contest in the future, and as soon as we have our contest calendar up, you should be able to coordinate for the next one.
Thanks for the comment!